Mike2k111
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Im in pretty much of a dilema at the moment, was planning on 2.0 redtop conversion but after testing the water with my insurance company a 2.0 Astra is in group 14 which is the top grouop before they refuse to insure me so a 2.0 Corsa is likely to be higher again with the power to weight ratio. So now it comes down to the fact that is it going to be worth modifying my 1.4 16v or a smaller jump to a 1.6 16v?? Which is going to be the best and easiest in terms of cost and manual labour...Also what are the options as far as modifying a 1.4? Thanks
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Rileysport
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A 2.0 16v corsa is group 13 ish aint it ?
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Mike2k111
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Im not actually sure mate. Be great if someone new for sure because i kinda lost hope when they said a 2.0 astra was group 14
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Rileysport
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sorry just looked over an old thread... general belief is group 14-15 
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Mike2k111
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Yeh thought it might be something like that  I think i mite as well rule that out for the near future. Whats ur preference between a modded 1.4 16v and a straight 1.6 16v transplant as far as money and overall increase?
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Rileysport
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Bigger engine all the way mate... more scope, i'm making the swap from 1.6 to 2.0 before long 
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Mike2k111
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Nice Will the 1.6 16v fit directly without any modification to the engine bay or shafts etc.? I dont no if there is any difference between the 1.4 sport and the 1.6 sport other than the bigger engine
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Rileysport
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it'll go straight in... upgrading brakes is always a good idea too, make sure you get all the wiring etc and give the lump a nice fettle before you drop it in
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broster
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i have a 1.6 16v tuned to 138bhp, cost a bit, but its fun doing it IMO, its not far off 2ltr corsa performance eather, well my car is majorly stripped aswell.... ill get some piccies of it tomoz when i get it back from the garage
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Joff
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But your car has no torque
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ed
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Get a 2.0, they look nicer 
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by Joff
But your car has no torque
shut up!
the 1.6/1.4 can look nice:-
however 2ltr is cheaper for the power you get
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Joff
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Come over tomorrow lunch time 
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by Joff
Come over tomorrow lunch time
cantnot got my car! will come over on friday at 3.30? whats the suprise
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Joff
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Still not got it? WTF? Have they still not fitted the "thing" into the car?
No surprise, I was going to let you drive my car to learn you a lesson.
btw, yes I know
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