Just picked up a z6 vtec head for $70 and it looks like it's in pretty good shape. Would I have to get this thing rebuild or can I just drop it in no problem? The guy had it on his ef hatch which was working at the time and then he got into an accident and pulled the motor out so that's why I have the head now. Any suggestions?

 

I have learned that the best thing is to send any head that I get to a machine shop for:new valve seals, resurface(which yours needs) check for warpage and refreshed.
I used to slap heads on blocks but got tired of redoing the work.

 

Re size those pictures!


But, I agree with him. Take it in, and have them give it a once over. It's better to do it now, than in 6 months, or right after you get the car running.

 

CooL, I'll definitely consider taking the head to the shop and get it redone. How much does it usually cost to get it rebuilt? I live in Sacramento CA if that helps.

 

JUst thought I'd point out that's not a Z6 head, it's a Z1.

 

It is.

 

^^ this is correct. its a vtec-e head .. i wouldnt use it if you're looking for any power. definitely not a d16z6 head.

 

look at those tiny intake ports.. definitely a vtec-e head.. poo for power get a real z6 head.. if ur looking i have one if ur interested..

 

rebuilt

 

???? pointless post made no sense unless u mean the z1 head is rebuilt. that head flows like a dx non vtec head and is not recommended if your looking to increase power adding a cam or turbo later. if this is just a daily driver and u only plan to put a intake exhaust and header on it and put a lot of miles on it cruising and looking to get good gas mileage then changing the head is not that big of a deal.

 

check the head code a z6 head is po8 that one is p07

 

Thanks you guys. I'll have to put this back up for sale again then or just simply return it xD. Good thing I posted it up.

 

The dead giveaway is the vtec-e heads are the only SOHC motors with roller rockers