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  1.6 16v C16XE on tb's FULL ENGINE SPEC
 
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Teddy
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31st Mar 05 at 11:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I understand the pros and cons of both... and i dont want a c20xe

The 1.6 will be lighter more nimble and quite quick

The turbo is heavier but capable of big horsepower though a little chassis.

Discuss...........
Joff
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1.6 is not an option unless you can spend 10k on tuning it.
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Why do you think an LET with F28 would handle any worse than a Corsa with a 1.6 engine? Is the car going to be driven on the road?
Jambo
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thats a silly comparison teddy

They are nothing alike, not in cost, performance anything.
You will not notice any handling differences also, i can speak from experience
Teddy
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Yes to road use

The C20XE weighs 79kg more than a C16XE
Teddy
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
thats a silly comparison teddy

They are nothing alike, not in cost, performance anything.
You will not notice any handling differences also, i can speak from experience


Im not comparing the engines! Im compairing the DRIVE more than anything else.
Jambo
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31st Mar 05 at 11:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
as i said above.


There is little difference in handling. Plus torque steer will steer you round corners


Do not beleive all the shite people talk about heavy engines not handling. This is what people who dont own one say.

I have owned a x14xe for 3.5 years and an LET since i got rid of that engine. Apart from torque steer the only difference is steering is SLIGHTLY heavier.
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Turbo for smooth power delivery, and the not having to rag it to get it going factor
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quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
Turbo for smooth power delivery, and the not having to rag it to get it going factor


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depends what you want to be honest dude, if you want a car thats going to be everso fast etc etc then a turbo will be the option, if you want a well balanced nippy car thts good fun to chuck about then id go 1.6 on tb's but dont expect to win every race in the world with it
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oh and turbo 200BHP out the box, im quite sure you will never spend the kinda cash on the 1.6 to get it close to 200bhp its very expensive
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
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Originally posted by Greasemonkey
Turbo for smooth power delivery, and the not having to rag it to get it going factor




turbo would not be as smooth as an NA car dude
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Lets are too quick and they break... 1.6 is too slow and if tuned to much they break....


C20XE good comprise... why do you not want one?
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Me BAD
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
Turbo for smooth power delivery, and the not having to rag it to get it going factor




think that says it all really
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indeed you are man indeed you are, any news on the pug or is it still oil powered
Teddy
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
as i said above.


There is little difference in handling. Plus torque steer will steer you round corners


Do not beleive all the shite people talk about heavy engines not handling. This is what people who dont own one say.

I have owned a x14xe for 3.5 years and an LET since i got rid of that engine. Apart from torque steer the only difference is steering is SLIGHTLY heavier.


Point taken i have driven numerous 2.0 novas and i could feel a little difference - i see your point.

Im not compairing the engine or performance AGAIST each other really to be honest - or the cost perspective
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quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
Lets are too quick and they break... 1.6 is too slow and if tuned to much they break....


C20XE good comprise... why do you not want one?


No more reliable or not than a C20 XE.

So long as you dont destroy the enigne and look after it it will be fine. These engines were reliable in calibras/cavs why wouldnt they be in a corsa? Theres no difference other than age.

All the problems with mine have been due to age, things giving up pipes perishing etc.
Teddy
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quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
Lets are too quick and they break... 1.6 is too slow and if tuned to much they break....


C20XE good comprise... why do you not want one?


pointless. i think there are more 20xe'd corsa's than GSi's!

Plus remember ive owned a LET before in its natural environment - as any turbo owner will tell you its very difficult to go back to N/A once you have felt the boost
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Still oil driven just had cam belt done, it needs new radiator and front bumper, then im taking the cheap option after my hols and trading it in for the GTI-6, my cuz is having a nightmare sticking the GTI-6 engine in her pug, its in but wont run
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C20XE weighs 79kg more than the C16XE?

Is this true? This is a hell of a lot of weight?
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yeah get the real deal then you get all the toys that the 6 comes with
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Teddy Do the LET mate

Why u sell the calibra, that looked soooooo nice
Teddy
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
C20XE weighs 79kg more than the C16XE?

Is this true? This is a hell of a lot of weight?


Yep if your using the f20 the running gear is 79kg to the bad.
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Teddy Do the LET mate

Why u sell the calibra, that looked soooooo nice


couldnt handle the power.

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