IansCorrado 0 Posted September 5, 2008 I have seen somewhere that the 1.8 16v head flows much better than the 2.0 16v casting. Is this correct and what are the significant differences between the two? Many thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flusted 0 Posted September 5, 2008 The differences lie in the size on the ports. I dont think either will make more power, just slight difference in torque. The early 1.8s had larger inlet ports and smaller exhaust, and the later 1.8s and 2l have smaller inlet and larger exhaust as the 16v head struggles to get the exhaust gases out due to the angle of the valves on the exhaust side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IansCorrado 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks for that. I thought the differences might be more severe so thats a relief. Will be having it port matched anyway. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites