At 10:55 AM 7/24/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Bruce writes: ... Supposed benefits are more HP although Im having a
>hard time rationalizing that one...
>====================================
>
>Possible answer is the coating has filled holes and created a smoother
>flow? But that's just guessing.
>
Yep, it would create a smoother exhaust flow, but the main performance
benefit comes from holding the heat inside the header which increases the
exhaust velocity which helps scavenging by sucking the spent gasses out of
the cylinder and helping to draw fresh air in.
-Jon-
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