Fitting a 16v head

[Bigcjlad]

I was toying with the idea of fitting a 2.2hdi to my ph3 but a few people have said its not worth the hassle so now having the idea of fitting a 16v head has it been done or can it be done?

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[bashbarnard]

2.0 lt bottom end, 2.2 pistons, 16v head then you can use mose of the standard 2.0lt brakets etc. 2.2 pump is an r70 as well. This is all i know never actually done it

[Poodle]

Not all 2.2 pumps are r70. You'll need a lot of custom bits to make it work, i can tell you that much. Have a look at darrenjlobb's project thread, got an absolute ton of info in there.

[Piggy]

2.2 pistons won't fit.

Will need 2.0 16v pistons in the 8v block.

It's not really that much work tbh. But would require full engine build.

[bashbarnard]

2.2 pistons won't fit.

Will need 2.0 16v pistons in the 8v block.

It's not really that much work tbh. But would require full engine build.

My apoligies, i knew something sounded off from that statement, like ive said ive never actaully done it myself so i dont know for sure

[pro_steve]

Why not fit a 2.2 HDI engine instead?

[MY95]

Why not fit a 2.2 HDI engine instead?

How easy is it to do that Steve? All mount in fine then just wiring/ecu trickery?

[Piggy]

Because the 2.2 needs a gearbox change, hydro clutch, different mounts and gearlinks.
Huge job tbh.

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Plus it is SUPER heavy