comparing 2 MC's

Livolsi, Stephane Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com
Tue Aug 26 18:08:24 EDT 2003


No I would say it's definitely an MC in both the 86 and 88.  I know the
differences are subtle, but I took apart an 84 5ks with a KH so I've BTDT.

> Maybe your '86 really has a water-cooled KH.  Are you sure it has a knock
> sensor and such?
>
> If it is a KH, it would have 8.0:1 compression instead of the 7.8:1 of the
> MC-1, which would give it more off-boost response.  I don't know what
> boost the KH's run, but if it's also less then the MC-1, then that might
> explain what you are noticing.
>
> Does anyone know of any differences that might account for this?  Could
> the
> timing belt be moved over a tooth on one of them? would that account for
> it?
> Different turbos?
> This isn't a problem or concern, I just thought I'd throw it out there and
> get some opinions
> Thanks
> Stephane
>
>




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