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novaluxeplus
10-12-08, 05:52 PM
just bought an 16 16 ecotech its from a vectra around r reg is there a way to tell if its an x16xe or x16xel. thanks
It will be a XEL.
Or one of the later 1600 16v's.
Post a pic of the engine bay
novaluxeplus
10-12-08, 05:56 PM
is that better or worse??
novaluxeplus
10-12-08, 06:02 PM
engine has not been delivered yet all i know is from an r reg vec and is eco one
novaluxeplus
10-12-08, 06:06 PM
also can i put my box on this engine i have a 1.4 8v in atm just figured better acceleration if i leave this box on??
Depends what box it has fitted atm.
XEL is 100bhp, so a few hp off the older engines, but probably not really noticeable on the road.
novaluxeplus
10-12-08, 06:13 PM
well i think i have an f13 and this engine although not coming with box had an f 15
novaluxeplus
10-12-08, 06:44 PM
answer found apparently an f13 will mate up to an x16 engine just fine thanks
Get a new cam belt and rollers on it ASAP or it will all end in tears!!!!!
will be an XEL in that...
'L' denotes low output lol although tbh there is hardly any difference in any of them
make sure you get ECU, transponder and key! :)
novaluxeplus
11-12-08, 06:20 PM
well even if low owtput still be quicker than 1.4 spi lol
oh what if not got transponder or key i'm not entirely sure is all anyway round it??
novaluxeplus
11-12-08, 06:32 PM
ha i just read what i said ment to say noy sure if them two bits are there....and is there anyway around not havin them
1. Would your 1.4 not have an F10 box? Has it been changed?
2. XEL engine will be a good base if you are going to change the inlet.
novaluxeplus
12-12-08, 05:46 PM
i thought f10 was a the 4 speed i got 5 speed
novaluxeplus
12-12-08, 06:03 PM
and was thinking of just getting some twin 40's and throwing standard inlet in the bin lol
But you then need a few hundred quid and mapping on a standalone ecu setup.
You'll have an f10 5spd. Only the 1.6 engines came with an f13.
MC - Mine (which is from a astra mk3 yes) had a F13. And from what i remember they all F13's
MC - Mine (which is from a astra mk3 yes) had a F13. And from what i remember they all F13's
Sorry, I was assuming his engine was the original Nova item. Did the luxe have an F13? The 1.4 SR's (all the ones I've dissmantled) had F10's. Anyway, the assumption that 4spd = f10 and 5spd = F13 is wrong.
lots of 5spd F10's about :D
novaluxeplus
13-12-08, 12:30 AM
oh sorry lol i not knowed that least i do now going to try and pop it on anyhow see what happens.
novaluxeplus
13-12-08, 12:32 AM
oh one more question obv is an eco engine what bits am i supposed to have with it is it just that disk thing on the exhaust man??
novaluxeplus
13-12-08, 12:33 AM
at 75mph i'm at 3000 rpm pretty much exactly if that would help decide what box it is lol
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