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DaNnY_LaD's IHI'd Cupra ( End Of a Eara 08/11/2009)

DaNnY_LaD

Big Turbo Leon Cupra R
Jun 2, 2007
4,814
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Manchester,Walkden
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ive got a 2nd hand cylinder head here fully built up..what price would i be looking at to have it ported and polished..? with new seals and guides?

Would i benefit from it? i have a smallport head at the moment...

I know the Vf23 can only flow 330bhp maxium so if i can do any engine work before it gets mapped to improve it would be great...
 
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h17och

the hunt is over. 460bhp
Sep 1, 2005
3,504
1
Dunstabubble
defo do a head port. £500 region i believe. faster spool up, smoother drive etc

DO IT. i have a contact who can sort you out a treat
 

IbizaAlex

AKS tuning
May 11, 2008
532
0
Bedford
Maybe not yet. Deffo tomorrow as im at work all day then. Why not go 1.9 and ported head? Baby doesnt need food or clothes for a while!
 

DaNnY_LaD

Big Turbo Leon Cupra R
Jun 2, 2007
4,814
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Manchester,Walkden
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Maybe not yet. Deffo tomorrow as im at work all day then. Why not go 1.9 and ported head? Baby doesnt need food or clothes for a while!

PMSL you try and tell that to my misses...Could imagine it not going down so well..

:lol:
Thanks Al looking forward to getting it..

What price am i looking at for someone to fit my rods? labour only?

Edit: Also once all my bits are on...could i start it without the downpipe and lambda connect and just let it idle to bring it up to temp..
to make sure theres no leaks ect...

i wont dare rev it...Just let the oil run through it all and get rid of any air blocks in the coolant system?
 
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h17och

the hunt is over. 460bhp
Sep 1, 2005
3,504
1
Dunstabubble
alex. £750 inc valves or plus? surly it aint £750 for just the port? he told me £460 but i guess he loves me more than you ;)
 

Backdraft

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alex. £750 inc valves or plus? surly it aint £750 for just the port? he told me £460 but i guess he loves me more than you ;)

£460 was the price to you if you re-did all of his plumbing to the workshop. The price is £750 just for the port. He still loves me more! :p
 

DaNnY_LaD

Big Turbo Leon Cupra R
Jun 2, 2007
4,814
1
Manchester,Walkden
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Received My AFR Setup with some over bits and bats..

Just got a massive boxs of bits now lol
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Also Started Stripping down the other block ive got...as if funds allow il get it bored out to make it a 1.9...Il have to buy then is some correct pistons
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DaNnY_LaD

Big Turbo Leon Cupra R
Jun 2, 2007
4,814
1
Manchester,Walkden
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Been really Busy tonight...

My main goal was to get the silicone Parts Cut and fitted so gives me more time to consentrate on bigger things ...

I firstly Wired up my AFR gauge...Its Still in Learn Mode till i connect the sensor hence the numbers ...
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My full 3'' tip with Merlin Sealant Bungs..Its fits Snug at the moment but with the bracket should give me that bit more room..
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The Engine Bay so far its abit messy as i ran out of light but its slowly becoming a IHI :D
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The manifold..:D
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DaNnY_LaD

Big Turbo Leon Cupra R
Jun 2, 2007
4,814
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Manchester,Walkden
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Bit of an update...

Looks like i have no job no more...So i need to find and free up some money...

I am prober up set...been chattin wite my misses and seems il have to sell the build/car till i can source another car...
 

Damoegan

Sir Bob,a geordy legend..
Oct 15, 2007
8,993
3
Newcastle
Bit of an update...

Looks like i have no job no more...So i need to find and free up some money...

I am prober up set...been chattin wite my misses and seems il have to sell the build/car till i can source another car...

Bad times, Danny. I feel for you mate :(
 
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