How much does it cost to rebuild a VH45DE

[Infinitiguy19]

Just out of curiosity how much does it cost to fully rebuild a VH45DE?

I know Dennis said he took the heads and crank to a machine shop his friend owns and his friend said "No way".

[LEMHEAD16]

Then his friend doesn't know what he is doing. The VH heads aren't anymore complex then any other dual cam head. I had my valves and seats faced, new seals, baked, glass bead cleaning, reassembly and decking done for $250. Granted I used to work at the machine shop, so I didn't pay full price, but it shouldn't be that much.

Now if you have to buy all new valves, lifters, or fix warps/cracks you are in for some money.

[DRFTBLD]

Lemhead16..... Did you use any aftermarket internals? If so what brands and where did you get them from? Just curious for myself!

[LEMHEAD16]

Nope just stock rebuild. The VH head is a work of art, unless you are planning to up the RPMs past 8K there's not much I would change. stiffer springs would help, and I've heard talk of converting to solid lifters, but I haven't seen anyone do it yet.

[Chrispy300]

John Dixon is running solids. Can't remember if they are customs or SR20's.