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Author I want to do a 1.6 GSI Converstion
Shrek aka Rooney
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Hi All, I am looking to do a Engine Upgrade from a 1.2 LS to a Astra 1.6 GSI (Pre Ecotec), But i was wondering if anyone new how much more performance i'll get is it really worth it???

Approx how much will the Entire thing set me back, all ready got a 2ltr brake converstion done.
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Astra 1.6 GSI?

You sure?
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you mean astra 1.8 GSi mate?
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Might do yeah... thought it was a 1.6 but oh well but will it fly.... i was gonna do a complete 2.0 Calibera 16v conversation but that means changing engine mounts etc but its supposed to be rapid as a 2.0 and beat Carerra etc
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the 1.8 in the astra gsi will need different mounts and shafts too
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No i drops str8 in same loom everythin
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Might do yeah... thought it was a 1.6 but oh well but will it fly.... i was gonna do a complete 2.0 Calibera 16v conversation but that means changing engine mounts etc but its supposed to be rapid as a 2.0 and beat Carerra etc


Mate I hope you don't mean a Porsche Someone's been telling you porkies (see what I did there?) XE'd corsa's are quick, for a hatchback, but no Porsche beater (except the minority like muppetsport).

[Edited on 08-08-2006 by Eckmcmann]
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A 2.0 ina mainly fibre glass shell 0-60 bout 5 sec's when fully tuned etc
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No i drops str8 in same loom everythin


are you talking about the ASTRA, or the CORSA?

the ASTRA engine is a BIGBLOCK, so it needs new mounts and shafts

the CORSA engine is SMALLBLOCK, and it goes straight in. either way, unless you have a 1.4 16v in your Corsa, the loom will be different, as will one of the mounts.
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So any idea on Costings for either a 1.6,1.8 or 2.0 upgrade
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Might do yeah... thought it was a 1.6 but oh well but will it fly.... i was gonna do a complete 2.0 Calibera 16v conversation but that means changing engine mounts etc but its supposed to be rapid as a 2.0 and beat Carerra etc


The 1.8 won't be as quick as a 2.0. And, carreras go and laugh at whoever told you that.
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I have a 1.2 LS Corsa...... SO what are my best Options (theres a desperate need for speed) lol
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C20XE.

Or, C20LET.
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WHAT??? I AINT A CAR FANATIC SO YOU HAVE TO BRAKE IT RIGHT DOWN FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND
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just ask nicely.

C20XE is the 2 lite 16v pre-ecotec
C20LET is the same with a turbo.
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Most popular engines are 2.0 16v/2.0 16v turbo cavalier/calibra engines to put into corsas.
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C20XE - 2.0 16v
C20LET - 2.0 16v Turbo
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I heard 1.8 Corsas beat Carerras too

[Edited on 08-08-2006 by James]
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@ at so much of this thread

i think il sit back and await for comments before i comment on engine conversations
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Carerras yes, CTRs.... no
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
Carerras yes, CTRs.... no




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Originally posted by --Dave--
Carerras yes, CTRs.... no


You forgot Ferrari's, Zonda's etc. But the CTR, now thats impossible.
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I heard Honda are going to put a CTR up against a Bugatti to see if they can claim fastest car
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to be fair he didnt say how old the carrera was, i raced a 1991 carrera and was neck and neck. The owner even ask'd what the hell i had done to my car (its pritty standard) so a corsa with a decent engine converstion should be the same, newer porkers on the other hand.......
and yea according to car forums ctrs are the fastest cars in the world.
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C20 LET is to big of an upgrade from a 1.2 your kill youself

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