Technology

Topics on the technology we use, cylinder head work and performance tuning.

K-line Interrupted Spiral Guide-Liners

A Useful Solution to Reconditioning Valve Guides and Race Preparation K-Line introduced Bronze Guide-Liners to the market over 20 years ago and is the leader in bringing thin wall bronze liner technology to today's ever changing market. Focusing on quality, efficiency of installation and most...

Nucleus Power Guides

CHS Nucleus Power Guides to Compliment our Range of Valves Power Guides in Colsibro For 15 years, The Cylinder head Shop has been on the leading edge of cylinder head technology - leading the field in the application of racing materials and specifications to road and...

The Serdi 2 Valve Re-Facing Machine

CHS Valve Re-facing on Formula One Standard Equipment ... the Serdi valve re-facing machine, a revolutionary technology delivering positive results. For 15 years, Serdi has been on the leading edge of technology - leading the world in the evolution of traditional cylinder head techniques. A...

Setting up your Head Properly: Carburetion

After having your head re-worked to high quality, close tolerances, setting up your head requires expert help re-jetting the carbs. This will add to its performance, clean running, emissions level and longevity. Injection systems also require re-calibration, but this is not quite as critical....

Nucleus Sports Elite Valves and Guides

About 75% of the power in your engine comes from the cylinder head. In money terms, you get more B.H.P. from developing your head than any other other part of your machine. In other words, if you are looking for more performance cheaply, your...

Nucleus Sport Elite Valves & Guides for Harleys

The Cylinder Head Shop introduces the Most Radical Valves Ever Designed for Harley-Davidsons. The Nucleus Sports Elite FDS valves are made to the same exacting standards as all the others in our range and of the same high quality materials. Note the special FDS Flame Deflector...

Harley-Davidson Dual 10mm Spark Plug Head

The right way to convert a cylinder heads to twin plug! The jig that is generally available to Harley-Davidson workshops and tuners, used to convert Harley-Davidson heads to a twin spark plug set up does not provide the best solution. Whilst this promises a performance...

Nucleus Classic Elite Valves & Guides

The Cylinder Head Shop designs and manufactures its own range of 'Nucleus Sports Elite' brand valves and guides. These are current available for the following models. Please contact us for details of stock, and requests for other models and custom designed items.

Twin Plug Conversions

The image to the right is an example of what can be achieved, a Triumph T120 oppositional-angle, twin-plug conversion. Such twins cylinder heads cost from £65.00. Other options offered by the Cylinder Head Shop include the use of an offset vertical relocation of the spark...