Remanufactured Head (ebay), Need you all experts advise Options

[msk59]

In the near future, I plan on redoing the valves etc on the head and came across some ebay sites that sells remanufactured heads. all work done with cams etc for under $300. Engine is 7A-FE and my car is 1996 Celica ST (AT-200) with manual transmission.

What is your experience with these heads and what advise you can give me that can help me decide.

Thank You
MSK

This post has been edited by msk59: Jun 13, 2014 - 8:09 AM

[Special_Edy]

I got a 5S from a 93 Camry with 163k in the junkyard for $200. Picked the camry/5s with the cleanest looking oil on the dipstick. When I pulled the pan off later and checked the bearings they still had crosshatches on them from being rebuilt.
It only takes a long day to swap the motor yourself after you've done it once.

[Langing]

I got a 5S from a 93 Camry with 163k in the junkyard for $200. Picked the camry/5s with the cleanest looking oil on the dipstick. When I pulled the pan off later and checked the bearings they still had crosshatches on them from being rebuilt.
It only takes a long day to swap the motor yourself after you've done it once.

To me. . . that's a mouthful. . . "after you've done it once". . . makes all the difference in the world!

But, that is only ME, I am sure.

Then that brings me back to my question. Can I put a 5S into my AT200 frame?

Rather, after I've done it once, can I put a 5S into my AT200 frame?