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• Frankenmotor, well sort of.... by Kantdrivefast on 03 May, 2009 14:10
• So heres my dilemma. With a trip to Europe approaching in early fall I don't have lots of money to throw at a new head or even rebuilding an old head. I've searched for a TD hydro head that doesnt have cracked precups but have had no luck. I do have my old mechanical head which is in great shape. Problem is, my block is hydraulic. I will be using head studs and a metal head gasket. Is using my mech head on my hydro block as easy as plugging the second oil drain?
• #1 by Kantdrivefast on 03 May, 2009 19:37
• Not even an inspirational post from Vince?
• #2 by Kantdrivefast on 03 May, 2009 19:56
• Sorry yes, 1.6L Hydro Bottom end, 1.6 mech head.
  
  But wont my N/a head be 11mm, will it work with 12mm studs?
• #3 by Kantdrivefast on 03 May, 2009 21:21
• The N/A is an 81 motor.
  
  Side note: I put one of my 12mm bolts in the holes and they fit no problem.
• #4 by Kantdrivefast on 04 May, 2009 18:47
• So what size are people using to plug the oil drain in the block these days....