conedodger Posted March 17, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I dropped off my E31 last week. I had told Dave that among the receipts was a receipt from BC Gerolomy. But the receipt was vague and I couldn't tell what all had been done. Given my time, or lack there of, I had the head removed by my son-in-law and he brought it down to Rebello. I had not seen it off the motor.Dave says big valves, port work, conservative cam. Dave will be putting a cam more appropriate to a 3.0 stroker motor with Megasquirt Pro. Previous owner just saved me a couple grand in Rebello head work! Plus it's BC Gerolomy! That's some old school stuff right there! Edited March 18, 2015 by conedodger 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted March 18, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 18, 2015 Wow, what a smokin deal. I've got a pristine E31 sitting on the shelf and one of these days.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted March 18, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 18, 2015 Grannyknot, Keep that E31 stock. They are getting to be as rare as unicorns! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conedodger Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted March 18, 2015 They are as rare as unicorns! My guess though, BC Gerolomy modified E31 heads still in the wild are even more rare! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted March 18, 2015 Share #5 Posted March 18, 2015 We've got a small herd of unicorns in this thread. I have one on my work table right now being polished. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc240z Posted March 18, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2015 I'm not touching mine yet. Pretty sure it's unmolested and figure eventually gonna have to have it at least refreshed with seals and seats. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conedodger Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted March 18, 2015 I have over-engineered the cooling system to avoid that overheating that eventually destroys Z-Car heads... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted March 18, 2015 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2015 I have over-engineered the cooling system to avoid that overheating that eventually destroys Z-Car heads... Do tell more, please. I've put the larger 280 radiator and a full ZX shroud on mine, but's that's all. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted March 18, 2015 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) External coolant return? Like how they do it in Japan? Edited March 18, 2015 by Blue Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted March 18, 2015 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Or maybe routing out of the front freeze plugs and into the rear with a small external radiator in the path? Or using a later head and reading temperature at the sensor bung above plug 6... or routing coolant into it? Edited March 18, 2015 by Blue Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted March 18, 2015 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) DIY but remember: Edited March 18, 2015 by Blue Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-465872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
conedodger Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted March 10, 2016 Got a call from A buddy of mine today. He was having some interior work done on his '78 Volvo and saw Rebello Racing across the parking lot. He dropped in and dropped my name and Dave said he had been trying to reach me. When Mike said that, I realized I had forgotten to tell Dave when I changed my number! Yikes! Anyway, the engine is done. It will take while to outfit it with its EFI stuff before it is fired, but progress! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51127-well-thats-a-relief-dave-rebello-just-called-and/#findComment-488180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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