What bits do i need from a donor car 1.6 16v

[Martin]

right i need to kno what parts i need to fit a 1600 16v engine from an astra into my nova

roughly i no i need

Engine
loom
key fobs + immboliser

What else do i need

also the engine dosent have a box so what box can i use:thumb:

[Ste L]

can use F10/f13/f15 box's

[craig green]

coolant hoses

[Adam]

F10 box wont fit.

Depends which engine it is, astra tho, probably X16xel, so has immobiliser etc.
Plus i'm sure the inlet is too big for a nova engine bay.
You'll also need a MPI fuel pump and tank, or just pump if you have a SPi tank.

[Martin]

So would it be easir to fit a nova gsi engine insted?

[Adam]

Easier yeah.
16v also needs downpipe modifying and welded to fit.

16v is a nicer engine tho, more tuneable.

But for good cheap power, 8v is where its at.

[Martin]

ye wel i was thinkin on the tuning side of things a nice cam setof carbs/TBs good exhaust...

Mite jus go with the 8v lol

[Adam]

Carbs
and TB's are in different leagues.

If you have the cash, 16v and TBs all the way!

If its everyday etc car tho, i'd probably just 8v it.
Easier/Cheaper to service,repair etc.