Andy,
Rods reconditioned & shot peened? Balanced? Head work?
WST
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
To: <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 10:09 AM
Subject: 1098 rebuild
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> Hi Mike and others,
> I've decided to go with Link Automotive for my rebuild.
> Naturally, its going to end up a bit more expensive than hoped, at $800,
but
> considering that KG engineering quoted me $2200 to rebuild my last 1100
with
> no performance mods, $800 ain't so bad.
> Here's the rundown:
> Grind crank........................$100
> Hone bores and hot tank block......$65
> Ring set...........................$120 (!)
> Mains, big ends, & thrusts.........$90
> Cam bearings.......................$23
> cam thrust.........................$25
> duplex timing chain & gears........$105
> grind cam to factory #731 spec.....$75
> cam followers......................$32
> oil pump...........................$45
> welsh & gallery plugs..............$10
> clean galleries & fit plugs .......$25
> conversion gasket set..............$25
> head gasket set....................$25
> surface block......................$45
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> boggles me that the single most expensive item is the rings !?
> Brian said that the hepolite pistons are the reason and that retail for
the
> rings is about $170! thats >$8 per ring!
> Is there anything I appear to be neglecting....small ends perhaps?
> thanks for any tips...on assembly for instance..?
> Is the choice of cam a wise one? I do want a bit of GO! I learned on
> stripping it down that the cam was a standard sprite one, so I expect
that
> the car is going to be more fun than ever....I sure hope so anyway.
> Andy
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