im buying a 200 block and the guy im buying ot from said it has cut outs for cooper rings?? what are cooper rings

 

Brass (I think) reinforcing rings inserted in a cutout around each cylinder, on the face of the block. Essentially it's an early method of improving cylinder head gasket resilience.

 

so its a benefit.. no downside to them?

 

Walk away, you will have to have these machined off, which will affect the deck height - find another.

 

fuck

mike you know of one anywhere?

iv got a head now. well in the process.

 

why will he have to have them machined off, cant you just fit new rings as my block is wire rung wich i believe is a similar thing and i just replaced the wire ?

 

I personally wouldn't want to do this on a high power engine, but yes, you can do anything you like .

However, at this stage he is in a position to chose the best way and not compromise, so I would always recommend the best course of action for the long term.

 

i want the best.. not some shit that will fuck up in a year or so..

so mike you know of a block

 

Ł1450 brand new in the box with the fitting kit .

 

is that a 200 block mike?

 

No, it's a 205 block that I built up to look like a brand new 200 block with tin foil and paint .

 

Bargain then

What does the fitting kit have Mike?

 

ahhh in that case i dont want it

tell me more mike..what actully comes with it..

need to get this engine built asap.

 

The whole shooting match as you would buy from Cosworth - funny that considering where it came from .

Fitting kit = baffle plate, ball bearing for the oil gallery behind the flywheel and three core plugs.

 

and how long will it take your sarcastic arse to get one

 

It's available now. It can be sent to Martin with your head to save on carriage .

 

ahhh very nice mike.

you have pm

 

No I don't .

 

yes you do