porting heads

[IronEagle119]

I'm getting the head gaskets replaced this month and want to port and polish the heads while they are off. Would it be ok to send them to a local machine shop and be ported or what should I look for in a head porter. Not sure of my choices around where I live. I'd like the heads to flow pretty good, but not a all-out race port. Thanks for any help.

 

[IronEagle119]

TTT - I'm suprised usually someone has something to say... Any opinions?

 

[G-Racer]

I have a Flow Bench in Sterling VA if its not too far, I can help.

 

[KendallF]

Originally posted by IronEagle119
TTT - I'm suprised usually someone has something to say... Any opinions?

Unless you get a remarkably good deal locally, you could probably buy some proven CNC'ed ported irons from Champion for about the same money as a local shop. Many shops quote a $500-700 port job but by the time you're done buying valves, springs, and paying separately for a valve job, you're around the $1k mark. I'm not sure what Champion's getting these days but it used to be around the $1k-1100 range.

 

[c&cgn]

If you look up TurboMike on this board, I believe he has someone in the WV area that does Buick turbo head porting for fairly reasonable prices.

 

[IronEagle119]

thx for all the reply's I'm investigating my options... Greg sent you and e-mail, and will be looking for TurboMike