2l 16v or 16 16v turbo in a nova

[Adam]

They are available Craig.

JE etc can make them.


I agree with burgo on this, a 16xe is similar weight to a xe oiriginally, after fitting a turbo/ic/pipework/oil cooler etc, probably have to run a big block fly/clutch/box too if your running good power/torque. It would weight more than a xe.

[craig green]

JE would cahrge a fortune for them, I enquired with a few well known piston manufacturers a few years back & no one was interested in making up any without even mentioning prices.

16XE weighs a lot less than its big block counterpart......

[Adam]

The weight difference is a lot less than people think IMO
Probably 20ish kg

[Nick J]

Xe all day long, more reliable/cheaper. If it blows you can replace it for £250 quite easily, which can certainly not be said for an let!

[Riggy]

The weight difference is a lot less than people think IMO
Probably 20ish kg

i agree , after picking millions of both up they arnt far off

[nova 2L 16V]

For now my xe will do.but i do fancy the 16 16v turbo or turbo my xe later on in life.

[Nobby]

Xe all day long, more reliable/cheaper. If it blows you can replace it for £250 quite easily, which can certainly not be said for an let!

[Rickyb]

i would go 1.6 16v turbo just to be different and coz im mad on turbos