nikasil vrs alusil

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06-03-2008, 08:37 PM

lrobin3w

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nikasil vrs alusil

Hey are there any BMWexperts out there that canback me up with some factsabout the well known issue of mid 90s BMW aluminum motor bores treatedwith nikasil, and the eventual change to alusil as used by PORSCHE?

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06-03-2008, 09:05 PM

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RE: nikasil vrs alusil

dude, look up BMW M62 on wikipedia, itll tell ya what youre looking for

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06-16-2008, 10:29 PM

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RE: nikasil vrs alusil

Nikasil is a finer grain finish; Alusil or Alumasil is not as fine, but less expensive. LR sleeves appear to be Nikasil treated...draw your own conclusions...

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