mereece97
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Hi, is it possible to fit a 6 speed gearbox to a x12xe engine if so, what models fit?
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johnny86
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No
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mereece97
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No
Ok thanks and what is the reason for it?
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davegreen
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on the corsa d there's a z12xep/z14xep with 6 speed. same block as the x12xe.
so that part will work. taking it you have a corsa b? don't know if that box will fit the car or what shafts you would need?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by davegreen]
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mereece97
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on the corsa d there's a z12xep/z14xep with 6 speed. same block as the x12xe.
so that part will work. taking it you have a corsa b? don't know if that box will fit the car or what shafts you would need?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by davegreen]
Ok cheers that's good to know, yeah its a corsa b. I would imagine they are about the same, well that's what I would hope 
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johnny86
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Originally posted by mereece97
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Originally posted by davegreen
on the corsa d there's a z12xep/z14xep with 6 speed. same block as the x12xe.
so that part will work. taking it you have a corsa b? don't know if that box will fit the car or what shafts you would need?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by davegreen]
Ok cheers that's good to know, yeah its a corsa b. I would imagine they are about the same, well that's what I would hope
How comes you want to fit the 6 speed box?
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mereece97
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How comes you want to fit the 6 speed box?
I was thinking about turboing the engine and a six speed would probably work better with it? and save a little on fuel on long motorway journeys. I would love to do a 2.0l conversion but haven't got the money or place to do it 
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DaveyLC
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How comes you want to fit the 6 speed box?
I was thinking about turboing the engine and a six speed would probably work better with it? and save a little on fuel on long motorway journeys. I would love to do a 2.0l conversion but haven't got the money or place to do it
Because sourcing a 6 speed small-block box and doing a turbo conversion on a 1.2 is cheaper?  
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mereece97
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Because sourcing a 6 speed small-block box and doing a turbo conversion on a 1.2 is cheaper?
haha well the 6 speed is still a maybe and turboing isnt going to be too much for what i plan to do (im not saying thats going to be cheap) but it does mean i wont have to take the engine out
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DaveyLC
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You do realise what is involved in turbo charging an N/A engine?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by DaveyLC]
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oJNAo
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Buying a redtop conversion would be much cheaper than that
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mereece97
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You do realise what is involved in turbo charging an N/A engine?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by DaveyLC]
apart from mounting the turbo and sorting the exhaust, oil feed and return, plug and play ecu (havent researched in ecu prices yet) i think that was it?
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mereece97
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Buying a redtop conversion would be much cheaper than that
i would like to do that but got nowhere to do it
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DaveyLC
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You do realise what is involved in turbo charging an N/A engine?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by DaveyLC]
apart from mounting the turbo and sorting the exhaust, oil feed and return, plug and play ecu (havent researched in ecu prices yet) i think that was it?
Few issues:
1) The compression ratio is too high on the engine so you'll need to either have material machined from the head or lower compression pistsons.
2) The pistons are made of cheese.
3) You'll need an oil feed and return (that means at the very least removing the sump and having a return pipe braised on).
4) You're going to need to find somewhere to mount an intercooler.
It would be even worse if you had a Corsa C because the dash relies on the BCM and ECU, so no ECU = no working dash!
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mereece97
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Originally posted by mereece97
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
You do realise what is involved in turbo charging an N/A engine?
[Edited on 05-06-2015 by DaveyLC]
apart from mounting the turbo and sorting the exhaust, oil feed and return, plug and play ecu (havent researched in ecu prices yet) i think that was it?
Few issues:
1) The compression ratio is too high on the engine so you'll need to either have material machined from the head or lower compression pistsons.
2) The pistons are made of cheese.
3) You'll need an oil feed and return (that means at the very least removing the sump and having a return pipe braised on).
4) You're going to need to find somewhere to mount an intercooler.
It would be even worse if you had a Corsa C because the dash relies on the BCM and ECU, so no ECU = no working dash!
its a corsa b so i wont have the dash problem and how much do you reckon id be looking at for some low compression pistons?
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DaveyLC
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More than the car is worth by a mile.
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basslinecorsa
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decent pistons and rods will easily cost you north of £1000
Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417
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johnny86
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Do a complete redtop conversion for a grand
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mereece97
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More than the car is worth by a mile.
what pistons does the corsa d 1.2 turbo use?
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mereece97
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decent pistons and rods will easily cost you north of £1000
yeah i cant find any forged pistons for a 1.2 anyway
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mereece97
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Do a complete redtop conversion for a grand
how hard is it to do the wiring because i do have a bit of knowledge when it comes to wiring but it does look quite difficult to do?
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oJNAo
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quote:
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Buying a redtop conversion would be much cheaper than that
i would like to do that but got nowhere to do it
I'm in the same boat mate, haven't got the cash either 
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mereece97
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Originally posted by mereece97
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Originally posted by oJNAo
Buying a redtop conversion would be much cheaper than that
i would like to do that but got nowhere to do it
I'm in the same boat mate, haven't got the cash either
yeah I would like to do the conversion which is a shame but I would want a c20let but the c20xe seams easier to find and isn't as expensive
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davegreen
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Do a complete redtop conversion for a grand
how hard is it to do the wiring because i do have a bit of knowledge when it comes to wiring but it does look quite difficult to do?
you are talking of doing a 1.2 turbo conversion and fitting a c20 looks 'quite difficult'
first ask your self what power you want to end up with and do you want forced induction or stay n/a, then choose the engine (plenty around) z20let with stand alone ecu cable throttle and a few other choice parts would be good and not be to expensive. plenty of astra g z20let cars about for sensible money.
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DaveyLC
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quote:
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Originally posted by johnny86
Do a complete redtop conversion for a grand
how hard is it to do the wiring because i do have a bit of knowledge when it comes to wiring but it does look quite difficult to do?
Hang on, hang on.. You seem quite happy to build a loom for a stand-alone management system but you're quibbling over a few wires on an engine conversion..
I predict this is a pipe dream and will never get done
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