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Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions section has been created to give you some understanding of cylinder head remanufacturing. If you have a question you would like answered about this process, please email cylinderheads@stingcomm.net

What is a remanufactured cylinder head?

A remanufactured cylinder head is a head that has been rebuilt with parts that are still serviceable. Most heads have been welded or repaired. All heads are pressure tested to assure a leak-free casting. New valve seats have been installed when needed. All heads have a three angle valve cut with a blade type seat cutter. Valves are ground to factory specifications or replaced if necessary. Valve springs are checked. Cylinder heads are painted, resurfaced, and reassembled.

Is it always necessary to remove a cylinder head to repair it?

No. The following repairs can be made without removing the cylinder head(s) on most vehicles:

  • Replacement of camshaft & camshaft seals (OHC)
  • Valve stem seals
  • Lifters (OHC)
  • Hydraulic lash compensators (OHC)
  • Cam followers (OHC)
  • Valve springs
  • Rocker arms

What are the advantages of purchasing a remanufactured cylinder head over of a new cylinder head?

Most cylinder heads are salvageable and comparatively inexpensive to repair. A remanufactured cylinder head often costs less than half the price of a new one.

What should I expect to pay for a remanufactured cylinder head?

Prices vary from $125.00 (cast iron OHV cylinder head) to as high as $460.00 (DOHC aluminum cylinder head). Your cost will fall somewhere in between, depending on the type of cylinder head. Check our prices by clicking on the link. Please feel free to contact us for questions or technical help.

What information do I have to know about my car to order a cylinder head from a supplier?

The following information is suggested:

  • Car make, model, year
  • Engine size (cubic inch or liter)
  • Turbo or non-turbo
  • Casting number on the cylinder head (in some cases)

Say What?

A guide to common automotive abbreviations and conversion charts for engine displacement.

Common Abbreviations

CB
Carburetor
DOHC
Dual Over Head Camshaft
INT
Intake Valve
SOHC
Single Over Head Camshaft
CC
Cubic Centimeter
EFI
Electronic Fuel Injection
MFI
Multi-port Fuel Injection
T
Turbo
CI
Cubic Inch
EXH
Exhaust Valve
OHC
Over Head Camshaft
VIN
Vehicle Identification Number
D
Diesel
FI
Fuel Injection
OHV
Over Head Valve
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
DIA
Diameter
HLC
Hydraulic Lash Compensator
RWD
Rear Wheel Drive
HSC
High Swirl Chamber

 

Engine Displacement Conversion Chart

Liters
CI
Liters
CI
Liters
CI
Liters
CI
1.4
86
2.6
158.6
4.2
258
5.8
351
1.6
96
2.8
171
4.3
260
5.9
360
1.6
97
2.8
173
4.3
262
6.0
368
1.6
97.6
3.0
184
4.3
265
6.4
390
1.6
98
3.2
196
4.4
267
6.6
400
1.7
105
3.2
198
4.8
292
6.6
401
1.8
109.5
3.3
198.5
4.9
300
6.6
403
1.8
109.8
3.3
200
4.9
301
7.0
425
2.0
121
3.7
225
5.0
302
7.2
440
2.0
121.7
3.8
229
5.0
304
7.4
454
2.0
122
3.8
231
5.0
305
7.5
455
2.2
135
3.8
232
5.0
307
7.7
460
2.3
140
4.0
243
5.2
318
8.2
500
2.5
151
4.1
252
5.7
345
 
 
2.6
156
4.2
255
5.7
350
 
 

The Cubic Inch Calculator

Enter the information into the fields and click on COMPUTE for the answer

Bore Diameter (inches)
Stroke Length (inches)
Number of cylinders

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