Ive been doing a bit of reading on the C20NE and C20XE engines. The blocks are meant to be the same.
For power would i be better off using my low mileage C20NE block and fitting a redtop head to it? Are the looms different?
The ECUs will be different im sure.
Then XE intake manifold. Gearbox should be ok but will need flywheel and clutch upgraded?
But instead of buying a redtop engine with god knows what mileage and rebuilding it for peace of mind, could i just not put the new pistons and rods into the NE block? And put a nice refreshed XE head on.
Im weighing up my options for the new cav. Id love to do a V6 conversion but keeping it 2 litre is also a food option but staying NE is just wasting money imo for very little gain..
Thanks for any input chaps.
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