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Subject:hotlava@interpac.net... Parts cost...
From:Robert Lilley
Date:Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:11:01 EDT

Upgrade parts:

CB Performance  1919    Racer Spacer     $4.95
CB Performance  1665    1.25 Rhino Rockers  $119.95
CB Performance  1534    R/A Pads    $4.95
CB Performance  1642    Rhino Feet  $32.95
CB Performance  1643    Solid Rocker Shafts $31.95
CB Performance  1644    Spacer Kit for 1643 $10.95
CB Performance  7161    Dual Diaph Pressure Reg $79.95
CB Performance  6504    Valve Spring Removal Tool $39.95
CB Performance  1691    Clip on Valve covers    $16.95
CB Performance  1369    Racing Clutch Bolts $3.95
CB Performance  1628    Chromoly Blank End Push Rods    $44.95
CB Performance  1503    Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers $17.95
CB Performance  1520    Racing Valve locks  $4.95

Total                   $414.35

Demello Machine Shop        Counter weight Wasserboxer Crank    $150.00
Demello Machine Shop        Engine Balance  $100.00
Demello Machine Shop        Rod Rebuild  $48.00
Demello Machine Shop        Flywheel Surface$20.00

TOTAL $318.00

Cam increase over stock.
WebCam  00-999  VW WaterBoxer #91 Grind (On Customers cam)  1   $60.00
NORMAL part of rebuild.

Bus Boys    ZVC-10002   Curil T     $7.25 for head gasket sealing
Bus Boys    ZVC-10001   Curil K2        $9.99 for case and head bolts (same
as factory)

Swain Techniques, Inc.  Pistons/ TBC & PM   4   $30.00  $120.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Heads/ TBC Comb. Chambers   2   $40.00  $80.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Ports   4   $12.00  $48.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Valves / Radius / TBC   4   $5.00   $20.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Stems /TBC  4   $4.25   $17.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Pipe- Elbow 1   $40.00  $40.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust system Incl. CAT  /TBC-EX   1   $190.00
$190.00

Total $515

The rest is just basic rebuild items:
Piston rings, bearings, clutch, pressure plate, basic machine work- cleaning
case, three angle valve job. Then decide what hoses you replace.  I replaced
all from the main hoses back, the thermostat and distribution pipe plastic
pieces, thermostat.

I spent a LOT of time on cleaning all the sealing surfaces, match porting the
intake, exhaust and oil pump (Along with blue printing it). I used my Dremil
tool with the wand attachments.

I justified my modifications by doing the labor my self, using the labor cost
savings to pay for the upgrades.

If your muffler is worn out, replace with a less restrictive unit other than
stock.
If your exhaust needs replacing use the stock unit.  The performance exhaust
has its problems.
Replace the airfilter with an inexpensive K&N airfilter (Performance
International   E-2475  K&N Air Filter  1   $27.42) cost only several filters
and lasts a lifetime.
After engine break-in use synthetic.

The total cost of your rebuild will be determined by what is rebuildable from
your engine and the condition of other parts.  I reused my pistons because
they were still perfect-yours might not be...

You can also not use all the upgrades...

Robert

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