Ajones_17
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Whatare the major advantages and disadvantages of these conversions on a Corsa. Acceleration, top end etc then reliability and stuff?
Cheers peeps
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Robin
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advantage of the v6 over the 2 litre is the noise, and the smoothness
disadvantages - no idea (no comment)
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Ajones_17
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What about acceleration Rob?
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Robin
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not really sure, the V6 ones ive seen look bloody quick
ask schoey, his was fairly nippy 
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Ajones_17
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Would there be much diff between a V^ and an XE then?
Just trying to be different, and keep thinkin an XE wont be quick enough and i will get bored 
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Ry_B
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The v6 is more unique but is too heavy which makes handling shit, sorry! if I didn't say it someone else would have!
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Robin
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v6 isnt much heavier tbh
andy, your car would be better with a v6 than an xe, v6 would be perfect for it
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Ajones_17
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How much heavier is the V6 than an XE?
I know an XE is 37kg heavier than a X16
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RobHayes
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quote:
Originally posted by Rcb
The v6 is more unique but is too heavy which makes handling shit, sorry! if I didn't say it someone else would have!
do you have anything other than forum derived theories to back up this statement?
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Robin
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forum derived theories  that means me
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Ajones_17
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
v6 isnt much heavier tbh
andy, your car would be better with a v6 than an xe, v6 would be perfect for it
Why you reckon Rob?
To make it more unique? 
Or cos mine wont be the lightest of corsa's and i dont wanna have to rely on my car being light to be fast?
Or none of the above? haha
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STEvieXE
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have saw v6s 3.0s litres tho i think n theres no room to work in engine bay. engine completely fills bay from rear of front panel to bulk head
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Ajones_17
Why you reckon Rob?
I dunno really, i just think it would look more complete with a V6 under the bonnet
your car is smooth, so is the V6 engine
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Ry_B
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quote:
Originally posted by RobHayes
quote:
Originally posted by Rcb
The v6 is more unique but is too heavy which makes handling shit, sorry! if I didn't say it someone else would have!
do you have anything other than forum derived theories to back up this statement?
It's general knowledge really, a 2500cc V6 engine is guna be heavier than a 2000cc straight 4 engine.
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Robin
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not strictly true ryan
which is heavier? a 1.4 16v or a 1.6 16v?
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RobHayes
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i THINK the 1.4 is heavier
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Chris F
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get what ever beardy has thts ace!
V6 3L Turbo?
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Robin
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http://public.fotki.com/M4rks/corsasportcouk_meets/lincoln_corsa_meet/
Andy dude, have a look there, and see what you think is best
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Joe
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I think a V6 would be better, alot more unique anyway. Cant see the speed being much different but I should imagine the smoothness and noise would make up for speed if it is any slower.
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Ry_B
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
not strictly true ryan
which is heavier? a 1.4 16v or a 1.6 16v?
The 1.4 and 1.6 are very very similar engines though, the 1.6 is a bored out 1.4 isn't it?
The XE and the V6 aren't similar
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by RobHayes
i THINK the 1.4 is heavier
the bigger capacity engine wins the lightness award
V6 is NOT substantially heavier than an XE
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JM_16v
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DO it!!
 its like mine red with a arch missing
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Jake
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20xe looks ALOT easier to work around in the bay.
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langey
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andy do the V6, do it do it do it! 
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Robin
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who needs to work round it?
20XE is easier to work round than a 16XE jake
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