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DannyB
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12th Apr 08 at 09:01   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ok so im looking to buy a corsa over the next 2 weeks, just seen a 2.0 8v(C20NE).What are they like compared to the 16v, alot slower?the guy selling this claims its around 150bhp.Any information would be helpfull, thanks.
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just go for a 16v..... end of
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from memory, theyre about 30bhp short (could be wrong on that) but 8v's do have more torque...150bhp seems a little high tbh. isnt that roughly what a XE would see
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in reply to ak.

That doesnt really help me though does it, the 8v is local and as i cant drive atm it seems like a good option to go for, thats why i want to know how they compare to the 16v.

[Edited on 12-04-2008 by red_top]
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Heres the link.

http://pistonheads.com/sales/415507.htm
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astandard XE was 150bhp and an 8v is 120-125bhp iirc

the 8v has more torque tho and is imo a stronger engine

BUT

book figures are useless as all the engines have either been to the moon and back or thrashed senseless so down on power

personally id go for the 8v and stick some carbs on - old skool rules
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ou want to buy a car because its local is not the best reason.

The 16v is the better engine all round. Torque shouldnt be that much of a factor in a small hatch... the 2.0 16v is hardly lacking it

What do you want to do with the car? If its just a daily car i would even look at converted ones, just get an x16xe sport
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Well as i cant travel for a car local seems better atm, the car will be used for every day driving and eventually track days.
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Because its local and better atm doesn't mean its better in the long run.
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why cant you travel for a car?

Bus, Train, Plane!!!! You dont have to drive to see a car!
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quote:
Originally posted by JohnNI
Because its local and better atm doesn't mean its better in the long run.


Quite true, thats why i want info on the 8v as i dont want to buy it and regret it.
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
why cant you travel for a car?

Bus, Train, Plane!!!! You dont have to drive to see a car!



Im currently banned, 6 points in first 2 years.Got my theory again in 2 weeks.
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and that stops you taking a bus, train, plane?
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How do you want me to drive the car back when im banned?
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how are you going to drive a local car back then

do you not have a friend or family member that can drive?
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I can get someone to drive local, and someone to drive it back or ask the person if they will deliver to me for extra money.
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16v has more power and torque .. 8v is 130 summin lbft iirc and redtop is 145
Scotty C
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My 1.6 cs kept with a 2.0 8v Nova...

[Edited on 12-04-2008 by Monster]
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are 8v more reliable? or is it just luck of the draw
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they are both old engines...... luck of the draw.
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ive got an 8v as i keep blowing engines
ive been told that 8v are more indestructable or STU PROOF as they say lol
yea the 16v has more power but the 8v has more torque like i said ive got one in a corsa
SportBoy
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8v has less torque
Whittie
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8v is noticebly slower.

Don't get me wrong, still a good conversion but not as quick.
Olsrey
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An XE Corsa is still too slow enough anyway
sand-eel
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the c20ne is 115bhp the c20seh is the 130bhp one and it actually has LESS torque so the answer is they are alot slower

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