16v head on a 8v lump?

[GrahamT]

Hi,
I'd like to know if it is possible to fit a 16 valve head on the 8v lump. This is the DOHC engine as fitted to the frog eyed Scorpio. Engine code is (from memory) NSF. It is NOT the same as the older Granada or DOHC Sierra.

There are slight differences in the engines which I can't remember now but both engines are listed on the fordscorpio.co.uk website.

Apart from the head fitting are there other considerations? I have been told the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system is different?? Also, what about the ECU (EECV)?

The reason I ask is that I have a good spare block with a knackered head. If I could get a 16v head I'd fit one!! I'd like to know for certain (eg from someone who has done it?) if it's possible??

Cheers
Graham

[bortaf]

I know the rs2000 16v head fits the sierra DOHC 8V engine but not sure on the later granny one have you tried
http://www.interford.co.uk/forums/
i know somone on there has done a 16V head on an 8v but not sure which one.

[GrahamT]

Thanks for the pointer, I'll have a look see when I get a mo!
Cheers,

[Luke]

Let us know what you find out!! I'm v. interested to know!!!