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by Rob
Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: engine rebuild,any tips?
Replies: 8
Views: 8290

engine rebuild,any tips?

my 2000 has deeloped a big end knock at 3000rpm. obiously new bearings et are in order, but where and what to use? and how much to grind? any tips?
by Rob
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?
Replies: 14
Views: 12332

Re: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?

my parts car uses su carbs as its a 74.how do i identify hs6's? cheers.
by Rob
Tue Sep 10, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?
Replies: 14
Views: 12332

Re: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?

engine is a 2000. has been port matched on head and inlet. will be buying 6-3-1 and getting a single box 2 inch system. will be staying strommie for now but looking at r1 motorcycle carbs at xmas. had them on my volvo. its an auto but i have a full manual setup aswell. would a gt6 cam work?
by Rob
Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?
Replies: 14
Views: 12332

Re: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?

the car is always run on 98 octane. im looking for a bit more go.

s heads are unavailable here in oz, and tr cams command a premium. and id like something with a nice lope to the idle.
by Rob
Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: head skimming for performance? cam to suit?
Replies: 14
Views: 12332

head skimming for performance? cam to suit?

whats a good amount to skim from a 517528 head on a 2000 mk2 flat top block?

and what cam is good for waking the motor up? gt6 or something more spicy....