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it gets pretty expensive pretty quick....
port and polish - 450 - per head ? confirm this....places usually charge 500-600 per head...so assuming 900....
gaskets - 200 - dont skip this
springs - see below
retainers - springs and retainers are usually 300 ish for titanium ones
cams - around 700-800 no matter where you go....
bigger valves - 500ish
you are looking at 2600-2700 bucks....without touching the bottom end....
if you are just planning on a pnp job of the heads and nothing, i wudnt recommend venturing into this at all.....you are not considering the labor/time for the build.....if you do it yourself you are looking at 10 hours of removing time and around 10 hours of install + 1 week downtime for the heads to be done.....otherwise another 500-600 for someone to do the build....
so you are now closer to 3200 bucks....
port and polish - 450 - per head ? confirm this....places usually charge 500-600 per head...so assuming 900....
gaskets - 200 - dont skip this
springs - see below
retainers - springs and retainers are usually 300 ish for titanium ones
cams - around 700-800 no matter where you go....
bigger valves - 500ish
you are looking at 2600-2700 bucks....without touching the bottom end....
if you are just planning on a pnp job of the heads and nothing, i wudnt recommend venturing into this at all.....you are not considering the labor/time for the build.....if you do it yourself you are looking at 10 hours of removing time and around 10 hours of install + 1 week downtime for the heads to be done.....otherwise another 500-600 for someone to do the build....
so you are now closer to 3200 bucks....
i will let the shop do the gaskets!. port and polish - $450 - per head assuming 900....
gaskets - $200 - i wont dont skip this
springs and retainers im looking at around $550.
cams - around $700-800
bigger valves - 500ish
+ another i believe 300ish for the type s cams that im going to get regrinded.
+ labor which i got quoted for around 400-450 debating if i want to do it myself with the remove and reinstall.
so yeah.. its getting super pricey already.
plus they do regrind cams and pnp heads....they are a little pricey on that part but they have been known on the Honda platform....they can also bump up the CR if needed.....
so for the same 3200 you will have to ship the heads to them and they will do everything for ya....shot me a text with your email address...
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Talk to John at KMS engineering (shoot me a text with your email address and will get you guys introduced)....he had some deal for the springs/retainers/valves....i think they were coming to 600-700 for everything....so you will save there....
plus they do regrind cams and pnp heads....they are a little pricey on that part but they have been known on the Honda platform....they can also bump up the CR if needed.....
so for the same 3200 you will have to ship the heads to them and they will do everything for ya....shot me a text with your email address...
plus they do regrind cams and pnp heads....they are a little pricey on that part but they have been known on the Honda platform....they can also bump up the CR if needed.....
so for the same 3200 you will have to ship the heads to them and they will do everything for ya....shot me a text with your email address...
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hahaha yeah dont forget the ECU....
the ECU with knock monitor is 1500 and by the time you add AFR monitoring and say fuel pump and injectors, you are looking at ~2200....
I would highly recommend getting the ECU/injectors/AFR/fuel pump first....and then looking into the build....just my
btw i just send an email to John and included you on it....you can take it from there buddy....he is a nice guy to deal with....
the ECU with knock monitor is 1500 and by the time you add AFR monitoring and say fuel pump and injectors, you are looking at ~2200....
I would highly recommend getting the ECU/injectors/AFR/fuel pump first....and then looking into the build....just my
btw i just send an email to John and included you on it....you can take it from there buddy....he is a nice guy to deal with....
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hahaha yeah dont forget the ECU....
the ECU with knock monitor is 1500 and by the time you add AFR monitoring and say fuel pump and injectors, you are looking at ~2200....
I would highly recommend getting the ECU/injectors/AFR/fuel pump first....and then looking into the build....just my
btw i just send an email to John and included you on it....you can take it from there buddy....he is a nice guy to deal with....
the ECU with knock monitor is 1500 and by the time you add AFR monitoring and say fuel pump and injectors, you are looking at ~2200....
I would highly recommend getting the ECU/injectors/AFR/fuel pump first....and then looking into the build....just my
btw i just send an email to John and included you on it....you can take it from there buddy....he is a nice guy to deal with....
well confirmed with the wifey yesterday and reconfirmed today. i will be completing my build by the end of this year if not early next year. and will be saving for a house . so right after my vegas trip for my bday. it will be all paychecks to my car !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Vegas trip....house....engine build.... 
you a 
mah man !!!
but yeah KMS is nice to deal with....I know Morgan mentioned Endyn as a very nice shop as well....also you can contact Paul....i know he has done some awesome builds....
you a mah man !!!but yeah KMS is nice to deal with....I know Morgan mentioned Endyn as a very nice shop as well....also you can contact Paul....i know he has done some awesome builds....
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. hmm paul paul thinking thinking i know ive heard that name but forgot who that is.!
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^^^ we are looking to buy a house in the next few months....i would urge you to do the same as the interest rates will go up around next year...and with only the difference in the interest you pay you can buy a TL with the bottom end stroked and a turbo sitting up top !!! LOL...
house is the reason why i stopped my build and went with the DIET mods which were mostly free... :thumbsup
house is the reason why i stopped my build and went with the DIET mods which were mostly free... :thumbsup
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yeah.. i can see that happening. but the house wont be happening until next year where we start saving for one. might be some time.. but i want to buy my first house when im 27-28
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just gave you some food for thought bro....rest is all upto you 
i dont mind owning a house when am 22 if am gonna save 60-80K over 30 years and just in interest....and when the market shifts to a sellers market you will end up paying more for the house....
just stating the reasons we getting a house putting errything on the side....
i dont mind owning a house when am 22 if am gonna save 60-80K over 30 years and just in interest....and when the market shifts to a sellers market you will end up paying more for the house....
just stating the reasons we getting a house putting errything on the side....
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about the house. yes i understand what your saying. i already own one with my mother. currently paying for that one at the moment. atm cant afford another one ..i thought nva6 doesnt come on much anymore?
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You cats don't really get out much do you.
Paul is huge on the "V6 Performance" forum. His screen name is NVA-AV6.
Go to the forum and search for post by him. Heavy-duty information.
For anyone doing engine builds (versus simple bolt-ons) should be hanging out on that forum, not Acurazine.
Copy and paste this link into your browser. Remove the red X before submitting. Acurazine blocks this link. So, this is why I must disguise it with the red X.
http://www.v6Xperformance.net/forums/7th-generation-honda-accord-2003-2007/
Paul is huge on the "V6 Performance" forum. His screen name is NVA-AV6.
Go to the forum and search for post by him. Heavy-duty information.
For anyone doing engine builds (versus simple bolt-ons) should be hanging out on that forum, not Acurazine.
Copy and paste this link into your browser. Remove the red X before submitting. Acurazine blocks this link. So, this is why I must disguise it with the red X.
http://www.v6Xperformance.net/forums/7th-generation-honda-accord-2003-2007/
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feels like forever since ive been on here lols. been busy with work and diablo 3 innac. can you or anyone send me a diy of pcv delete ,and evap delete? my az search skills failing me. and
@swoosh do you want a egr block off plate? going to cut one (anyone else?)
innac. can you or anyone send me a diy of pcv delete ,and evap delete? my az search skills failing me. and @swoosh do you want a egr block off plate? going to cut one (anyone else?)
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IN PIC ABOVE - Contour some pieces of sponge to act as breather filters. These filters block trash from entering the fuel tank while allowing the tank to breath.
It is time consuming, but the metal line needs to be removed the save that last pound or so. This metal line runs from the EVAP to the engine bay.
Doing the Evap Delete is fairly straight forward. Just disconnect stuff that is directly connected to the canister. Be careful to Not unplug anything that is not directly attached to the canister. There are fuel lines in this area. So this is why you need to be careful.
After the removal, check for fuel leaks by turning on the key. With the key on (engine not started), crawl back under there to inspect for any leaks. I highly doubt there will be any leaks, just a precaution.
See these links too -
PCV Delete (click here)
EVAP Delete (click here)
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I have had no drawbacks from the EGR Delete. No increase in detonation. No drop in gas economy. See link below for more information.
EGR Delete (click here)
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pm your address ill send it over
rooster, if you still need a OEM radio I was going to put mine up for sale in july... it is just sitting in my garage.. if Anil's get sold to someone else then let me know if you interested... it is a 04 cassette/cd
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well guys.. havent been here in a while.. it looks my build will be coming to an end.. complications came up. going to be selling my tl... having a full partout in black market ina couple of days. msg me guys if you guys want anything..
rv6 v3 jpipe 4k miles
rv6 v3 jpipe 4k miles
p2r throttle body spacer black with gaskets and screws 7k miles
outlaw engineering thermoblock spacer kit ( brand new with screws unopened)
ur under drive pulley with new belt ( brand new never opened)
acura tl trunk plastic liner ( i think its called a cargo liner) ?
2008 acura tl type s front bumper with type s lip with OEM fog lights with 6k hids
rv6 v3 jpipe 4k miles
rv6 v3 jpipe 4k miles
p2r throttle body spacer black with gaskets and screws 7k miles
outlaw engineering thermoblock spacer kit ( brand new with screws unopened)
ur under drive pulley with new belt ( brand new never opened)
acura tl trunk plastic liner ( i think its called a cargo liner) ?
2008 acura tl type s front bumper with type s lip with OEM fog lights with 6k hids
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WOW WTF Nelson.....you are the 2nd stripped out TL who is selling....
I hope everything is fine and you are selling to move onto a better car....
do lurk around
I hope everything is fine and you are selling to move onto a better car....
do lurk around
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Guys after several months of saving money and staying away from the tl community I was able to save enough money to pay off some of the dept that I got myself into suspended license impounded car.long story short I was stupid and didn't pay for a speeding ticket and got a bench warrant.1600 in one day. So while I was gone I actually removed my j pipe so that will be going back on soon I have my under drive pulley which is still new and they block spacer and I'm ordering the Isc rollovers in a week so I'm back to modding but this time much slower
