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STEvieXE

posted on 2nd Sep 06 at 16:27

uses the same kit as far as i know/ i have a drivers side mount, rear gearbox mount can be modded. shafts see jamsey or use corsa gsi ones with cav mk2 inners. antil roll bar lowering blocks i have some mtech ones here spare


EarlofBarnet

posted on 2nd Sep 06 at 12:33

I think they're good for 136bhp. Basically the same as an XE, but the XEV was refined to meet new EU emission laws. Very tunable engine though nonetheless. Easy enough to put in a Corsa too, go for it for that kind of money :)


casper_ac

posted on 2nd Sep 06 at 10:50

are they a decent engine etc?
how do they differ to C20xe's?


casper_ac

posted on 2nd Sep 06 at 10:48

thats not a prblem
suspension cant be changed easily and ive 2ltr disc and calipers up front at the moment anyway


Cybermonkey

posted on 2nd Sep 06 at 10:08

what car did it come from? for £75 you cant complain really. your gonna need new brakes and suspension though


casper_ac

posted on 2nd Sep 06 at 10:04

Hi ive been offered an X20XEV engine for 75 squid which can probably be bartered down a little.
108k miles
just needs water pump!
comes with everything ie wiring loom
drive shafts
hubs
radiator
can be heard running as still in car

is it good value, considering im in a 1.2 corsa with an eye to a conversion at some stage
anything id need to look out for or anything or is this engine any use to put in a corsa etc!
Any info greatly appreciated