A guy I know in town here has just put in a new motor and a raised head (I think he told me), anyways, he has a ported and polished head, P&P by Mitsubishi, for sale for $75. Should I jump all over this, and how much power would I expect to get out of something like that?
#45251, "RE: Is this a good deal?" In response to Reply # 0
Okay,
I sincerely doubt any mitsu dealer is in the business of porting and polishing -- BUT if it is true -- then it is an AMAZING deal -- ask for the receipt from the shop that did the work -- that will tell you what was actually done --- hope that helps.
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#45256, "RE: Is this a good deal?" In response to Reply # 1
I'll have to ask him, but that is what he said...if he can't show a receipt should I steer clear of this deal...I don't know him that well and my money could be just as well as anybody elses I guess...for all I know he could be selling me a stock head...
#45268, "RE: Is this a good deal?" In response to Reply # 2
Even a stock head for $75 is a good deal...but are you sure you know what a 420A head looks like without it being attached to the engine / valve cover on there??? Not to scare you but there are a lot of shady shady individuals out there. If you don't know a lot of about motor parts -- I would be very weary about buying things out the back of a truck . If you would be interested...or anyone else for that matter...I actually have a stock head lying around that I was thinking about porting and selling if it were worth my time. So let me know folks.
2003 VW GTI 1.8t.. I used to have a 95 Eclipse but well...water sucks.
#45276, "RE: Is this a good deal?" In response to Reply # 3
Certainly don't buy site unseen on this. You'll be able to tell if it's P&P by looking at it... but if it's not.. $75 is still a good price for a stock one you can send out to get the work done on... As long as it's in good shape.
#45287, "RE: Is this a good deal?" In response to Reply # 4
make sure u know what the shop knew what they were doing many porters can actually screw up or make the head flow less by improperly porting it..
but 75$ isn't bad a real race ready port job is 800$
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. If you would be interested...or anyone else for that matter...I actually have a stock head lying around that I was thinking about porting and selling if it were worth my time. So let me know folks.
