Anyone ID nikasil or alusil from this pic.

Alan.UK · 05-31-2005, 01:42 AM

Hi all,

I have stripped down my 78/79 SC motor for the conversion to SS 3.2. Can anyone ID the clyinders and pistons as nikasil or alusil? I have them at home and can count the fins later but wanted to see if anyone can ID them from the pictures.

Thanks

Alan.UK

BURN-BROS · 05-31-2005, 05:45 AM

Hi Alan, did you run a magnet on them?

Alan.UK · 05-31-2005, 05:53 AM

Hi Aaron,

I haven't yet but will do later tonight or tomorrow, I just wondered if anyone can ID them from the pic.

Thanks

Alan

BURN-BROS · 05-31-2005, 06:52 AM

I wish I could help, sorry

kstylianos · 05-31-2005, 11:10 AM

drab grey color = Alusil.

Eagledriver · 05-31-2005, 04:07 PM

I suspect Alusil based on the color. If you pull a cylinder off and show us the piston we can be more sure.

-Andy

Fishcop · Fishcop's Garage

I tip Alusil also... sorry

BReyes · BReyes's Garage

Look for the stamp on the side.

Alan.UK · 10:06 AM

Thanks for the info. Here are some more pics I have just taken, they look like Alusil....

Thanks

PS Can anyone give me an idea on what this set is worth? they are in very good condition. I have no use for them now as my J&Es are now here

Alan

Alan.UK · 06-01-2005, 09:54 AM

Here is what is going on instead? Brand new 98mm barrels and J&E pistons (10.5:1 CR)

Alan

mtelliott · 06-01-2005, 11:06 AM

Psyche. That will be sweet to get the extra horsepower.

Note: I got $300 for my set of Alusil with 108K on them. Not sure if that was good or bad, but I had no need for them.

Michael

Bobboloo · Bobboloo's Garage

I'd say Michael did real good. I had a set good Alusil pistons I got tired of looking at and threw them in the trash.

The cylinders can always be used by someone who wants to bore them out and plate.

914timo · 06-03-2005, 04:26 AM

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The cylinders can always be used by someone who wants to bore them out and plate.

Those cylinders are from 3,0L. You can´t bore them.

Alan, your new pistons and cylinders looks really good !!

If you like to get an other price estimation, I have seen those 3,0L cylinders in german e-bay about 350 euros per set. I think that is too much and I have tried to get them about 200 euros per set, but no luck.

914timo · 06-06-2005, 10:19 PM

I think these were good deal.

E-bay

Alan.UK · 11:51 AM

Hi Timo,
Those were a good deal as they are the 3.2 version, so the cylinders do not have a sealing ring like the 3.0ltr ones. Those would make great cores to be overbored to 98mm.

Alan

KobaltBlau · 06-07-2005, 02:16 PM

Michael (mtelliott), through what channel did you sell yours?