StyleLab

Hi,

I just picked up a 2.7l 8 valve head in good shape for my S2 turbo project. I was wondering what current market value is on these heads. Also how much an S2 16 valve head with repaired tensioner (read cracked off mounting point and was welded back in) with 80k miles would go for. Thanks in advance, I'll let you guys know how much I paid for it after a couple of replies

-Nick

jgporsche

$600-$800 on the 16V head. Depending on whether it comes with cams, valve cover, etc., etc.

StyleLab

yeah the 16 valve head is complete with cams, valves, cover etc...

jgporsche

The repaired damage will more than likely bring down the price, even if it was repaired and repaired properly. But at least $700.

Sysgen

Hey Nick, what's that "turbo poject" your doing ???

And thanks again for those spacers, I had promised pictures but you can't really tell they are installed. I can, but on the pictures it doesn't show.

Stephane

bleucamaro

Just curious, why aren't you using the 16 valve head?

StyleLab

Because I don't want to go through with all the custom exhaust manifold, exhaust and other related work. I want a reliable setup...

Cool no problem I hope the car looks better... As for the turbo project. I don't think my S2 will fetch my asking price so I might as well turbo it and keep till it dies. I bought an 8 valve 2.7l 89 head that should bolt onto my block perfect just like the 3.0liter 968 turbo s. I'll use stock turbo plumbing to minimize custom work and do some rebuilding over the winter and hopefully tune it at my buddie's tuning shop for next spring. I'll also be selling my 86 turbo without the lsd which is now in my S2. The turbo will have my S2 tranny. I'm going to be putting it up on lespac this week.

-Nick

StyleLab

hey blue camaro I missed if you were using stock pistons in your s/c setup?

bleucamaro

yes, I did not go internal at all, but I'm only running about 5lbs of boost, but I did this on a fairly tight budget while still using good components. If I was running any more boost it'd be intercooled, and any more than 9psi, I'd go with lower compression pistons. But that starts a slippery slope on the way to complete engine rebuild where each step increases reliability and power potential. I'm not going there.

Any more than 15psi, I'd want a built bottom end and O-ringed head.

StyleLab

I'm having trouble finding pistons

Sysgen

Wow, you've got your work cut out for you!!! Can't wait to see that complete!!

Aren't the pistons your looking for the same has here https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/307270-sunset-group-2-piston.html

Her has problems finding some also.

bleucamaro

Call JE or Wiseco and see what they can do for you.