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Re: Is a 1296 head same as a 1500 head?

To: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Subject: Re: Is a 1296 head same as a 1500 head?
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 22:51:04 -0700
No, not exactly.  There are some differences although they both fit on each 
other's engine.

THe most notable difference is the 1296 head is thinner creating greater 
compression.  The valves are a bit smaller as well.

Joe

Trevor Boicey wrote:
> 
>   Subject says it all, can I use a 1296 head as a spare
> for my 1500?
> 
>   If not, who wants a 1296 head? ;>
> 
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