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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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so the question is to actually build it or not?......

before i instal the turbo kit, i am going to get some arp headstuds so i figure i would have my buddy port and polish my head before the instal. he did a race port and polish on my b-series head that was amazing for my FI setup. so im having him port the head and intake manifold soon when i get some more money. this brings me to the debate of getting titanium valevtrain... springs, retainers??? i know these ap2 heads should handle 8600 fine; but with the extra stress of FI and the fun of having a two step revlimiter , should i go for the titanium springs and retainers or what? any input of experiences would be greatly appreciated
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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i wouldn't touch the head unless he has done many before. he may wind up ruining one of the best flowing OEM heads.

Stock heads have made a serious amount of power. what's your goal? i say leave it and invest in some more tuning/better fuel.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Just an FYI, aftermarket valve springs are not made out of titanium, only the retainers.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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i dont really have a goal yet, im just goin to be on low boost for a while until i build the bottom end. i dont know if he has done any s2k heads but the results i got out of my b16 head and manifold were amazing. should i maybe just get mild port job/ deburr and clean everything up? i mean i can leave it alone but i just wanted some opinions
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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dont touch the motor its very stout stock.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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depends on your power goals. Like stated above, the stock motor is strong. If anything, just get a good valvetrain setup.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 03:15 AM
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i have built bottom end (laskey) and then had a head portflowed etc etc made less power than my stock head i have on now with supertech valves etc

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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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Only thing I did with the head was have it decked and polished and bought new OEM Springs & retainers (AP2) and went with Supertech Valves, Inconel on the exhaust ones...........
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Yeah, just build the head with a good valvetrain but don't do any machining/porting except have it decked.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Anyone have opinions on reusing the stock valve guides with new supertech iconel valves?
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