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building a 1911 from a 1.7, will my existing heads work? |
bradtho |
Aug 22 2011, 11:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-December 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 11,165 Region Association: None |
I'm thinking about taking my stock 1.7 to a 1911. Some old threads seem to suggest that you can't do this with the 1.7l heads, while others seem to suggest it's fine. Can anybody set me straight on if I would need new heads, if they'd need to be machined, or if I'm good to go?
Also, I've got 2 engines all with original german cylinders. Am I better off taking the best 4 and boring them out or going with new chinese cylinders (local shop recommends QSC). I've been thinking if I've got 4 decent ones that the OE cylinders would likely be better than the chinese stuff. anything else I should be thinking about? |
HAM Inc |
Aug 23 2011, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 24-July 06 From: Watkinsville,GA Member No.: 6,499 Region Association: None |
What sort of performance are expecting from your 1911? the answer to that will point us toward the right heads to recommend.
Boring the German cylinders is how I would approach it. |
bradtho |
Aug 23 2011, 08:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-December 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 11,165 Region Association: None |
What sort of performance are expecting from your 1911? the answer to that will point us toward the right heads to recommend. street use only. I just figure while I'm in there for a rebuild I'd take a bit extra power. thinking 1911 since I can do that cheaper by sticking with the stock crank and rods. |
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