a6 Head on Z6 Block ?'s & help

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Default a6 Head on Z6 Block ?'s & help

Whats up everbody
iam in need of help and knowledge.
I have a D16a6 Engine with bad rings and I have a D16z6 with a messed up head. I wanted to know if it was possible if i swapped the a6 head on the z6 block and if anybody has a how to on doing it?. I just want the car to be drivable since i use it for work.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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you can do it but it would have really low compression... zeals compression calculator says you'd have like 8.6 to one... perfect for a small boost aplication!

although you may have better luck finding a new head for your z6 at the j/y
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DCRB
you can do it but it would have really low compression... zeals compression calculator says you'd have like 8.6 to one... perfect for a small boost aplication!

although you may have better luck finding a new head for your z6 at the j/y
What kinda timing belt and other parts would i need to make this work? (head gasket, Head bolts, etc....)

8.6 compression that is low for a a6 head with a z6 bottom end
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