20v - 16v a4age compatibility

[cri_ag]

ok so the story goes i brought a 20v block that had been fitted with gze pistons ect. in anticipation of a turbo conversion. however i dont wish to run the 20v head, rather the smallport 16v one, so as not to have to worry about distributors, plenums and water lines. now seeing i have a 20v block and a 16v head can anyone see any problem with running a 16v timing belt? also will the 16v oil pump be compatible?

cheers guys
craig.

[BigWorm]

Blocks are the same, so 16v timing belt & oil pump will be fine.

[The Witzl]

i dont see any reason why not.... the only thing i can maybe think of is the oil drain on the smallport 16V on the intake side near cyl 4.... i dont remember if the 20V has this.

[cri_ag]

i dont see any reason why not.... the only thing i can maybe think of is the oil drain on the smallport 16V on the intake side near cyl 4.... i dont remember if the 20V has this.

yep good call the 20v does not, the sump is getting a inlet welded into it either side one for turbo oil return, another for said head drain.

[Dimmy]

Sorry to hijack the thread guys, but since it's the compatibility thread i thought i'd ask here

Im looking at buying a microtech ltx8 with the loom off a mate who's had it in his car for the last 2400km of its life. Now the engine is a 4age 16v whereas i need it for a 20V. Would you know if the loom would have to be changed or can it be used?

Thanks

[cri_ag]

ok cheers for the confirmation bigworm!