J2TE with 16valve head on a 306

[dv6]

Hi everyone,

Just registered here so don't be too hard on me.

I'm looking to build my weekend/holidays ride and was thinking at a 306 cabrio 2.0 8v.

Initially was thinking to fit a J4RS and tranny into it but changed my mind to something more ambitious [for me at least]. I'm going for a J2TE since it has the same block but I want to fit a 16valve head.

My question is if there's big difference between the S16, GTi and regular 2.0_16v heads. I assume that the S16 and GTi will have more sporty cam profiles.
What about the exhaust manifold from J2TE, will it fit the 16v head or will need a new one?
Will a crank from a XUD make the engine less prone to stress/more reliable in the long run?

Which gearbox will be more suitable, the one from Gti6 or the one from Xsara VTS. I heard that the one from Xsara is stronger/more bulletproof than the one from six.

Any other/better ideas will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[lozz]

hi mate.


Q: Which gearbox will be more suitable, the one from Gti6 or the one from Xsara VTS. I heard that the one from Xsara is stronger/more bulletproof than the one from six.


ithink its the otherway round mate,

the Xsara boxes are Weak or atleast some are Not sure on the Vts.. but im sure iheard Mention of people using Gti6 boxes because of this,

[midsmike]

mate try asking these they will know http://constella.co.uk/home/