just wondering on how necessary it is to have headwork done on an almost stock rebuild - upgrading the cam and springs and new factory valves - will I be alright with just swapping out the valves or do i have to have work done on it first?

 

Slow down. Breath.

What are you asking? Are you just doing an all OEM rebuild? Are you slapping a larger cam in? Are you doing cam and valve springs?

If you arent doing anything too radical, the OEM valves are fine, just use new ones.

And no, you dont need any work done to require replacing valves, it certainly cant hurt to have fresh parts in there.

 

if youre doing a STOCK rebuild, why not use STOCK parts?

 

Slightly larger cam with heavy duty springs.

Factory valves.

My question was if I needed to have any machine work done when putting in new valves.

 

just get your valve seats re-ground to ensure a good seal

 

Because I want to rev a little higher.

 

Any way to do this myself?

 

Ummmmmm, get valve springs to match the recommended pressures of the camshaft manufacturer, dont just get the heaviest spring possible thinking its "better".

And just get the valves re-seated and should be good to go.

 

Right I understand that about the springs, any idea of cost on getting the seats reground? Done it yourself?

 

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yes, but if you are unsure, have a machine shop do it. doin it is cheap, having the tools to do it, isnt

 

cool - thanks

 

not a problem