Passat 2.0 liter questions

[raub at kudria.com (Mauricio Tavares)]

Allyn wrote:
> if you want more bottom end, by all means use the 2.0 head, but realize 
> it flows less up top.
> using a 1.8 head basically gives you some free porting.
> if you plan to port/polish down the road, starting with a 1.8 head makes 
> it easier as you have much less material to remove.
> hth
> Al
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
> To: "'Sciroccolist'" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 5:54 PM
> Subject: RE: Passat 2.0 liter questions
> 
> 
>> Chad, one source I have shows that the 9a was in the 90-92 Passats.
>> I wanted to add that I would agree with Al regarding the stock 1.8 head
>> however; if you plan on any porting work the jury is still out on which
>> one to use.  This is one of the oldest debates on the list.
>> Rick.

	Let me add to the fire: which head is better: a crossflow (ABA) or a 16V?