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Teknologikal

posted on 1st Dec 06 at 09:35

quote:
Originally posted by Stokie Dave
Aye if this was an mpi (as in a corsa sri model) then it'd be a nice easy swap, few extra bits with mine being an spi lol :(


Bit more fiddly but I'm sure you'll be fine.


craig_s

posted on 30th Nov 06 at 22:49

i dont know if your manifold will fit .well mine didnt any way the bolt holes were slightly further apart.:thumbs:


EarlofBarnet

posted on 30th Nov 06 at 17:31

What wires do you need to attach up when you fit it? I've got one waiting to go in complete with ECU etc, but need to know what to attach where tho.


Stokie Dave

posted on 30th Nov 06 at 13:24

Aye if this was an mpi (as in a corsa sri model) then it'd be a nice easy swap, few extra bits with mine being an spi lol :(


Teknologikal

posted on 30th Nov 06 at 06:02

I've just put a C16SE (8v MPI) into my (ex 1.4) Corsa SRi and it was pretty much problem free.....even used the original loom :thumbs:


Stokie Dave

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:31

good point i spose... yeah an 8v would be cheap, infact I'd be tempted buy a rotton nova gsi for the engine then break the rest of the car, seems a good way get an engine to me easily and quickly lol :)


casper_ac

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:20

the thing is if u go for a corsa gsi enigne then u have the trouble of the immob adn keys chips transducers etc!
im thinking of going to a 1.6 8v MPI too actaully
and im only in a 1.2 8v SPI


Stokie Dave

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 15:06

Sweet, I'm assuming if I went the 1.6 16v tho I'd need this return pipe?

Am toying with options of 8v vs. 16v at the moment lol if I keep my car :)


Vaux Lad

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 14:03

Coolant system would stay the same.
Just fit the coolant pipes on the new engine
:)


Stokie Dave

posted on 29th Nov 06 at 12:17

cheers mate thats top news i'll pick your brains about this one a bit more lol.

secondly do i need to do anything with the coolant system, i.e a new coolant tank with a return pipe or something like that? my tank has one pipe only you see?


Vaux Lad

posted on 17th Sep 06 at 11:27

Your mounts and shafts will be fine.
The exhaust will fit fine too, you'll have to use your complete system inc downpipe and manifold, fit that to the nova gte engine, which will loose you a bit of power as the nova gte doesn't have a CAT, and has a 4-2-1 manifold/downpipe as standard, whereas yours is currently 4 into one restrictive pipe.

You will need a MPI fuel pump too, you can get one off a corsa sri, mk3 astra mpi etc, it just replaces your spi intank pump.

Wiring wise, theres about 6/7 wires that need wiring up.

[Edited on 17-09-2006 by Vaux Lad]


Stokie Dave

Icon depicting mood of post posted on 17th Sep 06 at 11:16

Hi guys, having trouble selling my car so might keep it now.. it's a 1.4 8v spi with a K&N induction kit and a cat back scorpion imola exhaust...

I am considering chucking in a 1.6 GTE/GSi Nova engine, 8v mpi....

What stuff do I need to do this?

Do I need to swap wiring looms and all that kinda stuff?

Do I need an uprated fuel pump or swap my tank etc for a Corsa SRi/GSi one?

Can use my standard driveshafts can't I?

Finally could I re-use the scorpion system? or would it not mate up...?

Thanks all :D