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niallb123

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Registered: 10th Dec 10
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27th Dec 10 at 09:07

so am getting fed up withe the 1.2 8v and think its a time for a change so going for a 1.4 16v sport engine. So i need to know what all is needed for me to do this swap so far ive been told i need

engine, box, mounts, loom fuel pump, drive shafts, brakes chip from the key changed over along with the transponder and ecu to match.

so what else do i need guys all advice welcome.

Alex_Rally

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27th Dec 10 at 09:10

might as well put the 16 16v in pal

Rob126

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Location: Mellieha, Malta Drives: Corsa D 1.4
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27th Dec 10 at 09:12

quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
might as well put the 16 16v in pal

if insurance won't be a killer do that!

niallb123

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27th Dec 10 at 09:12

well to be honest i only want to put the 1.4 in because i can pick one up for handy money over here as the 1.6 is harder found and heard their a softer engine.

Archie

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27th Dec 10 at 09:21

From personal experience i've found the smallblock 16v engines to be pretty pap.

Considered a 1.6 8v swap (Nova GTE/GSI engine)

Alex_Rally

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27th Dec 10 at 09:32

archie i would have to disagree i think there great little screamer engines ive gave them death for ages and never flickered

scottyp1989

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27th Dec 10 at 09:36

wont need to change mounts as drivers side wont fit anyway, will just have to find a type 1 pas mount

Archie

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27th Dec 10 at 09:39

quote:
Originally posted by geordie_corsa
archie i would have to disagree i think there great little screamer engines ive gave them death for ages and never flickered

Like everything else i suppose you get good ones and bad ones.
The one that was in my silver corsa before i XE'd it wasnt too bad, but the headgasket still managed to go on it the day before it was meanto come out

Alex_Rally

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27th Dec 10 at 09:41

its a twat when things like that happen lol it never goes to plan, im looking for another 16 16v sport atm, am bored of me ibiza tdi its too sensable lol

niallb123

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27th Dec 10 at 10:01

well ive considered an 8v swap out of a cavalier as novas are hard found over here now. but i think i might stick to going for a 1.4 16v swap as i havent heard many bad reports about them.

sc0ott

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27th Dec 10 at 10:04

Wont insurance be more expensive with an engine transplant over one which came with a 1.4 or 1.6 standard?

niallb123

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27th Dec 10 at 10:45

well wat the insurance companys dont know wont hurt them thats the way i see it. the reason behind the change is that the 1.2 8v is dead to the world so want somehting quicker and dont really want to change the car as i cant find a decent 1.4 16v for good money in rio verde green.

kennySRi

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27th Dec 10 at 10:48

quote:
Originally posted by niallb123
well wat the insurance companys dont know wont hurt them thats the way i see it.

this may get interesting...

niallb123

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27th Dec 10 at 10:53

to be honest over here barely anyone has declared engine swaps like and when your paying 2200 for insurance i dont want it to go up anymore.

kennySRi

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27th Dec 10 at 10:58

Well in that case you may aswell look out for a 1.6. The same work needed but with more power.

sc0ott

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27th Dec 10 at 11:02

quote:
Originally posted by kennySRi

quote:
Originally posted by niallb123
well wat the insurance companys dont know wont hurt them thats the way i see it.

this may get interesting...

The popcorn is on standby

Ian

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27th Dec 10 at 11:04

Oooof

niallb123

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27th Dec 10 at 11:04

if i could get another rio verde corsa that was a sport id take it but for now the engine change may have to do.

Ian

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27th Dec 10 at 11:06

Change of car is less faffing and by the looks of things, a bit more legal

niallb123

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27th Dec 10 at 11:08

yeah but change of engine is cheaper for now. As you couldnt insure a 1.4 16v at 18 in ireland with out them ripping the arse clean outta it and charging you silly money.

sc0ott

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27th Dec 10 at 11:15

What IF you get caught? Whats the penalty, 1000 pound fine and 6 points or something. Can you imagine paying insurance with that on your licence.
What IF you crash? And the insurers find out its not a 1.2 and tbh stevie wonder could tell the difference between both engines. Wouldnt that make the insurance void and therefore would that mean you would need to pay for any third party injuries because your insurer wont?

Have you considered those?

noshua

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27th Dec 10 at 11:24

Might as well fit a 2l if you're not telling insurance

Archie

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27th Dec 10 at 11:45

quote:
Originally posted by noshua
Might as well fit a 2l if you're not telling insurance

This TBH, gonna do it, do it right

taylorboosh

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27th Dec 10 at 12:04

quote:
Originally posted by Archie

quote:
Originally posted by noshua
Might as well fit a 2l if you're not telling insurance

This TBH, gonna do it, do it right

agreed

Robin

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27th Dec 10 at 12:09

quote:
Originally posted by niallb123
1.6 [...] heard their a softer engine.

What?

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