Rileysport
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what makes an engine conversion "propper"
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SetH
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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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when it gives you enough power to climb a 30 degree incline with 4 heffers in your car.
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
Location: Essex Drives: GLC63S
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
when it gives you enough power to climb a 30 degree incline with 4 heffers in your car.
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mike16v
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when one engine is removed and another is put in the car and works 100% effectively?
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CorsAsh
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when it comes with a leather bound Oxford English Dictionary to enable you to spell "proper" 
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dave17
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
when it comes with a leather bound Oxford English Dictionary to enable you to spell "proper"
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Rileysport
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i just see a lot of valvers offered saying "propper" conversion using m-tec shafts etc
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Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
when it comes with a leather bound Oxford English Dictionary to enable you to spell "proper"
being northern i dismiss the OXFORD english dictionary as a southern spelling book, not for use north of sheffield i'm afraid
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Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
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Everything new or new as possible
All proper stuff used
NO expense spared
thats how id do it
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Marc
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Once you get above Sheffield, we start using them again
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Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Once you get above Sheffield, we start using them again
do we ?????
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mwg
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1.2 16v conversion is a proper job 
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Ry_B
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Registered: 1st Dec 05
Location: Solihull, W Mids Drives: 45BHP beast!
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No expense spared basically and not a cowboy conversion
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mike16v
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Once you get above Sheffield, we start using them again
he isnt even from sheffield  i feel like i'm being singled out here and i can spell 
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Rileysport
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So for example using corsa gsi shafts and cav inner cvs, instead of m-tec or similar gear ? would one be proper and the other not ?
same with using an ecotec pipe instead of a powercap ?
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Ry_B
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Fcuk knows mate
Suppose it's down to intepretation, what's 'proper' to one person might not be to another 
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a_j_mair
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i would say more to do with ho neat and tidy it is fitted, wiring etc
and reliable, clean with no oil leaks etc
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SetH
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it takes 153.15lb/ft torque for a corsa to climb a 30 degree incline laden with 4 moosepig heffamonsters.
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Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
it takes 153.15lb/ft torque for a corsa to climb a 30 degree incline laden with 4 moosepig heffamonsters.
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alistairolsen
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nothing to do with cost or anything. IMO my conversion is done properly. I used the plug off the corsa engine loom on the cav one so I can unplug it like std in the future. All solder joints were made with solder and appropriately sized heatshrink. Instead of running wires around the bay I picked the ign and perm live out of the loom and connected them to the corsa plug.
I looked at the driveshaft options and got hubs bored out. No milling the hub down for std bearings, or stupidly small uuter cvs. as a by product ive got equal length shafts.
a also took the time to replace the bushes and brakelines when i did the job, which are the bits a lot of folk forget.
I regret not doing more tbh, id love to have had the time to paint the block, redo the cam cover, have all the engine mounts and suspension wishbones etc powdercoated etc.
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BYRON
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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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sparing no expense at any point.
Replacing/rebuilding all parts on donor engine.
not rushing the conversion.
no cutting and crimping wires.
maintaining diagnostic function/capability.
Using professionals when required (I had to use them to machine block and gearbox).
I also agree on all points made by alistair.
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boyracer2002
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Registered: 10th Aug 02
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Wiring done properly - soldered NOT crimped or bullet connectors and tape.
wiring tucked out of the way so looks tidy and doesnt rub through
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Adam_B
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at this thread!
i best go sort mine now, before the engine falls out!
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Paul H
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quote:
Originally posted by mike16v
when one engine is removed and another is put in the car and works 100% effectively?
thats an xe out the window then
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