are c20ne blocks the same as c20xe?

[lukehamlyn]

hi Iv just been given a cavalier 4x4 of a family member and wondered if I could use the block to convert to 16v? anyone no if this can be done? if not I will just sell the cav and buy a c20xe for my nova?......cheers

[millworm]

not the same i dont think but it would bolt up

[lukehamlyn]

ok fella cheers just wondered if water ways an oil ways are the same....just don't kno weather its worth me stripping the cav or selling it ? I kno the loom and everything will be different im just curious as it has f20 gearbox on it and looks the same from outside just with 8v head...:/

[millworm]

yeah it's a family 2 block so should be no different in terms of bolting up

[lukehamlyn]

thanks for the help man much appreciated, would the block handle the 16v head? or would you recommend me just getting a full c20xe block and head?

[millworm]

well if you can find a full engine then yes

[lukehamlyn]

ok thanks for the help fella...

[mowgli]

Of course the ne and xe blocks will interchange. Look for either a v6 c25xe or similar, or a 2.0 or 2.2 ecotec. They will be cheaper and in a way better condition than a c20xe

[mk1nova_rich]

V6 it...will be a giggle with a few extra bhp wrung out of it