would the head of a red top engine fit the block of a 8v ohc what would have to be considered ? and is it worth it
cheers
bracey
i dont no if will fit but it would be a lot of messing about.you might as well fit the whole engine or turbo the one you have if your after more
power
adam
itmight be the same block, but its more trouble than its worth unless your into that sort of thing
just curious as can get c20xe engine for nicks but needs bottom end work
you could buy a gasket and see if they line up
adam
It will fit but there are a few differences in the bottom ends of the 8v and 16v and imho they were made differently for a reason. 8v has lower
compression cast pistons and fewer flywheel bolts onto the crank (6 opposed to 8). Think there is an oil relief valve aswell iirc. Don't know how
much these come into play when you start making more power with an xe head on.
It can and has been done, mainly for competition where you have to retain the standard production block in a class (eg a manta or other 8v car with
the same block)
I'm sure nsdev or stu16v will know of someone who's done it...
Ned.
I know of someone that has done it with an 1800 8 valve (again to fit the regs in a sprint series needing original block, so used manta 1800 ohc block
which is the same as the 2.0 basically)
Its a lot of work and decent 16v bottom ends are worth little anyway.
What does the 16v need? I have a decent crank, rods and std pistons going cheap if you need em? Might have a block but don't know as I can't
think where my spare ones went!!
Also take into account that you will need an exhaust and inlet manifold to suit the 16v head. The 16v is a great engine, but as you are going to have to change quite a few bits and pieces to get in anway, it would make sense to start with a decent engine rather than a bitsa.
i too would just start with a 16v
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Originally posted by NS Dev
I know of someone that has done it with an 1800 8 valve (again to fit the regs in a sprint series needing original block, so used manta 1800 ohc block which is the same as the 2.0 basically)
Its a lot of work and decent 16v bottom ends are worth little anyway.
What does the 16v need? I have a decent crank, rods and std pistons going cheap if you need em? Might have a block but don't know as I can't think where my spare ones went!!