Generic SS Valves vs name brand SS Valves

[Reese92tsi]

Has anyone ever tried these oversized valves. The price is very good and the guy has 100% feedback out of 5000+ sales.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33621&item=7949057812&rd=1

 

[TurboGraphX]

Yes, he is a very great guy!
you can get the 1mm S.S. valves WITH Bronze guides for 180 shipped if you mail him!
Ken

 

[MaNGiNa24]

People will hate because it's ebay, but I'm willing to bet that you're gonna have to try them out to know how they are. Can't be too bad, a valve is a valve essentially, it all depends on how well it's machined.

I say try em out, for that price ya can't go wrong.

 

[poorboyracing]

I have couple friends, using that same valves set. So far no problem. That's over a year now. Thanks oj

 

[silverbulletAWD]

I bought those same ones for the the head I'm building right now. They look very nice, it's good material and very good price. I haven't ran them yet but I'm willing to say these are a good buy.

Andy

 

[Reese92tsi]

Thanks guys!!!!! I will buy a set of those valves+guides very soon.

 

[Awd20l]

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of building a GSX and was wondering what's the differences between a generic and name brand valve? Specifically the valves below.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33621&item=7954459091&rd=1

Do I really want to spent the extra 100ish on a name brand valve or will these works just as well?

Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.


Lee

 

[Omega]

Critical engine parts on ebay = crap shoot.

 

[Defiant]

This particular seller has come up before on here, to good review. I can't find the damned link, but it was asking about these valves.

Go with them.

 

[me612]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163967&highlight=ebay+valves

 

[Awd20l]

Any updates on these valves? I'm in the process of buying SS valves for my head too and came across these valves on Ebay.

 

[91 white tsi]

Well i was looking into getting some from that same guy myself, after doing some research i couldnt find a reason not to other than the dreaded EBAY but im glad to hear the good review cuz i was stumped thinking a great product but on ebay hehe

 

[defrag010]

I've been running those 1mm OS with bronze guides in my head, and they're doing just fine.

 

[boostineclipse]

What valve spring compressor do you guys use?

 

[defrag010]

I used a home made one.

 

[boostineclipse]

Mind PMing me with the details? I've been looking around for one.. but have had no luck. Thanks

 

[defrag010]

It's on the VFAQ. I made mine from their instructions.

 

[Bostedquest]

Mind PMing me with the details? I've been looking around for one.. but have had no luck. Thanks

I used a cut up POS 15MM short socket (cut out 4 sections -of 6) so only 2 on oppisite sides are there. Then a 7" C Clamp and a piece of an old sock to protect the valve face.
Talk about gheto... but I did the entire head in 2 hours... old set off, new set on.

 

[1stgensleeper]

my friend told me that valve guides have to be machined in, so your telling me you can install those valves and guides in your garage in 2 hours, or are you just talking about valves

 

[TurboGraphX]

Guides must be pressed into the head.
Most, good, machine shops will freeze the guides and heat the head and press them in for about $5.00 each guide.
Ken

 

[defrag010]

my friend told me that valve guides have to be machined in, so your telling me you can install those valves and guides in your garage in 2 hours, or are you just talking about valves

You should not install valves unless you have a machine shop. Just take it to a machine shop and have them do it.

 

[killab443]

I bought those valves too. I about to put them in this week with the valve spring compressor. I found that theres no need to mangle a c clamp. You can use a 02 socket(similar to other method) and get a ajustable clamp. It extends and also ajusts like a c clap. This clamp CAN fit around the head and actuallu touchs the valve from under the head. Ill definitly take pics of what Im talking about but it works because i was takign valves out of another head with it.
Its actually called a bar clamp
The clamp sold here is the exact clamp im taling about
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43573&item=4358418098&rd=1

 

[killab443]

Also those who use the c clamp compressor how do u get to those 2 tight valves springs. It says to shave the O2 socket to get it but that doesnt look like it will work.

 

[1stgensleeper]

You should not install valves unless you have a machine shop. Just take it to a machine shop and have them do it.

i have a machine shop my friend just said that they had to physically machine the guides in and told me it would cost some rediculous price, but hell for that price ill buy a set off ebay too, the machining costs were the only thing swaying my opinion

 

[kicknurass4fun]

Any updates on these valves and guides? Any problems? I bought a set of these valves a while ago and im about to put in the valve guides before i do i just want to know if any one has had any problems with this setup. The valves almost seem to be a little loose in the guides but maybe its just me. Any comments on experience with this setup would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks