I always figured aluminum heads were an imperfect solution because they expand differently than the rest of the engine when heated and are mainly used to save weight. Am I wrong?
-Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 3/4/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I am curious what would be the best engine for this application? > > Probably > > want to avoid aluminum heads. Not having to futz with adjusting valve > > I have nothing against aluminum heads, especially for this. > > > clearances would be a plus. An engine designed to run with a turbo is > > probably a bit more heavy duty than one not. 200 amp service > > translates to > > 48Kw so 90Hp would be plenty. Any other criteria? > > Efficiency is the big one. That's why the older iron-headed ones > are out, at least in my perfect world. > > Except for a few small details the leftover parts from the 190D > tranny swap project would be perfect. Details like the donor 2.2 > threw a rod and the PO stripped many of the interesting parts > off of it. Or that the slushbox has stripped the pump drive > from the TC. I don't think even I will be able to do much > with what I've got left! > > -- Jim > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
