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Author Whats needed for an engine conversion - 1.2 8v to 1.4/1.6 8v?
MattyPW
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   1st Dec 06 at 20:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well my 1.2 8v has just blown its head gasket! So im thinking its about time i just get a new lump put in there!!

Just wondering exactly what i will need basically! Current engine is a 1.2 8v from a Corsa LS 1994. I want to be putting in either a 1.4 or 1.6 8v lump (would like at least 70bhp, i know the 1.4SRI is 82bhp, and the 1.6 lumps vary between 70-100bhp).

So what would i need? From what i've read i can think of the following; Engine, Engine Wiring Loom, ECU, Fuel Pump. Would my gearbox mate to either of the new engines? I quite like my gear box! Anything else?

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Matty
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1st Dec 06 at 20:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
A 1.4 8v spi engine will just plug straight in
Gains aren't going to bad great tho.

For MPi you'll need change the fuel pump, and get the engine loom etc to wire into the cars loom.

It depends what gearbox your 1200 has, if its a f10 it probably wont fit a 1.4/1.6 engine.
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an f10 would fit, but wouldnt be the best option, better to fit an f13 which would possibly come with the sri engine anyway
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If the 1.4/1.6 had a F13 originally then a F10 wont fit as the F13 bell housing is bigger to clear the larger fly wheel/clutch.
A f10 wont clear the flywheel.

[Edited on 01-12-2006 by Vaux Lad]
MattyPW
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How do i know what gear box it has then?!
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is it 4 or 5 speed?
crazycorsa19
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im also interested in doing this conversion!! might look for a 1.4 lump to re build at work.

so a spi 1.4 lump will fit straight in with original mounts, loom and pump??
Vaux Lad
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quote:
Originally posted by MattyPW
How do i know what gear box it has then?!

Its stamped on the box under the selector fork.
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unless its an F13.
Vaux Lad
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I've seen F13's stamped in the same place as F10s.
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but not all of them have it, so if it says nothing, its an F13.
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Its a 5 speed gearbox. Thanks for the info.

What about the ECU? Also will the exhaust manifold fit the larger lump?!

[Edited on 02-12-2006 by MattyPW]
DYL
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ill be changing mine soon...picking the engine up 2 moro....its a 1.4 16v out of an astra....would i need anything different to my 1.2 8v?

 
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