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Originally Posted by Pete Burton
I have to agree with this too. make sure you get the right type of sealant between upper oil pan and block - you'll probably only do this once. Also, make note of compression before you take off the head. I think you can get the head right for a lot less than $500. I know Brian is real happy with the shop that did his, but he sort of likes to throw money at his car....... 
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........definitely.
Seriously, if you do the head, odds are that you need exhaust valves. Metric will do that for about $400. The guides and seals add $150. if you buy OE.
The greater expense was the prechambers.........they could have been reused, but were on borrowed time.