gearbox

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I just received the ported head that will be going on my stock civic soon. Let me know what you guys think.

IronFist

iTrader: (3)

Yeah 1st person to reply to this thread!

I'm chatting with you right now

I don't know anything about this, so I don't know if it looks good or bad, but it's good that you got your thing.

jfan

Cool stuff... do you have pics of what the head looked like before?

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

Old head is still on the car. I'll get some pics before I send it back, though.

dre2600

Looks really good, not so much styrofoam as the last fellow who posted pics of his DH-modded head.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

Well, there was alot of styrofoam pieces, but the head itself was wrapped in a bag. It looks really clean. There's some slight rust around the edges (not in the ports), but some cleaner should remove that. Looks great overall.

VTECTypeR

iTrader: (4)

Looks real nice. Cant wait to see the results on these

AZNRACR

iTrader: (2)

Let us know how it is once you get it on.

nivenmk1

Nice, can't wait for the butt-dyno after this install

Project2k2

iTrader: (3)

SO what are your plans, being that your putting it on a stock engine....turbo?

bobbyd

iTrader: (3)

I wanna see the other side of those valves to see how the valve seating is.

Project2k2

iTrader: (3)

Can't u see it by the last pic. You can see how the seating is even frmo the under shot, just look at the angle they are coming in.

bobbyd

iTrader: (3)

I did not say they were not even, I want to see them. The last DH head I saw in person had some messed up valve seats!

Project2k2

iTrader: (3)

REALLY? Was it sent back and did they fix it?

bobbyd

iTrader: (3)

Well, the seats were not the only thing wrong. The cam they used required the head to be shaved a bit and they did not do it and the cam hit the head also, along with their port job that was rough and uneven on the throttle body and head ports.

The kid ended up having another shop do it all the right way and he sent his head back, they sent him a new one, and he sold it on ebay.

This was a 6th gen by the way.

I know DH has pulle some goodnumbers in the past but after seeing that, they have A LOT to prove to me before I will ever use one fo their parts.

lid6662

When are u going to install that?

cwick187

That's why I'm glad that I had someone I know do my head work....I hope that the people here don't have the same problem as that kid...I really would like to see some positivity from DH, but it isn't looking so good right now. We will see

abmerop18

iTrader: (26)

head looks good so far. cant wait to see some dyno results

packer5346

ditto

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

I'm taking it to a shop soon to have it looked at, but I think I might wait a few weeks for a friend to help me in Chicago. Not sure yet. If it makes good power, I'm not planning on anything else as far as engine work. Just looking for some extra hp. I will be getting it tuned with VAFCII after the head gets installed.

I'll try and get more pics from behind the valves, although it's difficult to get a good angle.

bobbyd

iTrader: (3)

Yeah, I hope the outcome is positive as well. A lot of guy on here argue with me that DH has made all of these great cars with good numbers but I have to remind them that KMS did also. And they all jump on KMS and paied $500 for an intake that lost them ponies.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

Yeah, DH is a relatively new company and it will take time for them to get going. Josh has always been helpful on the site and was on every day to answer our questions. I'm looking forward to seeing what their head can do. Other members that have it installed have said good things about it so far.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

The valve pic looks like there are bumps on it, but it's just the lighting. I felt them and they're all smooth. I'm gonna inspect some more later.

Goku

IT looks good so far goodluck man

2k1sohc

Can't wait to see a dyno of a stock car with a PnP head. Hope it gives you good hp!

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

I hope so, too. And everything is stock, although I have a body kit and some stereo stuff that would weigh the car down. I'll be getting the head tuned with VAFCII to make sure air/fuel mixture is optimized.

djmota

iTrader: (34)

hey gearbox here is a little tip for ya..... take out the aluminum plug on the center cam holder and blow it out. its an oil passage that may have a little sand in it from when the head was blasted. Its held in with an o ring.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

Which pic can I see it in? Thanks for your help.

Project2k2

iTrader: (3)

what's the point of opening up the flow in your head, when nothing before that has been opened up. I think you may be dissapointed in your gain with JUST the head. Maybe intake mani/tb and head would be a better option.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

I've thought about that, and I bet I/H/E would make more of a difference. It still should have some gain, since air is flowing through the engine better. That is, if the engine is the limiting factor.

I'm sure if the head shows good gains, I will be going back for more parts. I'm glad I decided against turbo.