Breaking MY53 WRX, Simtek, sc46, 6 speed.
31 December 2011, 09:39 AM
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Please put me down for the heads mate..avci jdm big port heads £300...i'm assuming these will be complete with Pulleys, covers, solenoids etc?....Thanks
Would really appreciate pics of the combustion chambers once off to determine if any cracking is present around the spark plug holes.
Just noticed pole position stickers on the car, was thinking of getting Mattybr5 to pick these up for me (he dont know yet)
Would really appreciate pics of the combustion chambers once off to determine if any cracking is present around the spark plug holes.
Just noticed pole position stickers on the car, was thinking of getting Mattybr5 to pick these up for me (he dont know yet)
From an Old Post Not Sure if opinions have changed.
https://www.scoobynet.com/drivetrain...-v5-vs-v8.html
We've built loads of these engines that have this problem and have NEVER changed a head yet for this crack problem. As stated above , much more scientifically than I could, the cracks are small and insignificant.
And in our opinion are there from very early age [ if not actually made like that!! LOL ] and are not in the least bit threatening. Of course we pressure test and 'Ardrox' them and all appears OK.
Never heard of a crack related failure I.E. valve seat coming loose and falling in. It could happen, but so far not know to me after well over 300 engine rebuilds logged in the last 3 years.
So not a concern to us, but I do see the point about wanting it perfect. I just think that if you do buy new heads, that after a small-ish mileage you'll find them cracked just like your old ones.............. Lets not make IM that much more profitable.
David API Engines.
31 December 2011, 11:21 AM
#36
Thanks Mark and indeed i have read that thread to. As far as i am aware Davids opinion is the same but some of the other engine builders are a little reluctant to offer guarantees on their engines if they have been provided with parts which may be have some hairlining.
But in my case i will be rebuilding the heads and engine personally so i just like to know what condition they will be in mate.
PS - i am also aware of a more cost effective solution which has been trialled and has reduced the hairlining but again need to find a set of heads which havent got to that point first.
But in my case i will be rebuilding the heads and engine personally so i just like to know what condition they will be in mate.
PS - i am also aware of a more cost effective solution which has been trialled and has reduced the hairlining but again need to find a set of heads which havent got to that point first.
From an Old Post Not Sure if opinions have changed.
https://www.scoobynet.com/drivetrain...-v5-vs-v8.html
We've built loads of these engines that have this problem and have NEVER changed a head yet for this crack problem. As stated above , much more scientifically than I could, the cracks are small and insignificant.
And in our opinion are there from very early age [ if not actually made like that!! LOL ] and are not in the least bit threatening. Of course we pressure test and 'Ardrox' them and all appears OK.
Never heard of a crack related failure I.E. valve seat coming loose and falling in. It could happen, but so far not know to me after well over 300 engine rebuilds logged in the last 3 years.
So not a concern to us, but I do see the point about wanting it perfect. I just think that if you do buy new heads, that after a small-ish mileage you'll find them cracked just like your old ones.............. Lets not make IM that much more profitable.
David API Engines.
https://www.scoobynet.com/drivetrain...-v5-vs-v8.html
We've built loads of these engines that have this problem and have NEVER changed a head yet for this crack problem. As stated above , much more scientifically than I could, the cracks are small and insignificant.
And in our opinion are there from very early age [ if not actually made like that!! LOL ] and are not in the least bit threatening. Of course we pressure test and 'Ardrox' them and all appears OK.
Never heard of a crack related failure I.E. valve seat coming loose and falling in. It could happen, but so far not know to me after well over 300 engine rebuilds logged in the last 3 years.
So not a concern to us, but I do see the point about wanting it perfect. I just think that if you do buy new heads, that after a small-ish mileage you'll find them cracked just like your old ones.............. Lets not make IM that much more profitable.
David API Engines.
Last edited by STI_Baly; 31 December 2011 at 11:41 AM.
That will then be you and me both waiting.
01 January 2012, 09:22 AM
#47
L&G i'll stick your name against it mate,
Erchie i don't think i do on this car mate, if i find one i'll let you know,
JSrush i'll drop you a pm mate,
Martin there unviversal, it is the same strap as in this link here, http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRS-Competit...ht_1259wt_1139
Sean, i'll write up a pm for you now mate.
Erchie i don't think i do on this car mate, if i find one i'll let you know,
JSrush i'll drop you a pm mate,
Martin there unviversal, it is the same strap as in this link here, http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRS-Competit...ht_1259wt_1139
Sean, i'll write up a pm for you now mate.
01 January 2012, 12:26 PM
#52
I've not got any pictures Lagamorth but if your around your welcome to come and check out its condition? Not totally mate, wanted to put a bit of money to one side for a house but thats not really going to happen so just a bit of a downgrade to something thats not so expensive to run and highly strung really, probably back to one of my first cars and another mk1 focus RS, cuts my bills on fuel and insurance in half straight away.
Tom, the induction kit is one of PP own design, the simtek has several people on the list for it unfortunatly but the sc46 is still available.
Tom, the induction kit is one of PP own design, the simtek has several people on the list for it unfortunatly but the sc46 is still available.
01 January 2012, 05:54 PM
#56
I pm'd my number to you earlier today so just gimme a call or text and we'll sort out the best time and your address
02 January 2012, 01:56 AM
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Gaz you have PM.
Prodriverules you have pm.
Scoobydo Rob please see my sig, has a link to the for sale thread
Indeed the 6 speed was supplied by the WMI guru that is H, absolutly mint box with zero crunch into and from any gear!
Martin indeed £20 collected, has no scratches on the face and has never been used to tow anything.
Jon i'm not sure on the make, was supplied by PP, say £125 for both? how does that sound?
Nossy, its not got brembo's mate
Prodriverules you have pm.
Scoobydo Rob please see my sig, has a link to the for sale thread
Indeed the 6 speed was supplied by the WMI guru that is H, absolutly mint box with zero crunch into and from any gear!
Martin indeed £20 collected, has no scratches on the face and has never been used to tow anything.
Jon i'm not sure on the make, was supplied by PP, say £125 for both? how does that sound?
Nossy, its not got brembo's mate