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[Rusty1182]

Hi All

 

im looking for a off the shelf solution for a modified 998 head

has any one used  http://www.avonbar-racing.co.uk/

their 998 head http://www.avonbar-r...-Head-Lead-Free

is a lot cheaper than other supliers.

 

has anyone used one?

 

Thanks 

 

Ant

 

[Anthony30]

Avonbar shut down a couple of years ago, I believe. 

[imack]

I used to use Avonbar back in the mid 80's, they did me a 36/31 1275 head and prepared a block and ground a crank for me amongst other things. They were great to deal with and had a very good reputation.
I thought Ian Hargreaves had started the company up again as AVR classics.

[nicklouse]

Avonbar shut down a couple of years ago, I believe. 

still about

 

https://www.facebook...5202073&fnr_t=0

[vivalamini]

I ordered from Avonbar last week. They are still about. Well I hope they are!

[mab01uk]

This thread below may also be of interest:-

Avonbar Zx Mini 30's

http://www.theminifo...ar-zx-mini-30s/

Edited by mab01uk, 22 July 2017 - 06:55 AM.

[Rusty1182]

Soo.. They are still around which is good..   but how come their stage 4 head is in some cases £400+ cheaper than others ?

[imack]

You can't really compare one company's stage 1/2/3/4 head with another company's stage 1/2/3/4 head, there's no specification for a particular 'stage' of tune. Two company's may sell heads with equal valve, spring and guide specs but one may spend more man hours shaping chambers and ports, man hours are expensive.
My experience of Avonbars workmanship in the 80's was excellent, and it's still Ian Hargreaves running it so I wouldnt expect it to be any different.
Do the Avonbar prices include vat?

[nicklouse]

Soo.. They are still around which is good..   but how come their stage 4 head is in some cases £400+ cheaper than others ?

link to others then so we can tell you the differences.

[Rusty1182]

https://www.minispor...inder-head.html

i think this is also a similar spec 

https://www.minispar...px|Back to shop

Edited by Rusty1182, 22 July 2017 - 12:39 PM.

[Rusty1182]

You can't really compare one company's stage 1/2/3/4 head with another company's stage 1/2/3/4 head, there's no specification for a particular 'stage' of tune. Two company's may sell heads with equal valve, spring and guide specs but one may spend more man hours shaping chambers and ports, man hours are expensive.
My experience of Avonbars workmanship in the 80's was excellent, and it's still Ian Hargreaves running it so I wouldnt expect it to be any different.
Do the Avonbar prices include vat?

Avonbar is £650 delivered