2871R or 50 Trim

**Rod Ratio** · 10-03-2012 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Dave926

Can't wait to see how this ends up

X2

:p

**RodgertheRabit II** · 10-03-2012 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

makes me want to put my rods in

wish i had more time. Maybe next week when i put my new clutch in

**r3coil** · 10-04-2012 10:37 AM

power shall be made

**formerly silveratljetta** · 10-04-2012 06:15 PM

3 years later and the man has bought some rods lol let's see how long it takes to install

**artur vel 2 hoot** · 10-04-2012 07:14 PM

Nice to see progress going in good direction

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

...........Should have my turbo kit back from Pagparts Friday or Monday

I can bet is gonna take bit longer , just saying

**schwartzmagic** · 10-04-2012 08:03 PM

Awesome Tom. Good to see your build moving in the right direction. Congrats

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**One-Eight GTI** · 10-04-2012 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by schwartzmagic

Awesome Tom. Good to see your build moving in the right direction. Congrats

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I 2nd this

Nice purchases Tom

**Big_Tom** · 10-05-2012 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by formerly silveratljetta

3 years later and the man has bought some rods lol let's see how long it takes to install

you can continue eating d*cks

Originally Posted by artur vel 2 hoot

Nice to see progress going in good direction

I can bet is gonna take bit longer , just saying

my build has always gone in a "positive" direction... Also, my kit has already been shipped so it will be here Monday as long as the carrier doesn't fcuk it up. you ain't sayin nothin...

Originally Posted by schwartzmagic

Awesome Tom. Good to see your build moving in the right direction. Congrats

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As previously stated, it was always moving in the right direction

Originally Posted by One-Eight GTI

Nice purchases Tom

Yes, they were

**schwartzmagic** · 10-05-2012 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

you can continue eating d*cks

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

my build has always gone in a "positive" direction... Also, my kit has already been shipped so it will be here Monday as long as the carrier doesn't fcuk it up. you ain't sayin nothin...

As previously stated, it was always moving in the right direction

What I meant to say was going in the right direction from the CTS kit failing.

**Big_Tom** · 10-05-2012 04:30 PM

^^^

**weenerdog3443** · 10-05-2012 04:33 PM

bout time you got some rods man good luck on the install its alot easier than what it seems. manual timeing belt tensioner as well?

**Big_Tom** · 10-05-2012 04:41 PM

i have an oem tensioner

**4ceFed4** · 10-05-2012 05:00 PM

That victor reinz head gasket is garbage. You really should swap it out for an elring or OEM.

**Vegeta Gti** · 10-05-2012 05:40 PM

i buy OEM(aka from the dealer) bu ti have done multiple of the rienz and the elring...and haven't had a car i put one in, have an issue.

just get your trque specs straight, have your torque wrench calibrated first. and make sure the surface is squeaky clean on the head and block.

**Big_Tom** · 10-05-2012 05:52 PM

I prefer OEM and elring over VR as well, but this is what Arnold sent me and this is what I'm going to use. Also 9 sec Aaron approves these head gaskets, if they work for him i know it will work for me...

**groggory** · 10-05-2012 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

I prefer OEM and elring over VR as well, but this is what Arnold sent me and this is what I'm going to use. Also 9 sec Aaron approves these head gaskets, if they work for him i know it will work for me...

It's all about prep.

Clean the surfaces. Make sure there's no fluid in the holes before you put the studs/bolts in, etc etc

**formerly silveratljetta** · 10-05-2012 08:20 PM

Victor gaskets are fine. I was boosting 30 pounds on the old 30R never had a problem. But then again I know what I'm doing so no installer error

**Big_Tom** · 10-06-2012 09:01 AM

And they say Mobil oils don't protect?

180k+ miles on this engine...

**Vegeta Gti** · 10-06-2012 09:26 AM

never ran Mobil in my hooptie, your color is vastly diff than mine....my **** it's still silver

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**schwartzmagic** · 10-07-2012 02:27 PM

I've only run Mobil 1 0W-40 since after my first dealer oil change. **** looks brand new.

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**Big_Tom** · 10-07-2012 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by schwartzmagic

I've only run Mobil 1 0W-40 since after my first dealer oil change. **** looks brand new.

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I pulled the head without much of a fuss this morning. Will prob continue working more next weekend.

**schwartzmagic** · 10-07-2012 04:05 PM

Slackin

**ModsTTand** · 10-07-2012 05:18 PM

Your motor is Clean ! waiting on ur updates Tom. u Njoy this build

best of luck and take ur time double check everything to be 110% sure

PS: AL@PPT deserve

for his honesty and dedication.

**Twopnt016v** · 10-08-2012 05:36 PM

Damn....I been on vaca for a month and I come back and this thread is wrecked...
I see your doing big things Tom! Nice! Everyone on the tex who talked sh_t about your rod situation for all that time should buck up and send you rod install duckets...

So I gotta ask...is the PSA AR you got the NOBO "anti-obama" edition?
And my two cents on header wrap is like so....I had a few sets of headers crack that were wrapped with header wrap. I was told by the company that it was due to the header wrap(they did warranty and replace). With the headers wrapped the heat can't escape and it leads to failure. Actually now a days most companies will not warranty the parts if they have been wrapped. That being said, I like Vegeta have also had some items wrapped up for a long time with zero issue. To be clear....I am not saying the wrap caused your breakage...

**Big_Tom** · 10-08-2012 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Twopnt016v

Damn....I been on vaca for a month and I come back and this thread is wrecked...
I see your doing big things Tom! Nice! Everyone on the tex who talked sh_t about your rod situation for all that time should buck up and send you rod install duckets...

So I gotta ask...is the PSA AR you got the NOBO "anti-obama" edition?
And my two cents on header wrap is like so....I had a few sets of headers crack that were wrapped with header wrap. I was told by the company that it was due to the header wrap(they did warranty and replace). With the headers wrapped the heat can't escape and it leads to failure. Actually now a days most companies will not warranty the parts if they have been wrapped. That being said, I like Vegeta have also had some items wrapped up for a long time with zero issue. To be clear....I am not saying the wrap caused your breakage...

Welcome back! The PSA AR I have is not the NOBO edition

and yes, these turds should send my duckets...

**Twopnt016v** · 10-08-2012 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

Welcome back! The PSA AR I have is not the NOBO edition

and yes, these turds should send my duckets...

**Big_Tom** · 10-08-2012 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by ModsTTand

Your motor is Clean ! waiting on ur updates Tom. u Njoy this build

best of luck and take ur time double check everything to be 110% sure

PS: AL@PPT deserve

for his honesty and dedication.

Yes, he really does. I didn't even have buyer's remorse , I don't know how he managed that

I just got this back from Arnold btw, will be opening shortly...

**Rod Ratio** · 10-08-2012 07:34 PM

**l88m22vette** · 10-08-2012 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Big_Tom

I just got this back from Arnold btw, will be opening shortly...

What the hell are you waiting for?!

**Rod Ratio** · 10-08-2012 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by l88m22vette

What the hell are you waiting for?!

Its the suspense man.. Tom's all about 'the show'..

Think about it..

What would David Copperfield be without 'smoke and mirrors'?

**Big_Tom** · 10-08-2012 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Rod Ratio

Its the suspense man.. Tom's all about 'the show'..

Think about it..

What would David Copperfield be without 'smoke and mirrors'?

**Big_Tom** · 10-08-2012 08:29 PM

**sabbySC** · 10-08-2012 08:38 PM

Love it! Looks like a wonderful solution!

**Big_Tom** · 10-08-2012 08:39 PM

^^^

I love the new downpipe setup

I can't thank Arnold enough for fabricating this for me

I am happy and lucky because he said this was the 1st and last

**Rod Ratio** · 10-08-2012 09:57 PM

Looks dope bro!

VWVortex

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