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Bonney
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10th Oct 09 at 18:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Don't know if its been posted before, But if any one wanted to know what their engine code means (eg c20xe) here is a quick guide.

The first digit of the code relates to the emissions regs the engine meets.

Z = euro 4
Y = euro 3
X = euro 2
C = euro 1

Cars made before the emissions regulations have no letter at the start of the code.

The next 2 digits are the capacity.

For example, the 20 in C20 XE means 2 litre.

The next letter is the compression ratio.

G = 8 to 8.5:1
L = 8.5 to 9:1
N = 9 to 9.5:1
S = 9.5 to 10:1
X = 10 to 11.5:1
Y = 11.5+:1

The next digit relates to the fuelling.

D = diesel
E = multi-point injection
Z = single-point injection
V = carburettor

Some engines have an extra code at the end, if they are different from normal

For example:

H = high output
R = increase output
T = turbo
V = volume model

Hope its of some help/intrest to some of you
oceansoul
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10th Oct 09 at 19:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

repost, im sure that most people know this kinda stuff. however some of the newer/younger members might not =]
ed
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10th Oct 09 at 19:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

It's in FAQ already.
Bonney
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10th Oct 09 at 23:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Ah well, Didn't realise. Something for the newbies I suppose.
chrex
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back of total vaux ftw!
Warren G
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11th Oct 09 at 09:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

A=euro 5 emissions
Nic Barnes
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11th Oct 09 at 09:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

z12gdr engine is a cracker
Bonney
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11th Oct 09 at 10:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Havn' got that for years, Might go get a copy later, Thinking of doing some bits to the astra, Was only supposed to be a runaround.

 
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