1.8 16V head onto 1.2 8v

[chadhele]

does anyone know if it is poss 2 put a head off a 1.8 mk1 onto a 1.2 mk1 and what power gains would i get

 

[Djw John]

er NO, not even nearly mate

 

[G_F]

Lol

 

[Djw Dave]

1.8 rsi maybe?

But honestly no!

 

[bmh.01]

Different bore sizes, completely different engine/head design. Its a resounding no.

 

[Lunner]

Not even slightly close LOL

 

[Djw Dave]

Is this a no then????

 

[AmirClio]

LOL bet u wish u never said anything!

 

[Jones]

Anything is posible!! would be completly pointless tho

 

[Laura]

no lol

 

[Lunner]

Anything is posible!! would be completly pointless tho

No this isn't possible, they are a totally different size for starters

 

[chadhele]

oh ok thougth it might be

solves that question lol

 

[Christopher]

yeah, it's possible.

use these...

remember to make sure everything is torqued up and connected and then turn her over...

should see an easy 2948569284375602873.34bhp gain. at least.

 

[Martin_172]

no need to take the piss guys he only asked a question

 

[Jones]

No this isn't possible, they are a totally different size for starters

Never say never we won the war you know, i'd use a dremel

 

[Dan@SJM]

For a useful answer:
The head is too big on the face, the oil galleries and water jacket wouldnt match up, with how small the cylinders are on a 1.2 the valves might even catch the cylinder lining.

 

[Josh@Renparts]

no need to take the piss guys he only asked a question

No wonder there are not many new members.....

 

[Martin_172]

exactly

 

[Donnie Darko]

Just save for a valver dude !