2.0 8v engines

[edwards15]

hia just wondering is it worth putting a 2.0 8v engine in a nova gsi?what do they go like?and what would be needed to put one in?been told that standard gsi drive shafts etc are fine for putting one in?
thanks.

[Adam]

You cant use the std shafts/cvs.
You need to do the same as with a xe, cav inner cvs, 22spline shafts etc.

If you use the cav 130bhp engine, it should go pretty well.
Same work to fit an xe tho.

[mikey14sr]

^^^ yep just as much work as an xe but the seh's are a lot cheaper to get hold of.

[edwards15]

ok thanks lads, what kinda bhp is an xe?about 140-150?thats why i wanted an 8v as there are loads down the scrappy near me and they are alot cheaper.
thanks.

[Adam]

150bhp as standard XEs are.
The SEH 2L 8v is 130bhp, with the c20ne(i think it is) about 115bhp.

[edwards15]

thanks mate i might go for a 2.0 8v then
thanks.

[dannyb]

I wouldn't bother with a C20NE, only 15bhp up on a standard C16SE GSi lump, and probably weighs more and will cost to put it in. Find a 20SEH from a 1988-1991/2 Cavalier mk3. This engine was also used in the mk2 Cav SRi 130/Calibre but these are a bit thin on the ground (round my way anyway!)