ok, i have the old head from my gsr from the old motor. i took it to a carquest to have them test it to see if it was rebuildable. from the piston goin nuts it bent 2 exhaust valves, 2 guides and i think thats it. pressure tested etc..all was good. they want about 200 to rebuild it. im thinkin to myself maybe i should build it up myself but ive never really attempted something like that. is this something i can do myself? its pretty torn down right now and i can either have them put it back together (for more $$$) or i can take it as is. i also need some ideas. lets say i build up this head myself(if i can). my car is my daily driver but i would like a little more hp in the setup. what kinds of things would you guys recommend? i would really like to attempt this myself as a learnin experience type deal.

 

if you need to replace the valves i would suggest using integra type r valves since they are contoured to flow better and are about 12% lighter then the stock valves i am using a set of these when i take the head to a machine shop to have a port and polish job done in a couple months

 

i never changed valves before...is it pretty straight forward or should i leave it to someone else?

 

The only problem that you may encounter is changing the
valve guides...
if you have no experience...

 

ah ok, anyone with some headwork done maybe wanna give me some ideas to play with?

 

i was suggested an interestin idea. use stock gsr valve springs on the exhaust side and type r intake valve springs use type r intake cam with type r valves/springs on that side and gsr cam on the exhuast and then add adjustable cam gears. any input on this?

 

i would suggest putting in some after market vlaves, double valve springs, and titanium retainers. as for the valve guides get some oem ones and have a machine shop intall them for u. everything else u can do urself. go to ur local parts store and rent a valve spring compressor and install everything else urself. before installing the valves u should get a valve grind. im pretty sure u'll be able to do it urself. just go to a parts store and ask them what is needed for a valve grind. should cost u about 10 bucks total for the valve lapping material and tool.