bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
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Ive decided that i am going to modify my 1.4 16v engine rather than buy a new car! got an insurance quote on a rs turbo = joke!! so if i can get 125 bhp in my corsa itll be nearly as fast i hope!!
Right then i need advice on following:
which inlet manifold is the best: mantzel, lexmaul, dbilas etc
which cams to go for: piper road/rally etc
whcich chip will aslo be best: unichip, super chip
anything else worth getting done to the engine?
im looking to spend £1500 including fitting for the above and would like to see 125 bhp, i know matt c got 135 but he spent loads on the engine! then il do 2.0 ltr when i get to 19 and can afford insurance
cheers brad
[Edited on 02-04-2003 by bradfincham]
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Patrick
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Trust me, for 125bhp in a 1.4 you are talking major £££'s.
Do the wise thing and get a 2.0 16v for £2k tops then get a good quote from LV. If your like 17 or 18, you're wasting your time. Do what every other youngster does and wait your turn! 
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
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yeah i am 17, and will be 18 when i want the engine mods done!
im going for bucket seats and a roll cage for looks inside, but want lil more punch from my wee lil 1.4 16v! well i added up for all mantzel parts, cams, inlet manifold, exhaust manifold, and chip and rolling roaded that lot put on bout 20 - 30 bhp, i know the figures they state are not always correct
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m4tt_c
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
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buy mine 
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Daimo B
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Modding your 1.4 16v engine will make your insurance go up a lot more than you think, esp given your age.
As said, stick with an induction kit n zorst, give it a year or so and u'll find that u want a lot more than 120bhp!!!
1.4 16v engines lack the torque u need to make it go fast!
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bradfincham
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yeah i suppose so, i dont know whether to bother modding the engine or buy another car in a year or so, looked at lots, punto's,fiesta's etc but still find the build quality and interior and exterior looks of the corsa beats them all!
what insurance group is a 2.0 ltr 16v redtop?
im under a family insurance policy till im 21 and only pay £600 fc now for my sport all mods declared
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Corsa_A1
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Registered: 31st Mar 03
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family insurance policy???
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bradfincham
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yeah, we have my mums and mums partners cars all under some policy thing!
basically its her car and im the only named driver and still get a small % of no claims!
i know the 2.0 ltr is bout group 15 i think so that will kill my insurance!
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Daimo B
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How can u get a small % of no claims?
either u get a years ncb, or u don't. Simple
2.0litre will be gp 15 for insurance from a 1.4 16v. Major body modifcations put it up to a group 12.
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m4tt_c
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quote:
Originally posted by Daimo B
How can u get a small % of no claims?
either u get a years ncb, or u don't. Simple
2.0litre will be gp 15 for insurance from a 1.4 16v. Major body modifcations put it up to a group 12.
depends who the insurance company is.
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bradfincham
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nah i get some no claims providing i dont have an accident! il ask my mums partner bout it cos he has 4 cars on it.
what do you mean that major body mods put it up to a grp 12?? so with my car with full kit and 17's etc what group is that?
cos insurance bloke said it doesnt matter, and i had to pay like £80 for stainless exhaust and air filter
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