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> Heads, who did yours?, And how did they come out.
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post Jul 28 2005, 10:40 AM
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This $hit is like a soap Opera. Let’s see if I can sum it up. Vote tally is in +’s and -'s
Len Hoffman/hands down, the man (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) ++++
RIMCO-factory line, run of the mill Head Job +
Type4parts/I’m asking for trouble or worse (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) ---
Leo Goff at Memphis Motorwerks/Worth checking into ++
Jerry up at Northwest Connecting Rod/not the best -+
Engine Machine Service/Consistent and reasonable ++
Ollies Machine Co/I shouldn’t bring my lawn mower to them, but SoCa guys bring there heads there--+
George, at European Motorworks/Lot of Custom work, but will sell me things I don’t need --+
"Jay" in Santa Clara/Very Good, Very slow+++
German Precision in Sunnyvale CA +
TechCraft in Redwood City/Reasonable work, little $ +
Competition Engineering/Very Good, but busy++
Lyle Cherry/Crusty old bastard worth a phone call +
Adrian at Headflow Masters/worked with Jake, definite positive ++
Kelly's Block Welding/good, a bit slow, innovative +

Jake, of all the complete heads you offer, which ones would be the best choose to tide me over till I get my heads back?
Thanks a ton guys. This has been a really helpful thread. I'm sure you'll let me know if I missed anyone (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Jul 28 2005, 11:15 AM
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Hmmn, what are the other specs of the engine? Cam? Carbs or FI? Climate/elevation??

Where do you want the power?

I have full descriptions of the heads that toiok me DAYS to write- I can't post them because (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) will copy them just like everything else- same goes with cams..
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post Jul 28 2005, 06:17 PM
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imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... so they say (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) . couple of the definitions of flattery; insincere or excessive praise. a pleasing self-deception.

the sincerest form of insincerity (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) . i just hope he's very pleased with his deceptive business behavior. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) hi steve (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif)

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post Jul 28 2005, 06:32 PM
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Doc's Engine here in Tucson did a nice job on my old 2.0 heads. Here are some pictures of the repairs and coating work. Feel free to call them up.
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post Jul 28 2005, 06:46 PM
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QUOTE (914GT @ Jul 28 2005, 05:32 PM)
Doc's Engine here in Tucson did a nice job on my old 2.0 heads. Here are some pictures of the repairs and coating work. Feel free to call them up.

So was the motor ever finished and dyno'd?? (website not up to date)
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post Jul 28 2005, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE (Mueller @ Jul 28 2005, 05:46 PM)
QUOTE (914GT @ Jul 28 2005, 05:32 PM)
Doc's Engine here in Tucson did a nice job on my old 2.0 heads.  Here are some pictures of the repairs and coating work. Feel free to call them up.

So was the motor ever finished and dyno'd?? (website not up to date)

Engine has been done for months and is ready to go. Earlier this year the owner of the dyno got sick and fell behind on his work, about the same time as business really picked up at the machine shop. Then I got involved on the V8 conversion, so the 2.0 project went on the back burner. Still want to see what that engine will do, but may end up just selling the thing the way it is. So many projects and so little time.
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE (914GT @ Jul 28 2005, 04:32 PM)
Doc's Engine here in Tucson did a nice job on my old 2.0 heads. Here are some pictures of the repairs and coating work. Feel free to call them up.

Something about using a Dremel on a set of Heads just doesn't sound right to me. It's not the same small rotary tool they sell at Sears is it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
Is that how most heads are done, seems like a lot more cutting welding than I would have thought. Other than that it looks pritty cool.

Jake, I'm thinking stock 2.0 Engine was rebuild 3 years ago, but I have no records or way of finding out about the specs without ripping it apart. I'm still running D-jet, so I'm going to say stock cam. I'd love to get the most I can out of it performace wise(thus sending the heads to Len), but will mostly be driving it around town. You can PM or e-mail me any confidential info.
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:15 PM
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Something about using a Dremel on a set of Heads just doesn't sound right to me. It's not the same small rotary tool they sell at Sears is it


so you wouldn't use a 13mm socket from Sears either?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

A very high production shop would normally use an air-powered grinder, but nothing wrong using an electric one...it's all in how you use your tools....

I'd advise not going to a shop and seeing them work on your heads....god forbid a hammer is used for any part of the operation (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:26 PM
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Various burrs and cutters on an air die grinder are used to cut out cracks or rough finish welds. The Dremel is used for more fine grinding and finish smoothing of the surface.
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:37 PM
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ouch Mueller, I guess I opened myself up for that though. I always invisioned the work being done by large computer guided machines, like the "serdi." Who new.


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post Jul 28 2005, 07:43 PM
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Those are great for valve seat work, but repairing cracks usually means doing the work manually using grinders and cutters.
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post Jul 28 2005, 07:46 PM
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woah.

someday when i save my money I will have good ol Jake build me a complete engine before the VW parts supplies dry up.....
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QUOTE (newto914s @ Jul 28 2005, 06:37 PM)
ouch Mueller, I guess I opened myself up for that though. I always invisioned the work being done by large computer guided machines, like the "serdi." Who new.

ruf day here at work, had to pick on someone (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

even with all the high-tech hardware shops have, sometimes they have to get Medieval to get the job done (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)
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post Jul 29 2005, 09:08 AM
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something noted at the doc's site. exh studs changed to "english threads"? what does that mean, whitworth? what's the upside to the change?

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post Jul 29 2005, 09:25 AM
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QUOTE (newto914s @ Jul 27 2005, 08:14 AM)
I’m budgeting a $1000 when all is said and done,

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Just for the heads? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
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post Jul 29 2005, 10:03 AM
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Thats very easy to spend, unless some half ass, hack does the job-
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post Jul 29 2005, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jul 29 2005, 08:03 AM)
Thats very easy to spend, unless some half ass, hack does the job-

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And I thought I was buying a Volkswagen (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 29 2005, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE (Dave Eddy @ Jul 29 2005, 08:05 AM)
QUOTE (Jake Raby @ Jul 29 2005, 08:03 AM)
Thats very easy to spend, unless some half ass, hack does the job-

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And I thought I was buying a Volkswagen (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

Not Volkswagan ....NARP (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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post Jul 29 2005, 10:53 AM
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Hell, VW engines cost more to build than most anything else....
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[QUOTE=Dave Eddy,Jul 29 2005, 09:05 AM] [QUOTE=Jake Raby,Jul 29 2005, 08:03 AM] Thats very easy to spend, unless some half ass, hack does the job- [/QUOTE]
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And I thought I was buying a Volkswagen (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) [/QUOTE]

and the parts are not getting any cheaper........ (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

anyone looking for set of good, fresh 2.0 heads??

those new heads are tempting (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif)

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