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From: steven harney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: z20 head conversion
> Comments in line.... ==|:)
>
> Steve
>
>
> > I'm sorry I didn't see any of your other requests on this subject. The
Z
> block
> > is almost indistinguishable L block. I have a rebuilt short motor in my
> > garage. The head will bolt on but one of the water passages into the
head
> is
> > different, you either need to block it or drill it. I don't have a
spare
> L
> > series head laying around so I can't help you there. I was originally
> going to
> > put a Z18ET head on my L20B block for a cheap turbo upgrade, but I
bought
> the
> > whole motor. Now to answer your question.
>
> I'm pretty sure that all of the holes are the same. I noticed in the head
> gasket that the hole that pass through the z18/z20 gasket are on the l20
> block.
>
> >
> > You need the timing chain cover, and a new timing chain as the cam is a
> > different height. That alright as you can cut a couple of links off the
> chain
> > to make it fit.
>
> you should be able to use the z20 timing chain, timing cover and dizzy
> shaft.
>
> > I am sure that the Z18 is the same height as the Z20 and L20
> > so either of the front covers will fit.
>
> the timing covers are different heights. between the z18 and z20 as I had
to
> remove the top of the gasket to make them fit the z18.
>
> > I can measure them for you if you
> > like. You can make the L series dizzy fit, as the Z18 turbo dizzy will
be
> hard
> > to get in good condition. Or run aftermarket
> another possiblity is to run a pathfinder (87??) electronic dizzy
although
> this dizzys don't support the knock sensors.)
>
> > > Any help would be greatly appreciated as i would like to know what
> > > experienced dato rebuilders think of this option as compared to the
more
> > > stand fj and sr conversions
>
> The fj is a nice conversion for the 200B anyway (so long as you can get
hold
> of the oil filled engine mounts.
>
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