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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Default 2wd vs 4wd thermostat housings

Which is better and why? A lot of people say the 4wd is a good upgrade for 2wd cars, but why is this?
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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dont think 4x4 housings can be fitted to 2wd heads?
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
dont think 4x4 housings can be fitted to 2wd heads?

as above,not the same bolt pattern????????????????????????????????!!
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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ive got a 2wd head on my car and runing a 4x4 thermostat housing etc.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG TONY RS
ive got a 2wd head on my car and runing a 4x4 thermostat housing etc.

think the late type 2wd heads had 3 bolts, these might work?
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
think the late type 2wd heads had 3 bolts, these might work?
yeah mate thats what it is its on a 200 block etc just runing 2wd head whats the main reason for this ? never been too sure
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I actually see alot of big power cars using 2wd heads even tho the 4x4 are supposedly better?

I thin kits whatever head is in best condtion at time fitting.
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Originally Posted by rapidcossie
I actually see alot of big power cars using 2wd heads even tho the 4x4 are supposedly better?

I thin kits whatever head is in best condtion at time fitting.
ok also heard it runs lower comp on 2wd head ?
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