gavin.starr Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I've just been informed by Paul at Whifbitz that my cylinder head is scrap which isn't the news I wanted to hear. It's a pre vvti head that I'm after. Let me know what you have Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Depending on what spec your car is are you not tempted to got for VVTi? I know that if I needed a new head I'm be leaning towards a VVTi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Gavin, Would you be willing to part with the scrap head? Wile has been collecting damaged parts to build an engine we can take to shows and events. We need a GTE head to finish it off and finding one has been extremely hard. Please help us out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Depending on what spec your car is are you not tempted to got for VVTi? I know that if I needed a new head I'm be leaning towards a VVTi I was thinking that but i'm not sure what else is required to get it all up and running, i.e does it require a replacement loom over the standard loom in order to run the VVti System or is it all controlled via oil pressures etc... I have no idea as i have never looked into it. My engine is currently with Paul to be completely rebuilt but he as just informed me today that his machine shop has said my head is scrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Gavin, Would you be willing to part with the scrap head? Wile has been collecting damaged parts to build an engine we can take to shows and events. We need a GTE head to finish it off and finding one has been extremely hard. Please help us out Ill weigh up all my options first im just trying to get my head around it all at the min, but as far as im concerned if its 100% scrap you can have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Ill weigh up all my options first im just trying to get my head around it all at the min, but as far as im concerned if its 100% scrap you can have it. Of course, only if it is 100% scrap. Hopefully you get your car sorted soon bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I was thinking that but i'm not sure what else is required to get it all up and running, i.e does it require a replacement loom over the standard loom in order to run the VVti System or is it all controlled via oil pressures etc... I have no idea as i have never looked into it. My engine is currently with Paul to be completely rebuilt but he as just informed me today that his machine shop has said my head is scrap. Probably best to ask Paul but I'd assume you just need to run wiring from ECU to the VVTi thingy (sorry no idea what it's actually called), assuming you have a suitable aftermarket ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerider Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Gavin, Would you be willing to part with the scrap head? Wile has been collecting damaged parts to build an engine we can take to shows and events. We need a GTE head to finish it off and finding one has been extremely hard. Please help us out Just thrown one away last month !! Had two valves punch through it, amongst other damage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Probably best to ask Paul but I'd assume you just need to run wiring from ECU to the VVTi thingy (sorry no idea what it's actually called), assuming you have a suitable aftermarket ECU. Not that it matters but for future reference, it is a VVTi solenoid and apart from the solenoid and plug and its own loom, OP will require the oil feed line from block to the solenoid itself and banjo bolt. Why can you not reuse the head? Pardon me but perhaps it is cracked unless severely warped. Is it not repairable if a company had to weld it up in the event that it is cracked and then skim it or something. My brother had a cracked Honda B16A cylinder head around the combustion chambers. They removed the valve seats and welded the head up and then machined it. They then fitted new valve seats and cut them down to the required valve seating angle and it looks all new again. Only time can tell how long it will last. Your last resort would be to find a complete head as mentioned. Someone in my country was selling a complete one for approximately $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Just thrown one away last month !! Had two valves punch through it, amongst other damage lol Noooooooooooooooo Damn, I will find Wile's wanted thread and give it a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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