TplusR
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I snapped the timing chain on one of my 2006 RXT's while at full throttle (55 hours on it). Turns out I damaged a piston, bent all 6 exhaust valves and bent 4 intake valves. I am considering going with an SBT rebuilt head through their core exchange service. Their price is $495+ shipping + $100 per damaged valve seat (maximum of $400 for valve seat damage) so on the high end the cost would be $895 plus shipping (not sure yet if any valve seats are damaged as head has not been torn down). My other option is to get all the parts and send the head off to the head shop.....this option would end up costing much more.
Curious as to the quality of SBT rebuilt heads, if anyone knows? Anyone have any experience with them? I know their rebuilt 4 tec motors are good for the most part, but can be hit or miss. I would hate to drop a valve next season just because I wanted to save some money, but we aren't talking about $100 savings, it is much more.
I'll be using an SBT piston kit as well as their gasket kit, front/rear oil pump rebuild kits, and supercharger rebuild kit. I really have no reason to believe their rebuilt heads would not perform well but figured I would try and find out.
Curious as to the quality of SBT rebuilt heads, if anyone knows? Anyone have any experience with them? I know their rebuilt 4 tec motors are good for the most part, but can be hit or miss. I would hate to drop a valve next season just because I wanted to save some money, but we aren't talking about $100 savings, it is much more.
I'll be using an SBT piston kit as well as their gasket kit, front/rear oil pump rebuild kits, and supercharger rebuild kit. I really have no reason to believe their rebuilt heads would not perform well but figured I would try and find out.
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