98 Bottom end
15 October 2004, 10:43 AM
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98 Bottom end
advice needed i have a 98 bottom end (short engine) can i replace it with my 95 one, or is the compression ratio different if it is is there a way around it without sourcing a 98 head etc
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Originally Posted by jrmwrx
advice needed i have a 98 bottom end (short engine) can i replace it with my 95 one, or is the compression ratio different if it is is there a way around it without sourcing a 98 head etc
No problem - straight in, just use the thick head gaskets and it'll be fine. There are extra bolts on the clutch housing of the newer block but as your gearbox doesn't have them they won't be able to be fitted - again no problem.
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16 October 2004, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by APIDavid
If I read that right - you want to put the 98 where the 95 was/is?
No problem - straight in, just use the thick head gaskets and it'll be fine. There are extra bolts on the clutch housing of the newer block but as your gearbox doesn't have them they won't be able to be fitted - again no problem.
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No problem - straight in, just use the thick head gaskets and it'll be fine. There are extra bolts on the clutch housing of the newer block but as your gearbox doesn't have them they won't be able to be fitted - again no problem.
Good Luck David APi Engines / APi Impreza
thank you david i have a pair of gaskets but i dont know if they are thick ones how thick is thick.
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Originally Posted by jrmwrx
thank you david i have a pair of gaskets but i dont know if they are thick ones how thick is thick.
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