97mm cast iron cylinders

[RobTT]

Has anyone had any experience replacing the Nikasil 97mm cylinders with cheaper cast iron units?
I am particularly interested if it is possible do it without machining heads and case.

[Flat6pac]

Mmmmm, 1968 technology so Porsche could produce a cheaper version of the 911 and you desire to copy the economy.
You should try to find a good used cast cylinder, heat killed most of them
Bruce

[RedCoupe]

Originally Posted by Flat6pac

Mmmmm, 1968 technology so Porsche could produce a cheaper version of the 911 and you desire to copy the economy.
You should try to find a good used cast cylinder, heat killed most of them
Bruce

+1 The Nikasil cylinders are such a Great Leap Forward over the iron ones. If yours are worn, why not have yours replated?

[jon@ebsracing]

Jon from EBS Racing here. Would not recommend 97mm cast iron cylinders. Replating your cylinders is really the best way to go and very reasonable @ $990/set vs a new piston & cylinder set. If you don't have good cores we can supply those as well. Call or email me jon@ebsracing.com if you would like more details.