Sure, but where is the fun in not trying? Im going to look into this idea further. I think the 1.5L blocks have smaller journals than the 1.8L blocks. Either way, I know of a 1.5L engine I can tear apart, maybe I can find out in a few days.. Thanks for the reply.
Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: Ben Randolph <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 7:40 AM Subject: Re: 1.8L 16V head on early 1.5L block? > > > From: "Der 924 GuRu" <[email protected]> > > Subject: 1.8L 16V head on early 1.5L block? > > > > Hey Guys, I was curious if a 1.8L 16v head would fit onto an early > > carbed 1.5L, 80mm stroke block? > > i was under the impression that the smaller blocks were different than > the larger blocks. as in: the 1.7 is the same as the 1.8, but the 1.5 > is different. you would also probably have a big compression issue that > would have to be worked out with new pistons. at that HP level, you > probably want beefier internals to start with anyway...i would suggest > sticking with the 1.8, and research putting in a smaller crank, such as > the 1.5 crank. ive always wondered if the 1.5 cranks would fit in a 1.8 > block, but i never cared enough to find out. you would, of course, need > to get different rods, but again, at that HP level, you probably want > new rods anyway. > > and a T3 is pretty damn big for 1.5 liters... my buddy has one on his C > g60, and it still has a bit of lag. > > using the 1.5 is a novel idea, but in practice, i just dont think its > worth it. especially when you consider the availibility of 1.8 16v > blocks. > > ben > _____________ > List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com > To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message > See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com > Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org > NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
