if u look at the intake manifold runnin over your engine...if its 4 single tubes and says DOHC 16V congratulations you have a 16 Valve, if its one solid intake and just says 2.0 on it...well lucky you you have an 8V P pissdrabbit83 Registered
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What's the difference between an 8v and a 16V?
The insurance difference between the two was shocking, the 8V seemed very reasonable, the 16V, despite not having a huge power difference on paper, was nearly £1000 a year more! I suppose being the more desirable and sportier model, there have probably been more smashed up and stolen 16Vs over the years. In budget and worth a look?
Is the 16V a good car?
The standard 16v is a great car and loves to rev. Keeps up with traffic too. I'm currently making a few enhancements to mine. PM me if you have any questions.
Can I put a 16V motor on an 8V motor?
If you simply fit it stock to a 8v motor you drop the CR to around 8.5:1 hence there will be very little gain. To actually get to the same a a genuine 16v you have to use the right pistons to get your CR to 10:1 if you don't do that your gains will be very little.
Can I use 8V Pistons in a 16V engine?
To actually get to the same a a genuine 16v you have to use the right pistons to get your CR to 10:1 if you don't do that your gains will be very little. If you use the 8v pistons then you are gearing up for turbo and they make MUCH more power. Ok cool so the pistons must be replaced for the 16v head to work properly.
What is the difference between 8V and 16v engine?
Well 8 valves (8v) basically means a 4-cyl engine with 2 valves/cyl (one for intake and one for exhaust). 16 valves (16v) means 4 valves/cyl (two each for intake and exhaust). The 16v engine is better in terms of performance as it has an easier time taking in air and pushing out exhaust (i.e, breathing).
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Golf have?
Engine, Transmission, and Performance Under the Golf R's hood is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder that makes 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque—up from 288 hp and 280 lb-ft in the last generation R. The engine pairs with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Is 16v faster than 8V?
8V = better low end torque, smoother and more power at low rev, higher fuel consumption, higher emission.... 16V = better high end torque, high reving, lower fuel consumption, lower emission... what do you think guys? which type of engine is more suitable to your needs?...
Which Volkswagen Golf engine is the best?
The best of the Golf's petrol engines is the 1.5-litre TSI, delivering a fine blend of power and economy. It's genuinely impressive, with a keenness to rev that helps it to feel livelier than its fuel economy would suggest.
When did the Golf 8 come out?
The Volkswagen Golf (Mk8) (also known as the Golf VIII) is a compact car, the eighth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk7. It was launched in Wolfsburg on 24 October 2019, and arrived in German showrooms in December 2019.
What year is Mk6 Golf?
Volkswagen Golf Mk6Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K)ManufacturerVolkswagenAlso calledVolkswagen Jetta SportWagen (United States, wagon) Volkswagen Vento Variant (Argentina and Uruguay, wagon)Production2008–2013 2009–2013 (wagon) 2011–2016 (cabriolet)Model years2010–2014 (North America)22 more rows
Is a 8v engine good?
At low rpm, 8v engines are superior because the air being pulled into each cylinder is moving fairly quickly, filling the cylinder well.
What does TSI on VW mean?
turbocharged stratified injectionTSI stands for “turbocharged stratified injection” and was inspired by the Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel and FSI direct fuel injection engines. The engine allows for higher torque at lower RPMs, which means more power with less fuel usage.
What is the difference between VW Golf models?
As you surely know, the six Volkswagen Golf models include the VW Golf, the VW Golf GTI, the VW Golf R, the VW e-Golf, the VW Golf SportWagen, and the VW Golf Alltrack. One of the key differences between the six Volkswagen Golf models is the level of engine performance and fuel economy that each model offers.
Which Golf engine is most reliable?
One Volkswagen engine consistently appears on 'most reliable' discussions and lists: the 1.8T. Haynes calls the 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine the best VW engine. ItStillRuns compares it to the LS small-block V8 in terms of durability and tunability.
Torque Debate : 8v VS 16v
ok guys , there was a similar thread up before that had some mixed responses.
Torque Debate : 8v VS 16v
ok guys , there was a similar thread up before that had some mixed responses.
fthaimike Forum Addict
I wouldn't say the 16v is thirstier than an 8v as it's a more efficent engine, more down to how it's driven, my tuned 8v has terrible mpg .
Gareth83 Forum Junkie
I had an 8v mk1 golf and did a 16v conversion and ther's a huge difference in performance!!
corradophil Forum Member
Having gone from a Mk1 1600 GTI, to a 90spec 8v GTI, to a Corrado 2.0 16v, the fuel consumption of the Mk2 8v was a little better then the Corrado 2.0 16v which incidently is a heavier car, but I really did not notice any real change in fuel costs, and the mpg on the MFA shows similar on both.
fthaimike Forum Addict
Personaly I'd go for the 16v if you have any intention of increasing it's performance. If you do want to tune it, you may as well buy the quicker car to start with.
PzKpfw II Forum Member
As said above, it really does depend on how you drive a car. Im convinced the 8v is a lazy daily hack with a bit of grunt, wheres the 16v is the defined sports hatch of the two.
