c16xe/x16xe novas..

[vallanc3]

Thinking about putting one of these engines in a nova but i want to make sure im not just going to want to rip it out striaght away.so:
do they handle like a small block nova?
what is the power delivery like on these engine?are they abit flat accross the rev range or anything?
and do they fit straight in?

cheers

[craig green]

Engines are pretty flat in std trim, still quick mind. But open up the inlet with a powerbox & usual zorst minus its cat & they breath & go well.

Usual 2.0XE is best bang for buck as you know.

[vallanc3]

cheers craig id do that if i got the engine anyway as im not to keen on the 2ft(ish) standard inlet system.

yeah spose i could go down the 2.0XE path. i just want a nova that i can go to and from work in, then have fun on the weekends.

[Adam*D]

I've had both mate and there's quite a difference between a 1.6 16v and a 2.0 16v;)

[vallanc3]

cheers for the info. but if i put a XE in it means a hole load more work,more parts,more weight and petrol...but more power.

[BIGS]

not really more petrol but yes more everything else

[Adam*D]

Yes but you also get more GO, GO,GO!!!!!:):):)

[craig green]

yeah spose i could go down the 2.0XE path. i just want a nova that i can go to and from work in, then have fun on the weekends.

Depending what kinda fun you mean, you could do that in a 1.0L..

2.0L XE's are actually pretty economical on long runs, assuming everything is running as it should be.

As for the 1.6XE, although I've only done a few miles in mine, I'm pretty chuffed with how it goes tbh. I wasnt expecting much & its certainly better than I expected. Very pokey & torquey for what it is. [I must get a vid someday soon]

[dhdev (Oli)]

do they handle like a small block nova? Yes
what is the power delivery like on these engine?are they abit flat accross the rev range or anything? A bit flat, but most standard engines are. Easily rectified ;)
and do they fit straight in? Yes

cheers

:thumb:

[paddy138]

1.6 16v is a great conversion, theres no messing around with suspension or steering so you can corner properly, its a straight swap conversion and with a couple of hundred pound spent on the engine you will have a fairly quick nova

[Ben]

The 1600 16v is only worth doing imo if you are prepared to tune it to over 150bhp otherwise easier and cheaper to either fit a 1600 8v or a XE.

And i have had all 3.

[Adam]

I agree with Ben.
If wanting to stick with a std engine, go 1.6 8v...
So easy to service/repair/replace, and as quick as the standard 1600 16v
If you have the cash to spend though, 16v all the way.

[vallanc3]

i was thinking about spending a few ££ on the engine. nothing too, crazy exhauast and inlet.cams when i have the money spare..