1.6/1.8 spi into 1.4 spi

[LUV2XLR8]

hello, has anybody put a 1.6/1.8 spi engine from a cav in to a 1.4 or any spi nova?
just wondering if i could use the same loom for the 1.4 for the bigger cav engines?
cheers :thumb:

[Adam]

The 1.8 cav engine is big block, so as much work to fit as a XE.

And the 1.6SPi engine is about 70bhp, and not worth fitting.

But yes, the 1.4 loom should plug in and work fine as they have the same management.

[LUV2XLR8]

cheeres fella, so the 1.8 spi would require a different loom?
im building my second nova, would a carbed engine be easyer? fancy something in carbs

[Adam]

If you want something on T40s, then a 1400 engine with a c14se head, or a 1600 gte/gsi engine is the best way.

The loom should work with both the spi engines, i was just saying theres no point welding the bay, getting different CVs etc etc just to get 90bhp from from a 1.8spi.
Might as well stick a 1400Sr or GTe engine in.

[Philsutton]

the 1.8 is utter **** when compared to other engines you can fit for the same trouble.

[LUV2XLR8]

cool, so what would would u recomend?
1.6 t40's or a 1.4 sr? ive got a 1.8 sri lump, but i dont think i'll be good with the loom, welding/strengthening is no probs, my mate welds and the shell has a bit to be done anyways.

[Adam]

1400 on 40s keeps cheap tax and cheaper insurance than 1600.
But 1600 gives more power, upto about 150bhp depending how much you want to spend on engine work.

[LUV2XLR8]

cool, thanks for the infomation, I'll get some pics up when its done, the car is still being preped at the mo
http://photobucket.com/albums/f369/jamesbow/road%20rally/
not bad for ?80 ;)