port and polish
04-13-2009, 01:10 PM
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port and polish
So im buying a new ap1 head. ive heard good and bads for port and polishing, but i wanted to get a second opinion. i couldnt find another forum on this so i wanted to see what id get out of it. First of i heard the honda head is already cut to precision specs but you can go alittle bigger on the ports. second ive heard that if the mechanic f***s up then you'll lose hp . let me know if its worth a shot. thanks
04-13-2009, 05:32 PM
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As Vu stated, unless you have a fully built motor with supporting mods to go with the port and polish, there is no point. Almost everything in the S2000 motor was built that way for a reason. If you actually look at the OEM head, it already has amazing valve work, and head flow. for the price, your better off spending your money elsewhere.
Remember, with more air, you MUST compensate with fuel. Meaning, you must tune the motor. There are rare cases where a port & polish has netted gains of 230+whp with just bolt on mods (db2mexICAN) is the ONLY one I know of that has had great gains with a port and polished head.
Either way, the choice is yours. Spend your money wisely!
Remember, with more air, you MUST compensate with fuel. Meaning, you must tune the motor. There are rare cases where a port & polish has netted gains of 230+whp with just bolt on mods (db2mexICAN) is the ONLY one I know of that has had great gains with a port and polished head.
Either way, the choice is yours. Spend your money wisely!
04-13-2009, 06:46 PM
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not worth the money to port/polish. The stock head flows pretty darn well already.
If you wanted to build her up with headwork, cams, improved valves/springs blah blah then go for it, just will be very expensive.
If you wanted to build her up with headwork, cams, improved valves/springs blah blah then go for it, just will be very expensive.
04-14-2009, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by faukengenius,Apr 13 2009, 10:46 PM
mine supports my +550whp 
God damn it, I need to make a trip back home.
a laskey motor.
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04-14-2009, 03:47 PM
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ok after taking what you guys said i looked around and asked and i dont think im going to go through with the port and polish. Too expensive for the gains with no forced induction or built NA. thanks again for the help, you saved me time and money
04-14-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Feezy,Apr 14 2009, 10:13 AM
What the **** have you done to your car this time?!?!?!
God damn it, I need to make a trip back home.
God damn it, I need to make a trip back home.
I'll be creating a thread for my most final build on the car soon.
04-14-2009, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by faukengenius,Apr 14 2009, 11:24 PM
You're gonna drool when you see what i've done to the exterior. I'll be creating a thread for my most final build on the car soon.
I'll be creating a thread for my most final build on the car soon.
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