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fazza

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Registered: 7th Feb 08
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17th May 09 at 02:06

if you want a redtop do it. just rebuild it if worried about it being reliable.

Or sell your engine and buy the c16xe in classifieds!!

Eck

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20th May 09 at 15:13

As I said earlier;

Inlet manifold
4-2-1
Decat system
Panel filter
Cams
Management

And you won't be far off 150bhp. But I still stick with the idea of getting more power, more torque, better economy, and if a good one's bought, just as reliable motoring.

Daimo B

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20th May 09 at 15:24

C16XE

Rebuild it
Mantzel upper and lower inlet
Lexmaul 4-2-1 Fannymold
Panel Filter
Full exhaust system binning CAT.
Custom "Mantzel" Superchip.

161bhp @ 7519rpm, 117lb ft torque.

A car heavier than a 2.0 corsa (it has fancy crap inside) that can stick on a 2.0 16v corsas ass....

Awaits the haters

[Edited on 20-05-2009 by VXR]

Eck

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20th May 09 at 15:27

I wouldn't argue that it would keep with one, I would however argue that a redtop will be so much cheaper than it would cost for that

S@M

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20th May 09 at 15:59

[Edited on 20-05-2009 by S@M]

Bigbaz89

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20th May 09 at 19:03

quote:
Originally posted by Eck
I wouldn't argue that it would keep with one, I would however argue that a redtop will be so much cheaper than it would cost for that

Thats exactly what im thinking, maybe tuning the 1.6 isn't worth the hassle

Jamie_Hastings1

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20th May 09 at 19:15

About time

Damian_666

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Location: essex: Drives: Mitsubishi Evo 2 RS
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20th May 09 at 21:25

at fucking last!

grez12

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20th May 09 at 21:51

haha took ages to read this argument but well worth it

bigbaz89 you may well become a legend but i feel it may be for the wrong reasons lmao

DannyB

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20th May 09 at 21:55

Have you ever thought about a 1.8? they seem pretty popular these days.

Nic Barnes

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20th May 09 at 23:02

quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
Have you ever thought about a 1.8? they seem pretty popular these days.

that comment could add another 11 pages to this thread tbh.

McWillster

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Registered: 23rd Mar 09
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21st May 09 at 09:31

Best thread ive read yet

[Edited on 21-05-2009 by McWillster]

bigboykarl

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21st May 09 at 10:49

thread of legends

Bigbaz89

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21st May 09 at 12:32

I am a legend, what can i say

And i have thought about the 1.8 yes

Bigbaz89

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26th May 09 at 18:03

After everything i said..

I've just bought a redtop!

S@M

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26th May 09 at 18:24

what for? they are crap an weak engines, not to mension the weight

should have tuned the 1.6, much more capability

Bigbaz89

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26th May 09 at 18:36

quote:
Originally posted by S@M
what for? they are crap an weak engines, not to mension the weight

should have tuned the 1.6, much more capability

Possibly

corsa120

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26th May 09 at 18:52

i had the same problem as you bigbaz few years ago and i went redtop route, i by no way think its the best/quickest/cheapest route as i spent a fair bit on silicone hoses and mtech short shift etc etc etc which all adds up!!! but i have to say i love this engine to bits and i own a mk4 astra gsi too.... gsi engine has nowhere near the rawness of the xe i love it.........

yes i have replaced few sensors and i had couple of teething problems but i had just as many problems with all the smallblock engines far newer than the xe was so............

No they are not the best engine in the world but i took one drive of mine and became a true fan of this legendary engine and just the way it delivers its power and i would not change my mind if i was to do it over again....

everytime i drive it i still have a small grin so what does that say.......

5 odd years on

[Edited on 26-05-2009 by corsa120]

Bigbaz89

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26th May 09 at 18:57

I'll just give it a go and see what happens

I can only try!

Damian_666

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26th May 09 at 20:01

quote:
Originally posted by S@M
what for? they are crap an weak engines, not to mension the weight

should have tuned the 1.6, much more capability

very true tbh!

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26th May 09 at 20:06

quote:
Originally posted by S@M
what for? they are crap an weak engines, not to mension the weight

should have tuned the 1.6, much more capability

to do what, ive had both, im intriged at what your technical answers are on this ?

corsa120

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26th May 09 at 20:24

words are easy..... we all say civic type r's are crap but really we all mean we hate the chavvy stigma attachment to them which has no reflection on the car itself......

xe's claim to have handling issues and ive had tussles with all my mates in mine from pug gti's to civic type r's to 106 rallye to rs2000 escorts etc etc and nobody has really shined out of any of us and pulled away down country lanes, well not what i would call pulling away........

so either im ok at driving or my corsa has OK handling...or its a slight myth as it will have some affect

[Edited on 26-05-2009 by corsa120]

Eck

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26th May 09 at 21:20

You forgot the third possibility...Your friends are shit at driving

McWillster

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27th May 09 at 12:16

^^^^^ Quality from Eck!

moka

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27th May 09 at 14:58

hahahah brilliant thread, loved reading it.. bigbadbaz u are a propa fanny mate, brilliant.

pmsl the guy who found pics of him - could not stop laughing

[Edited on 27-05-2009 by moka]

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