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I always hear from older heads that the pre '76 186 was the 'best' red motor, although i've never really asked them why.
Is there any good reason why a the lower capacity version is 'better' that what appears to me to be the same engine with a longer stroke?
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Some engines are better in some cars, and some engines have better bore to stroke ratios, some engines came out of the factory on spec.
Some people are old and forget how good it really was when they were young.
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Originally posted by JBM
Some people are old and forget how good it really was when they were young.
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202 motors had a piston popping reputation ,when thrashed ,I did one myself years ago.
the 186 was less prone to do this but saying that I knew of a HQ that did 300,000 before the piston gave way under hard exelaration.
202`s are good though LJ XU1`s o
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If that myth is true at all it will be based upon the stock engine. In modified form with good pistons, blue crank and rods you can't beat the 202. Cloudy is right about the LJ XU1, but remember it was closer to a 186 than most 202's as it used a 186 head |
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Hi Spud.
You.ve actually asked 3 questions in one. The 1st one relates to why is a 186 head better than a 202 head. It's no better in performance or flow terms,but most mechanics & engine builders prefer the fully adjustable rocker gear of the 186. As |
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