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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
Why would you do this ? What are the benefits ?
Steel transmits heat very poorly, where as Aluminium does it superbly. However, aluminium is soft and you can not run pistons in an ally bore - unless you use Nikaseal or Aluseal!


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