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27th February 2009, 21:31
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head skimmed and more
Hi all,
I'm getting my cams in 2 weeks and the garage that's fitting them for me said he will skim the head when he installs the cams and changes my cam belt for me just wanted to no if you could kindly give me some info on the head skimmed ie what's the benefits etc as I never got chance to speak to him as my uncle booked it for me as he is one of his mates.
Hess charging me 140.00 to change cam belt install sports cams and skim head, is this a good price.
Thanks.
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27th February 2009, 21:35
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Wont you need it mapping afterwards as well, dont know why he is skimming the head... unless he is changing the headgasket for you, which he will more than likely need to do if he skimming the head
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27th February 2009, 21:45
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Not to sure mate I would have imagined so.
Ye i'm getting it re mapped but another guys re mapping it for me.
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27th February 2009, 21:47
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Doesnt skimming the head lower the compression????
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27th February 2009, 21:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fossie
Doesnt skimming the head lower the compression????
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up's the compression iirc 
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27th February 2009, 22:11
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you'd normally only need to skim the head if a previous headgasket has failed and potentially caused damage to the head, so the skim ensures it's straight again. it also increases the compression very slightly which is better for performance.
£140 seems like a reasonable price for that doing, especially if it includes all parts. though none of it is particularly hard things to do they're just all time consuming. you could probably save yourself a fair chunk, maybe £90 (just pay for the head skim and new headgasket & cam oil seals) by doing the cambelt change and installing the new cam yourself, if you have access to the tools.
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27th February 2009, 23:07
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Seems like a very good price IMO and how mych will it be if you dont get the head smimmed at the same time? If its only say £20 or £30 cheaper without the skimmed head, then just get it for that little extra gain. alos what make is the "sports cam"
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27th February 2009, 23:35
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I'm going for the Kent cams fast road roller type package.
Costing £314.00 for everything Inc postage, ie cam belt, pulleys etc.
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27th February 2009, 23:41
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140quid is a very good price mate, rickyp charges 250 to fit cams and setup timing...
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28th February 2009, 09:15
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140 is sweet but skimming will lose top end speed and increse torque on a normal asperated car
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28th February 2009, 15:58
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out of interest would i have enough clearence if i where to have the head skimmed then put ph3's in
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28th February 2009, 16:48
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Yea, clearance shouldn't be an issue with oem pistons at all.
Infact, id like to get mine heavily skimmed to nock the compression up - being a tight arse and all.
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