ste_p23
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Just wanted to know what the tuning options are to get some good results out of the engine as i may purchase one in the not to near future. I know there not mega quick but would be looking at modifying it or buying a ready modded one. Max budget would be 4k for the car.
Something like these would be ideal!
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1870001.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1683243.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1843072.htm
So are they an easy engine to tune for decent power gains without spending thousands?
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dannymccann
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I always thought the only way to get proper gains from any engine for pennies is remaps on diesels with a turbo
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Daveskater
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I bought mine for £3895 which is a good price, I think tuning wise there are the usual things like panel filter and exhaust etc, I have heard that they respond well go a good 2.5" system. Then you could get cams, throttle bodies, even a turbo if you wanted to  It's rather expensive, mind 
Actually, Total Vauxhall have a Buy & Tune guide in their current issue, go and get a copy 
[Edited on 15-07-2010 by Daveskater]
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ste_p23
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Cheers mate Mite have a look on Corsa C-uk for something allready done
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andys sxi
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my corsa sri is for sale i am just waiting for the log book to come back u2u me for info if your intrested
April 08 feature car
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AndyCorsaSport
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Stainless manifold, de-cat, 2.5" system, cams, inlet, remap, should see somewhere around the 160bhp.
I had one and contemplated spending a lot on it to get that sort of power, didnt see the point, sold it and bought a Clio 182 instead.
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Daveskater
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That's fine Andy, but at the end of the day, the Corsa's wipers are the right way round  
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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chris_uk
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
That's fine Andy, but at the end of the day, the Corsa's wipers are the right way round
lol, he has a point tho mate, why spend £2k more when you could just buy a faster car in the first place.
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Daveskater
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I know, I was just messing about
Tbf personal preference can quite easily come into it. Yes, you could have a Clio with lots more power, but I would still pick the Corsa because I don't really like the Clio. Plus it's more fun to play with it to get more from it imo. Again, it's all down to the individual.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Warren G
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i have another one
turbo conversion £3k, sorted with 220bhp
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Cole
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ive seen it cheers for today warren
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Ojc
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I want one but Rach wants a Mini
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AndyCorsaSport
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
I know, I was just messing about
Tbf personal preference can quite easily come into it. Yes, you could have a Clio with lots more power, but I would still pick the Corsa because I don't really like the Clio. Plus it's more fun to play with it to get more from it imo. Again, it's all down to the individual.
Im gonna custom make a wiper motor just to shut you up
As for the Clio, ive had 8 Vauxhalls since i passed at 17, 6 of them been Corsa's, this is my first non vaux, and i love it, handles great, excellent power, comfy etc, i could have put 2k into the Corsa and dont think it would have been as much fun.
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Warren G
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no problem Nick
tell her to get one or an astra coupe 1.8
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