Sorry guys another one.....

Thog, your a young guy. Get a book, read up, get a service manual, get greasy. If this guy you talked to seems like a real dude, ask him if he would serve as a back up man willing to come to your house and point and talk you through it. Not turn a wrench.

For $1800, I'd rather spend on a set of ported heads. However, there have been times where I through in the towel for one reason or another and had a pro do the work. This should not be one of those times for you.

Is there another issue to be concerned about where you live and work on the car?