Auzeras 28 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Time to get some head.. but not in the way you want, 220kms on the engine which has a very worn cam, eccentrics and rockers (oil starvation does that to ya) Solution - Rebuild head (so far quoted around $800 for parts) OR buy a rebuilt new one - so far the only source for that has been from VAC Motorsports in the US which is going to cost me $1k Any places in NZ that would sell valve train components for an M30B35 (or have a reconditioned head/another M30 head?) so far I have sourced a cam from an Auckland shop for $300 but the remaining parts are coming in from overseas. Would like to buy from NZ if possible, makes it easier. What would you do with a 220km engine? Am I better off rebuilding myself or is $1k for a recon head a better deal? Cheers, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Would you do any performance work to it? or just back to factory? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auzeras 28 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I'd like to but I'm feeling cost would be prohibitive, Ireland Engineering rockers are only $5 extra over stock ea but a performance cam adds nearly $200 (plus US shipping) and ideally you'd replace the valves and port it out +2mm pairing it with a MAF (to replace the AFM) and a remap + new injectors.. which kinda takes it beyond what I can spend. The sport head package from VAC adds an extra $300 USD to the price vs the stock package ($1100 vs $650 USD) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) Well then if your worried about cost keep it standard and try find a mint/good one from a wreakers, put that in and in your own time rebuild the one you have now. Edited June 1, 2015 by Ace of Spades Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 12 rockers - $180 12 valve seals - $12 Cam regrind - $150 some valve grind paste - $20? and whatever a skimmed head costs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Can do you 12 good 2nd hand rockers for $100 incl post if you want? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auzeras 28 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Cheers for the cost up & offers guys, I'll let you know what I need. Matt, where did you get your prices from? I'd find a good head to drop on, the problem is sourcing a head for an M30B35 in NZ, I found one or two but the cars were either suffering from overheating or badly wrecked. Those big aluminium castings are very prone to cracking with heat so I didn't want to run the risk of getting it. Thanks for the offer David, I'll keep you posted. Don't hold them on my behalf though. If they sell they sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
