97 GSR getting a 98 type R head.

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Oct 12, 2007 | 01:21 PM

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97 GSR getting a 98 type R head.

Anyone have this type of set up? I just needed to find out if there is anything that should be done to properly install the b18c5 head to a GSR bottom end.

Oct 12, 2007 | 01:34 PM

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Re: 97 GSR getting a 98 type R head. (Seto-Initial-B)

bolt it down using the right torque sequence. nothing special.

Oct 12, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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Re: 97 GSR getting a 98 type R head. (Seto-Initial-B)

I understand the type r head flows better, but won't you lose a little compression?

not much I know, but some

Oct 12, 2007 | 02:08 PM

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Re: 97 GSR getting a 98 type R head. (IT GUY)

.2 drop in compression isnt huge

Oct 12, 2007 | 07:12 PM

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Re: 97 GSR getting a 98 type R head. (Seto-Initial-B)

Anyone happen to know if the cams from the ITR head are hotter than the GSR cams? - how much..

Oct 12, 2007 | 07:13 PM

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Re: 97 GSR getting a 98 type R head. (EGSRuppeal)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGSRuppeal »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Anyone happen to know if the cams from the ITR head are hotter than the GSR cams? - how much..</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes they are