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 vassy66T1
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| posted on June 26th, 2011 at 04:52 PM |
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I too have learnt that an engine put together by someone else is just an unknown.
All my parts were good fortunately but would not have lasted 12 months.
You are right, the money now for the known result is worth it in the long run.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 07:51 AM |
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Just about to jump on train to collect the car.
Shame about the weather. At least I'm getting the car back though.
Can not wait to get there and see how it went on the dyno after the build.
Mike was happy with it when I spoke to him last night and said I should have a huge smile on my face. I am sure I will which will make it all worth
it.
Now just trying to figure out if I can afford to keep it as the extra expense is something I was not counting on. But at least know it's done
correctly now and if I do sell it I will know that the car and engine I sell are great and I would not have a guilty conscience.
I hope I figure a way out to keep it
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 08:00 AM |
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I really hope you can keep the car especially now u have a rebuilt engine. The problem is even if you sell you may not cover the total cost.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 08:33 AM |
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Hi
My opinion is that you only loose money when you sell them, the value to you is priceless.
Steve
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 09:01 AM |
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Yes I agree Paul and Steve but I now have convince the wife to extend the home loan.we are already doing reno's to the house.
I'm sure it will be ok but also have to be realistic.
Anyway picking it in penrith then considering a drive even in this weather home is back up Hornsby way any ideas where I should go?
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 09:31 AM |
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any ideas where I should go?
Yep..............
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91243
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 09:43 AM |
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I would love to go donn unfortunately I have family commitments that day.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 11:44 AM |
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Looking forward to seeing the results!
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 12:28 PM |
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hows it go around town 60ks zone ?? not to chuggy
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 01:11 PM |
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7.9:1 and 119rwhp (or so I heard), and now it's 10:1 and how much power?????
What are your expectations with the new combo?
Was Mike not able to keep the lower CR? More power at the same CR would mean more.........at least then we are comparing the same thing.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 02:24 PM |
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so what did the rebuild end up costing?
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 03:24 PM |
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Keen to see some results and details if you have them....
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 03:41 PM |
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Hi Just got home.
On the way home I rang the wife and said we are not selling the car.
Matt the car did get 119 on the lower comp. - when I bought it I took it out to Mike to have it tuned up it, was backfiring at lot and running
rough.
he put it on the dyno and could only get 110 the engine had only done 500kms or so i was told.
that power loss had me concerned that in such a short drive time it had lost the power.
Mike also came across a few otherthings that made me think its better to pull the engine apart and check.
As much as it hurt the back pocket it was so worth it, even though I have only driven it home - not great roads to drive on.
The dyno sheet I have says 151hp now.
It sounds great with the new exhaust and its so smooth to drive, it was even was great in the 40km/h school zones. 60/70/80 all great too.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 04:21 PM |
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Dyno sheet.
Before and after the rebuild - Mike had done a lot of work to get it to 110 before.
I don't think it would have had that when I drove it in.
Can not believe I thought it went well before.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 04:32 PM |
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What a weapon! That would be a blast to drive! Put it on a trailer and bring it up to warwick....
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 05:44 PM |
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very cool, what oil temps does it run and what fuel , 98 ? Dont forget i'm interested in the chinese junk 
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 06:11 PM |
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Hi klaus
Running in traffic today @ 210 driving around the 190-200.
98 octane fuel.
Collected all parts. They went home in my fathers car.I'll get them monday.
Also brought back the old exhaust.
I'll pm you the items when I have them
I am going down the coast this weekend past your place unfortunately I won't have them until Monday.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 06:25 PM |
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good news , that you will be keeping the little rocket.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 06:59 PM |
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never sell your bug you will regret for a very long time!!!!!
151hp is damm good
good on ya mate enjoy the new found horse power
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 07:09 PM |
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151 ponies of pure FUN........... you will have a grin from ear to ear every time u step in that thing....yew...
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 07:19 PM |
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thats pretty good temps for the power , if your heading down the coast to berry on sunday , I'll come n have a sticky beak .
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 07:55 PM |
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Well done, that's for sure. Thanks for stepping up with the dyno sheets. Feel free to share more specs , no doubt a CB cam to go with those wedgies.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 08:43 PM |
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Congrats Simon, now we should go for a cruise down the old highway to Brooklyn 
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vassy66T1
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 08:56 PM |
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Great numbers.
Glad to hear it has come together for you.
Now don't flog it too hard too soon.
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| posted on June 30th, 2011 at 11:01 PM |
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Video of Dyno Run
http://youtu.be/PjBRTZlET8Y
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| posted on July 7th, 2011 at 06:06 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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the engine had only done 500kms or so i was told
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probably shouldn't have bought an engine with so few km's on it. oh well
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