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

[msk59]

Langing: i spoke to a guy named David from Cylinders Head International. He explained what is done to the head is exactly what he described on their website. he also mentioned that he sells about 70 heads a day from his shop. I asked him if there is additional work requires and he said NOT usually, however, sometimes you do need to adjust the valves if there is a valve chatter.

In Shims under bucket valve system, it is rather difficult to adjust as you would need the exact shim to replace it with. Most sport bikes have that type of valves adjustment.

I think I am going to go with the aftermarket head in the next month or so.