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port heads
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:45 pm
by beetlepower
how do you port heads and polish the combustion chambers etc. scotch brite? wire brush drill bit?
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:03 pm
by calooker
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
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:04 pm
by calooker
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:53 pm
by Tony Z
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:18 pm
by vader
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
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:28 pm
by Tony Z
Master Vader Strikes again
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:39 pm
by vader
The force is weak in this paddaone learner.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:32 am
by IMPI
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:15 pm
by calooker
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.