Type II Heads Installation

ReeferMan · 11-25-03, 04:07 PM

I recently just bought a type II head off cbr900bikes and I was wondering if anyone knew prices on installation. I live in NJ and there is a local shop im going to get a price quote from. Other members are telling me I should get a 3angle valve job, cam work, p&p done while the head is out, how much extra would something like that cost? I was also wondering what I should use to clean the head while its out and if I could possibly repaint all the black plastic peices. Anyone with input?

RangerJoe · 11-25-03, 04:11 PM

well you will need to get a new set of head gaskets. as far as i know, they are not reuseable.

if you are not very technically inclined, and or dont have the tools or manuals, then get a shop to do it.

putting on heads will not be cheap, because they have to tear the engine bay apart.

i would expect to pay ~$500 for it to be put on, and then a set of headgaskets....

and yes, if you have the funding, then get the P&P, and 3 angle job done.

**Mike Diaz** · 11-26-03, 03:00 AM

and there's not much point to painting anything on the head, you really can't see it when it's installed, the valve covers, the exhaust covers, fuel rail covers, intake manifold, timing belt covers all block the heads from being seen

Jetdoc · 11-27-03, 02:59 AM

Expect $1000 for labor to remove and reinstall the heads. Just labor. If you find it cheaper your lucky.

ReeferMan · 11-27-03, 05:54 AM

700$ to install heads + new headgasket Beat that, gotta love those honda and acura specialty shops. think i might need to replace my vss too tho

**B+O** · 11-29-03, 06:15 AM

good job on that price quote. The lowest i found was 1200, all labor...

ScotcH · 11-29-03, 06:43 AM

Mine was 850 canadian for my HG job, including all parts ... come to Ottawa, and I'll hook you up

theGodfather · 11-29-03, 07:23 AM

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Originally posted by ScotcH
Mine was 850 canadian for my HG job, including all parts ... come to Ottawa, and I'll hook you up

****! I should drive to Ottawa next time! (hopefully not a next time!).

The entire job costed me $2300 CND with heads machined.

G

Johnny Kim · 11-30-03, 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by ReeferMan
700$ to install heads + new headgasket Beat that, gotta love those honda and acura specialty shops. think i might need to replace my vss too tho

which part of jersey u live?
im not 100% sure that ma shop might do it cheaper but we can giv it a shot...
my cars been in and out of tat shop and they are korea(so am i)
and currently ma car is there so if u want to and ure local to me we can roll up togther and ask them

11-25-03, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReeferMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North NJ Posts: 9 Car 1: 94 Legend L Auto Sedan iTrader: (0)	Type II Heads Installation I recently just bought a type II head off cbr900bikes and I was wondering if anyone knew prices on installation. I live in NJ and there is a local shop im going to get a price quote from. Other members are telling me I should get a 3angle valve job, cam work, p&p done while the head is out, how much extra would something like that cost? I was also wondering what I should use to clean the head while its out and if I could possibly repaint all the black plastic peices. Anyone with input?

11-26-03, 03:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Jetdoc FIXER Join Date: May 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,688 Car 1: 1992 Legend L 265k Black(sold) 1994 Legend LS 175K Green 1967 NOVA SS Bolero Red iTrader: (1)	Expect $1000 for labor to remove and reinstall the heads. Just labor. If you find it cheaper your lucky. __________________ People are often reluctant to pay for good advice but rarely follow free advice.

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11-25-03, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
RangerJoe werd..... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 6,220 Car 1: 92 LS coupe 5spd iTrader: (4)	well you will need to get a new set of head gaskets. as far as i know, they are not reuseable. if you are not very technically inclined, and or dont have the tools or manuals, then get a shop to do it. putting on heads will not be cheap, because they have to tear the engine bay apart. i would expect to pay ~$500 for it to be put on, and then a set of headgaskets.... and yes, if you have the funding, then get the P&P, and 3 angle job done.

11-27-03, 05:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
ReeferMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North NJ Posts: 9 Car 1: 94 Legend L Auto Sedan iTrader: (0)	700$ to install heads + new headgasket Beat that, gotta love those honda and acura specialty shops. think i might need to replace my vss too tho

11-29-03, 06:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
B+O Welcome Home Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: VSC Moderator Posts: 12,442 Car 1: why? iTrader: (1)	good job on that price quote. The lowest i found was 1200, all labor...

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