Looking to do the head on my b series motor.

No flames please because I put "head" in the FI archives search and didn't see much of anything, if there is something better or a link to a good thread on this please point me in the right direction!

I'd like to set it up to run between 9k and 9500 rpms to take advantage of my turbo's powerband.

I'm looking at the SuperTech valvetrain valves springs and retainers (dished, factory sized valves) I know they will be strong enough for my setup...also had considered the REV's.

Who does the good headwork? Do I even need headwork or just the valvetrain? I do not plan on trying to do any head porting myself, so who is good to send it to?

If any additional info is needed to help me out please let me know...

450whp, T3 sc61 76trim .63 A/R
84mm bore

Modified by B17aTrbo at 9:18 PM 3/6/2004


Modified by B17aTrbo at 9:20 PM 3/6/2004

 

what size turbo? and how much power do you want to make? Bore size?

 

lol. i just thought it was really funny how "head" replied first. lol

 

DoH! Forgot to put the hp and turbo...I put the bore size too.

 

stock valves will easy hold 450whp,what cams are you going to run?

really all you need is valve springs and retainers to rev that high, i would look in to R or gsr cams

ill like to see what kinda tq you make hopefully you make at least 350wtq

 

i make 500whp with rev valvesprings, retainers, and valves, with gsr cams and i shift it at 8800

 

It's the factory b17 cams...I don't know the specs on the b17 cams tho...does anyone?

 

i think the b17 and b16 cams are the same the gsr are a little different.

 

I am going to just leave the head alone and upgrade the valvetrain...

That should be good for me.