BenBenBen
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Iv got a 1997 Corsa 1.2 8v LS and im lookin toward maybe an engive converson sometime soon. Im wantin to know my options really as I know il have to change the mounts for a 16v engine.
I were thinkin somewhere along the lines of a 1.6 16v or even a 2 litre or something. Il be changing the gearbox aswell. Anyone let me know what options iv got to look for? I can pay up to around £2000
Cheers
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Dean_W
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1.2 16v
1.4 8v
1.4 16v
1.6 8v
1.6 16v
1.8 8v
2.0 8v
2.0 16v
2.0 Turbo
2.5 V6
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BenBenBen
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How much work would have to go into fitting something a bit bigger than what is is already? Would the 1.8 be from a corsa or a nova?
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Dean_W
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You can transplant from many Vauxhall cars.
Main ones are Cav, Calibra, Astra. Just preference really.
I mean, do you want a crazy ass fast Turbo or just a nippy 1.6.....the choices are there.
Nearly the same work for each one, engine out, mounts, engine in, shafts, exhaust, wiring. Apart from the Turbo and V6...there a bit different to do.
[Edited on 24-06-2008 by Dean_W]
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BenBenBen
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Never thought I dont want something that Ill kill myself in I just want something pretty quick through acceleration and that, Im bored of gettin hammered from lights!
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Dean_W
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Also take into consideration the extra cost in tax, fuel and insurance 
The 1.6 can be a lot of fun when a few bits are changed.
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BenBenBen
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Am I likely to get insured on the 1.6? Iv just turned 18 like, been driving for a bit now though
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Richardhhha
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get a 1.6 c16xe engine in there, put a light weight flywheel on it, set of mildish cam's, change the inlet, arp rod bolts, full exhaust and a re-map. You will have fun and cops don't get to funny if the engine looks standard to the car
If you went 2.0 then your looking at a fair increase in tax £99 for 6 months, the fuel it uses is well.... Extrordenary, and they are 20 year old engines so expect fixing costs
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Bolino
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The tax is the same for the 1.6 and the 2.0.
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BenBenBen
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How much you thinkin il pay for the 1.6 c16xe? Whats it out of anyway Im not too sure
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Dean_W
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Personally, I wouldn't go for a C16XE. Most have been thrashed and have high miles. I'd go for an X16XE. Theres only a few differences between them both. Only 3BHP difference aswell.
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Adam-D
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i have a c16xe engine for sale
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BenBenBen
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how much you selling for? Whats mileage on it, I cant afford to buy one that needs money spending on it.
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gsi 2.5 flann
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were you from mate
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BenBenBen
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Leeds mate
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gsi 2.5 flann
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you fitting ya engine your self mate
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BenBenBen
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not 100% sure yet Im not overly good with practical stuff..
Reckon Il be able to fit it with some help
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gsi 2.5 flann
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i'd have giving you help but i'min blackpool
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gsi 2.5 flann
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or fitted it for a price depended on wot u go for
http://www.prgperformance.co.uk/
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