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[johnR]

What spec are you going for?

[Mito]

I want to put a super charger on it in the future, so something suitable for that. Not sure what yet, as not read up on it enough.

[johnR]

I'd love to supercharge the 998 that was originally in my car - I'm currently using it to demonstrate mechanics to groups of schoolchildren at a youth motor project I run but one day I'll get a VMaxscart setup for it

[Mito]

The engine has been stripped down ready for rebuild. One of the pistons was stuck solid and was destroyed during removal. I've not gotten any further with this engine yet but it will be this years priority.

 

We kicked off this year attending the London New Years Day Parade again. It was a great start to the year but a bit different this year due to us having a 5 month old baby with us this time.

 

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Took her out for a quick spin this month and the head gasket blew when going up a hill. I suspect this was due to the ignition being too far advanced. Managed to drive her home - we weren't far fortunately.

 

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Head stripped and has now been sent in to the machine shop for a skim due to there being some slight damage to the face.

 

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I've also sent in the inlet valves for a 30 degree back cut as suggested by turbo mini.

 

 

We've bought a roof box, so I'll take all the bhp I can get out of it

[Mito]

Cylinder head back from machine shop following skimming and back cutting off the valves

 

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Ready for refitting tomorrow

 

New valve springs and exhaust valves are also here waiting to be fitted.

Edited by Mito, 02 April 2026 - 07:35 PM.