TomWilly
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Registered: 20th Sep 05
Location: Bristol
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Hello, Ive done a search on it but i couldnt find any info
How easy is it to Put a 1.6 16v into a 1.2 8v?
What would i need?
Brakes, Engine components etc?
Many thanks,
Tom
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Gez G
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Registered: 12th May 04
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a set of 2.0 or v6 brakes would do the job fine.
As for engine wise, you will need, the engine, loom, gearbox, loom and if your car is single point injection then you'll need the multipoint fuel injectors aswell.
hope this helps
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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you need AT LEAST the brakes from a 1.6 corsa, but 2.0 16v ones or v6 ones are even better.
then, you'll need;
engine
gearbox
loom
fuel pump
alternator, starter, injectors etc from the 1.6
drivers side engine mount is different, so you'll need one of them
you'd be better off just buying a 1.6, with what it'll cost you to buy a decent engine, and all the bits, and the hassle of doing the wiring, which will be a pain on a pre 97 1.2 8v.
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TomWilly
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What about a 1.6 8v or higher?
Any point or should i just sell the car and buy something else?
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Robin
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well, unless the car is immensely low mileage, has loads of sentimental value, or has had loads of mods which can't be removed, you'd be better buying a new car.
the 1.6 8v would be easier than the 1.6 16v though 
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Teknologikal
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Registered: 11th May 06
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My 1.4 8v to 1.6 8v conversion was a doodle, didn't even have to change the engine loom....
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ed
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Couldn't find any info? Bullshit, look in FAQ.
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TomWilly
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Ok I could'nt find a substantial amout of technical information on the conversion of a 1.2 8v to 1.6 8V/16v
sorry
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crazycorsa19
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Registered: 24th Jun 06
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i do have quite alot of mods so changing car isnt an option!!
at the moment im hiding an embarressing 1.2 under the bonnet lol. will a 1.6 8valve go straight in without changing loom and fuel pump etc??
if not what about a 1.4??
anyone no anything or experienced it??
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craig_s
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Registered: 5th Mar 06
Location: Birmingham Drives: mk4 astra gsi
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a 1.4 single point injection will go straight in i think but whats the point doing the conversion then.your best off finding a 1.6 mpi.change the fuel pump,ecu,and the loom
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crazycorsa19
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Registered: 24th Jun 06
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id rather not have to mess around with looms, aint it a f*#ker to change over??
not worried about haing it fast just more driveable really
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topshot_2k
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looms aint too bad but for your plans i'd sell up and buy a 1.6 though.
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