FRporscheman

The cylinders look ok to me. I wouldn't be surprised if you put it back together and get nearly perfect compression.

Perfect compression on a 208hp engine is a far cry from a big v8 though. A v8 swap is a big undertaking, decide what you really want and go for it.

How did you get the cylinder head off with the headers still in place?

Dimi 944

I extracted the studs out.

FRporscheman

Is that easier than taking out the exhaust? I've never tried it that way.... <rubs chin>

plyhammer

My vote, cylinder walls look good.

Dimi 944

It was much easier in this case. The exhaust bolt and nuts were rusted and completed bonded. The studs came out with no issues.