1 SCR
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Just come off the phone from Someone at Vauxhall. Im thinkin about converting my corsa sport into a 2litre. I was thinkin on the C20XE or LET but this person said im best to go for the 2 litre 8v out of a Calibra. I was told that the XE's have a risk of cylinder head goin/warped if not ventilated properly and there tends to be a lot of problems with them as the ecu and wiring is in the heart of the engine. Was also told that the 2 litre 8v is easier to work on and modify and can get very good performance out of it.
So what do people think: Redtop C20XE 16v or 2 litre 8v???
Cheers guys
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Marc
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Well you're looking at a potential 30bhp differance for starter's, and as far as I'm aware the 16v is a lot better for tuning. If you get the 8v you'll probably wish you got a 16v later on!
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1 SCR
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ive always fancied gettin the C20XE
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CoastalCorsa
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speak to beardy he has a brand new c20xe for sale in classifiieds
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Ry_B
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The 8 valve can take the limiter all day but providing you look after the C20XE it should be better. 35bhp difference to start off with aswell which isn't to be sniffed at.
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Mattss Corsa
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Your an 17 - 18 year old, keep dreaming kiddo 
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Greg_M
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130bhp models of 2l 8v can be picked up for not allot of money, and are allot quicker than you'd think.
they are very good engines and have much less problems than the 16v and in general easier to fix from what ive heard.
dont put of the 8v idea just because people say not
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schoey
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in this months total vauxhall, theres a big 8v tuning guide.
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Ry_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Mattss Corsa
Your an 17 - 18 year old, keep dreaming kiddo
Ah good point 
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feedtheenemy
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I RACED A 2.0L 8V CORSA IN MY C15XE GSI AND HE GOT PRETTY CLOSE DOWN LOW... ALTHOUGH MY TOP END WAS MUCH BETTER. AM DOING THE C20XE STARTS MONDAY SO GOOD LUCK :O)
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johnny27
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i thought that the 8valve engine's gave alot less trouble as regard's sensors and the sort compared to the c20xe. I know that my father's x20xev is alway's throwing up sensor faults, altough i know this is'nt the same as the c20xe, but similar with the sensor end of things i think
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1 SCR
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im insured to drive anything. Something my dad has set up for me. Fleet insurance or something.
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rallyman
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You wouldn't be disappointed with a 2.0 8v installation mate, are a very relaible engine and easily tuneable to red top performance, also if you choose to go down the red top route later on when you get a few years no claims behind you most the hard work is already done so will make am easy swap.
Chris
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Ry_B
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quote:
Originally posted by rallyman
You wouldn't be disappointed with a 2.0 8v installation mate, are a very relaible engine and easily tuneable to red top performance, also if you choose to go down the red top route later on when you get a few years no claims behind you most the hard work is already done so will make am easy swap.
Chris
He can drive anything he just said so basically insurance isn't an issue...
Go for the C20XE. 8 valve may be more reliable but the redtop aint bad if looked after.
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rallyman
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My apologies there mate, didnt see that! Might aswell go for a red top then!
[Edited on 21-04-2006 by rallyman]
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tooolbox timmy
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8v has potential but the red top has already got the potential ,everyone has an opinion on each and every engine,be a good choice for which ever,ad say red top all the way m8i
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craig_s
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id go for the 8 valve u can get 130 bhp 2.0 8 valves neway ther have got more torque and can take a lot more of a thrashing.less fings to go rong means less money spent fixing it.but thats just me .
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J100RSA
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quote:
Originally posted by Mattss Corsa
Your an 17 - 18 year old, keep dreaming kiddo
enough said!! evern with a 20ne or seh the insurance will think its a joker on the phone
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Ian
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I would be very surprised if fleet insurance actually covers you for any car with any modification at any age.
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J100RSA
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my traders policy has limits on it age related so id check your paper work also my corsa has to be on a seperate policy as its not covered due to the mods
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