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Alternative 1:
10.5:1 compression ($700, JHPS?), keep the 2.0litre crank, 2 "new" cams (each: £40 for 107, £75 for 104), some porting, a set of Dell'Ortos (£220 inc. manifold), some balancing and honing. Find out if bearings still are up to scratch, or needs to be replaced. New valve springs ($90), MegaSquirt2 for ignition (£250), new oil pump.
Alternative 2:
Same as above, but with the 2.2litre crank (add £80-150)
Alternative 3:
SE engine (£1000-1600), gearbox/bellhousing/clutch (£400 or so), modified crossmember, new driveshaft, quite some work...
Alt 2 is looking the most attractive,
if it doesn't require major bottom end work, a 10-dowel and line bore would add significantly to the cost, I think. Is the 10-dowel needed for 180hp tune?
The condition of my engine is still an open variable. I have been finding evidence lately that may have been quite hot, alternatively sat for a long time with old coolant. Also, I know I need new valve guides (at the very least). Getting a complete head from someone like Garry Kemp may be the answer to that, swatting a few flies in one swing.
Adding to above cost: 25% VAT for cost + shipping.
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Joachim
Last edited on 11-03-2008 06:45 pm by subwoofer