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Old 22-01-2021, 01:26 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza View Post
Good call Darren.

Rob, the MHR one only has 6 fins either side, which would be simpler. Could you get the nice petal shaped fins?
What sort of ball park are we looking at for these?
Up to a point, more machining 'soft' radii = more time = more cost

I used a German website that spits out automatic CNC quotes, just to get a rough idea.
Finding a UK supplier would be key to making it more economical now I guess.
The copies of Luddite's ones where ~€44/pair + VAT, duty and p&p based on 5 pairs.
The finned ones were ~€90/pair + ...

I'd call MR and see if the cast OEM ones are available and how spare parts prices may have changed this year.

You've got me thinking and in between playing with a CAD model of a finned valve cover, I'm looking at home sand casting videos on youtube now...
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