Porting cleanup?

[hollisatp]

So Ihave read a bunch of post and done a couple of searches.. I dont think Im in for a trail port just yet but I read once about some people cleaning up their ports?? Is this something I could do with normal,(not expensive pro), tools? If so what would it entail?? Thanks!

[dajogejr]

So Ihave read a bunch of post and done a couple of searches.. I dont think Im in for a trail port just yet but I read once about some people cleaning up their ports?? Is this something I could do with normal,(not expensive pro), tools? If so what would it entail?? Thanks!

 

You can clean up your own cylinders, it's not a big deal. The OEM cylinders typcially do not have the casting flaws aftermarket cylinders do.

 

All you need is time and patience....and a dremel or other grinding device to work inside tight spaces in the cylinders.

You're basically just smoothing out the passages where fuel/air flow through. Anything done to more efficiently get gas/air in and out of the engine will net performance gains...for the most part.

 

Now...I"m not talking about getting a cheapy grinder and just going to town on your cylinders, unless you know what you're doing, that could be a recipe for disaster.

 

But...a dremel tool, patience and good judgment to smooth out some bumps, flaws, etc. in your stock cylinders won't be a big deal....

I'm telling you...though...the right tool makes all the difference in the world.

[Dinner]

Maybe it is a no no, but I used hand files (I have a big set filled with all different types, sizes, shapes, roughness, etc) but anyways. I just used my hand files, took my sweet ass time so that whatever I do to one side, i can match it with the other, as well as match it with the other cylinder. The first day I took a little bit off, well actually just smoothed out the bridge and that was about it. The second time I had my cylinders apart.. I took away material..not much on the intake, transfer and exhaust ports but good enough to notice a power increase. Just make sure you have very steady hands if you use a dremel. Good Luck :thumbsup: