Oh and ALL pm's now replied too.

Thanks and ill stay in touch:)

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.

Hi

Where did you get the GT spec headers from please?

Cheers for that Mark,

Scoobydog i brought them off here, they were a spare set for someones race car, I don't have the pm's i'm afraid anymore.

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. :thumb: :D

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. :Whatever_

PM's replied!

nooooooooo dont do it swap me birchy that red classic would look loverly on your drive oh and the polo

i know Ad, just time to stop throwing money at scoobies for the time been mate :(

I'll have the 3 port solinoid if you'll post.
Pm me when you break car, thanks.

gutted ive missed the heads need some for mine gutted

Do you have a fuel distribution block

Ad who knows it could go belly up if someone wants the whole car. :lol1: That will then be you and me both waiting.

hi mate are the senders and fitting kit included with the gauges?

Any pics of the front tow strap, would it fit a bugeye?

I'm interested in the bottom end pm me details cheers

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.

you have pm birchy

Sorry to hear your breaking :(. Im after a 3" system Birchy, any pics of its condition?

hi birchy which induction kit is it?
how much do you want for the simtek?
would you perhaps do a deal on the sc46 and simtek together?

i'd go for his headers while your at it tom, you know it makes sense ;)

What you going to do for a car Birchy, coming away from performance motors completely?

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.

are the headers unequal or equal length? if they're unequal then perhaps we could do a deal with the turbo battery etc? if you let me know what evening you're free in the week I'll pop over for that passenger ride

if you're back from work early enough one night perhaps we could kill two birds with one stone and pop over together?

Headers are un equal mate so fit the bill for you. And yes i'm happy to do a deal on multiple items :thumb: I'm thinking tomorrow night if thats any good to you mate?

tomorrow night should be fine mate, I'll see if andy is busy and he can see and hear the exhaust too then and I'll discuss everything with you then if that's ok?

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 :thumb:

I've text you Tom :thumb:

Pm's replied guys..

bottom end this way birchy pm me price with everythin oil pump crank etc

My mistake I thought you bought the brembos from H but just realised it was the 6 speed. Might be interested.