Haydn

The difference being is the Echo Tec is Know as X20XEV engine and the early type is 20XE OR the X20XE The two blocks are not the same and it would not be possible to fit the head from one to the other. I hope this helps you in some way.

No is your answer ,Vauxhall Echo Tec is not the same block as a non echo tec,The 1600 16v is a very good unit and I run this in my car with 213BHP as seen in Car & Car conversions some time ago, This engine can now be tuned to 250 by S.B. Developments should you wish or have the money to do so.

Ho dear what have I started, As you are aware I was the first to fit this engine into a Caterham , Talk to S.B.DEVELOPMENTS who I'am sure will do the relivent machining for you Tel 0181 391 0121

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