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MR2Mike

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22nd Apr 05 at 22:23

got a 1.2 8v corsa b, 4 speed !!

lol and needless to say, its possible to get smoked by the milkman on his rounds lmao, its seriously slow, so in a couple of month maybe i want to put a 1.4 16v in with a 5 speed box, just wondering if any of you can do this cheap (as it isnt the hardest engine conversion ever ) (not going any bigger because hopefully early next year ill be getting a focus, and working my balls off to save enough monet to make it into a beast. lol

cheers!

Jay

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23rd Apr 05 at 04:01

never seen a 4 speed corsa myself, is that the original engine? I shouldnt imagine it would be too hard!?

Adam-D

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23rd Apr 05 at 05:02

i can mate
not far from you either
let me know

MR2Mike

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23rd Apr 05 at 15:29

i presume its got a mk1 niva gear box mate, ok lad cheers i will as soon as i can get an engine

Adam-D

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23rd Apr 05 at 16:14

no probs i have same engine and gearbox as you

look in me garage
i changed the last engine in my last corsa
ive done a few more conversions since then
possibly doin another
an yours

when it get close to the time ask me an ill write you a list of what you need

ainsley_brader

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23rd Apr 05 at 16:58

if your only keeping it a year i wouldnt bother.
Maybe change it too 5 speed but thats it.

But yes they did do 4 speed corsas

Siberia

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23rd Apr 05 at 18:59

my corsa was originally a 4 speed... i stuck an f10 5 speed into it....\

then later i stuck a c16xe in....

if your handy with a spanner its a simple enough conversion...

MR2Mike

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23rd Apr 05 at 22:15

absolutely rubbish the 4 speeds arent they pal ? so slow its unbelievable

Carr

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23rd Apr 05 at 22:47

quote:
Originally posted by ainsley_brader
if your only keeping it a year i wouldnt bother.
Maybe change it too 5 speed but thats it.

But yes they did do 4 speed corsas

But what would be the point in changing it to a 5 speed if he's only keeping it a year as 4th is top gear anyway and 5th is an overdrive gear that just sounds a bit smoother?

Carr

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23rd Apr 05 at 22:48

quote:
Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
absolutely rubbish the 4 speeds arent they pal ? so slow its unbelievable

That's just the 1.2 8v. Trust me I had one.

MR2Mike

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23rd Apr 05 at 22:49

nah, a 4 speed car fuckin dies in 4th gear, soon as i put it in 4th, its almost slow enough to bore u to death man, honestly.

MR2Mike

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23rd Apr 05 at 22:50

yea i know the engine is shoot, but i cant afford much better at the mo - still at college

Siberia

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23rd Apr 05 at 22:52

quote:
Originally posted by Carr

quote:
Originally posted by ainsley_brader
if your only keeping it a year i wouldnt bother.
Maybe change it too 5 speed but thats it.

But yes they did do 4 speed corsas

But what would be the point in changing it to a 5 speed if he's only keeping it a year as 4th is top gear anyway and 5th is an overdrive gear that just sounds a bit smoother?

when i changed mine it made the car alot more driveable... for long journeys and the motorway... no more screaming engine...

however the power out of the 1.2 unit is just stupid... so that engine had to go... its now in the process of being made into a coffe table

Black Stallion SRi

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24th Apr 05 at 00:21

4 speeds really do suck, i used to get pissed off tellin my mate to slow down in his 1.2 8v cause my 4 speed 1.2 couldnt keep up the piece of shit.

Had to get rid of the car once some old granny took over me in her micra, really pissed me off.

Sold it and got a 1.4 16v sri and was amazed at the speed lol, worn off now need sommet faster :/

MR2Mike

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24th Apr 05 at 14:12

haha, granny in a micra

if a granny in a micra overtakes me ill be selling mine aswell mate !! lmao, maybe hav to buy ur 1.4 lol !

Twiggy

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24th Apr 05 at 15:51

Dont go for a 1.4! its not worth the hassle! Get a 1.6 or 2.0 at the least!

MR2Mike

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24th Apr 05 at 17:38

lol, i would m8, but the insurance will piss themselves laughing and then, slap me across the face with a massive quote lmao

Twiggy

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24th Apr 05 at 18:50

wait till ya a wee bit older and wiser like me!

MR2Mike

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24th Apr 05 at 21:33

haha, im 19, so it wont go dwn much till im 21

takes the piss lol

Ant

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24th Apr 05 at 22:59

If your car is in good condition I would sell and buy a gsior sri, there not that much £££ now and insurance shouldnt be that bad if you have some no claims

DODG-E

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25th Apr 05 at 15:56

mate if your 19, you could stick a 1.6 16v in for insurable costs...

i had (and have still got its for sale on here) a 1.2 8v 4 speed... embarrassing i know!! but i put a 1.4 16v in, total cost of about 500 all in all, new clutch, cambelt and tensioners, etc etc.... and an extra 40quid insurance at 18, now 19 got a Saxo VTR, and its cheaper insurance than my corsa was when i was 18...
hope thats some help

MR2Mike

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25th Apr 05 at 22:43

who you with dodge??

CorsAsh

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25th Apr 05 at 22:47

quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
to go... its now in the process of being made into a coffe table

You saw the episode of Top Gear with the Porsches for under £1500?

DODG-E

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26th Apr 05 at 16:22

quote:
Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
who you with dodge??

was originally with liverpool vic, 1700 first year, full kit etc etc on 1.2 8v, then 2nd yr was 1600, and then 1640 with the engine conversion...

then got the vtr for 3rd yr insurance liverpool vic wanted 2500!! others said i had to be 21, and im with elephant now, 1400! top deal...