bracey
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| posted on 9/4/07 at 06:12 PM |
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8v block 16 v head
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
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bracey
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oadamo
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| posted on 9/4/07 at 06:14 PM |
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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
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 9/4/07 at 06:21 PM |
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itmight be the same block, but its more trouble than its worth unless your into that sort of thing
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bracey
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| posted on 9/4/07 at 06:21 PM |
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just curious as can get c20xe engine for nicks but needs bottom end work
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oadamo
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| posted on 9/4/07 at 06:48 PM |
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you could buy a gasket and see if they line up
adam
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ned
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| posted on 9/4/07 at 08:49 PM |
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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.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 10/4/07 at 11:22 AM |
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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!!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 10/4/07 at 02:16 PM |
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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.
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Ghee60
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| posted on 11/4/07 at 10:31 AM |
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i too would just start with a 16v
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NS Dev
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| posted on 11/4/07 at 11:43 AM |
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quote:
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!!
re the above, I now have a late (1994) Xe complete bottom end which I will take £100 for, in vgc
[Edited on 11/4/07 by NS Dev]
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