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Old 26-07-2008, 04:37 PM
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Default Pros and cons of fitting 2wd head to 4x4 block ??

Been offered a gas flowed head through a m8 but it's 2wd type,is it a straight fit onto my 4x4 block or is their fannying about to do,also will it lower compression ?
Old 26-07-2008, 04:43 PM
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Will need new oil supply pipe to turbo

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Is that all ? How much was he after ?
Old 27-07-2008, 07:07 AM
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does it have the 2 or 3 bolt stat housing?
Old 29-07-2008, 08:22 AM
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Will go straight on and will lower the compression by .2:1

As said if you are running the 4x4 stat housing and water pump,it will have to be the later 2wd 3 bolt stat type head.
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Thank you gents.
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as above kev
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Hey col,think you might know the guy too.
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who is it?
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oh aye i know,flint grey?
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Thats the fella m8,good or not ?
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couldnt say,dont know too much about the car,ive seen it a couple of times and looked clean enough

but couldnt comment on any parts sorry
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Nae bother pal.
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