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Old 09-12-2017, 04:31 AM
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The shot of molten aluminum is rammed into die under high pressure, hence pressure cast.
Wheels are gravity cast.

Bring back memories (and smells!) of working in diecast - rows of pressure cast machines pumping out throttle bodies, carbs, etc.
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