1.8 cam shaft into 1.6 head

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1.8 cam shaft into 1.6 head

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Will a 1.8 gti cam shaft fit into my 1.6 carb FR engine head?
I know fitting a 1.6 GTi cam shaft is meant to free up some horses compared to my standard cam shaft but will a 1.8 fit and make any difference?
the 1.8 camshaft is from a engine with shims like my engine.
Thanks...


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