Les Bidrawn is currently doing a project A2 16V in European Car. In a recent issue, he looked into the 1.8 vs 2.0 head. From a visual perspective, the intake ports on the 1.8 look like they have been ported. The runners in-between ports are thinner and the flow path looks more direct. But the key is that this conclusion is entirely based on visual.
His conclusion, all things equal, the 2.0l 16V head was better. With a Port and Polish he too selected the 2.0l head in that there is more material to work with. IMHO- let the rumors fly, I find lots of misguided enthusiasts exchanging their 2.0l heads or 1.8l heads. Then they sell the 2.0l head because they think its inferior. Those of us who know better can purchase these 2.0l heads at bargain prices. Can't beat that! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Larry Velez Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 11:10 AM To: 'list 16v' Subject: RE: [A2-16v] The 2.0 16v head IS the better head vs the 1.8 16v head! Thanx Josh, More evidence that my car was perfect from the factory. :) I wonder where that rumor started. Probably from some guy who couldn't get his hands on a 2.0 head... Larry 91 GTI 16V _______________________________________________ A2-16v mailing list [email protected] http://maillist.myip.org/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v
