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topshot_2k
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27th Feb 04 at 16:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ok guys really in the next 12months should i put cash into 1.4 such as chip, cams, ported head etc, inlet manifold, exhaust manifold, decat, lightened/balanced flywheel etc etc
OR
should i save up and have a C20XE dropped in? what money would i be looking at for engine, gearbox, brakes, ECU, Loom, etc etc and anyone on here now where or who could do it in northampton area????

cheers guys

P.S what is insurance like for a 20yr old with 2years NC and clean license on a C20XE conversion??
stuyw
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27th Feb 04 at 16:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

personally, id save up for the 2.0 as its not really worth spending ££££ on a 1.4
topshot_2k
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27th Feb 04 at 16:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yea thats what im thinking but how much is it all fitted and ready to drive? insurance? and Where in Northants can i get it done?????
topshot_2k
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27th Feb 04 at 16:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yea thats what im thinking but how much is it all fitted and ready to drive? insurance? and Where in Northants can i get it done?????
topshot_2k
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yea thats what im thinking but how much is it all fitted and ready to drive? insurance? and Where in Northants can i get it done?????
BabyBlade
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27th Feb 04 at 17:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I see...

Erm if u want to save money on insurance do 1.4 and go with hic,

its 1500quid fitted for the 2.0 but u will also need a well decent suspension kit to handle the weight and atleast 2.0 16v brakes.

the 1.4 route would only be worth doing if u stripped the whole car out if your looking for performance
broster
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27th Feb 04 at 17:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

rather than tune the 1.4 id get the 2.0ltr, or buy a 1.6 and tune that if you want to tune an engine. your best off asking lee mitchel or some1 to convert it for u, northants motorsport will do it for you tho if you wnat to stay in nortmampton, they are very good but not cheap
topshot_2k
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27th Feb 04 at 17:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ok cheers you got a contact number for northants mtorsport or a website??
i hear jamsport do conversions they any good, heard few stories that they cowboys!!! lol.
topshot_2k
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27th Feb 04 at 17:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ok ill see what they say, jus fed up with the lack of top end speed on me 1.4 but dont wanna sell it, as Corsa's got the best looks out of any hot hatch around IMO -- want corsa styling but Calibra power

P.S where bouts they in northants mate? Moulton park?
broster
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27th Feb 04 at 19:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

no mate, they are the other side of northampton, cant remember the place, go past 6 fields and keep going away from town they are there, im gunna sort a rolling road day out there soon as my engine is sorted aswell! top blokes, they will set you in the right direction
Meat-Pie-SRI
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27th Feb 04 at 19:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i'd just put a 2L in, torque is what gets you places and you wil never get the sort of torque you get from a 2L out of a 1.4, or a 1.6 really!

Unless of course you are totally minted!
5chaap2k
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8th Dec 05 at 13:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

if you want to learn all about tuning, go on and tune the 14xe..

don't want to get infected with the tuning virus.. putt an 20xe in it!

but remember.. once u start it.. it becomes allmost impossible to stop tuning..

i started with only a k&n filter and a sports exhaust.. but after a run on the dyno i got hungry for more..

that's where it all went wrong.. even with the 20xe in.. i dont think it'll be standard for long...

sometimes i'd just wish i've never touched that 16xe, however it was great fun on the tracks!

[Edited on 08-12-2005 by 5chaap2k]
a_j_mair
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8th Dec 05 at 14:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

id keep pthe x14xe, easier to insure sell on etc, cheaper tax, no changing v5 documents etc. You will also no the history etc of the engine, tuned it a bit and if still not enough sell it and buy a bigger more powerfull car
mwg
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8th Dec 05 at 14:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

year 2004...
5chaap2k
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8th Dec 05 at 15:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

oops!

hahaha

tnx matty.. didn't notice the date on this expired thread
corsa120
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8th Dec 05 at 17:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

drop the xe in dude u want 130mph with not much effort go for it and 0-60's in 7secs or less depending on driver lol

ive not looked back since mine was done and u got 150plus bhp to start tuning with not 106bhp
miles
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9th Dec 05 at 18:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I'd put an xe in, but wouldn't pay £1500 for it.

IMO you'd be best saving the money and buying a better car...
tooolbox timmy
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9th Dec 05 at 19:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ad go for the 2.0 litre m8i,the tunign ya do on the 1400 will make it unreliable after everyday driving ,if you have teh 2.0 uve got the power as standard,and at a cheaper cost then gas flowed head etc,which ever you go for happy tuning or happy transplanting
5chaap2k
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9th Dec 05 at 22:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

sorry dudes this is a stoneage thread..

didnt look at the date before replying
CoastalCorsa
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9th Dec 05 at 23:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I wonder what he choose to do

tune his 14 or drop the 20xe

 
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