na ka head work question

[my S14]

im doing some engine work this winter and wont some input tell me what you've done and were you went

doing my timing chain and head gasket for normal maitnense. but if figured while im in here i might as well do what i can i dont want to tear into my engine again after this. im not looking for crazy power and im not planning on busting. i just want to get some more out of my car without sinking 5 grand into my engine bay.

car: 95 s14 ka24de
what i have done : full exhaust: greddy header down pipe, catco 2.5" cat, 2.5 hks super dragger. aem intake. unorthodox crank pulley. s13 cams. walbro 255hp fuel pump. nismo fpr (not installed yet)
what i was thinking so fare: good port and polish job. match the intake and exhaust ports. mult angle valve job. rom tune the ecu. possibly bigger cams.

ive read that the ka valve train is really strong and will hold up to 400hp but ive also read that double wound springs with ti retainers help hold the valve against the seat for a better seal. what about replacing the stock valves with same size s.s. valves. is it worth the money should i go with a 264 cam, if i do should i replace anything, its the same price to go with the 272 cam but would that be overkill or hurt me more then help.
would milling the head help.

tell me what youve done how it worked.

[VanduzerLancerES]

re-gasket EVERYTHING. if you do it now, youll be happy later because you wont have to do it.

[my S14]

bump, anyone help, your opinions would be great

[ka-turbo]

for cams on a budget you would be good with the 2 exhaust cam trick and if you have the money i say a good port n polish would be good for it but money wise and since you wount see much benefits out of it unless u were turbo then i say no to the port and polish

cams and new gaskets

[murda-c]

go for the pdm cams man they are sweet.

[my S14]

ca you tell me more about the pdm cams what makes them sweet over like bc cams or jwt cams

[Sleepiedaze]

i did the same thing when my head cracked. replaced the head and did a small port job.

mods at the time where :

injen CAI
4/2/1 header
top fuel 3 " catback
unorthodox under pulley
slight head work

i only pulled about 153 hp 163 tq. the numbers are not that impressive but the throttle response and mid range power feels great. my next move like you already stated would be cams and larger injectors. ill let you know how it turns out. dont forget to save some money for a good tune. tuning should be your number 1 thing to do after you install the parts.

[my S14]

thanks for the advice, ive been looking into rom tuning a little keep me updated as you do your work and i will let you know what kind of head work did you get done was it just a small port job or did you do anything else