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ok my usual source of engine bits supplier cant get me core plugs (water jacket) does anyone know the best/cheapest place to get em.

also the best price on a ring set that i have got at the mo is just shy of £80 does anyone know of any cheaper ?

do i really need arp head studs ? if so where is the best place to get em i was also going to put arp on the bottom end but the stock bolts seem to be well engineered also some folk i have talked to say they dont use em and 8nt had bother i intend to be running approx 12 - 14 psi when its up and running. do i or dont i need em ????

anyone know of anything else to consider when building up the block.

at present it is away getting steam cleaned and deglazed. i have the phase 2 cam which is going in, and me mate is going to mill down my center strap on his bench mill i will be sending away my crank for re grind (Ben i sold you the better one lol typical)

all help is appreciated as usual folks.



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On 17th Aug, 2009 Jay#2 said:
I doubt I'll be dipping into the 13's like you did though!






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I've got standard head studs in, the ones with the Y in the top. I know TD uses these and has no problems (as long as they havent been abused!)
Rod bolts ive got ARP as some safety but they should be ok since they dont really rev.


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cheers iain. u know anywhere re core plugs etc ?



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On 17th Aug, 2009 Jay#2 said:
I doubt I'll be dipping into the 13's like you did though!






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pages and brown brothers should still keep them .. got a bonnet for u aswell..

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....


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I got my core plugs from Minispares, but with their "comedy" postage charges now, you may be better looking elsewhere ?

Phil. *smiley*

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standard studs all round although i looked at minispares upgraded rod bolts and they looked crap.

just check the thread on the mains and big end for a true thread and no rounded edge parts of the thread you will be ok.

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas


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i use arp and let machinist source plugs

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Why wolfie...you should have your name as Fuckfaceshithead !


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cheers mark ! i will have to pop around and get it, its just to line up the wings and front panel until i weld em up solid.....



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Mitsi Evo 7, 911, Cossie. & all the chavs ...... won no problem

arp fastners are great but how much are you pumping into your motor cash wise!??


if you are going all out then go for it!

if not and its kinda.... budget engine then disregard them

if its some where inbetween at least change the big end bearings bolts & nuts to ARP ones

the A+ higher spec fastners in this department are stronger than some peeps give them credit for *wink*

dont for get to
tap the threads out in the block deck
3/8" unc to remove the crud

this is only my oppinion.*smiley*

oh! dont forget the AVONBAR supaflow pump

& the double grey pressure plate

forget the vertro setup even the stronger one!
as they slip more than my granny in this cold snap.*laughing*

above 140bhp + the torque of the turbo kills them.*frown*






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Ben i was going to go full race lightened clutch and flywheel (Non verto) think i might go for the arp..... i been checkin prices 60 quid ? you saw that "S" rod at my house and that was after it had ruined an aldon dizzy, jack knight box, and full works longman head... now how much was that lot worth doe !



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On 17th Aug, 2009 Jay#2 said:
I doubt I'll be dipping into the 13's like you did though!






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your right,

like i said the A+ bolts are a lot better spec.
than the OLD "A" series fastners.

concidering what we talked about its the way to go

my post above was a guide to other peeps reading this.

60 quid you say rich where from ???








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in the mini mag minispeed page 1 of their advert ARP Bolts... A+ Rod bolt kit @ £60 same for "S" rod kit and the 11 stud kit is £80 buckas and the 9 stud is £75 prices inc VAT and the number is 01932 400567 *wink* please dont buy em all i will want em too lol !



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On 17th Aug, 2009 Jay#2 said:
I doubt I'll be dipping into the 13's like you did though!






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might be abit late with this one, but i have the minispares head stud/fasteners kit which looks good - although the engine hasnt run. I wouldnt touch the minispares rod bolts with an extended bardgepole with a pointer taped to the end.

I've seen the future and tbh its Pie


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On 24/11/2005 10:55:13 andeh said:

might be abit late with this one, but i have the minispares head stud/fasteners kit which looks good - although the engine hasnt run. I wouldnt touch the minispares rod bolts with an extended bardgepole with a pointer taped to the end.


roflmao at andeh !!



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On 17th Aug, 2009 Jay#2 said:
I doubt I'll be dipping into the 13's like you did though!






Richie

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ok you all have permission to buy away i have ordered me rod bolts main strap etc (like ya needed my permision !)



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On 17th Aug, 2009 Jay#2 said:
I doubt I'll be dipping into the 13's like you did though!





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