Hi all.
Can someone tell me the differences between a 205 and a 200 block. Since I'm rebuilding my 205/2wd engine with a new 200 block and a 4x4 cilinderhead, I'd really like to know what parts are different and need replacement.

As far as I know the only thing that has to be changed is the manifold/turbodamper.
Are the hanging points (or how do you call them) of a 200 block the same as the ones of a 205 block, and can I get problems with the "ears" on the long sides of the block.

Thanks.

 

the engine hangars are the same, i (well karl ) reused my 2wd ones on a new 200 block

 

Thanks for the quick reaction m8. Looking good, the engine.
What's that thing thats under (in the picture on top) your main bearing caps?

The only thing I have to change is my turbodamper or exhaust manifold, because I also swapped my 2wd (almost too thin) cilinderhead with a complete 4x4 one.
What do you suggest, 4x4 manifold, or Spec-R turbodamper/bracket?

My plan is to go to around 375-390bhp.

 

its a small turbo esc cos windage tray, needs the 2wd modifying to fit

aint no expert by any means but i understand the 4*4 manifold is ok at that power level....... i know of quite a few engines that have come off a dyno with a tad more hp that 400 whilst keeping a 4*4 manifold

the 4*4 manifold is supposed to be better for high torque at low rpm engines





personally id go with the 4*4 manifold if i was going to stop at around 400

 

Think I'll go for the 4x4 manifold.
My plan is also to stop around 400bhp, this way I can go with my current gearbox and diff (as long as it holds). Try to let it role before pushing the pedal to the metal, to save the diff.

With my 2wd (non small turbo) engine I think I don't need the thingy under the main bearings.

Quite some impressive graphs you have there by the way m8