Minty_Fresh
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can anyone give me any info on the conversion please..
heard its a different story with the 1.0s rather then doing the conversion on a 1.2 16v etc..
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Torsa g
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Its really just the epas rack whats the problem and isnt the ecu in the bay on them aswell
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Minty_Fresh
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yer, heard you have to re-route it inside or something..
can i keep my epas with the conversion tho?
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Torsa g
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yes you can you just have to re route one 1 wire to some where else, think it might be one of the transducer wires, shudnt be that hard really its just abit more extra work
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Minty_Fresh
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kool thats good to know..
is it a straight forward conversion?
dont fancy doing it on the drive tbh, rather a garage do it but then its going to cost abit..
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Torsa g
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i can help you with it for a small cost if you get stuck
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Minty_Fresh
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thats good to know.
is it a straight forward conversion though?
i dont fancy doing it on my drive to be honest, rather a garage do it but then its going to cost abit..
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Torsa g
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it is but i dont know your knowledge on corsas, plus it would be best to make sure on here everything you will need so you can do he conversion in a day
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Minty_Fresh
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ive done a conversion in the past on my mk4 escort track toy but i wasnt in no rush so did it over the weekend..
dont know much about corsas tbh (not to do a conversion on one)
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Torsa g
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its basically replacing the engine on a car tbh you will need
1.4/1.6 engine and box
1.6 or 2.0 brakes
ecu
loom
transponder
chip for key
whole exhaust system or custom
front engine mount
i think that maybe it
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Minty_Fresh
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cheers mate
i might be pusing my look but you would you be interested in doing the conversion? (for a price obviously) or know of any or places?
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Ash_EP3
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I'll say it before anyone else does - why not just go for the 2.0?
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Torsa g
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i could do the conversion yes, BUT i cant garantee a running car after as i have to cover myself, i can get the car to the stage where it should run, but i cannot do anything if the engine that you have bought is faulty in anyway if you know wat i mean (but i would give it my best shot lol) that rarely happens tho it shud be easy.
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Ellis
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It's a pain in the arse that conversion, costly IME
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Minty_Fresh
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quote:
Originally posted by S214_UPP
I'll say it before anyone else does - why not just go for the 2.0?
because i dont want to be a sheep..
id rather a nice nippy 1.4 16v, which will give me abit more power when i need it thats all..
whys it a pain i the arse that conversion ellis?
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Ellis
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If you're doing a 1.4, you'd be as well throw a 1600 in - don't make the same mistake as me!
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Minty_Fresh
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what mistake did you have then?
if its just because the 1.6 is quicker then i would rather have the 1.4 tbh, is that the only down point?
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Ellis
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Yes, for the sake of what is in essence the same engine I don't see why anyone would do it, apart from me that is 
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Minty_Fresh
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heard the 1.4s are good on fuel etc, and i dont fancy a 1.6 tbh, decent 1.4 16v is what i want , few lil tweaks and it will be fine
just dnt want it to cost loads
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Ellis
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I get about 28mpg from a 1.4 16v, only modification is a de-cat
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Minty_Fresh
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:S little_duke said he was getting 45mpg from his 1.6..
[Edited on 28-10-2008 by mk4_boy]
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tom_simes
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What have you done to your car that isn't easily transferable?
Isn't it just wheels and suspension? If so, I'd just buy a 1.4 16v Sport and transfer my stuff across to it, as its much simpler, probably cheaper, less hassle and you get the added benefits of electric windows and mirrors etc, and a better interior.
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Minty_Fresh
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aint got the money to buy a clean 1.4 sport, well not in the condition mine in anyway tbh..
rather a 1.4 in mine if i can get one done cheap enough..
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Ste L
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bit more involved in wiring than a normal swap into say a 1.2 8v..
the ecu etc is in the bay, so need to move all wiring inside to footwell, and match the wires up
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
yer, heard you have to re-route it inside or something..
can i keep my epas with the conversion tho?
The EPAS rack is identical to the regular manual racks so its not an issue?
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