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Old 28 October 2009, 10:28 PM
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nice to see you back mate
Old 28 October 2009, 11:35 PM
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Well i have a tiny hicup regarding pistons, but more about that later. Its being addressed.
Also just trying to sort out fittings and plumbing for the fuel oil and breather systems. Its all crazy money, but needs doing. I hope to make some sort of progress soon so i at least have something to show you lot.
Ive done sod all on it, since ive been flat out with other stuff all year. (car accident means i cant fly at the moment, and no more comps for this year) So im getting on with the car where possible.
Old 29 October 2009, 08:26 AM
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Nice to see youy back on the fold Frayz
Old 31 October 2009, 03:48 PM
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In, out, in, out shake it all about...

Well the 2ltr is back out for the final time. Next engine the bay sees will be the built 2.5.

**** progress i know, but gotta start somewhere

Old 31 October 2009, 04:34 PM
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are you going to run the 2.0 or is it just for mocking up?
Old 31 October 2009, 04:37 PM
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Was just for mocking up mate.
Old 01 November 2009, 09:51 PM
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Great to see some forward progress young Frayz
Old 01 November 2009, 10:01 PM
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Cheers Si

Did a bit more today.

She started off looking like this.

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And not to much later looked like this

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As you can see the bores are in beautiful unmarked condition. This is just cyl 2 but the remaining 3 are in identical condition.

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The block/rods/pistons etc is now for sale
Old 01 November 2009, 10:06 PM
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Looks like she's been running rich.
Old 01 November 2009, 10:13 PM
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The pistons arnt as dark as the pic shows to be honest Daz. I took the pic in low light so makes them appear even darker.
All in good condition for a 35K motor.
Old 01 November 2009, 10:23 PM
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Bores look in very good nick, should fetch some decent money for that short motor.
Old 01 November 2009, 10:34 PM
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Ive put it up for £500 mate. Shouldnt hang around.

Least it willgo towards somemore parts lol
Old 02 November 2009, 12:25 AM
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nice progress frayz, looking forward to see what happens in here
Old 02 November 2009, 11:43 AM
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Short motor sold,

Now to decide what to do with my heads?
Old 02 November 2009, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Short motor sold,

Now to decide what to do with my heads?
Bigger valves, 3 angle valve seats and uprated cams
Old 02 November 2009, 12:24 PM
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Oh right Matt, hang on, i'll just go **** some more money
Old 02 November 2009, 12:27 PM
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Can't you sell a kidney, or all them toy kites
Old 02 November 2009, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Short motor sold,

Now to decide what to do with my heads?
chop them in for some MY05 AVCS heads...?
Old 02 November 2009, 01:38 PM
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Those are my thoughts Ian
Old 02 November 2009, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Those are my thoughts Ian
great minds and all that
Old 02 November 2009, 02:22 PM
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I would go for 2.5 AVCS heads to go with your 2.5 short block.
Old 02 November 2009, 05:09 PM
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Im trying to source some Fai
Old 02 November 2009, 05:51 PM
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The MY05 2.0 heads have larger inlet valves then previous versions, not sure about the 2.5's though
Old 05 November 2009, 07:38 PM
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Well I have just had a sit down and scrolled through this earlier thead https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...on-v7-sti.html and I have to say a lot of that I had completely forgotten about spot on I say !
Old 05 November 2009, 07:48 PM
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Lol, that was way back mate.

Think ive sourced a set of 2.5 heads with just 8k miles on

My 2ltr avcs heads will be up for grabs soon
Old 08 November 2009, 06:44 PM
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Great to see that the project is back on track after taking some "time out".
Going to be some car when completed and IMO up there with the best.

Happy spanners Frayz
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Cheers Kev.

Just got to sort out what im going to do heads wise. Tracking down some 2.5 ones that will work is a pain, and finding some EJ207s the same as what i have is proving just as difficult.

I can find heads in the US but the cams sensors are different along with the pickups. This would require a possible custom loom or somehow adapting my cams and sensors to fit.

Its a royal, royal pain in the ***.
Old 19 November 2009, 01:33 PM
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Frayz has been busy again i see:

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Sussex | Two kite surfers jump over pier

Been taking to water now too I see
Old 19 November 2009, 01:54 PM
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Lol, i competed with Lewis Crathern mate. Nice guy.

Although i fly in land, hes a water guy
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Originally Posted by frayz
Cheers Kev.

Just got to sort out what im going to do heads wise. Tracking down some 2.5 ones that will work is a pain, and finding some EJ207s the same as what i have is proving just as difficult.

I can find heads in the US but the cams sensors are different along with the pickups. This would require a possible custom loom or somehow adapting my cams and sensors to fit.

Its a royal, royal pain in the ***.
I can understand your pain....it's no easy route or solution apart from modding your own heads.

Good luck mate


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