[s-cars] [urq] Head for your UrQ engine build

[Stephen Redford]

Brandon , I was told that the MC-1 would fit the wx block  if I used the MC Head gasket.   I don't know what the machinist knows , as the shop owner is the only one who has contact with him--I do not...  I seem to remember some posts about water or oil passages, but no details.    I am assuming that the gasket  somehow "solves" the problem by blocking off some passages or something like that.   I hope I have it right.   I don't want another meltdown or the like!     Thanks for the imput ...             ...Stephen R.   '85Urq..   Oh, by the way, if it was you who told me about Ron Davis Radiators,  thanks... It is working quite well !-- no increase in water temps on all the dyno pulls.




  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Brandon Rogers<mailto:brogers at terrix.com> 
  To: 'Stephen Redford'<mailto:shr42 at msn.com> ; 'Ben Swann'<mailto:benswann at comcast.net> 
  Cc: 'URQ'<mailto:urq at audifans.com> ; s-car-list at audifans.com<mailto:s-car-list at audifans.com> 
  Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:04 PM
  Subject: RE: [urq] Head for your UrQ engine build


  Forgive me if I missed something in a previous post - but keep in mind the
  MC head will need to be modded to work on a WX block.  I personally think
  that would be a decent way to go - however I think there are others who have
  done a abbreviated MC swap with even better results - by abbreviated I'm
  thinking long block and ECU - but keep WX fuel system - not sure - maybe
  others can chime in.  But back to MC head on WX block - you gotta get
  somebody who knows how to modify the head.  It's an oil or coolant passage
  that needs to be modded.

  Brandon

  -----Original Message-----
  From: urq-bounces at audifans.com<mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com> [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
  Of Stephen Redford
  Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 4:45 PM
  To: Ben Swann
  Cc: URQ; s-car-list at audifans.com<mailto:s-car-list at audifans.com>
  Subject: Re: [urq] Head for your UrQ engine build



  ---------- Thanks for the info Ben.   I am interested in the MC-1 , 5000Tq
  Head.    I need the cam too .   I am assuming that the head has valves and
  springs etc.    So , possibly I won't have to have too much, if any ,
  machining done.  I will check with the shop owner to make sure he has not
  gotten one locally yet.    I should know by tonite, I hope.      take care,
  Stephen R.    '85Urq  


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Ben Swann<mailto:benswann at comcast.net<mailto:benswann at comcast.net>> 
    To: 'Stephen Redford'<mailto:shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msn.com>> 
    Cc: 'Ben Swann'<mailto:benswann at comcast.net<mailto:benswann at comcast.net>> 
    Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 6:52 PM
    Subject: RE: Head for your UrQ engine build


    Steve,

     

    I will give both heads a going over in the AM, but last I recall, they
  were both in great shape.  I always presume to require a valve seal job
  along with a lap on any head I get.

     

    The NF head is from the 100 non-turbo, and had larger valves and is a good
  upgrade.  The bolt-up and fitment is otherwise identical to the MC-1.  I
  have bee using these to mockup engine builds and was going to use for mine.

     

    I have a lot of miscellaneous parts from the 5000 turbo quttro engines
  including complete CIS systems, ECU and harness - basically all parts to put
  together a complete installation.

     

    Yes, shipping to Washington can be expensive.  I just shipped a head to
  Oregon and it was $65 including insurance.  But I'm not asking a whole lot
  for these nice heads - maybe $125, so shipping + part cost is not too bad.

     

    LMK what you think.  I can take pictures, but only if you are fairly
  committed, as this takes time.

     

    Ben

     


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    From: Stephen Redford [mailto:shr42 at msn.com] 
    Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 4:43 PM
    To: Ben Swann
    Cc: URQ; S-Car-List
    Subject: Re: Head for your UrQ engine build

     

     

    ----------- What can you tell me about the condition of the heads  and
  which is the 5000tq head ?   I  don't know what the NF stands for   I am
  assuming it is a naturally aspirated head from ??  Does the 5000tq head come
  with a cam?   What are the other conversion parts you mention?  Where are
  you located?  I am in Seattle.   I'm thinking shipping costs ,  Thanks
  ...Stephen R. '85Urq

     

     

      ----- Original Message ----- 

      From: Ben Swann<mailto:benswann at comcast.net<mailto:benswann at comcast.net>> 

      To: shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msn.com>> 

      Cc: 'Ben Swann'<mailto:benswann at comcast.net<mailto:benswann at comcast.net>> 

      Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 1:07 AM

      Subject: Head for your UrQ engine build

       

      I have both an MC-1 and an NF head(has larger valves.

       

      I have some other conversion parts you may need as well.

       

      Ben

       

      [Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 12:21:40 -0700

      From: "Stephen Redford" <shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msn.com<mailto:shr42 at msncom>>>

      Subject: Re: [s-cars] Brembos  question

      To: "Stott Hare" <share at bluetarp.com<mailto:share at bluetarp.com<mailto:share at bluetarp.com<mailto:share at bluetarp.com>>>

      Cc: URQ <urq at audifans.com<mailto:urq at audifans.com<mailto:urq at audifans.com<mailto:urq at audifans.com>>>,
  s-car-list at audifans.com<mailto:s-car-list at audifans.com<mailto:s-car-list at audifans.com<mailto:s-car-list at audifans.com>>

       

      Stephen Redford  '85Urq needing a "Good" 5000tq head (MC??) and wanting
  Brembos. ] 

       

       
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