c16se/ x16sz help?

[scottyb]

hello all, i have or should i say did have a c16se engine in my car, the bottom end blew out but managed to save the head so only really need the bottom end. but i couldnt find one anywhere or an engine so ive ordered the x16sz alternative i was wandering if anybody knows if i can fit my manifolds straight on the this engine as mine is mpi unlike this one or do i need to completely chance the heads over im pretty sure they will fit but its coming wednesday so id rather get the gaskets tomorow if i cant just swap the manifolds?

[mowgli]

aren't they (x16sz) the square port engine? if so, the inlet won't fit from the c16se

[scottyb]

yeah this is what i thought, do you know if my head (c16se) will fit onto the x16sz block mate?

[mowgli]

i believe so, but i'm not sure about valve clearance