you get what you pay for.

I think you called here yesterday. I charge $500 to remove and install a head. that includes a Headgasket and Cam seal, and valve cover gasket. so if you supply all those parts, itll run you $400. I also recomend doing a timing belt and water pump at this time if your due for one. thats extra though.

Then, since its a mini me, i have to wire in vtec which i charge $75/Hour. itll only take me an hour so ill only charge you $75. i hope you have the correct VTEC ECU.

keep in mind we have to change your oil, filter, and coolant (which is included in that cost) after you pull a head. oil and coolant usually always mix so we have to change everything.

If you dont know what you are doing you should not attempt this. you need to know:
the proper TQ sequences for the bolting the head on
how many ft/lbs to TQ the head to
What headgasket to use
Did your new head come with an intake manifold? cause if not you have to swap everyhing over from your old one
How to realign the camshaft gear and timing belt and make sure the block is on TDC or TOP DEAD CENTER

if you dont know what im talking about, GO BUY A HONDA SERVICE MANUAL. it will tell you 90% of what you need to do.

Your big thing is that this is your only car, and its sposed to be reliable. well to me, paying someone you dont know $100 to do a job that clearly costs a lot more is gonna run you into trouble. im all for doing it yourself, you learn a lot that way. but i dont think a novice should attempt a job this hard for their first job. let me know if you need any help. ill do what i can. but i would personally save up more money and let the proffesionals aka shops in ATL handle this one if reliability is your big factor