View Single Post
  #19 (permalink)  
Old 02-26-2010, 05:58 AM
Woodz428's Avatar
Woodz428 Woodz428 is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Freedomia,, Il
Cobra Make, Engine: Coupe,Blue w/white stripes SB; Roadster, Blue w/white stripes BB w/2-4s; SPF installer/Hot Rod-Custom Car builder
Posts: 1,376
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
30+ years ago we used to speak highly of "seasoned blocks." You know, a zillion hot/cold cycles somehow made the block better. I haven't heard that in a long time. And I don't think I've ever heard it regarding an aluminum block.
They still"season" blocks, but it's not the same as they used to( let 'em set outside ,etc.) But they do cryogenic treatments that are supposed to do the same thing...or achieve the same results. I don't think I've heard of that with aluminum blocks either. You have to have a singular metal to do it, an aluminum block with sleeves wouldn't fit in that category. I would think that any treatment on an aluminum block would have limited success since the cylinder would create some changes from the installation and boring.
__________________
WDZ
Reply With Quote