cylinder head

[minigreen94]

for my 1360 would the best head to use be the 12g940?

[Cooperman]

Yes, it will be a 12G940 casting number.
However there are many derivations of the basic 12G940.
The ideal head will be an MG Metro version with 35.6 mm inlet & 29.5 mm exhaust valves.
Then get it gas-flowed and set the compression ratio to around 10.2:1
That will be an ideal basis for a good engine.
If we can help on here with further advice please feel free to ask. We are all here to help.

[annodomini2]

K1000!

[minigreen94]

ive acquired a turbo head, would this be a suitable base to start with? thanks

[annodomini2]

minigreen94 said:

ive acquired a turbo head, would this be a suitable base to start with? thanks

If you're going the forced induction route, yes.

NA, no.

[FWDRacer]

Inlet valves are smaller than the MG metro, so it'll need larger valves and the throat opened up to start off with. Exhaust valves (if original) are sodium filled on Turbo heads and very expensive to replace.

Edited by FWDRacer on Friday 17th January 12:33

[Cooperman]

MG Metro head will be the best place to start really.