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Picked up new valve springs

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unigroup measured each of them out of a larger batch to ensure they all matched. $400 for the set

Replaced Apexi Filter

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Whilst i picked up some lifters i thought i would grab a new filter at the same time as the postage difference was very small. Original Filter New One Old filter inside New Filter Inside, you can see how dirty the old one was....  Two compared to each other  New one installed Photo of the part number for reference

Hydraulic Lifters Arrive

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The lifters arrived on Tuesday and i picked them up from the post office today. 15 Days it took from when i ordered for future reference to those thinking of ordering from usa you will need to allow a couple of weeks. Big box for lifters but i also picked up a new filter at the same time

Replacing Clutch Fan

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When the car was last on the dyno unigroup noticed the clutch fan was moving around a fair bit and needed replacing. Picked up a second hand one from dumhead and after some cleaning with acetone and degreaser bolted it up to the motor and cranked her up. Lots of scrubbing and cleaning  Old Fan  Old Fan  New Fan installed,

Order only just shipped

just got confirmation my order was only just shipped, considering i ordered it on the 23rd May i am surprised it has taken so long to just physically ship it. I know i ordered on last Friday through dick smith a tv and phone for mum and dad from our staff sale and they shipped it that day and it arrived on Tuesday. If you are thinking of ordering from FRsport you need to take into consideration 9 days before it ships and then the lead time before you get it. Also text-ed unigroup and i think they forgot to order the springs so they will be a while before they come as well.

street wheels

well got some bad news today.... The street wheels i have been using have been sold and i am going to have to return them. I knew it would happen soon and it was nice whilst it lasted but instead of planning and getting a set in advance i haven't so am stuck with just my track wheels now. Now the choice of wheels and price is astounding, i am lost in a sea of choices ATM and looking at champagne tastes on a beer budget.

Ordering parts for the valve train

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Ordered new lifters today as a pre-caution to the miss fire issue, thought whilst the head is being worked on it is best to replace the lifters as they have not been replaced ever. Picked them up for $49.95ea from Frsport.com, $57.97 del and also grabbed a new apexi filter whilst i was at it. I thought about doing the rocker arms as well but it was just getting to much money. As it stands i am up for $440 for the valve springs (unigroup ones), the Lifters and also labour of $400 so is an expensive exercise. I really hope this fixes the issue as from here i am about to shove these cams in the bin and go back to what i had before.