Merlin Heads
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Anyone got news as to what is happening at Real Steel.
I have phoned them at least 7 times and every time I get "they will be ready next month"
Had them on order for 15month now.
Anyone on the waiting list?
Mark
I have phoned them at least 7 times and every time I get "they will be ready next month"
Had them on order for 15month now.
Anyone on the waiting list?
Mark
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Kev!!
Have you got a link to those TA heads ??
Sounds like they might be worth a look as the price to get mine maxxed out is around 1700 notes...
Have you got a link to those TA heads ??
Sounds like they might be worth a look as the price to get mine maxxed out is around 1700 notes...
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i got me eye on them heads too Pelmgbv8 wrote:Kev!!
Have you got a link to those TA heads ??
Sounds like they might be worth a look as the price to get mine maxxed out is around 1700 notes...
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts.
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk
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Still a bit short on information on the final spec of these heads.
I'm assuming that the eventual valve sizes may have to come down a little due to the smaller bore size of 94mm and the smaller chamber size reuired for the rover but the valves appear to be close to the centre line of the bore so possibly not much smaller.
The V6 heads run 1.94 in. & 1.60 Ex. valves
The V6 heads are on page 18 of their catalogue.
http://www.taperformance.com/www/PDF/TA ... atalog.pdf
Will report back with any further news.
Kevin.
I'm assuming that the eventual valve sizes may have to come down a little due to the smaller bore size of 94mm and the smaller chamber size reuired for the rover but the valves appear to be close to the centre line of the bore so possibly not much smaller.
The V6 heads run 1.94 in. & 1.60 Ex. valves
The V6 heads are on page 18 of their catalogue.
http://www.taperformance.com/www/PDF/TA ... atalog.pdf
Will report back with any further news.
Kevin.
Ive been told that I am 7th on the list for the RS heads and the next batch will consist of 10 pairs.
I have not been asked for a deposit!
Last time I spoke to them they said that after May they will concentrate all their efforts on the heads and was told first batch will be ready in June.
Im not holding my breath though.
Mark
I have not been asked for a deposit!
Last time I spoke to them they said that after May they will concentrate all their efforts on the heads and was told first batch will be ready in June.
Im not holding my breath though.
Mark
I'm 14th on their list. Hope to receive them by when the winter arrives. If not I’m considering either TA or stage 3 rover heads. Will be running a 5.0 Wildcat bottom end and I’m satisfied with around 310bhp. The main advantage for me is that my forged pistons already have valve cut outs based on the Rover heads. Read somewhere that it might not be such a good idea to re-cut forged pistons. Won't be revving the sh*t out of it though...
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You will have check clearances and/or re-cut the pistons with the Merlins, they have moved the valves to the centerline of the bore too. If you don't want too mess around and still need 310hp i'd consider a set of TVR heads from a 5ltr griff etc which are widely agreed to be stage 4.Speed 8 wrote:I'm 14th on their list. Hope to receive them by when the winter arrives. If not I’m considering either TA or stage 3 rover heads. Will be running a 5.0 Wildcat bottom end and I’m satisfied with around 310bhp. The main advantage for me is that my forged pistons already have valve cut outs based on the Rover heads. Read somewhere that it might not be such a good idea to re-cut forged pistons. Won't be revving the sh*t out of it though...