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General => General discussion => Topic started by: lofty23 on 09 December 2006, 19:25

Title: engine change
Post by: lofty23 on 09 December 2006, 19:25

hi folks my 16v engine went bang big time today boo hoo but i have a low miler 8v engine in my garage what would be the difference in performance if i fitted it thanks folks

Title: Re: engine change
Post by: J.stafford16v on 10 December 2006, 01:54

Would be alot easier to fit a 16v back in as you will need ecu various bits of loom etc.. And yes you will notice performance difference, 8v pulling earlier but runs out of puff quickly.

Title: Re: engine change
Post by: Veedub1989 on 14 December 2006, 16:03

stick with the valver mate, lot less hassle to replace with another. theres some kicking around on eGay really cheap to. drop some new rings in, headgasket and bob's your uncle  :wink:

Title: Re: engine change
Post by: gibby on 14 December 2006, 16:18

After having a valver, an 8v just wouldn't cut it.

Title: Re: engine change
Post by: lofty23 on 15 December 2006, 19:10

thanks for your replies got myself a 16v engine today from a breakers yard 200quid is that a bargain or what and its only done 80k faaaaantastico

Title: Re: engine change
Post by: Neaty on 16 December 2006, 03:29

nice find, especially being below 100k miles :afro: