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Subject:Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:08:02 -0500

Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> I hear there is just one head for either 1.9 or
> 2.1 wbxr engines. is that true ?
> if so, did they compromise on the compression ratio .....or what ?

Back in 2001 I installed a "1.9" AMC head on my '84 7 passenger.  It's
still doing fine.  They've since discontinued the 1.9 heads and are only
selling 2.1 heads (no compromise).

2.1 heads can be used on a 1.9 as long as they're used in pairs.  When
installed on a 1.9, the compression is a tad less than if 1.9 heads are
used.

My Boston Bob 2.1 engine was fitted with AMC heads with different valves
and a special grind.  I carefully looked over the gasket area before
installing all the bolt on stuff and they appear uniform all the way around.

Mike