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Looks like you have done a nice job on that. Cast isn't easy to weld, and you still managed to make it look as good as can be done.

However, the reasoning for doing it, I question. Not yours, as you're probably doing it for the money. THe question I have is that I wonder what this will do for cooling. With higher boost, the need for cooling will increase.

 

From what I've gathered, M20 engines like to shift headgaskets, and welding them up like this helps prevent that. Could be way off, but I don't think it has to do with cooling at all.

 

thanks, that means a lot coming from you! i can only hope some day my pipe welding looks half as good as yours.

the customer explained that it is a weak part of the head... not sure if the head gasket blows out there or if the actual combustion chamber is weak there. i'm not sure, but i don't think it is going to effect coolant flow a whole lot as the jacket goes across the head, not along it, but i could be wrong. i will clarify with him when he picks it up.

 

off topic you still doin flanges?

 

all done:

 

I'd have to bet my money that it would hinder flow. If that area wasn't needed for flow, they likely wouldn't have had it there, and would have had the strength instead. If that hinders flow, but the car is still able to maintain proper temp, it may still create a restriction that will cause the water pump to work harder....robbing more power from the engine.

I'm interested in the results to see what the actual outcome is though. Keep us posted if possible.

 

That is like saying that if hondas needed reinforced blocks they would come with them from the factory. If its cheaper and easier why would they make it better.

Welding looks awesome. I think that it would be cool to play with head welding when it comes to quench pads (sp) or whatever they are called.

 

the thermostat is always restricting water flow, so if I take it out will I get more HP?

 

Really? What's the BYPASS hose do? hmmmm