will_ainsworth
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im looking at changing my engine later on, im not reli too clued up on this sorta thing but i would do it with my uncle and that way i could learn, my question is,, whats the best engines (i thought a let would be good but i hear that its old and heavy, what else is out there any recomendations and whats all the differences, just some basics of what ther is and there specs, im unsure reli on what to do, change engine or new car, also when would i be able to insure it... im 18 in may, so hopefully wil have 1years ncb but if i put a let it would prob have to be when im 19.
cheers. will
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willhouse
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use the search function and all your answers will be found
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BarnshaW
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18 in may id stick with a 1.6 matey. until u got some NCB's and age on you.
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will_ainsworth
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ive only got a 1.0, so something like a 1.6 conversion is what ive been recommended but is it reli worth it?
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BarnshaW
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yes, u will notice a huge difference from a 1.0. however u might aswell just buy a 1.6 instead of converting it
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will_ainsworth
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but cus ive spent quite alot on my car i would want to use that reli! this is the dylemma im in, i could swap everytting over i spose... but if i had a 1.6 id rather have a 106gti,, argggg
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BarnshaW
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Originally posted by will_ainsworth
but cus ive spent quite alot on my car i would want to use that reli! this is the dylemma im in, i could swap everytting over i spose... but if i had a 1.6 id rather have a 106gti,, argggg
im no longer speaking to u since u mentioned 106 gti 
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will_ainsworth
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lol , i dont think i could insure one anyway! oh im confused!
how much do you reckon i could get for my corsa with the irmy bumper and probally a new s/s exhaust under 60k
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BarnshaW
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no idea mate, under 60k? V reg, id personally put it back standard and i reckon u might get about 1600 quid? i cud be wrong
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will_ainsworth
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my uncles also restoring a golf mk2 so i could potentially buy that off him, but i duno the spec or engine size!
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Adam C
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i was thinking about an engine conversion in the near future too will, but ive decided against it, so much easier to buy a corsa with the engine you want already in it.
IMO i would stick with the 1.0 until you've built up your NCB and driving experience, thats what Im doing anyway.
Im keeping the green one though, and perhaps when im in my early 20's stick a LET in it lol.
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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will_ainsworth
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yeh, i dont just want my corsa to rust away tho, if i have a faster car i know i would just use that!
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Gregor
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Been there , done that , had the ballache.
Wouldnt bother mate.
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will_ainsworth
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Originally posted by escortgti.com
Been there , done that , had the ballache.
Wouldnt bother mate.
wouldnt bother what? engine conversion??
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Gregor
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Yeah
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Adam C
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as long as you look after a car it should last you a while, ive had 2 sri corsas which where both rotten as the previous owners hadn't looked after them.
Ive noticed some of the underseal has started to peel underneith mine, im just going to waxoyl underneath so it prtoects it.
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Nic Barnes
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fit a let and says is a 1.1 on log book init
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will_ainsworth
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lol 1.1 its a 1.0 for one, and i dont want to lie to insurance as i would get royaly bum fucked
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Adam C
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iirc if you did fit a 1.6 in yours you would be paying more on the insurance than you would be for a corsa already with a 1.6 in it as standard.
I might be wrong though, think someone said it on here.
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sam-smith
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you would love to get bumfucked though. you know my opinion on this... still a corsa unless you go the full way but even then its only good for a striaght line. unless thats what you were aiming for (like nic says it was just a shell to make a fast 1/4 mile car in)
thats why i am fed up with corsas and want a 205 to rag around on track days
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sam-smith
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Originally posted by Green Thing
iirc if you did fit a 1.6 in yours you would be paying more on the insurance than you would be for a corsa already with a 1.6 in it as standard.
I might be wrong though, think someone said it on here.
you would need to find out whether it counts it as a 1.6 or as an engine converted car
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will_ainsworth
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i could buy a 1.6 arden blue aslon as its good quality, then strip my car! lol how hard is it to get sideskirts off wen its been tigersealed!!!
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Nic Barnes
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Originally posted by will_ainsworth
lol 1.1 its a 1.0 for one, and i dont want to lie to insurance as i would get royaly bum fucked
according to ebay its allowed
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sam-smith
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Originally posted by will_ainsworth
i could buy a 1.6 arden blue aslon as its good quality, then strip my car! lol how hard is it to get sideskirts off wen its been tigersealed!!!
they wernt expensive buy new ones. and seeing as they are glass itll be impossible. get originals aswell
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will_ainsworth
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fuk it i think ill add my front bumper, then maybe a exhaust then leave it like that untill i know what to do next year!
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