Head Porting Question

[95talonracer]

I have a new 1g head that just came out of the machine shop. I am building this head up for my 95 with a 6 bolt swap. I plan to put in SS valves, and titanium set of valves and retainers. I am also going to do a bigger cam setup as well but dont know which ones yet.

I was wondering if it is worth it to have the head ported and polished and if so how much? What gains are expected to gain with it ported out? What are the prices that people charge to do this and who is better of all of the shops around the metro area. If you do porting or can help me out or give me a quote please PM me or post it up here.

Thanks!

[Goat Blower]

I'm not offering that at this time, I'm sure the other shops will post up if they do. But in general, our heads are pretty good right off the assembly line. A mild clean up of the ports to remove casting boogers is all 97% of the DSM crowd will ever need.

[95talonracer]

Ok so just clean it up and match the runners and gaskets then? What cams should I run with a 6 bolt swap, wisecos, eagles, and a 20g?

[v8klla]

PM sent on head porting...

As far as cams HKS are a great choice and pretty much a straight drop in and go. Crower and comp are other options that might save you a little cash.

Chris

[niterydr]

Ok so just clean it up and match the runners and gaskets then? What cams should I run with a 6 bolt swap, wisecos, eagles, and a 20g?

I wouldn't touch the head unless you know exactly what you are doing.
What are you looking for out of the car? A 20g is a good 2.0 street turbo and will deliver some good mid-range. Something in the HKS 272/272 combo, a FP 2, Crower 64413's etc are all medium-large grinds that should suit you well on a street car.
Pm me if you need pricing on any of the mentioned items.

[95talonracer]

I have found that the comp cams in my interest are the 272 style and run like 370 or so brand new. Is this a good choice and what are the power increases in these? Also will the crowler springs and titanium retainers be fine? I heard they are good to like 10,000 safe. I have some SS valves and revised lifters with new guides. Anything else ill need here?

[Pushit2.0]

I would buy ither the FP or HKS cams, I am just not a fan of comp for the dsm market. The items listed above look like a good combo, as long as the machine shop does good head work you will be fine.

~John

[niterydr]

I have found that the comp cams in my interest are the 272 style and run like 370 or so brand new. Is this a good choice and what are the power increases in these? Also will the crowler springs and titanium retainers be fine? I heard they are good to like 10,000 safe. I have some SS valves and revised lifters with new guides. Anything else ill need here?

No you will be fine. I would also tend to agree with John that the "old school hks 272" and the new fp cams are great cams for the 4g63 head.

[95talonracer]

Ok. Is there something in particular that is bad or wrong with the comp because I have had several others suggest these for the price that they are?

[Shane@DBPerformance]

I would buy ither the FP or HKS cams, I am just not a fan of comp for the dsm market.


FP cams are Comp Cams.