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    4YE and 3YE cylinder head differences?

    I am curious if a 3ye head can be fitted to a 4ye engine? And if so, are there any advantages/disadvantages to doing such a swap?

    I can pick up a spare 3ye head for next to nothing, and am wondering if it's a good idea to rebuild it in my spare time, and have it ready for when the time comes...

    Thanks!

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    Re: 4YE and 3YE cylinder head differences?

    There are subtle differences but not enough to prevent interchange. I'm not sure what challenges you may or may not encounter, but I know of at least one person who successfully ran a 4Y head on a 3Y engine (if you can go that way then why not the other?). From what I understand it was a bolt-up swap. You might check some of the earlier posts from Wonderwagon over on TVP. Tim

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    Re: 4YE and 3YE cylinder head differences?

    Thanks, Tim! That's good to know. Still wondering if perhaps a small compression increase can be had by using a head from a smaller displacement engine.
    I guess I can compare the two side by side to figure this out.

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    Re: 4YE and 3YE cylinder head differences?

    did it work? also did you reuse head bolts?

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