Stokie Dave
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Registered: 16th Dec 03
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Hi guys, already got a Corsa but it's a 1.4 SPi flair and dead slow  So I fancy a change and quite like the idea of a GSi.
I got all the usual bodywork, rust spots etc checks but is there anything specific on the GSi I need to look for, probably specifically engine related stuff? My Flair has had loads done to it to make it sweet because I didn't look at it properly at the time.. ah well, but I've learnt a lot now and dont wanna make the mistake again.
Any help muchly appreciated 
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Stokie Dave
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ttt lol
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johnhara1
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good luck finding one that doesnt have an XE in it m8.
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
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make sure it has speedlines
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Stokie Dave
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lol yea loads do seem have XE's!
another quick question... regarding ecotec vs. pre-ecotec models..
whats the REAL differences? is it literally the engine? and whats done to the ecotec to make it loose power over the earlier c16xe's?
thanks 
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topshot_2k
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eco tecs have a pump than recircualtes exhaust gases if i remeber correctly. to lower emissions.
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Vaux Lad
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ECO x16xe is identiable by it having a MAP sensor, and not a air flow meter like c16xes.
3/4bhp is the difference, hardly noticeable...
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gsimark
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c16xe is the better one mate trust me, don't want non of that eco blap stuff lol
i have a gsi with the c16xe in it and it's mint, i have done subltle mods air filter straight through de-cat but the engine seems bomb proof, well for now it's done just under 90k and also a gsi has the body kit and abs
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Stokie Dave
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Nice
I am in a bit of a dilemma now because I want a GSi but noone seems to be prepared to pay what I want for my old car... and seeing as I've spent so much I might go the semi-sleeper route, my car is quite solid so I may stick a 1.6 c16xe into that, gonna do some research now plus I know my car and know what needs sorting (not much after spending over 1k on fixing bits lol)
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