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Gazz

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10th Jul 04 at 11:33

I realise that every second thread on this forum is probably the same as this one. I PM'd a user on here from another forum and he advised me to come on here and get more information off everyone cos that is where he got all his info from.

What I need to know is what do I need ? Preferably a list...

I currently have a 1.4 8v Hi-Torq engine, so I will need fuel lines as it is a single pointer. My brakes and suspension will be fine to support the XE but I will be upgrading again to some coilovers and 4 pots as well after it is in.

Obviously I will need an engine and gearbox. Am I better getting one of those kits from PVD or is it possible to do without it ? The guy who will be doing the conversion has done one before. Do I need to weld any of the engine bay ?

Thank You.

Gazz

drunkenfool

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10th Jul 04 at 11:38

The SFI box on the C20XE is too big to fit in the corsa engine bay, so you can either replace it with a powercap from people like cossvaux which required cutting the bulkhead, or use the induction pipe off the ecotec engine, which requires no cutting and also gives a small bhp increase (as does the power cap)
You can do the conversion without a fitting kit, but it means you have to fabricate the parts yourself. I think my fitting kit wasa bout £480 from cossvaux.
Coilovers will be a great improvement, but make sure you specify the 2 litre springs.

topshot_2k

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10th Jul 04 at 11:38

no welding needed, think MTech do a fitting kit
you need, engine, gearbox, ECU, Loom, driveshafts and fitting kit. do a search tho mate there is loads of info on this site about it

Gazz

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10th Jul 04 at 12:06

I have found a fitting kit in an old Total Vauxhall for £575, it includes:

Induction Kit;
A full set of engine and gearbox mounts;
Motorsport driveshaft and hub kit;
Fitting guide and wiring diagram;
Intake Box to replace SFi box;
New Fastening for Front anti-roll bars.

Lets say I bought this kit, would that mean I would only have to get an Engine, F20 box and fuel lines ?

Gazz

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10th Jul 04 at 12:12

I assume cooling will also be a big problem if you sit idle for a minute, so will I need a bigger radiator off something bigger ?

And what fuel lines, etc will I need ? Considering the engine will be a MPi.

lee mitchell

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10th Jul 04 at 12:12

and new front wheel bearings. and a header tank with 2 inlets a tthe top. thats an expensive kit too

lee mitchell

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10th Jul 04 at 12:13

u only need the end of the fuel lines as u already have fuel lines but not with the union ends. cooling wont be a problem u will also need a mpi fuel pump

Gazz

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10th Jul 04 at 12:14

What is included in the Crossvaux one and where can I have a look at it ?

lee mitchell

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10th Jul 04 at 12:16

u mean cossvaux. hubs shafts mounts fitting guide ind kit and a new inlet

Gazz

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10th Jul 04 at 12:22

So the cossvaux is a better kit for cheaper then ?

lee mitchell

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10th Jul 04 at 12:23

all the kits are the same. cossvaux is one of the cheapest thou

corsa_16v

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10th Jul 04 at 12:24

is the a cossvaux web site?

Gazz

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10th Jul 04 at 12:30

Yes. www.cossvaux.co.uk

It dont give any information on the kit though.

corsa_16v

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10th Jul 04 at 12:49

what brake setup do people us after the conversion?

lee mitchell

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10th Jul 04 at 20:52

astra gte v6 etc

corsafreak

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10th Jul 04 at 22:40

i did the same conversion 1.4i -> 2.0 16v.

you will need an mpi fuel pump, it sits in the tank under the rear seat £30 from a scrapyard. any tigra pump or a corsa mpi will do.fuel line are fine.

you will need 2.0 16v brakes rather than the 1.4 8v ones, they will be well below par to stop a valver.

i've had various suspension setups on mine, koni shox with koni springs,eibach springs,courtenay 2.0 springs. in the end i fitted fk highsport coilovers and am very pleased with the handling now (it handles nice and isn't to harsh)

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lee mitchell can supply the front engine mount and antiroll bar spacers.

i got my driveshafts from justcorsa's as they don't need different hubs.

standard rad should be up to the job, you will need a turbodiesel header tank though (it has an extra connection).

deanmcreynolds26

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10th Jul 04 at 23:30

quote:
Originally posted by lee mitchell
and new front wheel bearings. and a header tank with 2 inlets a tthe top. thats an expensive kit too

this is news to me as im valver is gettin fitted this month! so i cant use the header from the SRI 8v?? and new front wheel bearings? from wat car?

lee mitchell

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11th Jul 04 at 11:40

new front wheel bearing for a corsa if ur replacing the hubs. the header tank has to have 2 inlets at the top. not sure if the sri 8vs do . dont think they do

corsafreak

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11th Jul 04 at 12:07

quote:
Originally posted by lee mitchell
new front wheel bearing for a corsa if ur replacing the hubs. the header tank has to have 2 inlets at the top. not sure if the sri 8vs do . dont think they do

i picked a td header tank up for £5, check your local admag for corsa td's breaking.

deanmcreynolds26

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12th Jul 04 at 08:54

yeah i found out the later model sports have the 2 or im gona use a T peice either way my valver is goin in!

Gazz

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15th Jul 04 at 22:32

OK, going to start to buy all my stuff in now... And should hopefully be kicking things off pretty soon, as soon as I can get shot of my wheels and buy smaller ones.

So first point of call is;

MPi Fuel Pump and TDi Header tank. Obviously will need oil filter, plugs and stuff too.

Will post back here after I have got my shit together.

P.S. I currently have Vectra callipers, will these be fine ? As far as I am aware, they came off a 1.8 Veccy. The discs are vented and grooved with EBC Greenstuff pads. Will these be suitable for the time being ? (Support the engine) Until I get round to upgrading them again ?

P.P.S Also have lowering springs, will they do the job for just now as well before going to for Coilovers (DAMN GUY ON OTHER FORUM BEAT ME TO BUYING A SET) ?

Thanks again.

P.P.P.S How do you go about ordering stuff off of Cossvaux ? Do you need a credit card and stuff ? Cos I haven't got one.

and-m

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15th Jul 04 at 22:47

BTW - buy Genuine Vauxhall wheel bearing for the fronts.

Itd also be worth doing timing belt/rollers and waterpump if you dont know the history of the engine. Also the thermostat.

[Edited on 15-07-2004 by and-m]

corsafreak

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15th Jul 04 at 23:19

quote:
Originally posted by and-m
BTW - buy Genuine Vauxhall wheel bearing for the fronts.

Itd also be worth doing timing belt/rollers and waterpump if you dont know the history of the engine. Also the thermostat.

[Edited on 15-07-2004 by and-m]

get this lot from autovaux, cheap gm parts and efficient service .

http://www.autovaux.co.uk/Contact.asp

[Edited on 15-07-2004 by corsafreak]

Gazz

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17th Jul 04 at 11:32

How do you order from Cossvaux ?

Do you need a credit card ? Or can you pay by cheque ?

lee mitchell

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17th Jul 04 at 11:43

both probably

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