16 valve conversion

[stevie.1977]

hi, can anyone tell me wat is involved in the 16 valve conversion, at the moment i have a 2.0 litre 8 valve, i have done alot of engine swaps in the past but mainly just the same type of engine going back in, or can anyone suggest another conversion?????

 

[vngtx]

get ready for about 50 posts about why it isnt worth it.

 

[WeeJase]

I think clutch and flywheel are very different,so consider gear box swap also,so you will be going from rod change 8v gear box to cable(read slack) 16V gearbox/pedal box.
What is the reason for the swap?

 

[stevie.1977]

the 8 valve is old with a lot of mileage now, its not feeling to good,dont get me wrong you cant beat the 8 valve but its not picking up to good so i was wondering wat conversion to go for or maybe strip it and rebuild it with some aftermarket mods, i dont want to change the car because i think it looks good, wat do you suggest??

 

[vngtx]

1.8T or Vr6

 

[stevie.1977]

how about a turbo conversion on my 2.0 8 valve after a rebuild??

 

[vngtx]

you cant do that cos im doing that

 

[stevie.1977]

there is plenty of space at the front of the engine to, will have to have a look into that

 

[vngtx]

theres just enough space at the back to fit a turbo, and enough space in the front bumper to squeeze an intercooler in. only problem is getting a downpipe that will fit. everything is straight forward. i cant reveal how to do it cos that would be no fun

 

[stevie.1977]

mine seems to have loads of space at the front of the engine, do you have to fit low compression pistons though??

 

[vngtx]

nope just stack head gaskets but you must keep it a low boost. because its not a crossflow head its very easy for the pressure to build up too much for the engine to take. if your planning on gettin high power gains i would suggest different engine eg 1.8t or even VRT