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j460ash
14-03-06, 08:18 PM
right hav a t40ed 1.6 gte but bottom end is really tired and has v.low compression.i also have a strong cav sri 130 engine and was wondering about putting t40s in this engine the manifold for t40s has been enlarged and fits the cav engine.coud this be a straight swap or will i encounter problems.stuart i no u will no so plz help.

Stuart
14-03-06, 08:22 PM
cant see how you'd mod the 1.6 inlet to fit the 2.0 head but meh

j460ash
14-03-06, 08:49 PM
cheers stuart.i took the inlet manifold for the t40s and dremmeled them out to fit the 2.0 head also dremmled the 2.0 inlet.will it not work or shall i buy a proper inlet manifold for 20. 8v

Stuart
14-03-06, 08:53 PM
do the ports actually line up and the studs too? if not then bet the right manifold

j460ash
14-03-06, 09:10 PM
doh i thort i was actually gonna save dollar.never checked studs and ports just checked sizes.cheers dude.legend

Adam
14-03-06, 11:59 PM
Wont fit the studs.
Get a proper 2L t40 inlet.