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Author:  morgan [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Cylinder heads
Is there anywhere in Australia that you can buy performance cylinder heads. In the
UK you can, but what about here in AUS.
Author:  czerial [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:52 pm ]
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I dont think you can, but if u have a head taht you want to get the most from,
send it to Russell Engineering in Sydney. He knows everything,

02 9630 2195
Author:  slinkey inc [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:41 pm ]
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Redline sells an aluminium performance head. And Elder makes an 8-port.


http://www.redlineauto.com.au/heads.htm

No idea about rpice though.
Author:  gafmo [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:07 pm ]
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slinkey inc wrote:
Redline sells an aluminium performance head. And Elder makes an 8-port.


http://www.redlineauto.com.au/heads.htm

No idea about rpice though.


I'd start saving :?
Author:  Mick [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:10 pm ]
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So what does an aluminium head give you that steel does not?
The reason they flow better is that it is allready cast that way, so what else is there to justify the cost?
Author:  benoz [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:15 pm ]
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Hi Mick! I'm still looking after your old baby!
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:28 pm ]
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Mick wrote:
So what does an aluminium head give you that steel does not?
The reason they flow better is that it is allready cast that way, so what else is there to justify the cost?

Hmmm...
1. Theoretically- better heat transfer will allow higher C/R.
2. It has unleaded seats in already.
3. It's more prone to warp, like any alloy head.
4. It's more prone to corrode, " "" "" "" .

You pays your $$$$, and makes your choice............. :lol: :wink:
Author:  1018cc [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:55 pm ]
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Just buy an existing head and get it modified to your liking - unless you feel like getting one landed from the UK?
Author:  morgan [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:01 pm ]
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Thanks For The help.
Author:  Mick [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:08 pm ]
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benoz wrote:
Hi Mick! I'm still looking after your old baby!


Yeah I saw your wanted ad, I'm still chasing red backs out of my garage and trailer from that thing. :) The WA redbacks are slightly different to the rest so easy to spot.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:11 pm ]
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The A series alloy head is made by Pierce Manifolds in USA.
http://piercemanifolds.com/cylinderheads.htm

Cost of a BARE one is US$1,095 at Mini Mania.
http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/C%2DA ... Detail.cfm
Author:  pristic [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:54 pm ]
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Why discount the Elder head?
Elder heads make massive power gains (yes, it needs new intake/exhaust) but its money well spent.

Peter.
Author:  Lillee [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:08 pm ]
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If I were to buy an alloy head it would have to be an Elder... 8)
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:19 pm ]
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pristic wrote:
Why discount the Elder head?
Elder heads make massive power gains (yes, it needs new intake/exhaust) but its money well spent.

Peter.

Nothing at all wrong with the Elder 8 porter, except you will spend more $$$ for more performance.
Money well spent if you have the do$h. 8)

I put the Pierce 5 port alloy head details up for interest's sake only- unlike the Elder, it's a bolt on job with your existing manifolds, rockers, etc..
Author:  pristic [ Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:14 pm ]
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Absolutely,

Power costs $$ and if you got $$ you cant beat the Elder 8 port on an A series for value!

Peter.
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