Which head to use? Options

[tornik550]

Due to big life changes, my goals with my car are changing also.. I have a 2270 engine. Basically everything is brand new except the heads. I was planning to auto x the car but now I only plan to occasionally drive on the street.

I recently purchased a new building for my business and I have another baby on the way so I really cannot spend much money. I can only spend a max of about 2-3 hundred dollars (obviously less is better).

I need advice on what to do with a head dilemma. I have three sets of heads, all have their pros and cons. Please give me your opinions on which heads I should use (please keep in mind my financial constraints and goals). I plan on putting new seats and guides on the heads no matter which I use. Please assume there are no cracks (long story why). Heres the options:

1.- 1.8l heads that were increased to 41 intakes and 38 exhaust. They are in decent shape. The big problem is that the way that the previous owner increased the intake valve was to simply put angled valve seats in. The port is the same size as stock 1.8l heads. I really do not see how this could increase flow and may actually decrease flow. I tried to post a pic of the valve seat.

2. I purchased a set of 2.0l heads a few years ago from a guy online. I purchased them simply to play around with. The problem is that the PO pissed his neighbor off and his neighbor put bolts in 2 of the cylinders. They are obviously damaged but I do not know if they are usable. I have attached pics of the 2 damaged cylinders. Do they need fixed, if so, could I repair them in my price range?

3. I have a seat of 1.8l heads. They are in excellent condition but they are small. Performance is not my major goal however...

Thank you in advance.