DLM_Corsa 
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I know its probably been asked before but am in need of help how much work is involved with converting a 96 1.2 8v to a 1.6 16v... 
 
Is it a straight swap of lump and ecu or more difficult? 
 
Mods required? 
 
What do i need from the old car? 
 
Would it be an easier swap from a corsa gsi? 
 
 
ta it maybe obvious to some of ya but im a northerner who knows nowt bout engine swaps 
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DLM_Corsa 
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Oh yeah and how do insurance treat it just reinsure it as if it was a gsi or charge me more???
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Adam-D 
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i dun it 
 
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all myself
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mike_1.2LS96 
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quote: Originally posted by DLM_Corsa 
Is it a straight swap of lump and ecu or more difficult? 
 
What do i need from the old car? 
 
Would it be an easier swap from a corsa gsi? 
 
   
 
You will need quite a lot from the old car. Not sure about engine mounts, but will need, ecu, loom, driveshafts, gearbox, engine with inlet/outlet manifolds and probably the exhaust system. The crucial thing is the transponder, get the chip out of the donor cars fob. Bigger suspension, and brakes can be added later.  
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vauxtillidie 
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u will need the header tank too matey, engine mounts r the same and yes they will probably insure it as a gsi but still might be more because its been modified
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stevegreetham 
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is £700 for a drive in/drive out jobby a good price?
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DLM_Corsa 
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sod it gonna have to get a 2.0 red top valver popped in it got offered it done cheap
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