corsaevu
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Registered: 4th Oct 05
Location: North Yorkshire
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Aiming to do an engine conversion on my corsa 1.0ltr 1999 soon.
Looking at putting like a 1.6 or a 1.4 in, wanna keep it as it is in very very good nic and the shell has done only 40k miles. Plus i have personalised it etc.
Basically anything bigger than the one that is in but not 2.0ltr!!!
I was wondering how much it is gunna cost to get it done properly (excluding the engine)? Then i can compare it against doing it myself, of course doing it myself would be more satisfying, good experience and could be a lot of fun!!!
As my dad has done a couple of engine transplants on like old scimitars and he could give me a bit of help, but otherwise it will be me (just about to start my automotive engineering degree) working away at it... (having researched guides, books net etc!!!)
I have got a big garage, all the tools needed etc, just need an engine crane that i could borrow from my mates garage near by. (Plus i could go to him for extra help!!!)
Any opinions / ideas
Pref no criticism!!!
THanks/.
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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1.8 astra engine?
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corsaevu
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Registered: 4th Oct 05
Location: North Yorkshire
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what can fit in? i know my basic mechanics for an 19yr old but need to know more hence the degree!!!
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davey_jack
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Registered: 28th Jan 06
Location: Horley, Surrey Drives: Clio 182
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Very easy so long as you have the loom and ECU of the engine being transplanted
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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if you're capable with a spanner, you can do it.
me and broster did mine in a week (half of which was faffing around not doing it) and we just jumped in feet first really, didnt know how hard it was gonna be or what to expect.
if you work through logically, you cant go wrong.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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oh, and you can fit an X14XE, C16XE, X16XE, Z16XE, or Z18XE using an F13 or F15 gearbox.
the Z18XE would be a pain though, as its got silly wiring.
X16XE is probably the best bet really.
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Gregor
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Registered: 28th Nov 03
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire
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Just buy a sport or gsi , save yourself the hassle
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davey_jack
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Location: Horley, Surrey Drives: Clio 182
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quote:
Originally posted by escortgti.com
Just buy a sport or gsi , save yourself the hassle
I would agree here, although it does take the fun out of it, and once your insurance know you have an engine conversion they will want to know about every other tiny mod that they can rip you off for!
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jammo20
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Registered: 17th Nov 03
Location: in your mum
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i have a 56k 1.6 16v out of a 1999 sport lump forsale gear box loom everything u2u
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