I should be getting started on the videos very soon. In the next few days at the latest. I'll include lots of pictures as well as short video segments. I'll give you part numbers and costs of the items,as well as ways to save money during the process. You can "improvise" on many things to save a buck when doing this. Some items you might already have in your garage,or perhaps you might know a friend or neighbor that will be willing to lend them to you.
The object is to get your cylinder properly ported while keeping as much cash in your pocket! Thats kind of the reason for doing this in the first place right? You get to learn something,you get to do it yourself,you get to save money,and you will get a sense of "accomplishment" knowing you did it yourself!
I know that this "Aggresive Trail" ported cylinder works AWESOME! My ass dyno doesn't lie! Its reliable and has not given me any trouble what so ever!This can be done at home by >>> YOU! Its scary when you first start,but thats why you take your time! Kind of like the first time you road a bike. Remember that its easy to take the metal off,but impossible to put it back on. This is where your patience comes in! You might be lucky enough to have a spare "junk" cylinder to practice on,or you might want to just port the cylinder you have. REMEMBER..........PATIENCE!
The "air tool" and "technique" that I'm going to show you, gives you great control,and will "almost" prevent mistakes from happening. Its almost impossible to "over speed" the carbide cutter this way! I've NEVER seen anybody else do it this way before. Its also "almost" impossible to bend the extended carbide cutters.
I know without question,that there are people out there, that will say my method sucks, I'm using the wrong tools, I should be using $2000 worth of specialized porting equipment, blah,blah,blah,etc,etc
All I can say to any of this is... I DON'T THINK SO! Proof is in the pudding! .... Ken O'connor took the time to make videos to show us how to do it at home,and he did it with a DREMEL in his videos! So, if you don't care for my method,thats cool,show us YOURS. The more info on this forum the better as far as I'm concerned. I want to also like see more "HOW TOO" on this forum! I want to be a part of this.
Ok...If there's no pictures it didn't happen right???
You'll get lots of pictures. I promise!!! If I'm missing something,let me know. I'll try to add it. If I made a mistake,I'll admit it and correct it. I'm no expert,but I get the job done!
I'm not that good in front of a camera (videos),but its the instuctions that count! Right?
Ok... With all that out of the way,lets get down to business....
There are a few things you can't skimp on...............SAFETY,PATIENCE,and extended carbide cutters (don't worry,you won't need many).
SAFETY is NUMBER ONE! >>>
#1 WEAR EYE PROTECTION!
Sun glasses don't count. Blinking really fast doesn't count either. It would completely SUCK getting a piece of metal in your eye because of stupidity of being lazy. Eye doctors aren't cheap! Don't be stupid!
#2 WEAR A DUST MASK!
You would be amazed at how small these metal particles can get,and they're sharp! Yes... you can accidentally inhale this crap! The mask also helps to prevent you from blowing the "cuttings" in your eyes (see rule #1 above). Sure your eye protection will fog up,but it gives you a chance to walk away,take a break,get something to drink,and let the air compressor refill.
#3 NO DISTRACTIONS!
Turn off the cell phone,get your "honey do" list finished in advance,and let people know that you don't want to be bothered for a while. Oh yeah...one other thing... Put on some music you like. I believe it helps.
#4 GOOD LIGHTING!
Please don't fool yourself into thinking that your going to port anything with a quarter watt light bulb swinging five feet above your head in a dark garage. Go grab your drop light,clamp on light from the hardware store,or even a lamp from the living room. A small "led" flash light too... (you'll see why very soon).
More up dates coming very soon!!!
In the meantime check out race logic. We'll be using these templates.
Race Logic: World Class Performance
No I don't work for John. He just does a great job when designing these templates! He actually answers questions,and is a joy to talk to. He designs RELIABILITY into these templates,which is important! EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
The object is to get your cylinder properly ported while keeping as much cash in your pocket! Thats kind of the reason for doing this in the first place right? You get to learn something,you get to do it yourself,you get to save money,and you will get a sense of "accomplishment" knowing you did it yourself!
I know that this "Aggresive Trail" ported cylinder works AWESOME! My ass dyno doesn't lie! Its reliable and has not given me any trouble what so ever!This can be done at home by >>> YOU! Its scary when you first start,but thats why you take your time! Kind of like the first time you road a bike. Remember that its easy to take the metal off,but impossible to put it back on. This is where your patience comes in! You might be lucky enough to have a spare "junk" cylinder to practice on,or you might want to just port the cylinder you have. REMEMBER..........PATIENCE!
The "air tool" and "technique" that I'm going to show you, gives you great control,and will "almost" prevent mistakes from happening. Its almost impossible to "over speed" the carbide cutter this way! I've NEVER seen anybody else do it this way before. Its also "almost" impossible to bend the extended carbide cutters.
I know without question,that there are people out there, that will say my method sucks, I'm using the wrong tools, I should be using $2000 worth of specialized porting equipment, blah,blah,blah,etc,etc
All I can say to any of this is... I DON'T THINK SO! Proof is in the pudding! .... Ken O'connor took the time to make videos to show us how to do it at home,and he did it with a DREMEL in his videos! So, if you don't care for my method,thats cool,show us YOURS. The more info on this forum the better as far as I'm concerned. I want to also like see more "HOW TOO" on this forum! I want to be a part of this.
Ok...If there's no pictures it didn't happen right???
You'll get lots of pictures. I promise!!! If I'm missing something,let me know. I'll try to add it. If I made a mistake,I'll admit it and correct it. I'm no expert,but I get the job done!
I'm not that good in front of a camera (videos),but its the instuctions that count! Right?
Ok... With all that out of the way,lets get down to business....
There are a few things you can't skimp on...............SAFETY,PATIENCE,and extended carbide cutters (don't worry,you won't need many).
SAFETY is NUMBER ONE! >>>
#1 WEAR EYE PROTECTION!
Sun glasses don't count. Blinking really fast doesn't count either. It would completely SUCK getting a piece of metal in your eye because of stupidity of being lazy. Eye doctors aren't cheap! Don't be stupid!
#2 WEAR A DUST MASK!
You would be amazed at how small these metal particles can get,and they're sharp! Yes... you can accidentally inhale this crap! The mask also helps to prevent you from blowing the "cuttings" in your eyes (see rule #1 above). Sure your eye protection will fog up,but it gives you a chance to walk away,take a break,get something to drink,and let the air compressor refill.
#3 NO DISTRACTIONS!
Turn off the cell phone,get your "honey do" list finished in advance,and let people know that you don't want to be bothered for a while. Oh yeah...one other thing... Put on some music you like. I believe it helps.
#4 GOOD LIGHTING!
Please don't fool yourself into thinking that your going to port anything with a quarter watt light bulb swinging five feet above your head in a dark garage. Go grab your drop light,clamp on light from the hardware store,or even a lamp from the living room. A small "led" flash light too... (you'll see why very soon).
More up dates coming very soon!!!
In the meantime check out race logic. We'll be using these templates.
Race Logic: World Class Performance
No I don't work for John. He just does a great job when designing these templates! He actually answers questions,and is a joy to talk to. He designs RELIABILITY into these templates,which is important! EXCELLENT PRODUCT!