20v head *SHOULD* fit on 10v block

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Mike, the 20v head will fit no problem, with an NG/NF block you will result 
in aproximately 7.5:1 or so, not spectacular, especially in NA form, and very 
little torque below 3KRPM.  Honestly, a strong NG 2.3 with cam and exh. will 
probably feel quicker compared to this motor.  But, once you consider 
turbocharging it, it will be a great platform to start from.
Javad
80tq.com

In a message dated 9/16/2001 8:55:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
mdg3369 at mac.com writes:

<< Hey guys,
 Got some new info. This is enough to convince me. I was reading the archives
 and half the people said the 20v head would fit, the other half said the oil
 and water passages were different. Well, I looked on carparts.com and the
 head gasket for the 2.3 7A 20v N/A engine is the same part number as the
 head gasket for both the 2.3 NG and NF engines. So my plan: Find an NF/NG
 block in good shape, and work from there. I am going to fabricate my own
 intake and exhaust manifolds, and may get a spare exhaust housing (from
 whatever turbo I'm using) and weld it up so that I can eliminate the turbo
 from the system, and see how it goes N/A before I go with the turbo.
 Mike
  >>