8v v's 16v block castings

[Sturge]

Probably a stupid idea but I don't suppose the waterways and head bolt patterns on the small block 8v and 16v blocks are the same are they? Just wondering if a 1.4 block could be modified for use as a 16xe allowing the use of the nice small featherweight 1.4 flywheel, before i scrap the block

[burgo]

Probably a stupid idea but I don't suppose the waterways and head bolt patterns on the small block 8v and 16v blocks are the same are they? Just wondering if a 1.4 block could be modified for use as a 16xe allowing the use of the nice small featherweight 1.4 flywheel, before i scrap the block

exactly the same. tis all interchangable.

if all you want is the flywheel why not just swap that? you dont need to change cranks or owt

[Sturge]

Because the smaller flywheel doesn't reach the starter motor on the 16v block

I tried that already!

Guess i'll hold onto the block for now then...... a plan is forming if she lets me

[burgo]

hmmm thats odd. mind you im going off my experience of the 1.6 blocks. purhaps you need a 1.4 starter then

[AlexW]

Or find a 16v flat flywheel, my little 1.4 16v has one, standard.