200 block..
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200 block..
How much... Where from... And I want new or new std bore
Many thanks Mat.
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Ring Harvey mate he normally has a few, but be sat down
29-01-2013, 06:14 PM
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Aren't they normally around the 1k mark nowadays?
I paid Ł1200 for a brand new 6 long studded block in 2007.
Just buy my engine Mat! lol
29-01-2013, 06:15 PM
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3k from burton power
cheaper to buy an engine
29-01-2013, 06:18 PM
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3k from burton power
cheaper to buy an engine
3k fook that..
29-01-2013, 06:18 PM
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Just buy my engine Mat! lol
Thats not a bad idea, Mat that way you can keep yours complete plus it'll work out cheaper as mine cost a fare few quid to build
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New they were around Ł750 a few years back I paid that for one and back 2 years ago I couldn't get the money back for it! How things have changed.
29-01-2013, 06:24 PM
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ive one but everyone is scared of liners
Oh and machined for coopers rings
29-01-2013, 06:31 PM
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I have one but im keeping it like your keeping your cupboard stash
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29-01-2013, 06:52 PM
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As nobody as asked yet Mat, have you killed yours then? Or just wanting a big build?
29-01-2013, 07:00 PM
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I would say he wants more power and too much for the original block
29-01-2013, 07:08 PM
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205s are good for big power
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205s are good for big power
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I'd go 200 Block if doing it all again
29-01-2013, 07:32 PM
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Man up and buy an alloy one, they are cheap
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buy one off these geoff page ones!
29-01-2013, 07:35 PM
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i was always told to buy a std bore block that is used, as that way its been through many heat cycles etc and been exposed to the elements
29-01-2013, 07:57 PM
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has nobody paid 3k yet for an alloy block,would like to now out of curisosity what there good for?
29-01-2013, 07:59 PM
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My engines fine... I'm after More boost and something stronger forged or whatever it is I need to do lol
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Matt, my mate has got a block that you'll like
RS500 small core 205 Block, its the race block with extra webbing for strength. if your interested let me know and i will tell him.
i've also got this sump here for you
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That's the one Andy
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Andy PM me mate as I'm interested
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Who's building it Mat?
It will be a friend of Andy's and Daz c's
29-01-2013, 08:41 PM
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Good engine builder. Just finished doing 2.
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would it not be worth looking at an expired 200 block so you've the meat to long stud it but go for liners instead? best of both worlds that way I'd have thought.
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has nobody paid 3k yet for an alloy block,would like to now out of curisosity what there good for?
3k nearer 4.5k for a alloy one
29-01-2013, 09:00 PM
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would it not be worth looking at an expired 200 block so you've the meat to long stud it but go for liners instead? best of both worlds that way I'd have thought.
Something like this would be ideal for that
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=252618
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Mat buy a fucked bore one and get some wet liners in there
Will make for a much stronger block
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Mat buy a fucked bore one and get some wet liners in there
Will make for a much stronger block
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29-01-2013, 11:21 PM
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Got a block sorted cheers .
30-01-2013, 08:02 AM
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Excellent, let the fun and power begin.
So what are your exact spec plans Mat?
GT30 etc etc?
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3k nearer 4.5k for a alloy one
Linered & studded about 8k for the Alloy Block.
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Excellent, let the fun and power begin.
So what are your exact spec plans Mat?
GT30 etc etc?
No I'm not after power .. Ill be stopping with a T34.48 as before or an equivelent ... I just want a stronger engine with scope to go bigger in future if I require.... I love the car as it is... I just want to make sure it's top top... It's done 91k on original engine now so time to rest it.
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No I'm not after power .. Ill be stopping with a T34.48 as before or an equivelent ... I just want a stronger engine with scope to go bigger in future if I require.... I love the car as it is... I just want to make sure it's top top... It's done 91k on original engine now so time to rest it.
Mat,
Don't take this the wrong way pal, but WHY ? If I were fitting a 200 block and not want to be on a T34.48, in that case just refresh your engine and keep the 205 block bud, save some pennies.