Peeps,
what are the advantages or disadvantages of using a 2wd bottom end (205 Block) with a 4x4 cylinder head..?
does this require any machining work on the pistons.. or should both fit together without any problems..?

situation.. I've got a 2wd engine with bent valves only (block and pistons are good) and I've got a spare 4x4 head in good condition, new tappets etc.

 

if you use a 205 block with 2wd pistons with a 4wd head, you will high the C/R to around 8:3.1

NOT good

though it's good to have a 205/200 block with 4wd pistons and get a 7:8.1 C/R

 

i thought cossies were 8.2:1 standard anyway?

what kinda power output u after?

 

8:1.1 standard

 

just a stage 1 chip for now, maybe greens and 3bar, chip later.

spiky, 7:8.1 C/R is that 4x4 pistions in 205 block with 4x4 head..?

 

the block has nothing to do with it dude

it's what pistons you use

 

well got a nice new 200 block with 4wd pistons

 

Std 2wd block,std 2wd pistons,4x4 head cos i utterly destroyed my original one. No problems(engine builder didn't seem to think so either).