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> Heads, who did yours?, And how did they come out.
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post Jul 27 2005, 10:14 AM
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I am going to be sending my 2.0 liter heads out to be rebuilt and I’m looking for recommendations as to who to send them to. I’m budgeting a $1000 when all is said and done, and to spend less than that would be great, but for however much I send I want to get the best heads back I can.

I’ve already inquired with Len Hoffman, who I’d love to have them done by. All new everything, basically a super stock set-up for a little more than I have budgeted, but I can’t wait 2 months to get them back.

I spoke with the people at RIMCO and they basically told me nothing over the phone. Their price is cheap compared to Len but their quote does not account for any welding needed (2.0 will need welding) and the only new parts would be new valve seats and guides.

Lastly I spoke to Steve at Type 4 parts. Super nice guy on the phone, and very informative as to what they do. Quote was cheaper than RIMCO and that includes some welding and new seats and guides.
At this point I’m leaning towards Type 4, but was wondering if anyone has gotten head work from them, and what to expect. Also, are their other places I should be looking into?

Thanks guys
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newto914s   Heads, who did yours?   Jul 27 2005, 10:14 AM
ArtechnikA   this is gonna be interesting :-) ...   Jul 27 2005, 10:17 AM
phantom914   Do not go to Type4parts. Steve is a ripoff artist....   Jul 27 2005, 10:18 AM
tat2dphreak   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/...   Jul 27 2005, 12:22 PM
Mueller     Jul 27 2005, 12:29 PM
lapuwali   <...   Jul 27 2005, 12:33 PM
Brando   Thomas (one914racer) and I had our heads done by a...   Jul 27 2005, 12:36 PM
V6914   <...   Jul 27 2005, 12:43 PM
nebreitling   ...   Jul 27 2005, 01:02 PM
Mueller   ...   Jul 27 2005, 01:03 PM
Mueller     Jul 27 2005, 01:08 PM
Jake Raby   Hmmn, TI valves are good for 1K max on the street ...   Jul 27 2005, 01:09 PM
Dave_Darling   I've heard good things about German Precision ...   Jul 27 2005, 01:19 PM
ClayPerrine   <...   Jul 27 2005, 03:52 PM
Mueller   my 1st experiance with George was so-so....I ended...   Jul 27 2005, 04:05 PM
Bleyseng   type 4 parts sucks as Steve is a rip off artist. I...   Jul 27 2005, 10:02 PM
Jake Raby   Geoff- The Westy heads are finished.. Just got th...   Jul 27 2005, 10:09 PM
Bleyseng   ok, I better log on and pay for them.   Jul 27 2005, 10:10 PM
Jake Raby   Yeah... Buy the part # 7424 I'll switch the p...   Jul 27 2005, 10:13 PM
rhodyguy   hahahaha. guess who was the parts house for the on...   Jul 28 2005, 07:54 AM
Jake Raby   Now, now- Lets play nice... LOL We all know he ha...   Jul 28 2005, 08:02 AM
newto914s   This $hit is like a soap Opera. Let’s see i...   Jul 28 2005, 10:40 AM
Jake Raby   Hmmn, what are the other specs of the engine? Cam?...   Jul 28 2005, 11:15 AM
rhodyguy   imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... so ...   Jul 28 2005, 06:17 PM
914GT   Doc's Engine here in Tucson did a nice job on ...   Jul 28 2005, 06:32 PM
Mueller     Jul 28 2005, 06:46 PM
914GT   <...   Jul 28 2005, 06:56 PM
newto914s     Jul 28 2005, 07:07 PM
Mueller  
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914GT   Various burrs and cutters on an air die grinder ar...   Jul 28 2005, 07:26 PM
newto914s   ouch Mueller, I guess I opened myself up for that ...   Jul 28 2005, 07:37 PM
914GT   Those are great for valve seat work, but repairing...   Jul 28 2005, 07:43 PM
bd1308   woah. someday when i save my money I will have go...   Jul 28 2005, 07:46 PM
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