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Subject:Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
From:Al and Sue Brase
Date:Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:44:35 -0600

Having never actually run a 2.1 with 1.9 Digijet injection, , I would
defer to Dennis' experience in this matter. (I was just going from
observation of the substantially larger FI parts on the 2.1.)
Al Brase
Dennis Haynes wrote:

>To get the advantages of the 2.1L cooling system you need upgrade it.
>You will need to upgrade or modify the pipes to the radiator, ad the
>appropriate coolant manifold and get the 2.1L water pump, t-stat
>housing, sensors, oil cooler, etc. The 2.1 also uses a larger throttle
>body and of course a better exhaust.
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>The 1.9L fuel injection and ignition supports the 2.1 just fine. My seat
>of the pants tells me it actually makes more power as it runs slightly
>richer than the 2.1 system.
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>Dennis
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