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Old 12-13-2002 | 11:40 PM
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Car: 1991 Corvette Coupe
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4/4L60 same trans different name
which hone?

which hone should i buy to remove the glaze from my cylinder walls?

i saw on at sears for about $21

and Snap-On sells flex-hones that are like brushes


opinions, comments, questions?
Old 12-14-2002 | 12:15 AM
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Car: 1989 C4
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 307
I'm partial to a ball type hone. The 3 legger isnt as quick and dosesnt give as nice of finish. Just remember to keep the stones wet, I usually hone an engine in the solovent tank.
Old 12-14-2002 | 08:08 AM
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i have 3 or 4 of the three stone type and have done 100's of engines and finially got a flex hone. i'll never use the 3 stone type again.
Old 12-14-2002 | 08:45 AM
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guess i'll go with the Snap-On flex-hone then


thanx
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