

| Subject: | Re: cryogenic parts treatment |
| From: | Austin |
| Date: | Wed, 15 Dec 1999 21:09:07 -0800 |
At 09:33 PM 12/15/1999 -0600, you wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with cryogenic treatment of engine >parts such as pistons, heads, valves, cylinder walls, cams, cranks, etc? >I've heard that this process will allow parts such as these to last up to >10 times longer than none treated similar parts. From what I've heard, its >not terribly expensive, and many race engines are being cryo-treated. >Sounds really interesting, just wondering if anyone out there has any info >to share on the subject. Thanks, John 84 Westy It's a process available for cutting tools (such as used in machine shops) - but I haven't tried them yet, so I dunno. Apparently the real 'secret' to the process is how the parts are returned to room temperature after the cold soak. Austin
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