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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Default will a escos EEC IV head fit my 205 block ?

as title i think they look loads better and i wanted a bit of porting done anyway and i will be using coilpacks

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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yes ,pretty sure it will

but will look odd due to camcover
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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afaik the eeciv head flows better as std but the std one flows 400 so can i ask why? as they look pooo in a saffy ill post my coilpack conversion when its done
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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i reckon late camcover looks badboy

i am gathering parts for another engine build atm and have the option of getting a unskimmed eec IV head
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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i reckon late camcover looks badboy

i am gathering parts for another engine build atm and have the option of getting a unskimmed eec IV head
imo no dont do it i had same option and didnt go for it looks ok in the car its made for and poo in one its not
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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go on gaz pitch it
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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Do it
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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agree with gus eec1v camcovers in saffs just dont look right
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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just so the newcomers know which cam cover top we are talking about

**this is not an advert**



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water pies and sensors are diff size and in a diff place on eeciv head
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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the head i can get comes with all sensors

only problem is i will have to use the 4wd zorst manifold on it
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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dont do it

there a better head standard



but yours is ported anyway aint it



the cam cover does look better, just alot of hassle for nothing
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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my head isnt ported no i dont think so not compared to when i saw ryans old engine
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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the sensors read different VALUES i wouldnt have wasted my time typing roflol if they didnt matter the threads are diff in the heads m8 eeciv is bigger
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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The cam cover is onlywhat you make it

** this is not an advert**

heres a few examples to change ur mind









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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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as you've said mate your head is standard.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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fookin hell gaz
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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personally i prefer the old cam cover but do it anyway coz its cool to be different
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i like the finish on that one
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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the new camcover is not asociated with cosworth imo like the old red1
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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hey northwest cam covers, can you do union jack if so how much & have u got any pics of one done
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:22 PM
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Rs Gus,
the new camcover is not asociated with cosworth imo like the old red1
someone say red???? ... crap piccy tho

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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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yellow?
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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red rocks if u get red hoses etc
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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if i was just to fit the cam cover to a 2wd head could it be done?
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Vic
if i was just to fit the cam cover to a 2wd head could it be done?
no
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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ive allready had my engine bay bits powder coated (well enameled) and my cam cover has now been skimmed

i still think eec IV head looks better more modern

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