andy1868
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cool project  look forward to more updates 
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Warren G
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Originally posted by gazza808
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Originally posted by Warren G
what inlet manifold you using?
whats the engine spec gonna be?
you better not beat me getting this working! i wanted to be the 1st one with a 1.8 on tb's!!!!
using bowyer manifold. Lol don't worry mine won't be ready for a while as getting some custom pistons made. Gunna use some 1.6 steel rods. Then when i've used it for a while gunna stick a rotrex on it 
same as mine then, but using tapers bodies
have you found a place that does standard size forge pistons? something i will have to do at later date, steel rods and pistons then even more nos!
was going to charge mine too!!!! great minds think alike!
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gazza808
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Registered: 30th Jun 08
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i'm just looking at getting some made, buh to get thickest crown i can. Already got one source, but going to talk to some british piston suppliers make's it much easier lol. I'll see where i get lol.
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sand-eel
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i'll be watching.
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Warren G
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any update...
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gazza808
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nah just bought a red 2litre 8v corsa. Gotta get it stripped ready to stick my 1.8 in it. Too mock it up ready to go to exhaust builder so can keep my 1.8 sump. Then engine build after. But gotta wait till friday to hear about if i've got a unit in local place. So all waiting game 
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Warren G
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i dont like the waiting on other people game
it takes too long!
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DaveyLC
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woohoo more 1.8 brothers 
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gazza808
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yeah it's pants waiting. And future of my build pretty much rests on finding some where too keep it and build it. Parents have said no more on the drive dammit!
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DaveyLC
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See now I've got the opposite problem.. I've got the space but not got the time lol
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gazza808
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lucky git. I'd love even just a garage lol. Got a new plan. May be sticking my coilovers on the new donor car, and some nitrous and enter it into the ppc 999quid challenge for a laugh.
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gazza808
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potentially all up for sale
got no where to keep it all
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Warren G
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nooo
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gazza808
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good news mrs mum came to the rescue. I'm allowed her garage. Got some mega updates been stripping the 2litre corsa tonight
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gazza808
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things are moving slowly
picked up this 2litre 8v corsa
started stripping it out
engine ready to be lifted out when i aqquire the engine crane
quality way of blocking the fuel lines off lol!
once it's out gunna mock up the 1.8 in there on the F16 box and get it out to an exhaust makers to get a manifold made to fit round the 1.8 sump.
and just shut the garage on it like this today
soo nice finally having some where to work on it all
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Warren G
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will it bolt up on the f16?
what engine mount will you use
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gazza808
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lol i'll find out this week some time i think.
but lee303 has a f20 on his
and all he needed was a spacer on the rear mount other two standard ones still fitted.
so gunna have ago with 1.2 engine mount and the gearbox mount thats in there
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DaveyLC
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Isnt the F16/F20 a big block box?
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Nick-S
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f16 is defo big block, mate has 1 on on a c20xe
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gazza808
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yeah bolts straight up??
seen a f13 on a 2litre 8v so will swap the other way im guessing
i want a big block box for the future so may as well fit one now.
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by gazza808]
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DaveyLC
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I think you'll be supprised
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gazza808
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well lee303 on mig web is running a esentailly f20 on his?
also if an f13 will bolt up to a big block 2litre 8v why would a big block box not bolt up to a small block engine?
[Edited on 23-02-2009 by gazza808]
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DaveyLC
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I was always under the impression the input shaft size was wrong.. But I suppose its not an issue if you can find a compatible flywheel and clutch?
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gazza808
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yeahh the input shaft is wrong, when you buy a clutch from the likes of helix or some one they can basically put what ever centre you need to suit you box.
but i'm gunna run billet fly, which will be drilled for xe clutch. cause a decent standard one will take 200bhp all day in a corsa
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gazza808
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finally some progress,
got a manifold, given up on the 1800 going do my 1600, just got hassle after hassle trying to find parts for the 1800.
also means i'll be in a better class if i decide to sprint it also all the parts are off the shelf
my 30degree inlet, just gotta get it skimmed then it can go on and mega squirt is on it's way
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