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Old 07-21-2011, 08:26 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT was wondering if this was a good deal...its going on a b16a2 motor was gonna built it with all skunk 2 (springs,retainers,valves) opinions would be great ...dnt kno what cams are going in undecided on that but the setup is a 1998 civic b16a2 sway running obd2 still...stock bottom end btw
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That's a really good price if its a good quality casting and the machining is spot on...
Bump cause I'm interested as well...
You might have to purchase it and report back on the quality
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I'm going to say probably not.
My last valve job + resurface cost 250.
They're asking 250 obo for a complete head.
Does not compute.
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i think i am there a warranty on it so even if i got to spend a little extra at the machine shop making sure its good it be worth it. i emailed the guy it suppose to flow better than a stock type r which is nice so idk itll be a learning experience....
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Well, based on what I've learned, OE is always best.
Good luck.
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the thing is that right now 9/10 heads out there are garbage...messed up threads all over..broken bolts..etc...it adds up..unless u get it from a virgin engine and send it to the machine shop they are hard to find in good condition....i would try it if i needed one again...
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that's a bare head. not to mention its probably a really bad cast. you'll still have to buy rockers and such.
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