The Mk1 MC18 and the MC16 had similar setups, with separate RC Valve controller and ignition boxes, but the MC16 uses 2 CDI's, whereas the MC18 uses just the one - the first of the PGM units.

Yes, the MC16 uses the lower pipes. They just seem to "work" with the MC18 style bodywork in my opinion, especially with the shorter silencers.

Double check the engine number. You may be surprised and find out it's an MC18 motor, which is a better starting point than the MC16. Nothing wrong with the '16, but it takes more effort to realise its' potential; it is nearly 20 years old, after all! All engine numbers begin with MC16E, so don't let this fool you. A quick (but not fool-proof) check is to look at the heads. If there is a bleed nipple on the coolant outlet union of each head (and the top one returns to the thermostat housing) then it is extremely likely to be an MC16 motor, or at least an MC16 top-end. If there are no bleeds/no return to the thermostat housing, then it could either be an MC18 top-end on the '16 motor, or a complete MC18 motor, which will bolt right in with minimal modification of the engine bushes.

Some performance modifications for the MC16 have been discussed on the Forum already, and there are a couple of guys here toying with them. Cue Jeff and Matt!!

Maybe Jeff will be kind enough to post some images of his MC16 - it's a cracker!

As you may have guessed, I have a bit of a soft spot for the MC16's!
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