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3A vs 3A block



I think you're correct that it would only make a difference in a race
application.
Mostly because it's tough to get the JH to flow enough air on a 2.0L
to support much more than 7000 RPM even with extensive porting.

On 1/12/06, Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
> I don't know how much difference you'll see between the hydro (HT/RD and later)
> vs. solid (JH) head, if any, in a street or even medium-modified application.
> But IIRC where the JH distinguishes itself is in the heavily modified (i.e.,
> race) applications. The solid lifter valve train is said to be a little more
> stable in the higher revs.
>
> JT
>
> > I cannot recall the reason why a 1.8L head is the hot
> >setup offhand.