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As you know, in the beginning of the year, we choose what we feel is the best overall Tech Solution published during the previous year. I’m pleased to announce that the Grand Prize winner for 2008 is Bob Troise of Troise Performance in Baldwin, NY.
Bob Troise, next to one of his most recent race engines, in his Baldwin, NY shop.
It’s always difficult to narrow the selection down to just one published submission, but Bob’s tip regarding controlling bounce while using lengthy carbide cutters caught our attention. Following is a reprint of his tip that appeared in the May/June 2008 issue of Precision Engine, followed by a brief bio, supplied by Bob.
Our congratulations to Bob for his winning tip.
Courtesy the folks at MAHLE, Bob wins $500 in MAHLE product and $500 in merchandise. Our thanks to MAHLE for supporting the Tech Solutions column.
BOB TROISE
TROISE PERFORMANCE
1830 ROCKVILLE DR.
BALDWIN, NY 11510
516-867-1698
FOLLOWING IS HIS TIP, PUBLISHED IN PRECISION ENGINE;S MAY/JUNE 2008 ISSUE…
BOUNCE CONTROL
Cylinder head porting requires the use of various length (2″ – 6″) ¼” shank HSS or carbide cutters to perform the necessary job. The longer cutters sometimes start to bounce around inside the port or chamber and are hard to control while holding the grinder. I cut a piece of 5/16″ rubber fuel line, 2 ¾” long and slip it onto the cutter shank before I place the cutter into the grinder’s chuck. I lubricate the cutter shank with WD40 so the hose does not grab the cutter. Then I’m able to slide the hose closer to the cutter tip while I’m porting for greater control and no unwanted bounce in the port. Try it. You’ll like it.
Bob Troise
Troise Performance
Baldwin, NY
BOB’S BACKGROUND, IN HIS OWN WORDS….
As the owner of a small shop located on Long island in Baldwin, New York, I’ve been involved in motorsports my whole life. Working on and developing high performance engines has been my main focus. I have a degree in mechanical technology that has been useful in understanding the workings of various engine configurations. Also, I’ve completed several welding courses in Mig and Tig and continue to develop my welding skills. My first love was the air cooled engines of the Corvair, VW and Porsches. They still remain my most worked-on engines. To produce high horsepower from smaller engines has always driven me to innovate. My two main focus points have always been perfect balance and cylinder sealing of the engine. As well as working in my own shop, I also have worked at B&B Automotive in Lybroook, NY, where engine dyno and flow bench services are always available. Being a small shop, I can dedicate the time and energy necessary to build a winning combination.
I’m a family man with two grown children. I enjoy car shows, drag racing, fishing and gun shows. My wife Katey outs up with all of my antics, bless her soul.
Precision Engine is a must-read for anyone involved in the high performance engine industry. The many tips and procedures provided in the articles are priceless. There is no other magazine that is as thorough and clear as Precision Engine. Mike goes through each process and provides all the vendors that allows any experienced engine builder to replicate the featured engine project. I’m flattered to have my tech tip chosen to share advice with other readers.
Bob Troise
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