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jammo20

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 23:11

i have a 56k 1.6 16v out of a 1999 sport lump forsale gear box loom everything u2u


davey_jack

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 22:57

quote:
Originally posted by escortgti.com
Just buy a sport or gsi , save yourself the hassle

I would agree here, although it does take the fun out of it, and once your insurance know you have an engine conversion they will want to know about every other tiny mod that they can rip you off for!


Gregor

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 22:50

Just buy a sport or gsi , save yourself the hassle


Robin

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 22:44

oh, and you can fit an X14XE, C16XE, X16XE, Z16XE, or Z18XE using an F13 or F15 gearbox.

the Z18XE would be a pain though, as its got silly wiring.

X16XE is probably the best bet really.


Robin

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 22:42

if you're capable with a spanner, you can do it.

me and broster did mine in a week (half of which was faffing around not doing it) and we just jumped in feet first really, didnt know how hard it was gonna be or what to expect.

if you work through logically, you cant go wrong.


davey_jack

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 22:32

Very easy so long as you have the loom and ECU of the engine being transplanted


corsaevu

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 21:47

what can fit in? i know my basic mechanics for an 19yr old but need to know more hence the degree!!!


JM_16v

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 21:45

1.8 astra engine?


corsaevu

 posted on 4th Oct 06 at 21:42

Aiming to do an engine conversion on my corsa 1.0ltr 1999 soon.

Looking at putting like a 1.6 or a 1.4 in, wanna keep it as it is in very very good nic and the shell has done only 40k miles. Plus i have personalised it etc.

Basically anything bigger than the one that is in but not 2.0ltr!!!

I was wondering how much it is gunna cost to get it done properly (excluding the engine)? Then i can compare it against doing it myself, of course doing it myself would be more satisfying, good experience and could be a lot of fun!!!

As my dad has done a couple of engine transplants on like old scimitars and he could give me a bit of help, but otherwise it will be me (just about to start my automotive engineering degree) working away at it... (having researched guides, books net etc!!!)

I have got a big garage, all the tools needed etc, just need an engine crane that i could borrow from my mates garage near by. (Plus i could go to him for extra help!!!)

Any opinions / ideas

Pref no criticism!!!

THanks/.