just a quick question that i am sure has been asked before,has any body used a 202 block in there cossie,and how do they compare with 200/500 blocks,as im thinking on rebuilding my 3dr engine in to one,and hoping to squeeze 430 bhp+


cheeRS stu

 

The 202 would only really be suitable for a standard rebuild tbh.
The problem is that the 202 cant be long studded for big bhp,your best bet is a new 200 block.

 

not going long studs ,useing arp stud kit,and 7.2:1 cr

cheeRS stu

 

any body else

 

why cant it be long studed ????

 

PETE,tried to phone earlier but you where out,did we find out about block


cheeRS stu

 

Ive been out,will call the guy in the morning the rod should be with you tommorrow (wednesday)

 

no probs pete,after the wait ive already had for the rod,your service will seem like express

cheeRS stu

 

you know who is the man

 

LERNT MY LESSON the hard way,will have to buy you a beer the next time you are up

going to bed folks phone you 2morrow nite pete

cheeRS stu

 

I thought the general opinion was that due to the head being alloy and the block iron, they expand at different rates, making the ARP stud kit unsuitable for a cossie. Something about them cracking?

Fine for a pinto though.