Any performance loss using 1.8 heads on 2.0 Options

[Badass43]

Hey Guys,

I bought an engine from the classifeds here and was told it was a good engine but have found out it needs to be rebuilt.

I need to know if I get 1.8 heads for this 2.0 will I suffer any loss of power?

I found a small crack on the one head I have removed so far. the crack is right next to the plug hole.
I know I should have this fixed if I reuse these heads but has anyone reistalled heads with these small cracks with success?

I can get these heads that are pictured that say they are 2.0 heads but they look like 1.8 heads. Do you think they might be 2.0 bus heads?

What do you guys think?

Randy

[Badass43]

I have seen those heads on Jake's site, but my pockets aren't that deep. If they were I would have just ordered a new engine from Jake as it seems his engines are the best around.

I bought my whole car for less than a Raby engine but I guess you have to pay for that kind of quality.

I would just like to get this engine running so I can replace my 1.8L.

The whole purpose for replacing the 1.8 is I want more power.

My biggest concern right now is do I rebuild the engine or just rering it, replace all seals & gaskets and run her.

I just need to know if when you turn the flywheel by hand if feeling a little play is normal. I removed the #1&2 cylinder head and if I pull out on the pistons I don't feel any play in the rod bearings or wrist pins but I still need to remove the other head and check 3&4 pistons for play in the rod bearings or wrist pins.

I need to save money for other projects on my plate but I would hate to go through all the trouble of changing engines just to blow this thing up in a short time.

Randy