Dave, I actually have two FJ's that I rotate in my race car, this way I'm never without an engine. Up until now, I have been running standard internals, with webbers and exhaust. Due to plans for the next engine (big horsepower/big $$$) I have limited the amount of money I wanted to spend this time round.
As such, I have had Phil do a full head service, port the head, and replace the valve springs with heavier items. The cams are still standard, as the cams we intend to use for the next engine will require high compression forged pistons etc. which means of course, you do the whole lot in one hit. (Crank, rods, cams, pistons etc etc). Plus we will also be running quad throttle body injection, with either Autronic or Motec management. I rang about 5 different places before I decided to go to Phil. The prices varied from $800-$1200. I did call Graeme, but can't remember what he quoted (sorry). A friend of mine put me onto Phil, who is a friend of his family. As such, Phil is charging me less than $800. Most shops also said to allow 7-10 days turn around time (actually so did Phil!). Let me know how you get on, but I am sure Graeme is a pretty professional guy. Cheers, Mark. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Hirst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 11:27 AM Subject: RE: FJ Headwork > Cheers for that Mark.. > I cant really afford to wait a couple of months to get it done so I might > try Greame !! > Thanks for the feedback and I'd like to hear how it get's on once you've got > it all back together and running. > Out of interest what are you getting done on the head and what $$ are you > looking at ? > > Cheers > Dave > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Alford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, 6 February 2002 10:57 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: FJ Headwork > > > Dave, > > I posted the question late last year. I ended up going to Phil Rhyall (Hope > I spelt his name right) from BRS Motorsports. He is a Guru with FJ20's. That > said, he has had my head since the beginning of December and I hope to pick > it up tonight. I knew Phil's reputation for being extremely slow, and > planned around it - but it's still very frustrating. If you need the head > back in a reasonable time from (2 weeks), I would have to recommend trying > some one else - as much as Phil is a great guy. > > Another good source for the work is Graeme Wilkins at seven hills. I believe > he does some of the machining work for Phil. Graeme did my block (honed) and > it seems fine. > > I'll let you know how the head goes when I get it back together. It should > be a good comparison, as the bottom end is still standard, all be it new > rings and bearings. Once I get it on the Dyno (later this month) I will let > you know the Dyno figure. > > Cheers, > > Mark. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Hirst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Ozdat'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 10:17 AM > Subject: FJ Headwork > > > > Hey everyone... > > A while back someone posted a question regarding FJ20 headwork in Sydney > and > > who maybe to use. > > Just wondering how they went and who they used cause I've got mine apart > and > > > > want to send it to someone who might know what there doing. > > Thanks > > Dave > > > > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
