im building my GSR head with supertech valvetrain minus the valves & blox HSL camshafts. I will be using skunk2 STD comp valves. Someone told me that i would have to get the valves cut? or something iuno i wasnt really paying attention and im confused about what he said. If that makes sense to anyone can you help explain to me exactly what that means? So im guessing i cant just install them right out the box then right?

 

It's recommended to have a valve job performed anytime you rebuild a head that's seen lots of abuse or mileage. Specially when you install new valves. Having the valves and the valve seats cut, installed height checked and guides inspected (valve job) to ensure the valves seat properly and clearances are correct will make or break your build.

 

i appreciate you giving me good info, and not flaming me for not knowing. but what does it really mean to have the valves and vavle seats cut though? lol im still confused about that.. lol

 

Seat Cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvpFh...eature=related

Valve Cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k557Zoeu38s

 

those are cool vids

 

The second vid made me feel like I was cutting valves in a gay club.
But good info though. The first vid is cool as hell!

Question. Why skunk2 valves over oem itr valves?

 

im curious to know why you would pick itr valves over the skunk2 units? i heard a few locals say the same but the locals here would rather run ctr cams over skunks pro series cams because they make more power.

 

Made me laugh out loud

 

well as its been covered alot in a different thread OEM valves are better and hold up just as well.

so why spend 600 when 3 will work better.

 

Im sure John at Costa Mesa R&D is not Gay, He does very good machine work!

 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/all-motor-naturally-aspirated-44/aftermarket-b-series-valves-even-worth-money-2827913/

 

Im sure hes not and Im sure he does. I didnt mean to imply that he was gay. I just would have picked a dif song is all. It didnt seem to match the video. Nothing against gays either!

Ive always used oem valves except for one time and the results were disastrous. I see alot of people use aftermarket valves and was just curious why they choose aftermarket over OEM. Im sure everyone has their reasons,and thats fine, I was just curious why thats all..

 

thanks alot guys, your imput is greatly appreciated !!! The reason why im using skunk2 valves is becuase i can get them brand new for really really really really cheap!.

 

wait if i were to pick up brand new itr valves would i still need to have the valve machined? The reason i ask is becuase its OEM, so shouldnt it just fit right in WITHOUT machine work?

 

New valves, Old valve same concept, needs to be machine to match up and seal to the seat for it to work!

 

cool thanks man. would it make more sense to have the machine shop put the valves and the rest of the valve train in apposed to me doing it myself after i get the valves cut? i know how to put in valve springs and retainers just not valves. but i got buddys who could do that for me, im just trying to save a little money.

and if i do just have the machine shop do everything, exactly what do i tell them? " cut these valves and make sure they dont leak? " sorry guys i still am kinda new too all of this and thank you for your patients helpin out this newbbb (me) hahah

 

most shops include assembly of the entire head. valves, springs, retainers, cams, so forth.
but yes it would make more sense. they have the tools for everything and probably do it often. it's also usually included in the cost of the valvejob.

hah no. you'll want to give them angles of the seats and they'll do the valves to said spec. but they're smart they'll help you figure out what you need.

thanks ehonda for the link.

 

but... i dont know the angle of the seats?...hahahah

 

tell them to do a standard 30/45/60 angle valve job then it should work or send it to me for a custom profile valve job if u like.

 

okay ill see, alot of people are telling me to go local to this place called action auto parts in shoreline,wa.

http://amscomp.com/action/store/Machine_Shop.html

what do you guys think of the prices at this machine shop?

 

INCLUDES DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN, 3 ANGLE CUT VALVE SEATS
FACE VALVES. CALL CUSTOMER WITH ESTIMATE, REASSEMBLE.

1567 4 CYL. DOHC 4 VALVE PER CYLINDER $329.50


Wow! for that price i can get your head set-up on a Newen Contour CNC machine like the one in the video on top to cut any angles/radius u like.
seriously thats way too much! If you're willing to ship out I can do it or can refer you to someone, just Pm me for a qoute if your intrested in better options!

 

my mom taught me to never trust strangers... hahah jk uh do you vouches or anything? how much are you charging? where are you located?... i feel kinda wierd just sending my head to a stranger. no offense...

 

lol pm'ed u

 

DUDE head to auburn. DG machine shop is one of the best in the state. They do ALL of speedfactory's work and have done mine and my dads for years as well. Great customer service and work. You would have it back in 7-10 days as well.