Hey,
Im looking at doing some head work. Im gonna port and polish and flow, double valve springs and bigger valves. Been quoted $500 for port and polish, $80 for springs and $15 each for valves. Does this sound alright compared to whats yous may have paid? Is it worth the price? And what hp figures would i be looking at with standard carby and then 32/36.
Thanks

A big port job will cost more than you have indicated...FLOW and back tothe porting tool a couple of times(or more)to get the flow nice and even,probably half as much again.Springs,my most recent set a month ago at mates rates $125.00
Second hand valves machined down to fit your new seats,which you have'nt mentioned..around $25.00 each plus installation not to mention valve guide work if required,a skim and clean to finish off.
The old saying comes up again,you get what you pay for

I done many a series race heads .If you give me a call I may have something suitable depending on your engine specs Ernie 0412 864 741 cheers

I have a mate who will do as much porting as you want for $250. He used to work for PAVTEC and specialises in head porting. Does a fantastic job too.

check out JTS at
jts heads

Specializes in a series heads and does them at a reasonable rate
bout 300 i think
You definatly need someone who is familiar with datsun heads or you are in for a F**ck*d head and a empty wallet

Wouldnt mind doin it at jts. But i want to do it here in wagga. Im taking it to ingrahms automotive. The fella i spoke to said they've done a couple A series in the past. Going to speak to him again tomorrow. Anything else i need to do with all this work?
What kind of hp am i gonna be looking at?
Extractors and 32/36 one day, but not at the moment.

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Afraid I wouldn't expect much improvement without also doing inlet manifold & carb, cam, exhaust too.

spoke to a mechanic, he said, 650-700 for stage 3 cam, springs, lifters machined, head shaved, valves reground and gaskets and seals and a bit of port work. does tah sound good? and will it still be good for daily use?

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If they are doing all the work and it includes GST then it sounds fair. Depends on the port work though. How much of it they do.