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Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:13 pm
by Blitzkrieg
Bugger, you mentioned some time back that you have used Golf rodbolts to replace the standard 2,1 stretch bolts.
What about using them in a Type 4? Just for some extra insurance?
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:59 am
by T4Flyer
Ok, I did it.
Ordered myself a set of ARP 104-6606 rod bolts.
$122.75 + $55.00 for shipping and then there's duty and tax eish.
Just hope there the right ones......
Will let you know once they arrive.
Cheers,
T4Flyer.
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:43 pm
by AirPower
I believe you've got there correct ones - that's according to the STF forum. But I think you meant 104-6006?
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... ht=1046006
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:33 am
by T4Flyer
Airpower,
Well spotted. My mistake
I have indeed ordered ARP 104-6006 rod bolts.
Cheers,
T4Flyer.
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:02 am
by T4Flyer
Hi Guys, long time!
Sorry for the lack of Post & Pics, will rectify that soon!
After a hell of a long wait for the ARP bolts from the good old USA and then another long wait at the machinist, I have finally got my rods back from the machinist. Looking good, all re sized with their new ARP bolts. whilst I was at it I had them notched as well. I will have to re balance them, but that will be easy enough.
A little help please. Does anyone know where I can buy "Plastigage"? I want to do a big end clearance check on my next mock up (looking for Plastigage green 0.001 - 0.003) a quick easy job, never imagined I would battle to find Plastigage!
Cheers,
T4 Flyer.
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:53 am
by Tony Z
after a very long search, I found some at a motor cycle engine builder. He had a little to give me, but I couldnt find it in the shops.
Good luck
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:49 am
by T4Flyer
Hi Tony Z,
If I can,t find any locally I will order some from Summit Racing in the states, its quite cheap at +- $3 per 12" strip or I might order a "5 pack" of 3 different sizes only +- $8.
If anyone wants any let me know as I will proberbly order over the weekend and would be happy to include extra (share the postage!)
Cheers,
T4Flyer
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:02 am
by eben
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:52 am
by Tony Z
not for me thanks, I have enough for about 4 more engines. Thanks for the offer tho.
Have you tried suburban motor spares, they have a few branches in CPT. Maybe also Masterparts. Might be worth a try, maybe they do have now
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:29 pm
by T4Flyer
Good news,
Think I may have found a local (JHB) performance motor car supplier who has Plastigage in stock, I will see them on Tuesday or Wednesday and let you know.
Cheers,
T4flyer.
Re: Type 4 Aero Conversion (Con Rods)
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:24 am
by T4Flyer
whoopee,
I picked up 2 packs of "Platigage" green from "RS Performance" here in Johannesburg this morning, at R28.00 per pack. Good price and they had in stock.
Cheers,
T4flyer.