my head job pics
10-19-2002, 12:46 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by PorscheG96:
<strong>You get **** done fast, that's awesome.
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Marc (Alpine Autowerks) gets stuff done fast. I'm just an IT geek that likes to tinker with stuff. I know how to tune the car, what parts to choose, and how stuff works, but when it comes to the actual work, Marc's the man and I just get in the way (I don't know crap)
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[quote]Originally posted by tt9714:
<strong>Is it possible to reinstall the timing belt without retensioning with a high degree of confidence for short-term use (enough to drive 10 miles to my P-car mechanic for an "official check")?</strong><hr></blockquote>
See my post above .
[quote]Originally posted by michael2e:
<strong>Rage, would you recommend O ringing for street use (15+/- PSI boost) or do you think it's unnecessary as Danno has suggested in his HG dissertation. How much does this cost? Also would like to know whether Raceware studs are worth the $. Thanks</strong><hr></blockquote>
Honestly, I dunno what the answer is. I got the head O-Ringed because of the headgasket horror stories. Some say the head gasket SHOULD fail before piston/valve damage due to heavy detonation... a safety barrier if you will. But imagine changing head gaskets 3x a year, I didn't want to deal with that and thus the O-Ring. As you can see from the old headgasket, it was in perfect condition behind the o-ring. All the detonation pitted just the inside of the head gasket ring. IMO, as long as you keep the A/F ratios in check, and eliminate detonation, an O-Ring will keep you from changing head gaskets often on high boost applications.
<strong>You get **** done fast, that's awesome.
</strong><hr></blockquote>Marc (Alpine Autowerks) gets stuff done fast. I'm just an IT geek that likes to tinker with stuff. I know how to tune the car, what parts to choose, and how stuff works, but when it comes to the actual work, Marc's the man and I just get in the way (I don't know crap)
.[quote]Originally posted by tt9714:
<strong>Is it possible to reinstall the timing belt without retensioning with a high degree of confidence for short-term use (enough to drive 10 miles to my P-car mechanic for an "official check")?</strong><hr></blockquote>
See my post above
.[quote]Originally posted by michael2e:
<strong>Rage, would you recommend O ringing for street use (15+/- PSI boost) or do you think it's unnecessary as Danno has suggested in his HG dissertation. How much does this cost? Also would like to know whether Raceware studs are worth the $. Thanks</strong><hr></blockquote>
Honestly, I dunno what the answer is. I got the head O-Ringed because of the headgasket horror stories. Some say the head gasket SHOULD fail before piston/valve damage due to heavy detonation... a safety barrier if you will. But imagine changing head gaskets 3x a year, I didn't want to deal with that and thus the O-Ring. As you can see from the old headgasket, it was in perfect condition behind the o-ring. All the detonation pitted just the inside of the head gasket ring. IMO, as long as you keep the A/F ratios in check, and eliminate detonation, an O-Ring will keep you from changing head gaskets often on high boost applications.
10-19-2002, 02:37 AM
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Rage,
I don't see an O-ring on that head.
An O-ringed head sould look like this
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/944world/951carter.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=786" target="_blank">http://groups.msn.com/944world/951carter.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=786</a>
I don't see an O-ring on that head.
An O-ringed head sould look like this
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/944world/951carter.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=786" target="_blank">http://groups.msn.com/944world/951carter.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=786</a>
10-19-2002, 02:51 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by over1g:
<strong>That's how things are supposed to be done!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Is drilling small random holes in afm barn doors considered SOP as well?
<strong>That's how things are supposed to be done!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Is drilling small random holes in afm barn doors considered SOP as well?
10-19-2002, 02:53 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by 951carter:
<strong>Rage,
I don't see an O-ring on that head.</strong><hr></blockquote>
My O-ring is on the block side. I'll see if I have a close-up shot handy.
<strong>Rage,
I don't see an O-ring on that head.</strong><hr></blockquote>
My O-ring is on the block side. I'll see if I have a close-up shot handy.
10-19-2002, 03:59 AM
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[quote]Originally posted by Steve Lavigne:
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Is drilling small random holes in afm barn doors considered SOP as well?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'm assuming you mean 'standard operating procedure'. Well, there's a difference between somebody experimenting on his own car, and doing work on time for a paying customer, at a business... Ofcourse I could bull**** you about how what's considered standard for one wouldn't be the same for another person, etc. I did mine cause I didn't have anything better to do (oh and I was 16), I'll spare you the rest. I just posted that because for some reason nobody expects headwork to be done in less than a week anymore, and this isn't a complicated process. R/Ring a head doesn't take but a few hours for an experienced shop, and almost everyone sends theirs out to a 3rd party to get valves installed, the head machined, polished, whatever and there's no good reason for the extended wait that most people put up with no questions asked, it's almost expected!
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Is drilling small random holes in afm barn doors considered SOP as well?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'm assuming you mean 'standard operating procedure'. Well, there's a difference between somebody experimenting on his own car, and doing work on time for a paying customer, at a business... Ofcourse I could bull**** you about how what's considered standard for one wouldn't be the same for another person, etc. I did mine cause I didn't have anything better to do (oh and I was 16), I'll spare you the rest. I just posted that because for some reason nobody expects headwork to be done in less than a week anymore, and this isn't a complicated process. R/Ring a head doesn't take but a few hours for an experienced shop, and almost everyone sends theirs out to a 3rd party to get valves installed, the head machined, polished, whatever and there's no good reason for the extended wait that most people put up with no questions asked, it's almost expected!
Ahmet
10-19-2002, 08:49 PM
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Update on the progress of the head work :
As you can see, made it to the track! Died on Monday, opened up on Wednesday, fixed by Friday, Tracked by Saturday. Busy week for Marc!
dand86951 drove down from Edmonton (200miles) and brought his 951 (K27/6) out and we got to run a session together. The K27/6 definately gets out of corners quicker than my car (less lag) but I catch up slowly... If we're both on it down the front straight, I think it'll take the whole straight for me to pass him! We're that close! He had some technical troubles after the first session (possible head gasket
), we'll let him fill us in on the details when he makes it home.
The fastest cars down the straight today were our pair of 951's and a bigger turbo 930 slantnose (built by Marc as well).
As you can see, made it to the track! Died on Monday, opened up on Wednesday, fixed by Friday, Tracked by Saturday. Busy week for Marc!
dand86951 drove down from Edmonton (200miles) and brought his 951 (K27/6) out and we got to run a session together. The K27/6 definately gets out of corners quicker than my car (less lag) but I catch up slowly... If we're both on it down the front straight, I think it'll take the whole straight for me to pass him! We're that close! He had some technical troubles after the first session (possible head gasket
), we'll let him fill us in on the details when he makes it home.The fastest cars down the straight today were our pair of 951's and a bigger turbo 930 slantnose (built by Marc as well).
10-22-2002, 12:44 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by rage2:
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That isn't a stock downpipe I see is it??
Looks pretty old and grimy...but does look at least somewhat bigger than stock.
Maybe upgrading your IC pipes will help get rid of your huge turbo lag?
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That isn't a stock downpipe I see is it??
Looks pretty old and grimy...but does look at least somewhat bigger than stock.
Maybe upgrading your IC pipes will help get rid of your huge turbo lag?
