Theham85
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I have a 1.6 16v sport and I see a lot have been converted to 2.0 16v, obviously there is a 45bhp increase, but is it worth the engine swap or to just modify existing engine, I have never driven a redtop corsa and was wondering are they superfast compared to the 1.6?, that is all thanks
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
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Depends how much money your willing to throw at the 1.6 tbh
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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I used to have a corsa sport, and now have a redtop.
I was suprised at the power difference to be honest. Wasn't expecting it to be as much as it was.
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
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I tuned my 1.6
I also had it converted to a 2.0
I wouldn't bother tuning a .16 again. It takes a lot of money to get done i.e. look at Dave A and Brosters spec sheets.
The 2.0 is a hoot to drive, you can tell you have a heavy front though, and thats the advantage of the 1.6 imo. The car handles as it was supposed to.
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Ricky352
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Registered: 6th Apr 07
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The 1.6 will handle better than the red top. Also the red top is about 45bhp more, but also has a lot of tuning capabilities.
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Superlite Ltd.
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Registered: 9th Jan 07
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an extra 45bhp is MASSIVE
not to mention all the extra torque you get.
There is no replacement for displacment 
(apart from boosted engines) 
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jambo166
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Registered: 27th Nov 06
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it would cost you more to gain an extra 45bhp from a 1.6 than it will to do the complete 2.0 conversion plz correct me if im wrong 
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by Superlite Ltd.
There is no replacement for displacment
So true.
It makes such a difference, tickle it at 110 down the motorway, set off quick with hardly using the throttle.
I want another 
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Superlite Ltd.
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More importantly, if you tune a 1.6 to make 150bhp at say 7200rpm
the c20xe is still going to make loads more power at 2500rpm so driving it round town is alot nicer. Peak power should not be the complete focus, there is more to it than that.
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jambo166
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buy this its already done
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/405444.htm
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Dean_W
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Thats a 1.4, and it's a 2003.
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jambo166
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
Thats a 1.4, and it's a 2003.
and your point is what its a small extremly tuned engine i was only showing every one
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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Beat my mates astra VXR and ST focuses to 60 many a time, and is very close to both up to about 80+ when they will start to pull away.
I went from a 1.6 to a 2.0 and its worth it! they are alot of fun even with the top heavy end 
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Ricky352
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What would the 0-60 of an XE be?
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by Ricky352]
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Ian W
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Redtop everytime, so much more fun than the 1.6 (in standard form)
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by Ricky352
What would the 0-60 of an XE be?
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by Ricky352]
Between 6 and 7 secs. More than likely about 6.5 ish.
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Ricky352
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 cheers
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jr
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tune the 1.6
inlet, manifold, cams, exhaust
comming from someone building a horribly expensive 2.0
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Gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by Theham85
I have a 1.6 16v sport and I see a lot have been converted to 2.0 16v, obviously there is a 45bhp increase, but is it worth the engine swap or to just modify existing engine, I have never driven a redtop corsa and was wondering are they superfast compared to the 1.6?, that is all thanks
I have done this jump - It will be the best and worst thing you will have ever done...
nuff said
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Olsrey
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Registered: 13th Jan 07
Location: Bradford Drives: LET Vectra B
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Get a good engine and yes. If you get a bad engine you will hate them .
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by Olsrey]
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Matt_b
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quote:
Originally posted by jr
tune the 1.6
inlet, manifold, cams, exhaust
comming from someone building a horribly expensive 2.0
How much roughly does it cost to rebuild an c20xe?
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Olsrey
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt_b
quote:
Originally posted by jr
tune the 1.6
inlet, manifold, cams, exhaust
comming from someone building a horribly expensive 2.0
How much roughly does it cost to rebuild an c20xe?
Depends on the extend of the rebuild. I've been quoted a maximum of £900 for almost everything except things like pistons, conrods etc.
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Matt_b
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quote:
Originally posted by Olsrey
quote:
Originally posted by Matt_b
quote:
Originally posted by jr
tune the 1.6
inlet, manifold, cams, exhaust
comming from someone building a horribly expensive 2.0
How much roughly does it cost to rebuild an c20xe?
Depends on the extend of the rebuild. I've been quoted a maximum of £900 for almost everything except things like pistons, conrods etc.
What about if you do it yourself, how much would it be for just the parts on say a 100,000 + engine?
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Dean_W
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There is no how much would it cost.
It depends how far you want to go.
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Matt_b
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Do you mean like with standard parts? Or how big the rebuild is?
Edit - What does need replacing on a high mileage xe?
[Edited on 06-03-2008 by Matt_b]
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