Will '73 250ci head fit a '71 200ci engine?

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    Will '73 250ci head fit a '71 200ci engine? If so is there anything major did I have to do or is it jus bolt on.?
     
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    It's a direct bolt on. :D However, if you currently have an original steel shim head gasket you will want to mill the head to compensate for the thicker modern composite head gaskets to make sure you don't drop your compression ratio.
     
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