16 v conversion

ive decided i want to convert my 8v carb engine to a 16 v.

what parts can i use from my exisiting parts on the 16v block and head?

i will continue to use my twin webers on the 16 v  so can i just get a block and head and use my exisiting wiring and gearbox??

any advice and help from any one who has done this wud be appreciated…

this will be quite easy seeing you already have a carb car….

you will need a new inlet manifold for your carbs…

you will need the 16v engine and also the ecu and tci unit plus the wiring loom for this - the loom is small only five or six wires….

if im gonna run it on carbs  why would i need an ecu?

or will i need that for the timing side of it all etc?

will my gearbox fit straight on too?

The ECU just controls the Ignition on the 16V, so yes you need it.

Your gearbox will fit.

ar right.
i had a slight feeling it wud be needed for the ignition but didnt know if thi cud be overcome.

cheers for your help.

shall start looking for it all.

You don't need the ECU, you can use a 1.3 dizzy, except the ignition curve/map isn't optimal.

wud that effect the way it runs or anything ?
or is that a common way for this engine  conversion ?

mk1nath said

wud that effect the way it runs or anything ?
or is that a common way for this engine  conversion ?

Ignition advance affects the way it runs, but not drastically - you'd probably not notice a difference, you might get a few flat spots etc. I think the most common way is to reuse the 16Vs ECU, even with carbs.

yeah use the 16v's ecu, its so so easy to install, just plug and play, drop me your email and I'll send you over a good info pack i have.

paul_c said

mk1nath said

wud that effect the way it runs or anything ?
or is that a common way for this engine  conversion ?

Ignition advance affects the way it runs, but not drastically - you'd probably not notice a difference, you might get a few flat spots etc. I think the most common way is to reuse the 16Vs ECU, even with carbs.

Fair point tbh

i'm sure someone emailed me a while back about using a saab dizzy as well.

whats a dizzy   i aint got one :mrgreen:

it's a thing that happens when you inhale too much nail varnish

sorry to highjack but its on this exact same subject

16v on webers… what setup would be best for what engine

1.8 16v on 40's or 45's?
2.0 16v on 40's or 45's?

i've got some 40's kicking around and thinking about building up a second engine (just incase etc) so was wondering whether they'd be best with either a 1.8 or 2L… or whether its worth going down a specific route/setup..?

i'm sure this will help mk1nath in his end result  :wink:

no expert on carbs but i'd go for 45's on either 1.8 or 2.0 on a 16v.

thats what i was thinking, more air - more torque

just that they're kicking around gathering dust, bro's left overs from a half arsed attempt at a project, he's gone for a 20vt now