got some sp263's on the way so shopping list help please !!!

[millerman 0]

as per the title i have some sp263's on the way thanks to leon :salute: so when i put these in what other parts should i change ???

im gonna put new tappets in should i do springs and anything else ???

[bananawhip 0]

as per the title i have some sp263's on the way thanks to leon so when i put these in what other parts should i change ???

im gonna put new tappets in should i do springs and anything else ???

 

Congrats :clap: You're going to absolutely love them!!

 

A new cam sensor is essential as they tend to snap when taking them off the old cam, don't cost much either.

 

Mine was a low milage engine so I didn't bother with new tappets but if I had the chance again I'd maybe be inclined to as mine sounds a touch tappity now, about £100 for a new set.

 

Oil change wouldn't hurt after they've bedded in a bit, that's all I bothered with, didn't either get a map and I'm still getting awesome results, just depends how serious and how much money you want to spend.

 

I did fit a newsouth phenolic gasket and insulted the underside of my manifold now I think of it, but I get carried with random little ideas that probably have no real gain :D

[millerman 0]

as per the title i have some sp263's on the way thanks to leon so when i put these in what other parts should i change ???

im gonna put new tappets in should i do springs and anything else ???

 

Congrats :clap: You're going to absolutely love them!!

 

A new cam sensor is essential as they tend to snap when taking them off the old cam, don't cost much either.

 

Mine was a low milage engine so I didn't bother with new tappets but if I had the chance again I'd maybe be inclined to as mine sounds a touch tappity now, about £100 for a new set.

 

Oil change wouldn't hurt after they've bedded in a bit, that's all I bothered with, didn't either get a map and I'm still getting awesome results, just depends how serious and how much money you want to spend.

 

I did fit a newsouth phenolic gasket and insulted the underside of my manifold now I think of it, but I get carried with random little ideas that probably have no real gain :D

 

might be calling you up if i get stuck :D but cool thanks for the advise was going to get the inlet manifold powdercoated whilest doing the cams where did you get the gasket from ??

[The_Dude 0]

The boys at DG do the spacer gasket. Support your local Corrado specialists. :salute: :grin:

[millerman 0]

The boys at DG do the spacer gasket. Support your local Corrado specialists. :salute: :grin:

 

oh yes that i will do any idea on price ? DG :notworthy:

[The_Dude 0]

I think it was around 80 quid ish? Can't really remember tbh, it was a while ago that Dave told me about them. But in true DG style it comes with all the bolts needed and instructions. Utter legends those boys. :notworthy:

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[millerman 0]

I think it was around 80 quid ish? Can't really remember tbh, it was a while ago that Dave told me about them. But in true DG style it comes with all the bolts needed and instructions. Utter legends those boys. :notworthy:

 

ok thats deffo on the list :salute:

 

 

list so far

 

new tappets

new springs

newsouth gasket

cam sensor

getting the inlet manifold powdercoated

[bananawhip 0]

might be calling you up if i get stuck but cool thanks for the advise was going to get the inlet manifold powdercoated whilest doing the cams where did you get the gasket from ??

 

No worries let me know if I can help, fitted mine fairly recently although I nailed a crate of beer whilst doing it so my memory probably isn't as crisp as I would like :)

 

Got my Newsouth gasket from Awesome GTI, Didn't realise DG did one too though. Powdercoating your manifold will look extremely cool but will hold more heat in. Although I suppose with an insulating gasket it won't matter as much

[millerman 0]

was thinking of chrome powdercoat ! will this hold heat and how much are the obd2 cam covers ??

[bananawhip 0]

was thinking of chrome powdercoat ! will this hold heat and how much are the obd2 cam covers ??

 

I'd like to see how that looked as mine's not as shiny as I would like, unfortunately it'll still hold heat but it really is debatable how much. I've only got so carried away with keeping things cool as I track mine, and all my mates have got S3's and R32's so every last pony counts :)

 

Plastic cam covers can normally be found for about £20, lots of golf owners will do a swop for a metal one though, form or function really between the 2

[KADVR6 0]

what about fitting a grant motorsport vw cup racing head???

[millerman 0]

what about fitting a grant motorsport vw cup racing head???

 

sure why not :D do you have a spare one going for £25 :lol: :lol:

 

would be nice but get cams done first i think :D