Date:         Wed, 15 Dec 1999 21:09:07 -0800
Reply-To:     Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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From:         Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Re: cryogenic parts treatment
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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