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BENDOGGER
06-09-10, 07:18 PM
Right guys i might not have to sell my nova track shell now so could be one the look out for a engine.

Thing is i think i'm going to go for a N/A one just to keep cost down an think it will be better for track.

So i'm think either a 2.0 8V or a 2.0 16V engine.

Think i will run them more or less standard unless i find ne thats been tuned in someway for right kind of money.

So whats the pro an cons guys.

Weight vs bhp is it worth it to go for the 16v one or not?

All comments an ideas welcomes plus if you have one for sale pm me. cheers in advance
Markd89
06-09-10, 07:23 PM
My 2.0 8v was bomb proof always a reliable engine
BENDOGGER
06-09-10, 07:30 PM
This is another thing i'm thinking as my old 1600 8v on 40's was bulit proof an really quick for what it was
peester
06-09-10, 07:31 PM
no contest. other than saving a few quid when buying the engine itself and servicing it/buying some mods. Or to keep it period looking.
16v everytime.
craig green
06-09-10, 07:34 PM
16v.

Power is produced by burning fuel with air. 16vs can be made to consume much more air by means of having larger airflow through the head (greater valve area). They will nearly always be quicker, forgetting gay modern engines that are overly restricted for noise/economy purposes.
Mazz
06-09-10, 08:20 PM
So i'm think either a 2.0 8V or a 2.0 16V engine.


If thats the case, then definitely 16v. iirc they use all the same mounts, shafts etc so the only difference is the engine!
Stuart
06-09-10, 08:22 PM
8 less valves to lap in is not as good as having 8 more valves worth of air coming in/out :)
Mazz
06-09-10, 08:26 PM
lol
Mieran
06-09-10, 09:45 PM
small block 16v :thumb:
BENDOGGER
06-09-10, 10:02 PM
What you mean by small block?
Mieran
06-09-10, 10:07 PM
x14xe, x16xe, c16xe, x18xe1

Basically an engine that isn't as powerful or torquey as a 2.0 but lighter

I would go for a x18xe1, in a stripped out Nova it will still be nippy