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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? |
bradtho |
Aug 27 2011, 11:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 22-December 09 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 11,165 Region Association: None |
OK, so Ham says no-go on boring my OE 1.7 cylinders to 96mm. anybody know what you can bore them out to and still have a very reliable engine? this is my DD so reliability is a big thing for me.
Opinions on if I should give up on my OE cylinders and just get some chinese instead? I've been under the impression that the original german cylinders were generally of much higher quality and might be worth preserving. If that's all just typical anti-china internet hype, then maybe I'm better off getting the 96's? money-wise it's largely a wash, so ending up with the highest quality engine is really the goal with the cylinders. |
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