8v 2.0 L vs. 16v 2.0 L

["Victor Farren" <vfarren@smtp.cdie.org>]

In the limited research I have done on this topic (mostly on the web, and from what I have been able to glean form the digest) it seems that more people seem to favor the 8v 2.0L.  These people seem to be the do-it-yourself type.  I know that the 16v has more hp w/o mods (134 vs 115) so I am trying to figure out why people seem to prefer the 8v.  

1) I am guessing that parts are cheaper for the 8v engine.  

2)I know the bit about busting up heads and valves if the timing belt breaks on the 16v, but it seems to me that if one stay on top of the timing belt changes this shouldn't be an issue.

3) Is the 8v easier (less complicated) to work on (being SOHC as opposed to DOHC)?

4) Is the 8v more durable??

5) Is it just a matter of the 2.0L 8v costing less to purchase??

I am asking this b/c it seems that owners of both the 8v and 16v love their engines.  I defintely want to upgrade my engine to a 2.0 L, so I want to learn to pros/cons of my two options.

Thanks

Victor Farren

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