ProjectNCK
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Considering upgrading my engine as mine is just utter tripe. So how much of a job is it 
And I know I should go for a X16XE but Insurance costs just too much whereas a 1.4 isnt too bad
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deano87
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As easy as any, but there is an issue with the ECU as in the X10XE it's in the engine bay, not the kick panel in the drivers foot well 
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Ellis
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The way I did it was a pain in the hoop, perhaps there are other ways to do it so I'll wait for other replies before I rabbit on...
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Daveskater
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Phil's done it but with a 1.6  (pip308)
Tbh you'll probably be better off buying a new car, because my guess is insurance would be more on a transplanted engined car than an as-Vaux-intended 1.4 Sport.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
Tbh you'll probably be better off buying a new car, because my guess is insurance would be more on a transplanted engined car than an as-Vaux-intended 1.4 Sport.
Very true that.
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Pip308
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i'd say look for a clean 1.4/1.6 in the same colour as yours and swap the bits over
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by pip308
i'd say look for a clean 1.4/1.6 in the same colour as yours and swap the bits over
Including the number plate?! 
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Pip308
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only if its a private plate
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deano87
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 I was joking silly.
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ProjectNCK
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But for a clean sport like stupid amount 
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DaveyLC
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Cheaper to sell the car and buy a 1.4.. The loom and ECU on the 1.0 12v and 1.2 16v are very different to the 1.4/1.6 16v's.
Insurance companies will rape you too when you tell them you have done an engine conversion.
[Edited on 26-02-2009 by DaveyLC]
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deano87
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If you can't afford it, you don't have it. End of.
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SR91
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
If you can't afford it, you don't have it. End of.
You don't have it either 
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deano87
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I'm not debating that and that isn't in question.
What I'm saying is that he can't afford to sell his car and buy a 1.4 Sport. The engine conversion will be just as pricey, and will see higher insurance most probably than a normal 1.4 Sport.
Therefore if you can't afford it, you don't. I can't afford another car, hence why I'm sticking with the 12v.
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SR91
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I think he means he can't afford to not have a car? He aint no skinto.
Plus everyone falls in love with their first car and he don't wanna let go
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oceansoul
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does it have to be a sport though? i bet the insurance on a 1.4 16v CDX for example is alot less than on a sport, and prolly cheaper to buy....and how different is the spec? Just an option
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I'm not debating that and that isn't in question.
What I'm saying is that he can't afford to sell his car and buy a 1.4 Sport. The engine conversion will be just as pricey, and will see higher insurance most probably than a normal 1.4 Sport.
Therefore if you can't afford it, you don't. I can't afford another car, hence why I'm sticking with the 12v.
Why is that though, I can put a 1.6 engine in my car for under £200 but I cant buy a clean sport and sell my car for that.
Plus the amount of work swapping all parts over etc,
No offense but he asked about putting a 1.4 in his car not the best route.
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deano87
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And people have said from experience that there isn't much point, because the X10XE's and X12XE's work differently to the X14/16XE's, therefore you're better of just buying new. Plus insurance will be an issue on a converted car, considering it's an issue on a 1.6 Sport for him.
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SR91
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quote:
Originally posted by oceansoul
does it have to be a sport though? i bet the insurance on a 1.4 16v CDX for example is alot less than on a sport, and prolly cheaper to buy....and how different is the spec? Just an option
CDX are a higher spec then sports aren't they?
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Daveskater
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A guy who lives over the road from my mate once had a 1.3 Fiesta. The engine broke so he put a 1.1 in it, and the insurance bent him over and didn't use lube.
He wasn't young either, I think he was in his 30's at the time, at the very least.
[Edited on 26-02-2009 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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aewajd
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Originally posted by ProjectNCK
But for a clean sport like stupid amount
i paid £1650 for mine on a W plate. 46k with 12 months tax and test!
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by SR-91
quote:
Originally posted by oceansoul
does it have to be a sport though? i bet the insurance on a 1.4 16v CDX for example is alot less than on a sport, and prolly cheaper to buy....and how different is the spec? Just an option
CDX are a higher spec then sports aren't they?
Higher spec but not 'sporty'. It's like comparing a Ghia Fiesta against a Zetec S Fiesta
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oceansoul
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quote:
Originally posted by SR-91
quote:
Originally posted by oceansoul
does it have to be a sport though? i bet the insurance on a 1.4 16v CDX for example is alot less than on a sport, and prolly cheaper to buy....and how different is the spec? Just an option
CDX are a higher spec then sports aren't they?
Some of them have have heated leather. Other than that pretty much the same. Full electrics, CD, Power steering, A/C, Remote locking etc.
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Daveskater
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Sports had the option of AC or sunroof 
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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SR91
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by SR-91
quote:
Originally posted by oceansoul
does it have to be a sport though? i bet the insurance on a 1.4 16v CDX for example is alot less than on a sport, and prolly cheaper to buy....and how different is the spec? Just an option
CDX are a higher spec then sports aren't they?
Higher spec but not 'sporty'. It's like comparing a Ghia Fiesta against a Zetec S Fiesta
I meant higher spec though... More toys etc etc
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