astra vs nova c16 - the same ?

[jimbob-mcgrew]

are there any differences between these 2 ?

the inlet manifold on the astra seems a different shape, cant tell much else ?

[bazil]

Think maybe the flywheel, later ones being a pot type,
This be mine,

[Southie]

Is the question re: 16v engines?

[scott.parker]

Southie, i think he's on about 8v, probably looking at Astra engines to put into his Nova, Google it, im sure a lot of the Astra ones are on diss pack, and if your looking at early mk4 Astra engines there not a straight swap, lot of faffing, and lot lower power out put.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

yeah, that's right scott, I was looking to possibly fit one into another wagon, but im curious as to why there 15 horse less. that's practically 15% difference for supposedly the same engine, with the same model number. any idea how / why ? im confused.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

the only thing I can think of, if its technically identical is the possibility that's its loaded up with electrical goodies and has quite a restrictive cat

[dgbnova#1]

It's built for more economy a c16 and with that come power loss

[jimbob-mcgrew]

maybe a different ecu map too ?

[Southie]

Southie, i think he's on about 8v, probably looking at Astra engines to put into his Nova

Just double checking Scott, I didn't want people putting loads of crap about 16v engines if he didn't needed it

[jimbob-mcgrew]

E16SE - 1598cc(1.6) - 1988-1993 (F-K reg) - 100bhp@5600; 100ftlb@3400
C16SE - 1598cc(1.6) - 1991-1993 (J-L reg) - 100bhp@5600; 100ftlb@3400

^ these are nova figures ^

although I thought that they were both pretty much the same. whats different in the astra version ?