The cost will be somewhere between $1000 and $1500. We still have to get all our development cost nailed down, as well as shipping and packaging. Once we have a total on the figures, and a good estimation on how many we think will sell, we can figure out the price.
But before this can happen, we need to test several heads to make sure we don't have any unforeseen issues. If there is a problem and we need to modify or (worst case senerio) remake the patterns, the development cost can escalate rapidly. Hopefully we got everything right the first time through, but we won't know for sure until they are tested.
The cost will include a fully machined head, guides, and valves. The rockers will be optional as many of our customers already have their prefered rocker assemblies. Springs will also be optional, as spring rates are dependant on cam selection. Even then each customer may have his own preferance. And some cam manufacturer's require the use of their springs, for cam waranty.
Intakes will be additional, as we plan to offer various types, which will be priced accordingly. A triple Webber intake will be much cheaper to produce, than a plenum intake with a single throttle body, or the intake we are designing for the M90 Procharger. However, the pricing will be kept reasonable. I'm guessing the 4V intake to be around $200 bucks. We may even offer a bare head, but haven't decided yet.
Quantity has a huge impact on pricing. The more we produce, the better pricing we get from the machinist, and the foundry (both on the heads and the intakes). Plus the R&D cost can be spread out considerably if we sell 1000 (verses 100) which makes a big differance when figuring the final cost.
But were getting very close, so hang in there a bit longer.