Well, honestly I don't know. I know that I'll be leaving some power on the table initially, as I'm planning 100% "true" old-school with points ignition.
I won't debate whether a sophisticated computer controlled system would be better. Of course it would be. That's just not the flavor I'm going for on this car.
We'll see if I stick with the points or not. But for now, I'll get it running on that.
So, with all that said, it's just a weekend toy that won't be raced, or depended on for a daily driver with good mileage. I like old stuff, and I enjoy making old stuff work well. I'd be happy with anything at the stock horsepower of the 9A, 134hp, plus/minus a few. I'm guessing it will be on the plus side.
I did not realize that you had access/skills for welding, that is the option I would take.
Not that this idea applies but I was trying to align a Audi Turbo intake manifold to my JH head. The ports did not align. I eventually thought about using a spacer that pushed the intake out far enough that helped with the alignment issue. It worked out right.
Gasket differences. Notice the ports vs the mounting holes
was that when you were doing the valve seats? I used that method when I hand cut the 30 degree angle on the exhaust seats. guide coat makes it much easier to get the cuts even across the head
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