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Corsa-b-1998
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   13th Sep 12 at 21:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Alright guys brought a corsa b 1.2 16v sxi 1998
The engine does not start or turn over apparently it's not worth fixing but I thought it's a bargin for £100

Does anyone know the easiest engine conversion? Or the cheapest want it faster it's my track car so no insurance matters

Thanks
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1.6 or 1.8 16v will be the least hassle,
but the usual route is redtop
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I think redtops are really common, could you advise what vauxhall I use as my donar?

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x16xe or x18xe1
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easyest donar car will be a another corsa
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X20XER engine if you can find one....took me 8mounths to find one but is a pritty amazing thing.
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redtop
Jed D
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V6 it, practically as easy as a 'redtop'
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quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
V6 it, practically as easy as a 'redtop'


Don't be daft, not everyone has your conversion skills pal
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quote:
Originally posted by jay26
quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
V6 it, practically as easy as a 'redtop'


Don't be daft, not everyone has your conversion skills pal


same wires etc... only issue is getting the back manifold and down pipe in. easy enough with someone with welding skills

....and a corsa b chassis doesn't need to be strengthened providing its not rotten

[Edited on 14-09-2012 by Jed D]
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theres a few redtops kicking about already in cars for like 500 , just buy one done its much easyier
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quote:
Originally posted by Alex_Rally
theres a few redtops kicking about already in cars for like 500 , just buy one done its much easyier



factory fitted ones can normally pick up one with 80 odd k thats had a full rebuild and is faster than scoobys fairly cheap these days
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Thanks for the help guys, I think I'm going to go for the 1.8 or the redtop, get some pics uploaded soon

Thanks again

 
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