Valve Guides

Valve guides are precision cylinders pressed into the cylinder head that keep the valve stem aligned during every opening and closing event. Over time, they wear — especially in high-mileage or performance engines — leading to excessive oil consumption, valve seat misalignment, and loss of compression. Replacing worn guides restores proper valve operation and engine efficiency.

When selecting valve guides, pay close attention to:

  • Material: Cast iron guides are durable and compatible with stock valves; bronze or manganese-bronze guides offer better heat dissipation and are preferred for performance applications.
  • Size: Guide outer diameter (OD) and inner diameter (ID) must match your cylinder head’s bore and valve stem diameter. Common stem diameters include 5.5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, and 11/32 in.
  • Application: Guides are engine-specific. Confirm fitment by engine family, valve size, and year range before ordering.

Our valve guide collection covers a broad range of domestic and import engines. Use the vehicle filters to narrow results by make, model, and engine, or search by your desired guide dimensions.

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Set of 8 Supertech 44.9mm precision-machined intake and exhaust valve guides for Mini Cooper N14 engines.
$78.89 $98.59
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Set of 8 Supertech manganese bronze intake and exhaust valve guides for Mini Cooper R53 6mm valve stems.
$71.18 $88.94
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Set of eight Supertech manganese bronze intake valve guides for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines featuring 6.6mm stem bores.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight Supertech exhaust valve guides with 6.6mm stem diameter for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight manganese bronze intake valve guides for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines with 6.6mm stems.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight precision-machined Supertech exhaust valve guides for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines with 6.6mm stems.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight Supertech manganese bronze intake valve guides for Mazda Miata 1.8L engines.
$78.89 $98.59
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Set of eight precision-machined Supertech exhaust valve guides for Mazda 1.8L engines.
$78.89 $98.59
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Set of eight Supertech manganese bronze intake valve guides for 5.5mm valve stems.
$64.97 $81.18
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Set of eight precision-machined manganese bronze exhaust valve guides for Honda S2000 engines.
$64.97 $81.18
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Set of eight precision-machined Supertech exhaust valve guides for Honda K20 engines with 6.6mm stems.
$94.68 $118.32
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Set of 8 Supertech manganese bronze intake valve guides for Honda K-Series engines
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight manganese bronze exhaust valve guides for Honda K-Series engines with 5.5mm stems.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of 8 Supertech manganese bronze exhaust valve guides for Honda K20A2 engines with 6mm stems.
$65.04 $81.28
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Eight precision-machined manganese bronze intake valve guides for Honda D and K series engines.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of 8 Supertech manganese bronze exhaust valve guides for Honda D-Series and K-Series 5.5mm stems
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight Supertech manganese bronze intake valve guides for Honda B and H Series engines with 5.5mm stems
$53.33 $66.65
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Set of 8 Supertech manganese bronze exhaust valve guides for Honda B-Series and H-Series engines with 5.5mm stems.
$53.33 $66.65
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Set of 8 Supertech manganese bronze intake valve guides for 6.6mm valve stems
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of 8 Supertech exhaust valve guides for 6.6mm stems used in Honda B18A, B18B, and H23 engines.
$55.70 $69.60
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Set of eight precision Supertech replacement valve guides for Ford Duratec and Mazda MZR 2.0L and 2.3L cylinder heads.
$71.18 $88.94
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Set of 8 Supertech precision-machined intake and exhaust valve guides for Mazda MZR 2.3L engines.
$71.18 $88.94
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Twelve Supertech manganese bronze intake and exhaust valve guides for BMW S54 engines.
$113.70 $142.09
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Set of 12 Supertech intake and exhaust valve guides for BMW M42, M50, S50, and S52 engines featuring 12.56mm outer diameter.
$113.70 $142.09
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Eight Supertech manganese bronze intake and exhaust valve guides with 11.045mm outer diameter for Audi 1.8T engines.
$71.18 $88.94
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Set of 12 Supertech manganese bronze intake and exhaust valve guides for Audi 1.8T and 2.7T engines.
$106.74 $133.39
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Ten precision-machined Supertech manganese bronze valve guides for Audi intake and exhaust systems.
$88.96 $111.17
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Bulk pack of 240 manganese bronze stopper style exhaust valve guides for Subaru EJ engines
$1,448.36 $1,507.92
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GSC Power-Division +.001 inch oversize intake or exhaust valve guide for Porsche GT3 Cup 996 and 997 engines.
$6.45 $6.71
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Set of 12 GSC P-D manganese bronze intake and exhaust valve guides for Porsche 996 and 997 GT3 Cup engines.
$74.47 $77.53
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