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Old 07-25-2006, 12:35 AM
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Hey guys i was just wondering what it costs for just parts to rebuild stock heads? I know aftermarket are better but right now im getting my stock ones ported and polished for free and wondered what the parts to rebuild them will cost?
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are the valves ingood shape
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Old 07-25-2006, 12:39 AM
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as far as i know, but lets say that everything needed replaced, what would it cost? Now mind you i will be getting 30% off all part costs, What would the ball park figure be around?
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Old 07-25-2006, 12:50 AM
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anyone?
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Old 07-25-2006, 12:58 AM
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springs $60.00
valve seals $22.99
stock valves $85.00
stock retainer $free
stock keeper $free
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Total $167.99 + having the valve seats reground and having any necessary guide work done. 90% of the time your stock valves will be in good shape and you will just need to have them ground so in reality it usually $100 + machine work.
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Old 07-25-2006, 01:09 AM
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NEVER re-use stock or any other keepers (split locks).
Sure way to drop a valve...
Buy new ones for maybe $12-$14........
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Old 07-25-2006, 12:29 PM
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round here its 225-275 for basic 3 angle valve job///
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