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Head swaps...
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:52 pm
by The R8 Man
I've been offered a bare VVC cylinder head which I believe has larger valves than a standard 1.4/1.6K. Firstly has anyone run a 1.4/1.6K with one of these heads and secondly what is the best cam to use with it? I'm looking at building a warmed up 1600cc K for my GSi and if the VVC head is a straight swap I will go down this route, as it would be far cheaper than having my existing head modified!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:37 pm
by Smithy
I hope one of us has the answer,I don't like to see the post sitting here we no answer :(
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:30 pm
by The R8 Man
The VVC engine uses larger valves so effectivly it is basically a large valve head, and I think the VVC controls can simply be swapped over for a conventional camshaft/injection system. Head space is apparently limited within the K head and it would be interesting to see if the VVC head would give a 1600 unit a bit more oomph compared to the cost involved in having a standard 1600 K head modified.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:40 am
by Purplevvc
I can't comment from personal experience, but yes the VVC head has bigger valves and a lot of people seeking more power do away with the VVC mechs on the 1.8's.
Piper do a conversion kit to take solid cams which can be seen here
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/DVAndrews/ ... tm#vvchead
Your looking at £95+ for the conversion kit plus cost of cams etc
HTH
Alan