mark i didnt think that was possible hehe ive gone thru a few difs but the motor is fine!
i reckon other things will go b4 the bottom end of a l series!
From: "mark krawczuk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: L20B Mods Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 00:20:47 +1030 who on the list has broken a 4 cyl l series block do to too much power? mark k ----- Original Message ----- From: "james wade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 12:08 AM Subject: RE: L20B Mods > Isnt a L20 Block very very strong? Like stronger than most bottom > blocks? With that said it should take an a87 head (L18?) pretty easy? > Any ideas? > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of James Cox > Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2002 11:39 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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 > > >
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