Re: 18G -vs- 18V, differences?

[Bob Shaw <shaws@mlcltd.com>]

At 9:57 AM -0700 2/17/00, Andrew B. Lundgren wrote:
>What are the differences between the 18V engines and the 18G's?  I 
>know the following:
>
>Smog stuff.  (later G's also have the air manifold...)
>One year of the 18V has something funky on the water system for the 
>choke I believe.
>The 18V use the simplex timing chain and gears...
>
>Anything else?
>
>The reason I ask is the '70 parts car I just bought has an 18V in it 
>from a '77 car if I am correct.  The number is: 18V 890AEL 007... 
>(forgot the rest...)
>My current engine is an 18G D .....  Forgot the rest.
>
>-
>Andrew Lundgren
>lundgren@iname.com

There is a significant difference in one other area-the connecting 
rods.  The rods in an 18V engine weigh about 8 oz. less than those in 
in an 18G engine. It is a small thing, but it makes a difference in 
the engine's responsiveness
Bob Shaw
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