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> 1.7 Case into a 2.0 ish
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post Oct 20 2013, 11:08 AM
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Just want to make sure this is possible. I have a 1.7 case that I want to make into a 2.0 ish engine. I'm hoping with 2.0 heads, cam, cranks etc... it will be plug and run into a stock 1974 2.0 FI. Any potential problems with a 1.7 case?
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post Oct 20 2013, 11:33 AM
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You will have to open up the case registers for the two litre cylinders.
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post Oct 20 2013, 12:04 PM
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The head registers need to be opened up....if you are going to use 1.7 heads.

Good luck finding good 2.0 heads.
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post Oct 20 2013, 12:20 PM
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1.7--1.8---2.0 cases--they're all the same and interchangable. No need to cut anything. I've built 2.0 engines out of 1.7 cases more then once. I'm surprised that so many people think the 2.0 case is something special. Only the serial # stamp makes it different.
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post Oct 20 2013, 12:47 PM
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I guess I stand corrected. That's what I get for repeating info I have gotten here from what I thought were very knowledgeable and reliable sources. Now I cant believe anything that anyone says. Damn!
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post Oct 20 2013, 12:49 PM
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I guess I stand corrected. That's what I get for repeating info I have gotten here from what I thought were very knowledgeable and reliable sources. Now I cant believe anything that anyone says. Damn!

Welcome to the internet.
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post Oct 20 2013, 02:21 PM
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Talk to Len Hoffman about getting the best heads.....
you can find used 2.0L heads but for the money I've seen good used, rebuilt ones
going for lately, why gamble. For a little more $$ you can get new ones that are
better and will last a lot longer!
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post Oct 20 2013, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 20 2013, 02:47 PM) *

I guess I stand corrected. That's what I get for repeating info I have gotten here from what I thought were very knowledgeable and reliable sources. Now I cant believe anything that anyone says. Damn!

Jake has added to many threads, and all cases have the same registers for the cylinders.

The 1.7 cylinders have the thickest walls.
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post Oct 20 2013, 04:06 PM
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If you were to use the 1.7 heads with the 2.0's cylinders, the registers in the heads would have to be opened up. If you're going with 2.0 heads, the 2.0 cylinders will fit just fine.

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post Oct 20 2013, 05:49 PM
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I'll give you 100 bucks if you can find a T4 case that doesn't have the same register size as a 1.8 or 2.0.

You won't find it, not even a magnesium version.
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post Oct 20 2013, 06:37 PM
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Looks like I have been thoroughly chastised for my stupidity. Now I will never forget again that all cases are the same. Hey, didn't all you guys know that? I will go write it 100 times on the blackboard.
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post Oct 20 2013, 07:18 PM
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I guess I stand corrected. That's what I get for repeating info I have gotten here from what I thought were very knowledgeable and reliable sources. Now I cant believe anything that anyone says. Damn!

Welcome to the internet.

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post Oct 20 2013, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 20 2013, 08:37 PM) *

Looks like I have been thoroughly chastised for my stupidity. Now I will never forget again that all cases are the same. Hey, didn't all you guys know that? I will go write it 100 times on the blackboard.

914 times is the correct penance
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post Oct 20 2013, 07:41 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 20 2013, 07:37 PM) *

Looks like I have been thoroughly chastised for my stupidity. Now I will never forget again that all cases are the same. Hey, didn't all you guys know that? I will go write it 100 times on the blackboard.



But wait.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) the internet also said that using 2.0 rods in a 1.7 case requires some clearance.... Didn't I read that ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Oct 20 2013, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 20 2013, 10:33 AM) *

You will have to open up the case registers for the two litre cylinders.



Nope.

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