valve job for FI setup?

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Oct 25, 2005 | 01:13 PM

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valve job for FI setup?

I searched a little and couldn't find much... what are you guys' thought about valve jobs? I don't see a whole lot of people getting them... is the stock GenIII valve seat machined so good it really doesn't need any additional work or what?

My particular set of heads are 317's from a 2003 truck w/39k miles on them... debating whether I want a valve job before I go and spend money on a set of titanium retainers... just want to know which way the money will go farther! I'm looking for about 600hp on a turbo setup staying within the stock RPM range.

-Dave

Oct 25, 2005 | 01:36 PM

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I would always do a valve job before installed used heads of any kind onto an FI engine.

Oct 25, 2005 | 03:00 PM

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I had a vlave job done on my 6.0L heads..... for one the way they came from Patriot sucked and for Two that is were the power is made.....
Best Machine is redoing mine again.....
So Yes do it.....

Kyle

Oct 25, 2005 | 04:17 PM

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i wouldnt skimp out on the ti retainers....having them reduces valvetrain weight,which in lets the valves move up and down easier, which in turn lets the motor rev more freely.and i believe theyre stronger as well...id do both personally.whats another $100-150 when doing a build like you are.

Oct 25, 2005 | 04:51 PM