Messed up my Head, what are my options?

[sting0004]

I have a 96 spyder gs-t. Ok well my head was tapping alittle when I first got the car. I always used 93 octane gas. I raised the boost to 15 psi (yes I have a real boost gauge). Then my car started leaking alot of oil. The mechanic said the water pump went and the head gasket broke. A head specialist said the exhaust guides are out 5000ths, the head needs to be resurfaced, I need a valve job, and new seals. Does all this seem right? They are charging $600 but my dad is in the car business so I could get it done elsewhere for $350 or so. Should I get it done for $350 or buy a new or rebuilt head? If I buy a head I should buy a 1G head, right? What are the differences between a 1G and 2G head, and what kinda of gain can I expect from the 1G head? SOrry for the long post and thanks for the replies, Matt

 

[FastRthenU]

if you ahve the money to spend. I would sell yours to get what ever your can for it. So it will help out on the cost of a rebuild 1g head

 

[chrisAWD]

I don't trust rebuilt heads. buy a brand spanking new one from conecelli for $800 and be done with it

 

[LTUSPE]

if it makes ya feel any better, my head is messed up too.....everybody is always tellin' me how f'ed up I am.

 

[hostile]

Your head should be cheaper than that. Just order a head set from conicelli. and spend about 125 dollars for a 3 angle valve job and hot tank.

I spend around 600 total when my head bent valves.

Most of it was parts.

You should bleed your lifters in 30wt oil before you put them back in.

 

[spoolinturbo]

It would be safe to lap the block with clover when you do get a new one or rebuilt head.
Jeff
Owner of R.I.P.E.
Real Import Performance Engineering