hi, whaddya mean a l20 bottem end wont cope with a l18 head? a rise in half to 1 point in compression..... of course it will cope even with a stock bottom end.
mark k ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Cox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 11:39 PM Subject: Re: L20B Mods > I'm hardly the most qualified to answer this question, but considering no > one else has yet, I'll help with what I can. > > >1. Can I put a L18 head onto a L20 bottom end, and will the standard bottom > >end cope with the compression rise ok?? > > I would say not, you need a strong bottom end to do that. > > >3. will fit the bluebird ignition as I hear it is much better, are there > >any possible problems with this?? > > Not that I know of... > > >4. the motor will be going into a 180B SSS, will it still fit without > >modifying the bonnet as I am told the L20 block is taller?? > > I think it would, I've seen a L20B motor in a 120Y and it didn't need bonnet > mods, plus the height difference should be minimal. > > > >5. will the standard 3spd auto (not my choice, my gf on ly has an auto > >license) cope with this power increase?? > > It should handle it ok I think, a stall converter might be an idea to reduce > power loss though. I wouldn't try it with serious power though. > > > >6. Lastly, thinking of twin dellortos or similar, just to have twins on it, > >is this a bad choice?? > > If you want twins, I recomend you get some SUs, they alone give you more > tourqe and more economical than others. > > > >can anyone think of any probs, or things I might miss?? > > Get a set of extractors and a sports exhaust, I recomend 2.25in, that is the > cheapest hp increase you will ever get, plus it gives better fuel economy, > actually there's nothing bad to be said about aftermarket extractors. > > I sure others will have somthing to add, > > Hoped that helped some, > > James Cox > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
