944 heads

Tiny
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I have been told many different things about the difference between the turbo head and the non turbo head, I want to know the real difference, is there any?I can't see why they would make a different one, when it's easier to lower compression by the pistons, can anyone give me the straight answere, Ron.1986 944 2.5 non turbo
Friday, February 16th, 2007 AT 10:54 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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If there are different parts numbers the heads are different, The turbo head usually has thicker castings to hold up under the additional load.
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Saturday, February 17th, 2007 AT 5:15 PM

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