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$1100 is about right for a full head service.

Yeah, that's why I wasn't complaining

It seems like a fair price for the job involved :yes:

I'd rather pay the amount, have it done once and have it done right :banana:

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So bit of an update.. sorta It's only Tuesday and I'm super nervous about the compression test, I really do hope all goes well! Anyways, just thought I'd share with you guys my goal - Look's wise

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Guess who's back!? I am! You guy's thought you could get rid of me, didn't you? It's not that easy! All is good with my job, so the car journey continues! I picked up my head about 30 minutes ago fro

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Hello loyal readers! So, AWESOME news, my Water Pump arrived this morning! Courtesy of Kudos Motorsports _________________________________________________________________________ ____________

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Seems a bit exxy to me - we just had our head & block done - pretty much what you listed except we supplied the valve stem seals (they came with the OEM engine gasket kit), and the exhaust studs had recently been replaced. Other work done included dipping the block, reboring & honing, decking, & boring the oil returns larger. Price included ACL series race main & big end bearings & all welsh plugs for head & block. Grand total (including parts) was $700. All work was done by a long-time & well respected one-man machine shop. head was returned completely assembled including welsh plugs, and block was returned bare.

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Hmm, that's weird but I guess everywhere is going to have a different labour rate :yes:

I spoke to a couple of people over here (namely mechanics) and they seemed to think this was a fair price.

Are you in WA? :turned:

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Be careful with getting engines cleaned, you can end up with more problems as clearances may increase eg. if the lifters are worn and their bore, cleaning them could potentially lead to noisy lifters as they start bleeding down.

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I'm in WA, so I can't even get a quote from this guy :angry:

Be careful with getting engines cleaned, you can end up with more problems as clearances may increase eg. if the lifters are worn and their bore, cleaning them could potentially lead to noisy lifters as they start bleeding down.

See, this sort of stuff I don't know as I don't specialise in head work, but this sort of stuff makes me nervous! :/

I just like stuff to be done all good with no issues :glare:

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Great thread so far, Josh, looking forward to seeing more :yes:

Thanks Neville! Good to see another happy reader :D

Yeah, shouldn't be too much longer till the Head gets it's work done and then my car will be driveable again! :banana:

I noticed you are in Perth? Ever heard of "Nissan or Nothing Car Club"? :thumbsup:

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I came to a track day not too long ago to watch a few NoN cars at the RAC track.

Good fun but I'm yet to come on a cruise haha. My car has only just been tuned so now I can actually drive it ?

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I came to a track day not too long ago to watch a few NoN cars at the RAC track.

Good fun but I'm yet to come on a cruise haha. My car has only just been tuned so now I can actually drive it

Oh.. Neville W right?

Yeah I remember man :yes:

I run the club :nyaanyaa:

Oh awesome, should be holding a cruise soon so will be good to see how your car goes after the tune :D

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Hey guys!

Not much on the update front unfortunately!

Hopefully come July 12th I can start updating again as I find out about my job :turned:

If I get the good news, I am going to get the Head finished and buy the Head Studs and Head Gasket

Then videos will ensue of the (Pardon the pun) Head Job :rofl2:

I am also really contemplating throwing in some Tomei PonCams! Hmmm :dry:

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Guess who's back!? I am! You guy's thought you could get rid of me, didn't you?

It's not that easy! All is good with my job, so the car journey continues! I picked up my head about 30 minutes ago from HeadTorque:

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Gerry @ HeadTorque did an amazing job! Would highly recommend him to any one in WA needing head work!

Really nice, up front and honest guy, helped me from start to finish and always kept me in the loop and answered my question, price was good too!

So far I have the dead-line set for 1\8\15 :yes:

Next week I will be picking up some ARP Head Studs so stay tuned for that :D

Man it feels good to get the ball rolling with this again :banana:

Until next week guys and girls :cheers:

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So.. it's that time again, update time!

Just picked up my ARP Head Stud's from Precision International in Malaga

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Simple photo, but you get the idea :yes:

Tune in next week for the pickup of my Head Gasket,

Until then people! :thumbsup:

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Sounds great mate, should have some fun with it pretty soon, how much power you expecting?

Yeah man, I can't wait to just drive the thing! My Pulsar is a good daily but it doesn't beat the feeling of boost :no:

The whole reason this is happening is because of low-compression, but I am replacing all the parts with good quality stuff because - Do it once, do it right :thumbsup:

In saying that though, I have juts received my tax return, So I am going to be buying (If 6Boost get back to me :dry:) a 6Boost Low-Mount Twin-Scroll Manifold

I was going to run a Low-Mount, Twin-Scroll Precision Turbo on it, however apparently they have issues with the VBand not clamping correctly, causing a slight exhaust leak etc

So I think I might just be boring and run a Low-Mount, Twin-Scroll Garrett GTX3076R w .64 Rear Housing

My goal is only 400rwhp, I'll keep that power figure whilst I build my actual engine :rolleyes:

Need injectors too, I am looking @ some 740cc Deatschwerks - http://www.deatschwerks.com/products/fuel-injectors/sport-compact/nissan/skyline/rb25det/1993-98-rb25det/01j-00-0740-6-detail

Oh, and an FPR (Fuel Pressure Regulator)

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Ah ok, ive been down that twin scroll path with a GT3076, wouldn't do it again but maybe it will work better for you as there's a few ways to do it..

Ask Scotty about a set of Xspurts, they are awesome injectors and ridiculously cheap, you can use the stock reg with deatchworks cant you or are you planning on an aftermarket rail?

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Ah ok, ive been down that twin scroll path with a GT3076, wouldn't do it again but maybe it will work better for you as there's a few ways to do it..

Ask Scotty about a set of Xspurts, they are awesome injectors and ridiculously cheap, you can use the stock reg with deatchworks cant you or are you planning on an aftermarket rail?

Oh really? Why wouldn't you do it again?

I'll look into that! I do have my heart set on Deatschwerks though :P

I haven't actually looked that far yet haha, gotta get my car running first :whistling:

I think I'll research the pro's and con's of both when it comes to it :D

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Hey guys, It's my 100th post! :worship:

Annnnnnnnnnnnnd.... It's UPDATE TIME again! :banana:

Picked up my Permaseal MLSR Head Gasket today

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It's 1.3mm thick, I wanted 1.2mm (as that's stock Nissan thickness), however Permaseal only started at 1.3mm. Spoke with HeadTorque and they advised it would be ok to run 1.3mm :thumbsup:

One of the main reasons I went with Permseal, aside from quality, is that it comes with an additional Stopper Layer which is good for high boost cars.

Given my power-goal, that was a no brainer :yes:

Next week I will be ordering a Genuine Nissan Water Pump from Kudos Motorsports - http://www.kudosmotorsports.com/catalog/genuine-nissan-pitwork-water-pump-nissan-skyline-r33-gtr-gts25t-r34-gtr-rb25det-rb26dett-p-22.html

So that will be the next update,

Until then guys! :action-smiley-069:

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