making a 2 liter, Cylinder Question Options

[malcolm2]

I plan to buy new 94mm dished pistons for my bus project. AA has the set for $250.

They also have just the pistons for $140. Should I consider having the 1.8 cylinders done to accept the 2.0 pistons?

Not sure about the cost yet. The shop I planned to go to has been closed for the Holidays. So his charges might answer my question.

But what does the group think? Especially the Bus people. They have recommended going with the 2 liter vs the 2056. So here I am with more questions... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Would the stock, honed 1.8 cylinders (unknown mileage) be better than new from AA?

[HAM Inc]

The 2.0 914/4 got Porsche designed heads with the unique to T4 plug angle.
The combustion chambers stock are around 59cc's and they weaken the heads with their large size.

The Original T4 design, the 1.7 had heads with chambers around 49cc's and they were much stronger and rarely cracked. Unlike the 2.0 914/4 heads.

VW did a smart thing when they designed the bus 2.0 to have large piston dishes and small combustion chambers (around 50cc's). The piston is lighter, and the head is stronger. They still crack with heat down in the exhaust ports, but chamber cracks are rare, unlike the 2.0 914/4 heads.