which engine is better.

[steve rdf]

im building a nova rally car and either lookin at putting a 1.4 16v out of a corsa or a 1.6 8v from a nova gsi. The 8v has more bhp and torque but not a great deal. I will probably start with a standard engine then build the spec up over time. would appreciate some advice on which people would think is better.

[burgo]

if your planning on modifying it later down the line id say go for the 1400.

[Rich]

why a 1600 for the 8v and only 1400 for the 16v?

Best of both worlds, 1600 16v from a corsa gsi will be nice for upgrades in the future. Guessing the class limits your engine choice?

[burgo]

you might find thats the rules of the class he wants to run rich. i know in super stockhatch you can have either a 1.6 8v of 1.4 16v

[Mike]

you might find thats the rules of the class he wants to run rich. i know in super stockhatch you can have either a 1.6 8v of 1.4 16v

Yep, was changed some time ago to keep it "competitive".

[Rich]

Ah i didnt realise that. In that case the 1400 16v would be easier to get power from than the 8v

[steve rdf]

i am either goin to run in the 1400 class or 1600 class not sure at mo. i was set on going 1400 16v but then i found out that the 1600 8v from a gsi puts out good power. i have a red top but not using that because i will be competing with mk2 escorts with 15 grand red tops and i will never be competative.

[xxspudxx]

Wouldnt even worry, id say go 8v, exhaust, cams, keep it simple and spend rest of money using the car and having fun!