OK, I recently picked up a type-r head. it has the valves and springs and all, but no cam caps. I know that the caps are made specificly for each head. Is there a chance I can pick some up and the would work? Can I get some and have them re-ground to match the head? They may have to ad metal to it, right? would that mess up the integrity of the parts?

 

you would have to machine the caps to work

 

You should have them checked at a machine shop and possibly have them align bored/honed to be completely true. Then plastiguage them and make sure the clearances are OK.

I have mismatched cam caps on my head,but after checking the clearances with plastiguage and slightly loosening them up with some 800-1000 grit emery cloth,I got them perfectly within spec. I did not however get them checked for straightness. I pre-assembled everything and checked for binding before I eventually felt safe...
The engine has been running fine for almost a year and has gotten me in the 13's all motor untuned on street tires...
Good luck. Its definitately possible though probably not recommended

 

awesome. I was thinking of buying a different head. I still am, but atleast this head has hope.