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27-01-2014, 08:27 PM
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So I've just picked up another engine for my au and I want to pull it apart and rebuild it but I was wondering what are the best things to do to improve it whilst I have it apart.. I was thinking at least doing cam, valve springs and valves but what else would be worth doing? Would it be worth a new piston/conrod setup or is the stock setup already pretty reliable? And help in finding parts online would also be very helpful.
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27-01-2014, 10:04 PM
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If you're going to be doing a cam and springs, I'd also consider some head work at the same time.
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27-01-2014, 10:42 PM
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What sort if head work are you talking about? I will obviously have it shaved but I've heard it's not worth doing a port and polish because they came pretty good out if the mould.
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27-01-2014, 11:34 PM
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A port and polish will definitely give gains, just depends how much you are willing to spend on your re build.
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30-01-2014, 11:51 AM
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What sort of money are you wanting to spend and how many horses do you want to make?
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New engine. Time for a re-build. Need ideas.
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