I have most of the parts to start assembling my engine but the rings are on back order and I am having a hard time finding head bolts. It's not like rebuilding a SB Chevy, I just can't find a kit with everything in it. Most of my parts I got off ebay, some at Summit Racing and others from the Kia dealer which is where I will look next for the head bolts. I was going to go to the dealer first on them but my boy got some ARP studs for his so I contacted them for bolts with no luck. The studs are expensive. When I start I will compile a list on what I got where. While the Kia has been down I bought new tierods and tierod ends, finished my rocker guards (but not installed yet) and I started building a rear bumper. I also hauled it down to the carwash and cleaned under the hood. I still need to install the rear SLD and finish the fan install on the radiator.

I have been working 5-10s with lots of search & rescure training on the weekends so I have not had a lot of time. I do have a lot of vacation so when I have everything I am planning on taking a full week off to see how far I can get on everything. When that happends I will use this thread to post details and pics.

Dennis

I have'nt started yet, no time off I just wanted to give you guys a little heads up. Listed on ebay is a pair of ignition coils for under $80.00 (pay it now) I ordered a pair and waited about 2 weeks with no word from the seller, I sent him a measage and he said they where in customs. It's been alost 2 months now, he never contacts me, I have to try to contact him. I am tring to get my money back now. He can't get them to me yet he still has them listed. So to save a head eche don't buy them, I found almost the same price at Rock Auto.

Dennis

RockAuto Rocks!!!

Did you ever come up with a source for head bolts?

Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

i believe arp has them

Did you try a machine shop for head bolts?

for shipping price and what ever it takes to get them to you you can have my old ones replaced them when had engine trouble and turned out to be wires.

On the head bolts I went with my first choice, The dealer. They were $5.25 each. I contacted ARP and they needed a bunch of measurments off my head to see if some for another engine would work, they did not have a part# for a Sportsge or a Mazda FE3. When my boy got his ARPs for his FE3 he sent them a stock bolt and he paid over $14.00 each for studs. I hope to start assembling soon.

Dennis

My old ones are still good, I just want everything new and keep spares on hand. Thanks for the offer though. You just reminded me I still need wires <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.

Dennis

Hey Dennis,
Are u gonna re-build stock?
How much are u looking at for cost?
Thanks,

Mike <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Ya, I'm going stock for now. My boy and his freind are going to help me with a Turbo later, they just don't know it yet. I have yet to add up all my parts but I have about $350.00 in machine work on the block and head. I'm thinking I have another $500.00 in parts for the rebuild not including the clutch. When I get brave I will add it all up.

Dennis