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steeb
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 Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:55 pm Post subject: WTB: 1.6L top end |
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Well the car has been running like shit lately.
Compression numbers are:
185
100
185
185
I've got a bad valve.
Trying to weigh my options here. Who's got what?
Car is a short nose (don't know if it makes a difference on the top end)
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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just go for 1.8 man, you know you want to!
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steeb
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| Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Ya....
That option is #4 on my list....but then I have to get the conversion kit and a 1.8 turbo manifold.
That's closely followed by #5, get rid of my turbo, 1.8 Torsen, and engine management for another type of swap. 
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:12 am Post subject: |
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if you do ls1 i will have to become your best friend! lol
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Thanks to those that have offered. I've traded some of my old parts for a used head. Dropped it off at Magnem's today to get checked out and a refresh!
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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Steve you were at Magnum engines and you did not stop by my place.
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Meola
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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I cant remember if it was a 1.6L or 1.8L but if its too costly or too much to get your head fixed talk to Don @ PDM I believe he still has a fully built turbo head sitting on his shelf.
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steeb
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Neil, I went straight to the in-laws after. Not only do I have my car to fix, I've got to redo the in-laws patio too 
Lucas, good to know, I may have to give Don a ring . Pretty sure it is a 1.6 head, his red car was a 1.6
I'm pretty sure the machine work will be fairly cheap. I'm getting it all done at wholesale. The owner's kid works at my company. 
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:21 am Post subject: |
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Steve you gotta redo a patio.....in this heat? 
I need to build a simple gate for the fence,I refuse to do it until it cools down.
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steeb
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:40 am Post subject: |
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4 nieces and nephews and 2 dogs that frequent that house make it a priority!
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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yep don still has his unused 1.6l turbo head
I think last time i checked he was asking around 1500 to 1000
don't quote me on it. this was from earlier this year. around jan.
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Meola
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Sounds about right, he told me about it sometime last year but plans for FI were scrapped I knew he sold his car but didnt know if this was still kicking around. Its a shame cause the guy that bought his miata ripped the diff out of it after improperly slamming it.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Not getting the head rebuilt. $650 with wholesale costs and discounts + HST on top.
Don's turbo head is going in! $900 cash.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Ha my knowledge paid off for once!
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Ya, thanks for the heads up Lucas
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