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Post by craig2301 on Sept 25, 2009 16:05:55 GMT 1
How much would it be to have the head ported ? i really want to have it done but my wallet is getting lighter by the minute  I have a dremel here and i would try it myself but im not too confident with it. I anyone could give me a hand or has a second hand head already done it would be hugelly appreciated |
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Sept 25, 2009 16:20:35 GMT 1
have no idea on cost but i'd imagine it will be down to how far you want to go, enlarged chambers bigger valves etc etc might be worth haveing a look at this www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/articles/hardcore/0602em_cylinder_head_porting/index.htmlhaven't read it myself but was told it was a good read so its been in my bookmarks since but personaly if your sticking to the standard 998 head? don't bother with polishing it, it takes alot of work to get it to flow well, best bet is to save your money and keep an eye out for a 12g295 (cooper) head. |
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Post by craig2301 on Sept 25, 2009 16:45:24 GMT 1
If I do find one I still have the cost of decking the block and skimming the head don't I ? I wish it did actually grow on trees lol  |
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Post by ljonez on Sept 25, 2009 17:26:00 GMT 1
with the 12g295 you just need to skim the head (the 12g940 requires the block to be pocketed) abit to raise the compression ratio, wont cost much and is money alot better spent than on the standard head, you may be able to find one already skimmed as its a popular mod.
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Post by Ainsley on Sept 28, 2009 5:43:44 GMT 1
Hello mate, I'm in the same boat as you, I Asked a chap about having my head done and he said it's between 350-1350 depending on what spec I wanted the head lol. I bought a book, and read a few things about diy'ing it. I have a cracked head that i am goign to practise on then I will give the really thing a bash if I'm confident but I will do mine first to see if I get a good result. I have a spare 998cc that i was planning to do work on. so if I get good results from mine I would be mre than happy to do work on one for you + I have spoken to a chap in Swansea that will reseat valve and do the guides for a good price . Ainsley |
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Post by craig2301 on Sept 28, 2009 10:18:08 GMT 1
That is expensive  i have someone that is doing the valves as we speak. when will you be trying yours ? im htinking of buying a spare 998 and just fiddling it with second hand bits when they come up on ebay and stuff just need to get money sorted really. let me know how it goes anyway cheers dude |
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Post by Ainsley on Sept 28, 2009 19:58:33 GMT 1
I should be getting the bits and pieces this month but sooner the better I had it on hold for too long. I will Let you know . where abouts are you getting the valves and that done? Ainsley |
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Post by craig2301 on Sept 29, 2009 19:35:25 GMT 1
Bloke in swansea , ill find out his name tomorrow.
I usually go to Charles Huxtable in skewen... family business been going for years he's birlliant but always always busy
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i have someone that is doing the valves as we speak. when will you be trying yours ? im htinking of buying a spare 998 and just fiddling it with second hand bits when they come up on ebay and stuff 