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RichR

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20th Jul 05 at 17:23

would a 1.4 16v engine conversion be - from a current 1.2 8V

What would I need, are the mounts different etc - I'm pretty handy with a spanner but never taken an engine out - will I be okay doing it in a weekend with my dad?

[Edited on 20-07-2005 by LiVe LeE]

RichR

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20th Jul 05 at 17:26

Before some1 says - do a 1.6 16v or xe conversion

only considering it because the engine is relatively cheap, my 1.2 8v is due to 110 000 in the next week or so, and Im sick of having no power at all - dont want to make mine a quick car - just to get something a bit better and easier to drive for the next 12 months

Nic Barnes

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20th Jul 05 at 18:51

the engine mount driver side and front gearbox mount are different. i assume they will bolt up with your old mounts. if so, quite simple id say. ask sri-co. he put my old 1400 16v into his 8v

Siberia

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20th Jul 05 at 19:16

engine/loom/gearbox/ecu/afm...

use yer 1.2 8v drivers side mount... the other 2 mounts are the same on both cars...

Nic Barnes

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20th Jul 05 at 20:32

on the passenger side front gearbox mount my mates 1.2 is different to my gsi and sri 16v ones so just use the gearbox mount off the car

Siberia

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20th Jul 05 at 20:35

should have rephrased that better... the body mounts might be different but the mounts on the engine and gearbox are the same

RichR

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21st Jul 05 at 01:09

so seeing as it should just cost me parts and relatively cheap parts at that - you'd recommend doing it?

Siberia

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21st Jul 05 at 07:03

em... nah... you'd wanna begoing at least 1.6 i think to warrent doing a conversion...

i went from 1.2 8v to 1.6 16v and i have a manztel power box...

you just end up getting bored of the power and want more.... i think its just human nature to never me satisfyed...

Rileysport

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21st Jul 05 at 08:51

quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
so seeing as it should just cost me parts and relatively cheap parts at that - you'd recommend doing it?

difference will be big... if its cheap then do it

RichR

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21st Jul 05 at 08:59

dropping in a lower mileage, slightly bigger engine though, so long as there arnt any issues with it should do a few things:
1) be a learning experience
2) be a selling point - instead of a high mileage 1.2 8v
3) be a bit of fun for the year I'm intending on keeping the car
4) still be ridiculously cheap for me to insure

Rileysport

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21st Jul 05 at 09:09

and its an easy job... use the 1.2 8v mounts on the puppy, and lose any PAS it may have though

Siberia

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21st Jul 05 at 09:27

quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
dropping in a lower mileage, slightly bigger engine though, so long as there arnt any issues with it should do a few things:
1) be a learning experience
2) be a selling point - instead of a high mileage 1.2 8v
3) be a bit of fun for the year I'm intending on keeping the car
4) still be ridiculously cheap for me to insure

yeah i suppose when ya look at them points it might be worth it...

it will be a hell of a difference from the 1.28v!

RichR

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21st Jul 05 at 10:00

thats the main point is - it shoudl be cheap parts should be readily available; and insurance is key - cause i'm only keeping it another year - if I can get it all done for less than £400-£500 I'll probably do it in September

casper_ac

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21st Jul 05 at 10:24

quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
em... nah... you'd wanna begoing at least 1.6 i think to warrent doing a conversion...

i went from 1.2 8v to 1.6 16v and i have a manztel power box...

you just end up getting bored of the power and want more.... i think its just human nature to never me satisfyed...

what is a mantzel power box i keep hearing about them

Siberia

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21st Jul 05 at 10:29