j_man
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will it fit into my car
its out of an astra mk3
what the difference between x16xel and x16xe ??
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Steve X16XE
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What do you have in at the mo?
Difference, Inlet is more restrictive and the ports in the head are smaller.
Vauxhall managed to reduce bhp with out the torque dropping as much.
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j_man
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1.2 8v
its just that ones come up for £100 with ecu transponder key e.c.u e.t.c. so thinking i mayaswell buy it if its worth it in the long run ??
[Edited on 12-02-2008 by j_man]
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Steve X16XE
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Yeah go for it. Just shove one of them ebay inlets on and you'll never know.
Oh and please don't forget your brakes
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j_man
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and then a x16xe head with cams later on
got 2.0 16v brakes and spax coilovers already too go on
[Edited on 12-02-2008 by j_man]
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Steve X16XE
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Good good.
Try and get a "C" 16XE head. Ports are a little bigger and works well with porting.
Goodridge hoses?
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j_man
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ooh i didnt know that
yea will probs get goodridge hose's in the future but standard will have too do for now
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j_man
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also what about the fuel pump and fuel lines
will i need too change the lines ??
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Steve X16XE
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Lines i think will be ok. But i don't know about the pump.
Might have to start a new thread asking that Q.
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j_man
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i'll think about that when i come too it
but cheers for ya help ..... goin bed me know all this research is knackering me out haha
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Steve X16XE
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Me too.
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