Building B16 Head...Need Advice
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Building B16 Head...Need Advice
Im rebuilding my b16 head with all new superech valvetrain and was wondering should i get dome or flat faced valves. I know they bump up compression and my future plans are type r cams and boost for about 300whp. b18c block 400+ in its far future, but i want to build the head since im fixing leaky valve seals. also with the springs they come in 70 or 85 for spring pressure. what tension should i get? also is it worth it to port and polish or get a valve job done?
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Id stick with dome valves...thats just me. CTR and ITR are good cams to use although not the highest lift id still go with 85lbs spring pressure, more pressure = less chance of valve float. and yes is is worth it to get a port and polish, just be careful who you let do it, same with a valve job. although a valve job shouldnt be needed. Unless you like changing retainers frequently id also get those in a steel alloy rather than titanium...just a thought.
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if they aren't snap fit they tend to wear pretty fast.
get a valvejob and pandp it. no point in building a head without improving airflow since thats the main point. speically when you wanna turbo it later on. airflow is key.
shouldn't cost more then like 4-500 for both.
get a valvejob and pandp it. no point in building a head without improving airflow since thats the main point. speically when you wanna turbo it later on. airflow is key.
shouldn't cost more then like 4-500 for both.
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port and polish is unnecessary if you are gonna go boost, esp since your real limiting factor would always be the turbo anyway. plenty of hondas doing 700+ on stock port heads.
i would have them check the valve guides, they all seem to be out of spec on higher mileage hondas.
i would have them check the valve guides, they all seem to be out of spec on higher mileage hondas.
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port and polish is unnecessary if you are gonna go boost, esp since your real limiting factor would always be the turbo anyway. plenty of hondas doing 700+ on stock port heads.
i would have them check the valve guides, they all seem to be out of spec on higher mileage hondas.
i would have them check the valve guides, they all seem to be out of spec on higher mileage hondas.
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if they aren't snap fit they tend to wear pretty fast.
get a valvejob and pandp it. no point in building a head without improving airflow since thats the main point. speically when you wanna turbo it later on. airflow is key.
shouldn't cost more then like 4-500 for both.
get a valvejob and pandp it. no point in building a head without improving airflow since thats the main point. speically when you wanna turbo it later on. airflow is key.
shouldn't cost more then like 4-500 for both.
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port and polish is unnecessary if you are gonna go boost, esp since your real limiting factor would always be the turbo anyway. plenty of hondas doing 700+ on stock port heads.
i would have them check the valve guides, they all seem to be out of spec on higher mileage hondas.
i would have them check the valve guides, they all seem to be out of spec on higher mileage hondas.
I disagree with that. It always helps to flow more air. I got a buddy who works at a machine shop, he ported a head on a turbo s2k, it made 30whp MORE at 3psi less boost on the exact same setup. It's all about how efficient air can flow!
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