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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Default Y8 valves in a A6 Head
Has anyone used the larger Y7/Y8 Valves on the A6 head?
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
I'm 99.90999999% sure the stems lengths are differant. Besides, D's don't really need larger valves unless your going big bore on a sleeved block.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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no bueno
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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
a6 and y7 heads are completely different, you cant even swap cams
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
you can....but use the right cam gear.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
Originally Posted by ProzacOverdose
you can....but use the right cam gear.

are you sure about that??
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
Originally Posted by 99 Si
what about a y8 head with a z6 cam ??
Holy downgrade in camshafts, batman!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
Originally Posted by Racintweek

are you sure about that??
I'm positive.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mista Bone
I'm positive.

i thought the y7 heads had a differnt rocker setup??
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Default Re: Y8 valves in a A6 Head
Originally Posted by Racintweek

i thought the y7 heads had a differnt rocker setup??
This is getting confusing...I'm pretty sure he's talking about using a z6 cam in a y8 head.
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