port heads

beetlepower · Post by **beetlepower** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:45 pm

how do you port heads and polish the combustion chambers etc. scotch brite? wire brush drill bit?

Post by **calooker** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:03 pm

If you thinking of doing it yourself and don't have the tools to start with, then I suggest you get someone with the knowledge & tools to do it. You need to know what you're doing, or you will stuff up your heads. 1 tungsten carbide cutter costs about R250, you need at least 3 different ones to get the job done, more important you need a large compressor to run the grinder, as well as a few lap wheels for the polishing and a lot of patience to do it right, it is not a simple job.
http://www.sa-motorsports.com/diyport.shtm

Post by **calooker** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:04 pm

Check out this site
http://www.gearheads.dk/portingside/porting.htm

Post by **Tony Z** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:53 pm

I got a few pics on my site, along with a little write up
Not the best job in the world, but far from the worst... heads will recieve a redo in the near future.

vader · Post by **vader** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:18 pm

Where is the bitch slap emoticons?

Basic Head Porting in the Guides section and yes it's on this website. Look here is the link

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=77

Post by **Tony Z** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:28 pm

Master Vader Strikes again

vader · Post by **vader** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:39 pm

The force is weak in this paddaone learner.

Post by **IMPI** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:32 am

The old how to Hotrod your VW had a great section on home porting with out buying very expensive tools The book is still available and has some relevant info even today.

Post by **calooker** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:15 pm

The How to Hotrod your VW that is or was sold here by Motorbooks in JHB was R280 about 3 years ago, probably more now, it has a lot of info from the 60,70's era, a bit dated but if you need something more recent get the Interchange manual by Keith Seume (spelling??) it has more updated info on carbs heads cams etc. The info in this book relates only to the T1 motor.