PTWA Process for 2011 Aluminum Block Article/Video

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Feb 10, 2010 | 02:12 PM

bpmurr

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PTWA Process for 2011 Aluminum Block Article/Video

Here is a nice article with video showing the PTWA process.

http://jalopnik.com/5467038/the-ford...he-nissan-gt+r

Feb 10, 2010 | 02:24 PM

PTRocks

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Sweet! Thanks for the link.

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Originally Posted by jalopnik

Believe it or not, amortized out, this process is actually cheaper than a pressed-in cylinder liner. These machines can line virtually any bore diameter quickly and cheaply; and the process is both fast and easily scaleable. As an added bonus, it's accurate enough that no piston-to-bore matching is required — the factory uses one size of piston, period.

Feb 10, 2010 | 02:45 PM

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I thought Ford was incapable of being on the cutting edge of technology? And isn't every other manufacturer more progressive? [/sarcasm]

nice vid

Feb 13, 2010 | 05:30 AM

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Wow good video! Seems as tho Ford is really bringing it on. The stock should be higher imo,

Feb 13, 2010 | 01:43 PM

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No, you guys have it all wrong. This is typical Ford, mindlessly wandering along, building substandard cars. This has got to be a Toyota or Honda innovation! /sarcasm

Feb 14, 2010 | 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MARZ

No, you guys have it all wrong. This is typical Ford, mindlessly wandering along, building substandard cars. This has got to be a Toyota or Honda innovation! /sarcasm

Funny thing is, Nissan is using this technology on the V6 in their GTR, but they are licensing the process from....FORD!

Feb 14, 2010 | 11:16 AM

hi5.0

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So the "spray bore" 5.0 Cammers were the precursors to this, or was that a completely different process? Too bad over-boring won't be possible - yet. Would hate it if the engine were to somehow fail (you know somehow someone out there will throw more power at it and find a way) and the bores get scratched/gouged.

Feb 14, 2010 | 01:15 PM

Red Jay

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im guessing thats the iron unit on the left..

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:42 PM

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Bahhh, i've got all the tools at home to do the exact same thing.

Way 'da go Ford.

Feb 9, 2013 | 08:45 PM

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I hate to be cynical, but this reminds me of a glorified Slick 50 commercial.

Jun 11, 2013 | 12:31 AM

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Iron block on the left looks fine to me.

Jun 18, 2013 | 12:42 AM

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It will require a new block if the bores are damaged, but make no mistake, this is no slick-50 gimmick. This process is extremely effective at removing weight and allowing the motor to function properly. I'm glad my 5.8L went through this process.