THANK YOU!
I will wear that, as a badge of honor!
In this article, I set out to remove the mystery that has cloaked the subject of porting for decades.
While it's not for everyone, and it does require some talent, as well as a degree of aptitude.
If some basic steps are made, almost everyone can enjoy success. Not all heads are created equal, obviously..
I made my first flow test in 1991, and was hooked! And while I had access to 2 flowbenches, I HAD to have one of my own. Figured out how they worked and built my own, and in '97 bought my first legitimate one.
I entend no malice to those making a living in this arena! In the wake of manufacturers offering more and more cylinder heads, the professional porters job gets more complicated by every new product. When it becomes easier AND more cost effective to buy the latest shiny object, why would anyone choose to call a porter??
Well for the rest of the enthusiasts who can't afford either, but have the time... there remains a vacuum to be filled.
The only other reasoning is, I've seen a lot of port work, in my years, that has turned cyl heads into 50# ankors. If I can lend some help to the well meaning car nut, I'm glad to do it.
