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Author:  krat [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:40 am ]
Post subject:  Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
Hi all,

I've been looking to buy my first suzuki and have been checking this site for a few months to gather some info. What a great site for advice and help.
I have done numerous searches after thinking I had read something about this but can't find the thread. Hence I need some advice.
Does the engine or vin number give any clues as to the number of valves the engine has?
Secondly, I am looking at a 96 SWB vitara with fuel injection. Does this mean its a 16valve or 8. And in your opinions does it matter'
Is there an advantage of the 16 over the 8 in the long run.
Also, what is the general opinion on this model.

Thanks in anticipation, Kev.
Author:  Fatzook [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
16v.

All G16Bs will be 16v, UNLESS they have been tampered with.

G16A carby models are all 8v's. You can also get G16A TBI 8v's, and G16A import 16v's too.

But a 96 model will be a 16v for sure.

Clear as mud? :lol:
Author:  royce [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
96 is not only 16 valve, it uses the later coil in dissy 'x90' engine and has the same dash as the 2 litre Vitaras
Author:  Fatzook [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
royce wrote:
96 is not only 16 valve, it uses the later coil in dissy 'x90' engine and has the same dash as the 2 litre Vitaras


Fully sick 8)
Author:  Damo [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
Fatzook wrote:
16v.

All G16Bs will be 16v, UNLESS they have been tampered with.

G16A carby models are all 8v's. You can also get G16A TBI 8v's, and G16A import 16v's too.

But a 96 model will be a 16v for sure.

Clear as mud? :lol:


Just to make things even more confusing, my X90 1.6 16v engine has a g16a block. I don't think there is a 16v/g16b 8v/g16a correlation, it appears to be inconsistant in my experience.
Author:  Fatzook [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
Damo wrote:
Fatzook wrote:
16v.

All G16Bs will be 16v, UNLESS they have been tampered with.

G16A carby models are all 8v's. You can also get G16A TBI 8v's, and G16A import 16v's too.

But a 96 model will be a 16v for sure.

Clear as mud? :lol:


Just to make things even more confusing, my X90 1.6 16v engine has a g16a block. I don't think there is a 16v/g16b 8v/g16a correlation, it appears to be inconsistant in my experience.


Was your x-90 a local or import motor? If its an import ( like mine was ) it will always be a G16a.
Author:  Damo [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
Fatzook wrote:
Damo wrote:
Fatzook wrote:
16v.

All G16Bs will be 16v, UNLESS they have been tampered with.

G16A carby models are all 8v's. You can also get G16A TBI 8v's, and G16A import 16v's too.

But a 96 model will be a 16v for sure.

Clear as mud? :lol:


Just to make things even more confusing, my X90 1.6 16v engine has a g16a block. I don't think there is a 16v/g16b 8v/g16a correlation, it appears to be inconsistant in my experience.


Was your x-90 a local or import motor? If its an import ( like mine was ) it will always be a G16a.


Not 100% sure of that. I was told it was local, but take that with a pinch of salt as the guy couldn't tell his arsehole from a hole in the ground.
Author:  christover1 [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
My import Baleno engine recently fitted to my Vitara is G16A 16v EFI.
Supplier/importer had G16B's but they were all TBI (I think 8v)
Author:  krat [ Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
Thanks for the responses all. It looks like as a stock vitara then it will be the 16valve model.
Is there a real advantage of the 16v over the 8v model.

Thanks kev.
Author:  Gwagensteve [ Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine Numbers - G16B . 8 or 16 Valve?
krat wrote:
Is there a real advantage of the 16v over the 8v model.

Thanks kev.


Massive difference. 16V is the only way to go.

Steve.
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