What can I upgrade while the head is apart that will give me some performance gains without having to do anything to the bottom end or cause me to have to buy a new ECU or chip it? I'm on a budget build so I dont want some insane setup just something better than stock but not crazy to the point of having to invest $600-1k more just to accomodate the upgrades to the head. Thanks for any input

So far I am getting new valves/springs/retainers, want a set of cams but unsure what to get without needing to chip the ecu or mess with anything else.

 

Since you are taking the time to get cams & valvetrain, why not get a port & polish on the head? Think about a good header and exhaust system as well.

 

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New as in OEM or aftermarket valvetrain?

 

High compression aftermarket valves, port and polish, tighter vlave lash, thinner headgasket, maybe advance the distributor a little bit. I would say install H22A1 pistons but you said that you didn't want to touch the block. Any major cam upgrade will require a retune. As it is compression and a header are your friends.

Pirate

 

aftermarket, my friend can get good prices on ferrara valves and such so we will see

 

stage two cams and gears....i/h/e