^ Yeah, it's doable with basic tools. We did my buddy's MS4 h/c swap with one of those black plastic case tool kits. We went thru a couple things, and had to rent/borrow some stuff, but it worked out great. I got the Cometic head gaskets. I didn't need em, but I actually like the stock MLS gaskets.
People bitch about working on these cars "Woah! HTF do you get in there!? I can't see the back of the engine!" when in reality, once you get the intake out of there and avoid slicing the top of your hands, it's really not that bad. But I did have an issue on my buddy's car with the second head bolt from the front on the bottom/driver's side was a real pain on my buddy's car with his welded exhaust. And even THAT wasn't that bad. Depends on your abilities, though. I've been wrenching since I can remember.
HE bled worse than I did though..
He caught his hand GOOD on the raw edge of the rocker area on his new heads.
This was the head bolt.. Not SPECIFICALLY, but I can't find a pic of the driver's side during the swap.. This pic is my car, tho. That head bolt was a pain on mine too, come to think of it. Just in a bad spot. Got the header flange in the way and a really tight squeeze with the 15mm socket and 1/2" drive and all.
