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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BLACK TOP/SILVER TOP ZETECS??????

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Old 29-08-2006, 08:47 PM
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Default DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BLACK TOP/SILVER TOP ZETECS??????

what are the actual differences...???
i would be looking at turbo charging it........

I know the starter motor is at the back of the block(which isnt a problem)
but am i still able to fit a rs1800 inlet manifold???are the stud patterns the same?????

any other details would be great.......cheers
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the main difference was something to do with the valves i think, as the silver top was prone to sticky valves unless ran on 5w/30
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Black Top has different water pump, sump, solid lifters and some other minor changes.
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