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Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:40 pm

As there are more of us around now I though it would be a good idea to get a group by sorted.

The bolts are 12.9 grade and the usual socket cap end type.

I have them fitted to mine and torqued to 80ftlb's which is nearly three times the stock pressure, they are also non strecth so are reusable.

14 bolts work out at Ԛ£4.50 each or Ԛ£63.

More people = less cost.

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1. Ant
2. Ant
3. Ant
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I'm also gonna contact some head gasket suppliers as there may be a need for some of these too.
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Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:24 pm

As there are more of us around now I though it would be a good idea to get a group by sorted.

The bolts are 12.9 grade and the usual socket cap end type.

I have them fitted to mine and torqued to 80ftlb's which is nearly three times the stock pressure, they are also non strecth so are reusable.

14 bolts work out at Ԛ£4.50 each or Ԛ£63.

More people = less cost.

List:

1. Ant
2. Ant
3. Ant
4. ben aka fowler
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

I'm also gonna contact some head gasket suppliers as there may be a need for some of these too.
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Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:30 pm

I'll have set, please. :D

Is it hex or torx?

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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:26 pm

fowler wrote: List:

1. Ant
2. Ant
3. Ant
4. ben aka fowler
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Ben, yours are on their way to your secret e30 high power turbo testing facility in Kent, the technician will, at your request, insert them in your holes and tightening as needed :D

Good luck dude! I'll be down soon to take a peek :D
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:07 pm

I'll have a set to please, just send me a pm when payment is required. :)
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Post Mon Sep 25, 2006 11:39 pm

Fozzy, looking at a H1c. Is it recommended?

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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:43 am

oldroydsr4 wrote:Fozzy, looking at a H1c. Is it recommended?

Dave
Thats what I have :D

Just make sure you check the wheel sizes, housing size also, there are some monsters out there, you really want HX35 size, :D 60/70mm compressor and atleast 60mm hot wheel.

Post up what you find and we'll help as much as poss.

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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:35 am

Its currently on ebay, the photo is taken wit a t3 (i didn't think the Holset was that big 8O ), that will barely fit in the engine bay. winkeye

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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:53 am

18cm/3 housing on that unit, I have asked the seller for the assy number.
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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 11:59 am

shouldnԚ´t you put a final date on this,
I might be down for a set
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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:07 pm

Gunni wrote:shouldnԚ´t you put a final date on this,
I might be down for a set
Gunni,

I've got two sets left of the current batch, next order will take 2 weeks to come through.

Let me know what you wanna do.

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Post Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:09 pm

Cheers for your help, boys

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Post Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:12 pm

I was reading FAQ on e30tech and i found this:
Q: What head bolts or head studs should i use?
A: Metric Blue - grade 12.9 head bolts http://www.mcmaster.com/
Part Number 91303A306 $10.56 per Pack of 5. you will need 3 packs of 5.
also, use the washers from your old head bolts.

Material
Class 12.9 Blue-Coated Alloy Steel
Head Style
Standard
Drive Style
Hex Socket
System of Measurement
Metric
Thread Size
M10
Length
150 mm
Hex Key Size
8 mm
Thread Style
Standard Right Handed
Thread Length
Partially Threaded
Those are 30 usd + shipping from US (cant be too bad). Why do these from group buy cost almost 3x more ? Are they much better, what is the difference etc.