$465 later this is what I get...

[2slow4utsi]

These are some pictures of the recent machine work on my 1g cylinder head. Notice how the metal that mushroomed over was left. It can be picked away with my fingernail. That'd be great to fall off and #### up the bowl work causing an improper seal of the valve and destroying compression. Even the bowl work isn't impressive.

More pictures showing the cam journals being sandblasted. The head should be solvent washed... Notice how the guide is rusted yet the head was supposedly just finished? Also note that the oil port mod was done and I'm not impressed with how it turned out whatsoever.

 

[bjmauck]

Wow that's nice! I would be ashamed if I did that.

 

[2slow4utsi]

Wow that's nice! I would be ashamed if I did that.

You wouldn't even believe who did the work if I told you.

 

[DSM_love_GST]

Id run it!

 

[2slow4utsi]

Id run it!

I'm loving the enthusiasm bro! It's not like I just spent half a rack on a cylinder head I'm not sure I can use.

 

[talonawd1991]

Who did the work on the head?
i want to know because i will never take my stuff there.

 

[bjmauck]

Let me guess a big name in performance? Once someone is successful they seem not to care as much.

 

[2slow4utsi]

Who did the work on the head?
i want to know because i will never take my stuff there.

I am not going to release this information until I have spoken with the machinist and resolved my situation.

Let me guess a big name in performance? Once someone is successful they seem not to care as much.

No, not even close. I will disclose who when the time is right and my problem has been sorted out.

 

[gsxtreme1987]

Money well spent.

 

[Lavery]

I'm hoping this would not be the work of a certain Wise man on this forum. The only reason I mention it is because this person mentions doing the oil port mod on all the DSM heads he gets.

 

[hypergenesis]

I'm hoping this would not be the work of a certain Wise man on this forum. The only reason I mention it is because this person mentions doing the oil port mod on all the DSM heads he gets.

Im pretty sure he wouldn't have done this type of a job he seems to really take a caring towards the DSM community I don't think they would allow this to happen or if it did wouldn't warranty it.

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[Lavery]

I agree, I only said it because he is the only one I know of that does the oil port mod. I feel guilty for even tossing the idea out there because I KNOW that he is very knowledgeable. Maybe he had been drinking

 

[2slow4utsi]

Once I contact the machinist and iron out the wrinkles I will disclose who did the work, if necessary.

 

[91boostfedGSX]

I agree, I only said it because he is the only one I know of that does the oil port mod. I feel guilty for even tossing the idea out there because I KNOW that he is very knowledgeable. Maybe he had been drinking

Oil port mod yes he does but tihis work looks nothing like anything he would give to a customer.

 

[2slow4utsi]

Money well spent.

LMFAO! At least people are making me laugh.

 

[hypergenesis]

LMFAO! At least people are making me laugh.

Sorry you had that bad experience though it really sucks.

 

[turboglenn]

Damn, it looks like you gave it to one of the teen-aged honda owners in the neighborhood and told them to port until they were out of dremel sanding drums (which happens fast by the way ) But either way i know i'd be upset.. If i spend 450 bucks i usually get new guides, seals, hot-tank cleaning and many other small touches along with a good OEM quality rebuild.. May not sound like much but hell you didn't get much there either the porting looks like a quickie "scuff the walls" just so it looks like somework was done and then pass it along.

 

[2slow4utsi]

Sorry you had that bad experience though it really sucks.

It's no big deal. I've only been reading, researching, building and spending $20,000.00 on my GSX the past three years only to get my head back and it look like this. It's only a minor setback. Hopefully I can still finish my 2g this spring.

Damn, it looks like you gave it to one of the teen-aged honda owners in the neighborhood and told them to port until they were out of dremel sanding drums (which happens fast by the way ) But either way i know i'd be upset.. If i spend 450 bucks i usually get new guides, seals, hot-tank cleaning and many other small touches along with a good OEM quality rebuild.. May not sound like much but hell you didn't get much there either the porting looks like a quickie "scuff the walls" just so it looks like somework was done and then pass it along.

Funniest part is you won't BELIEVE who did the work Glenn. I have been shaking and stuttering for over an hour. I'm beyond pissed.

 

[bryanwheat]

This is why you inspect if closely before paying them a dollar to do anything.

 

[2slow4utsi]

This is why you inspect if closely before paying them a dollar to do anything.

Yeah I should have had the machinist send me pictures of the head. It's my fault that I trusted such a well renowned and reputable machinist. Regardless, I think I will be taken care of.

 

[ilco187]

I think i have a idea and he dont have a dsm in his avatar, i got the clue from "note oil port mod" ouch if it is.

 

[2slow4utsi]

I think i have a idea and he dont have a dsm in his avatar, i got the clue from "note oil port mod" ouch if it is.

I showed the machinist the oil port mod thread so it could be done on my head. If necessary, I will disclose who did the work.

 

[silicosys4]

I think i have a idea and he dont have a dsm in his avatar, i got the clue from "note oil port mod" ouch if it is.

Please wait for facts before you start that stuff. We aren't at the hair salon.

 

[crimsondragon]

Wow that's bad. What the hell is on the mounting surface? Did they blow a load on your head as well?

 

[2slow4utsi]

Wow that's bad. What the hell is on the mounting surface? Did they blow a load on your head as well?

Yeah I'm surprised the head didn't come with a 12 inch dildo to shove up my ass as well. All kidding aside, I hope this is resolved ASAP. I've spent far too much money to have this happen to me being as close as I am to finishing my car.