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Old 02-01-2007, 12:14 PM
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Extrude Honed stock manifold base $250 OBO
Old 02-01-2007, 01:40 PM
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250.00 for a stock base...? How much does the extrude hone cost?


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Old 02-01-2007, 02:18 PM
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Ouch... Why pay that when you can buy an aftermarket base and port it for about the same cash outlay? I am not being a smarta$$ , just asking an honest question. I have heard that the extrude hone is nice, but is it really worth that kind of money?

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Old 02-03-2007, 04:24 PM
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You only have to see one to know
Old 02-03-2007, 07:32 PM
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A stock base is worth Honing.. I have seen one..
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Any pictures of the base..?
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Just imagine the entire inside of the base being as smooth as glass and polished like a mirror all the way around the full length of all ports.
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interesting.. I'd still like to see some pics for ***** and giggles
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You do realize that this thread is useless without pic's right?
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No....like the man said.....just use your imagination "like a mirror all the way thru"
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What would charge to install the base?
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What would charge to install the base?
$150
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Originally Posted by IrocZonNos
What would charge to install the base?
$150 +parts (gaskts etc.)

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Old 02-09-2007, 02:35 PM
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did you ever sell the base? if not cut me a real good deal installed.
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did you already sell honed base
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Not yet.
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how much installed?
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Originally Posted by IrocZonNos
What would charge to install the base?

Originally Posted by Dyno Don
$150
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$150 +parts (gaskts etc.)


Originally Posted by IrocZonNos
how much installed?
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pic's of honed base please
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Ok..here ya go:
Attached Thumbnails TPI base-dcp_1032.jpg   TPI base-dcp_1033.jpg  
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Maybe a pic of a runner/port with a flashlight on the other side lighting it up would be better.
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Re: TPI base

Somebody make me an offer on this thing...it needs to go
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Re: TPI base

Don,

What does the base flow after it has been opened up with the mud?

Cheers.

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Re: Extruded Honed TPI base

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Don,

What does the base flow after it has been opened up with the mud?

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I have no idea, but it's got to be better than a stock one.
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Re: Extruded Honed TPI base

Is the base still for sale? If so cut me a deal on the base, installation and tune-up. PM when you have a moment. Thanks!
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Re: TPI base

It's been sold.
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