Wots the difference between x16xe and c16xe

[~~joycey~~]

Hello


Wots the difference between the x16xe and c16xe engines?

And also wot can i do to tune them?


And last but not least how can i tell if these are any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Corsa-GSI-highlift-cams-c16xe-piper-kent_W0QQitemZ300243601867QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 300243601867&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318


Thanks in advance


Joycey

[draper]

one has an X one has a C

the C engine doesnt have a factory fit immob where as the X does, the heads are identical depending on casting so i read

[John]

The c16 has an airflow meter and a plastic inlet manifold, whereas the x16 runs on manifold absolute pressure (map), and has an alloy inlet.

[~~joycey~~]

So basicly nothing then?

[~~joycey~~]

The c16 has an airflow meter and a plastic inlet manifold, whereas the x16 runs on manifold absolute pressure (map), and has an alloy inlet.


Oh right thanks for that chap :thumb:

[Adam]

The standard cams are good to 150bhp.

X and C have a different head, inlet ports are slightly larger on C16(hence a few bhp more power as std)

X16xe has metal upper inlet, no afm, SAI and EGR systems, and a map sensor
C16xe has plastic upper inlet, and a afm(air flow meter)

The basic engine is pretty much identical, i wouldn't specifically look for a certain engine, just whatever comes along.
But be aware that these engines suffer with oil burning issues(even from new), so check for blue smoke.

[John]

But be aware that these engines suffer with oil burning issues(even from new), so check for blue smoke.

Speaking from experience there ad??!!

[Adam]

Err, yeah lol :D

I wouldn't worry about a bit of blue smoke on startup(stem seals), but i would be worrying if you can see blue smoke under full throttle.

[Mikey_J]

Quickest way of tuning them is to stick a new inlet on! IIrc you can get cheap 1's on ebay for £185 or a tasty Dbilas 1 for £500+ from regal


Dont worry about the oil burning too much....You only need to change the stem seals to sort it! :)

[John]

Err, yeah lol :D

Not found a 2.0 yet?lol

[phazer]

The valve stem seals are errrm a bit crap! Some C16's were fitted with undersize pistons at the factory making them a bit smokey, they were recalled but obviously not all will have been done.

[~~joycey~~]

Quickest way of tuning them is to stick a new inlet on! IIrc you can get cheap 1's on ebay for £185 or a tasty Dbilas 1 for £500+ from regal


Dont worry about the oil burning too much....You only need to change the stem seals to sort it! :)

Wot like this?

http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=428645

£130 Bargin! :thumb:

[~~joycey~~]

The standard cams are good to 150bhp.

X and C have a different head, inlet ports are slightly larger on C16(hence a few bhp more power as std)

X16xe has metal upper inlet, no afm, SAI and EGR systems, and a map sensor
C16xe has plastic upper inlet, and a afm(air flow meter)

The basic engine is pretty much identical, i wouldn't specifically look for a certain engine, just whatever comes along.
But be aware that these engines suffer with oil burning issues(even from new), so check for blue smoke.


Thanks for that Adam that is a massive help! :thumb:

[Adam]

Not found a 2.0 yet?lol
MEH, small block ftw :cool:

[draper]

MEH, small block ftw :cool:

amen