I can get a set for about $592, does anyone have any experience/opinions on usin titanium valves?

 

I dont have any experience with them but I believe the reason for using the titanium if for the weight savings and higher heat threshold.

 

Yes I know that ...
In V8 engine's that usually top out at 7000rpm by simply putting in titanium valves they increase the powerband to 7800rpm, this is quite impressive, however, V8 valves are fairly large so the reduction in weight is quite a bit ...

I am actually after more honda specific info, is it worth the money ... its not that much more expensive than ss valves...

 

i got my SS valves for alot cheaper than that......

 

Set of ferrea valves = $320 ... thats not THAT much cheaper...

 

Mine were cheaper... but 270 bucks is alot of money to me.... money bags..

 

Where did you get it? What valves are you talking about though? How much did you pay?

 

SuperTech SS valves.... I got them from Earl. you can talk to him about prices if you want. but they are nice valves....

 

Not looking to buy some, I was just wondering how much you paid, I thought you were talking about ferrea, which I am comparing since they use a alloy or the exhaust valve I think ... and if I don't get the Titanium valves, those were the ones I would get...

 

Yes, Ferrea makes nice valves...

I got them for 275 I believe... But don't quote me on that.

 

Thanks for the input, the Ti valves work out to around $37 a piece, this is very cheap, if you look around you will find them generally go for more than $50 a piece.

Before I spend the extra $300, I am looking to see what the advantages would be.

 

As far as I know, People use them for all motor applications... do to the lighter weight.... As far as boost applications, Id feel safer with SS valves...

but thats me

 

Ok.. I will try them and give feedback

 

I guess it really depends on wheather or not your gonna spend a lot of money on the rest of the head. If your not gonna p&p then why bother spending that extra loot on expensive purdy valves. Are you going oversized?? You should if your spending that much money.
Be sure to get the seats done....dont just drop the valves in.

 

Yes I am going with a full head prep, oversized valves, also the seats will be a copper based alloy.

 

whats wrong with stock seats?

 

seats will need enlarging for oversize valveasauruses.

 

I've compared two honda valves one SS one TI. There's still a noticeable difference.
And the melting point is around 800 degrees higher for the Ti valves over steel/carbon.
Its all in what you want. Are you going to be revving that high? or is it just for reduction in rotating assembly mass

 

My valves are stock spec....

 

he said he was getting overisze.

 

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Oh ok... I got confused... because my valves are stock spec... I thought you were talking to me.

 

Okay the big difference for the Ti valves would be the weight difference in the cylinder head valvetrain and they can take more heat than a stock carbon/steel valve although they cannot take as much heat as a SS valve. Also with Ti valves you are going to need to replace the valve seats with a Copper Berilium seat CB-3 for the intake and CB-25 for the exhaust. I would stick with the SS.


Modified by Rtype16 at 5:03 PM 1/23/2004

 

so could i reuse my stock seats with the SS valves?

 

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There is no problem using the stock seats with SS valves. BUT, it is very recommended that you have the seats touched up to ensure full sealing/seating of the new valves. Basically the way to check if the seat is straight is to drop a valve onto it (no valve seals in place) and it should make a solid tone and actually bounce off the seat. No bounce = valve seat job is needed.

 

Does anyone make those sodium filled valves for hondas?