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You are both right, Chez just didn't state a total for both heads. $600 per head x 2 heads = $1200.
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I was talking about way less than $1400. I could do it for $300-$400 a head including a mild valve job. For a little more could even throw in a thinner copper head gasket. I am looking for one to do now without putting my car out of commission while I do it. I would probably have to do a core type thing with others in order not to have your cars out of commission for too long. 
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i would volenteer since i am here in San Antonio and not from you. Keep me updated. mondeosvt@satx.rr.com
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'99 GMC Sonoma SLS, 16k, 4-cyl, Summit white, not as many mods.
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What should I look for in a shop, If I were wanting to do this! Anything I should ask. Not to many choices here in NC!
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So, what are the downsides? Does this reduce the life of the engine in any way? What kind of gains would an SVT, which already has this done to some extent, expect to see for that price?
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I usually charge $650 for SHO heads(pair) and I am pretty sure that the Contour SVT would be about the same. These are hand ported heads with a three angle valve job. There is a lot of room to port on the contour head. When I get the heads and cams back from the cam grinder I am getting them ported for my customer. Let me know if anyone is interested. www.iptech.tv
Shawn Pasley
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Slightly modified ;o)
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How long does the process take?
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Port & Polish would show upper RPM gains. Mainly HP due to better breathing. TQ may drop a little, but negligable.
Expect to pick up noticeable power above 4000-4500RPM.
The SVT of course would benefit much better then a Std Duratec because of it's better breathing components and CR.
This is an good option when getting your heads done. (Like during a 3L swap or engine rebuild) I personally wouldn't pull my heads just to port & polish them. That's fairly expensive Bang for your buck.
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Here is what the guy near me does for his porting/polishing. ($200/cylinder)
Bowl Blending and Gasket Matching, Deburr Intake and exhaust, polish Exhaust Port, Fully port and flow heads, Polish combustion chambers, coat chamber with ceramic coating and exhaust port coating to increase flow, provide before and after flow numbers on ALL HEADS.
Additional Work:
Install New Valve Guides, 3 Angle Valve Job, Resurface Head
$125-400 Depending on Application plus shims if required.
1999 Mercury Cougar V6
KKM Intake,SVT TB, SVT Upper/Lower, 19lb injectors, Diablo Chip, MSDS Headers, Custom Exhaust, B&M Short Shifter, Progress Lowering Springs, 18" Axis TC's, OMP Strut Bar, AAM 24mm Rear Sway Bar, Koni Struts
15.09 @ 91.54(corrected, pre-SVT conversion, DiabloChip, and Injectors)
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