You'll need new rod bearings too. You should
get the cam bearings pressed in by Brian.
I'm not sure of that cam grind, but Brian knows those engine
so well, I'd be happy with his advice.
You can get even better performance by fitting a 1275 head. This
requires some machining of the block. Tell Brian you intend putting
a 1275 head on and get hime to do the machining at the same time -
it will save you hassles later.
You can then put the 1275 head on at any time then.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
To: <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, 19 August 1999 1:09
Subject: 1098 rebuild
>
> 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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