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Thanks Paul, you have the right vintage for the engine Its a rare 1600cc version of the bigger block 8v OHC engine more usually found in 1800cc and 2000cc form. Its specific engine code is C16NZ2, but its part of what I've heard referred to as the J-series or "big block" 8 valve OHC engines.

Can anyone confirm if the Sykes Pickavant tool no. 022500 is the correct tool for removing the cam on a 1600VX without removing the cam carrier? If it is and anyone has one for sale they no longer need I'd be interested!

Thanks Johnh but I want to stay below 1700cc capacity

Thanks I've put some posts out there as well, but not much is coming back so far. One useful snippet is that the C18NZ engine from 1.8litre Cavaliers seems to be the same block and has bigger valves as standard. Same may also apply to the C20NE from the 2.0litre cars. Not sure if they will bolt straight on though.

Having just spent a day at Harewood Hillclimb drivers school I would like to investigate gaining a little more power/torque for my 8v Classic. I'd be happy with another 10 or 15bhp and a few more lbs/ft. I don't want to break the bank or my Ital rear axle. I want to stay below 1700cc for the engine in case I'm tempted to the odd Class 2a run, and at this stage I don't want to swap the car for a K-Series Having searched Blatchat there is plenty of information about Kent AST15 cams and Blydenstein heads, but Bill Blydenstein is no longer an option and I believe CAT cams and Newman cams are possible options to Kent. Has anyone tried a slightly wilder profile than the AST15 for example? Is there anyone else who can do the cylinder head work? The threads on 1600vx tuning seem to have died away recently, so does anyone have up to date guidance on the best options?

Hello Jonathan, Having just bought a Seven this seems like an excellent idea - If you are still putting an order together I'd like a red bag and a canister please Thanks, Andrew