Nickel Ceramic plating ?

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Anyone had the cylinders in a car block Nickel Ceramic plated ? This isn't a question/thread about Nikasil, but what's available in the aftermarket now.

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Thanks for the reply Alex, I think we've discussed options on other forums in the past . Capricorn is the main name that comes up and I know Jon Mitchell thinks highly of them. I've considered dry liners but as you are at the mercy of the machinist it's another link/expense in the chain I'd sooner avoid. I've decided on straight Alusil and/or Nikel ceramic plating. The coating on the aftermarket Alusil pistons seems to be a bit hit or miss, so as piston choice is wider for a plated bore I think I'll go that route. I understand 911 turbo cylinders are plated from the factory. I just wonder if Capricorn are the only option.

Paul.

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Jon Mitchell is a good guy. He's given me a lot of great no BS advice and opinions, some of which I can't repeat here . I've got plenty of free time so I'd rather look after the build myself, but thanks for the post.

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chippy348 said:

I have a bit if experience with this in the motorcycle world but not with car stuff.

Aptec do our coatings but they don't do car blocks, there used to be a company called "perfectbore" but i think they stopped doing it as well?

I know these guys have been around a long time

http://en.powerseal.nl/

Hope this helps

Thanks. Perfect Bore were sold to Capricorn, Who I believe are a much bigger concern. Not sure if they are interested in one offs on old 944 blocks anymore ?

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In the Netherlands ?

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Too far away from me.

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So, other than Capricorn who don't respond to emails it's not available in the UK ?