Alex_Rally
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same as above i dunno what engine to put in my 1.6 corsa sport ive been told that redtops are fast but aint very strong, and i push my cars canny far.
i was thinkin the x20xe would be stronger but am not sure, but ive been told that it wouldnt be much faster than the 1.6 that i have in already, what ever engine gets put in it will be running an F20 box if this helps??????
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redtom
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Who told you c20xes are not strong??
x20xe engine is pants in standard form.
people rate the x18xe1 engine but i would go for a 20xe.
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Alex_Rally
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so you reckon a c20xe then ??? they seem easier to modify like
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redtom
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If your looking to tune it just for maximum bhp you will spend less in the long run biting the bullet and buying a let.
but yes 20xej (early xe) is the one i would go for.
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Alex_Rally
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when you put a c20xe in or a let into a corsa would it need to be mapped ??
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Alex_Rally
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its a big jump in price like lol a xe to a let lol
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redtom
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does not need to be mapped just use the ecu for the 2.0.
if your just looking for easy cheap ish power then just put a 20xe in.
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Alex_Rally
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the c20xe ???
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swill_omnibus
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Get a X18XE1 and re-stroke it to a 2.0 Small-block 2.0 FTW and standard mounts 
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Alex_Rally
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and how the fu*k do ya do that mate im no mechanic ?? lol
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by swill_omnibus
Get a X18XE1 and re-stroke it to a 2.0 Small-block 2.0 FTW and standard mounts
tbh judging by the current number of xe1 conversions on this site being completely un-reliable, id rather just stick with a c20xe and have common problems than worry about the unknown with the inferior x18xe1 conversion. let alone stroker kit.
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Root
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote:
Originally posted by swill_omnibus
Get a X18XE1 and re-stroke it to a 2.0 Small-block 2.0 FTW and standard mounts
tbh judging by the current number of xe1 conversions on this site being completely un-reliable, id rather just stick with a c20xe and have common problems than worry about the unknown with the inferior x18xe1 conversion. let alone stroker kit.
inferior how?
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Nic Barnes
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its not as powerful, there are less developed tuning items out for it etc. its just not as good.
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Alex_Rally
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i reckon am going down the c20xe route like, ive got the mounts, im just looking for shafts and hubs now 
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Alex_Rally
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getting shafts today just need the hubs then
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Alex_Rally
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looking for a gearbox spacer and arb blocks any1 got any cheap
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corsa x18xe
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take the anti arb off will handle better and then no need for the blocks also for the gear box spacer i used 2 big nuts that were 12mm was a lot cheper
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Nic Barnes
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yeah but the tension between them bolts with just nuts in is quite a lot. its actually a bad idea.
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corsa x18xe
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ive never had any problems with it even on my old nova turbo
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Alex_Rally
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cheers mate
how come it will handle better ??
so the 12mm nuts , could they snap ??
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa x18xe
ive never had any problems with it even on my old nova turbo
have bent enough mounts and cracked enough gearboxes not to take the risk myself.
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Root
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
its not as powerful, there are less developed tuning items out for it etc. its just not as good.
it doesn't have as much bhp or torque. but the xe1 is a smallblock and therefore a lot lighter than the hefty redtop big block.
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Nic Barnes
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its not really lighter enough to compensate for it being much lower figures however. 30 kg isnt exactly a lot.
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Alex_Rally
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im defo gonna do the redtop like ave bought the mounts and shafts there now like just need get hubs and engine and a couple other bits
then get me pal to put it in for me cos im no mechanic lol am electrcian ..... fuk getting dirty like lol haha
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barneykarl
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geordie-corsa if you want some 2.0L hubs I have some one would benefit from a new bearing but they are ok yours for the price of postage u2u me.
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