head swap question HT/RD head to GX block

[drew <drew@dyermaker.cs.uoguelph.ca>]

I have a question for all of you gas motor gurus out there in
Scirocco-mailing-list land.

I've been going through my inventory trying to come up with low-cost
engine enhancements for an 87 Jetta GL with the GX (85 hp CIS, no cat/OXS)
engine.  Rather than dropping in a complete RD/HT engine (cost $$ which I
haven't got), or purchasing a tci-h knock for a high compression motor
(same problem), can I put the big-valve GTI head on the GX block (which I
do have...)

Obviously my main concern is what kind of compression I would end up with
if I were to install an HT or RD head on this block.  Do I end up with
10.1:1, 8.5:1 or somewhere in between?

I'm assuming that installing this hydraulic head on a JH (solid lifter)
block is out of the question because of the lack of large oil return port
on the block?

Any insight, real-life experiences or near-death experiences would be
appreciated.

Drew (84 Wolfsburg Ed.)

Drew MacPherson, Network Analyst, University of Guelph

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