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Offline mistermustang

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« on: November 04, 2008, 06:49:34 pm »
would you get them to build you a stroker?
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2008, 06:52:23 pm »
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There would be cheaper places...::
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2008, 07:13:36 pm »
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NO
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2008, 07:44:04 pm »
they make a fantastic motor thay do all the blocks for the V8s (stone brothers racing);_
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2008, 07:56:12 pm »
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would you get them to build you a stroker?


NO
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2008, 08:11:29 pm »
No run away as fast as u can ;x  Yeah they do ok work but it'll cos u your first born child and your soul plus all ur cash !!!!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2008, 08:12:22 pm »
hi 6t9 hows you beast going tim
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2008, 08:13:36 pm »
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would you get them to build you a stroker?



The Names on my hood !!!! HIFLOW ENGINES all the way :(
Woody does world class work . He's the only bloke apart from my dad that I'd trust to build my engines ( He's building my new drag combo )
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2008, 08:36:46 pm »
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hi 6t9 hows you beast going tim

Without totally hijacking the thread i can say that I'm still paying the bill at Kostecki's...    The three-link is in and the panel beater has been busy welding up the rear panels.
 TODAY:Dropped off the rear wheels for the 'pumping of the guards' and some trimming.Rear quarters should be welded on end of week. Made enquiries for the 6point roll cage...;2
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2008, 05:08:08 pm »
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would you get them to build you a stroker?


NO


Why's that ??
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2008, 05:09:13 pm »
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No run away as fast as u can ;x  Yeah they do ok work but it'll cos u your first born child and your soul plus all ur cash !!!!!!!!

Really,have you had work done there?
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« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2008, 08:41:07 pm »
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would you get them to build you a stroker?


NO


Why's that ??


Not something I really want to discuss on an open forum.
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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2008, 03:03:00 pm »
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would you get them to build you a stroker?



The Names on my hood !!!! HIFLOW ENGINES all the way :(
Woody does world class work . He's the only bloke apart from my dad that I'd trust to build my engines ( He's building my new drag combo )  


heard from the boys at Odin Auto Parts (peter and company) that woody's pretty good.  also heard from them that he learned his trade from 'Uncle Con the Engine Builder' also in Balcatta.  i'll be talking to both of them.

i have decided to import the major parts myself, and have an experienced shop do any balanging/machining/assembly/break-in and dyno-runs.  Parts i'm importing will include CS Alum block and CS Alum heads, Scat stroker crank rotating assy, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Edelbrock windsor dual-quad intake with 2x450cfm Holleys, Cloyes timing gear and Shelby alum oil-pan and valve covers.

part of my dilemma is warranty.  if i supply the parts i save approx 50% on the cost of the engine, but only labour is warranted by the builder.  if they supply the parts then the cost goes way up but everything is warranted.

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« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2008, 03:05:06 pm »
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they make a fantastic motor thay do all the blocks for the V8s (stone brothers racing);_


Visited Andrew Kostecki and company last friday.  very impressive setup and they do big dollar, big horsepower stuff.  unfortunately when i say Big Dollar, i really mean BIG DOLLAR.

the upside is that they do have heaps of experience in working with CNC machined parts, and they have heaps of experience in aluminium blocks.  both of these appear to be pretty rare.  the downside is $$$s.

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« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2008, 06:18:17 pm »
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No run away as fast as u can ;x  Yeah they do ok work but it'll cos u your first born child and your soul plus all ur cash !!!!!!!!

Really,have you had work done there?




No i haven't had work done there cos I don't like to pay ten times more than I should !!! Plus I'm in the industry so I know whos worth knowin :o
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« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2008, 08:41:02 pm »
Brian, just a thought but call Tony or Frank at Ierace Aotumotive on 9459 1333. Not sure who does their machining but they do assemble and tune, earlier this year they install the latest and greatest engine dyno so they are getting serious. They work on all makes but early Fords are a bit of a passion.
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« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2008, 11:27:06 pm »
I had an engine re-built by them in the early 90's...no compliants....broke the rear extension on the C4 I was running.


Wasnt anything big or special just a crank and rod swap 302 to 351 ($250) and a GT spec cam made like 330hp very basic job.


Got the heads done by them for the stang...........havent put them to use yet or likely to in the near future




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« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2008, 12:14:35 am »
Leon at A1 high performance has done a fair bit of work on windsor engines also and has a wealth of knowledge and also one hell of a AU T series:f

Not sure on his prices but helikes to supply parts and make the engine combo to suit what you want not just numbers etc.

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« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2008, 07:56:39 am »
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Leon at A1 high performance has done a fair bit of work on windsor engines also and has a wealth of knowledge and also one hell of a AU T series:f

Not sure on his prices but helikes to supply parts and make the engine combo to suit what you want not just numbers etc.

 
                                                                                  I'm with Dave on this one , there is a little bit of a wait with Leon as he alone builds engines and only uses one machine shop & one engine dyno outfit check this out                          http://www.a1hiperformance.com.au/docs/techGuide.php?artNum=69  Leon also does his own port work & flow testing
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« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2008, 12:23:38 pm »
i should write a bloody article for the club mag on this headache i'm putting myself through.  whaddya reckon?  would the members like to know the A..Z of selecting , building, installing and enjoying a high HP engine?
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« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2008, 02:11:14 pm »
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 I think that is symbolic of my approval BE - do it!
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« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2008, 09:05:04 pm »
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i should write a bloody article for the club mag on this headache i'm putting myself through.  whaddya reckon?  would the members like to know the A..Z of selecting , building, installing and enjoying a high HP engine?


Nah, couldnt care less. You will just make me jealous!!!!!

..............of course were interested................ the more pain you go through to save us the same trouble, the better the article mate. :+:+:+ :(
Just think of the time and trouble your going to save some poor prick like me. Thanks Brian. :(
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« Reply #22 on: November 12, 2008, 08:55:06 am »
Submit your article to the editorial team and if deemed appropriate we'll consider publishing it at some future date that fits in with our overall philosophy.:w

But seriously,  that's just the sort of content I would like to put in the magazine, some real life stories from members.;_

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« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2008, 05:08:12 pm »
Well let me put it this way !!!! If you get the right people involved it won't be a headache

My engine build although unfinished !!! due to funds !!! has been a breeze BUT it's all about having the right bloke to do the job . I've been in the performance scene for over 8 years and the best engine builder I've ever come across is Daren Wood at HIFLOW ENGINES
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« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2008, 05:14:00 pm »
Crate motor might be the go brian World Industries 427 windsors are cheap as and go well
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