SPI Head

I just decided to go out and buy a new head...I found ones from 350 down to 150. some with warranties some without. I figured this to be easiest and with a couple of other tricks the switch ovewr sould be quick and painless

I just decided to go out and buy a new head...I found ones from 350 down to 150. some with warranties some without. I figured this to be easiest and with a couple of other tricks the switch ovewr sould be quick and painless

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Apparently you don't know who I am...

I'm the non-mechanical, duct tape using, sawzall chopping, elmer's glue using car guy. I are teh retard at teh cars. A swap may be easy for you, but I have NO IDEA what would be involved!

If you could be a tad more specific, I'd appreciate it!

Thanks!

BTW, new head sounds good--don't have to go a few days w/o a car that way...

after removing the valve cover, there are 10 bolts holding the head down. after removing the timing belt and passenger side motor mount, undo those 10 bolts and pull the head off.

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Thanks TEX, you are an allstar! lol How's the newbie (baby...)? Hope all is well there!

I appreciate the feedback I got from you other guys, but I want to NOT buy a new head... I was wondering if the actual question would get answered, too.

You guys RAWK!

**EDIT** Also, would this be a good time to put in a cam if I were to order one? I mean, I couldn't do the valve springs, lifters, etc., but when I have it at the shop would this be the opportune time?

Thanks again!

Good catch!

At least the header bolts are the ones I didn't have to torch to get off... Those ones at the flexpipe SUCKED ARSE!

BTW, you guys made my day. I don't think I could've justified paying over a grand for a port and polish job.

oops, come on now. leave the exhaust and intake on so you can have those port and polished too. sometimes I forget about stuff. but on the positive, its hard to remove the intake manifold with the head on, Im sure he would have figured it out when he got there.

yes. I was going to add, now is the best time to upgrade the valve train and install a new camshaft. that way you wont have to tear it apart later. oh and dont forget to figure in the cost of a new head gasket. the old one is not reusable.

hmm, txfo has this one wrapped up. All I can add is that there is a bracket underneath the intake manifold that connects it to the block. You can take all the bolts off but if you don't take that off the manifold is going nowhere.

Tin-man, if you're going to do all this and then do your other project I would say just stick with what you got and build an na beast that would give the same power as the other project without all the hassle!

Ive always found it easier to take both intake and manifold off the head first before its out call it lame but Its just easier

hmm, txfo has this one wrapped up. All I can add is that there is a bracket underneath the intake manifold that connects it to the block. You can take all the bolts off but if you don't take that off the manifold is going nowhere.

Tin-man, if you're going to do all this and then do your other project I would say just stick with what you got and build an na beast that would give the same power as the other project without all the hassle!

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That's the idea for now. I guess the cost was going to be too great. I'm going to see what I can get done and if I'm not satisfied, I may do the other thing in the future.

sweet!