mjw_2k2
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hi, ive got a 1.3 8v nova engine to put into my corsa, its only done 60k but its still in my C reg nova, so around 20 years old engine lol, i was wandering if i took it out stripped it and rebuilt it with updated 1.2 8v parts would this be ok? would this be possible, ive also got a 1.4 8v from a d reg astra, with 65k, what would you do? opinions please
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BeArDy
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why would you want to fit a 1.3 8v engine
in my eyes not worth the hassle, anything less then a 1.4 16v is not worth it.
your not going to get in once done and think wow thats well fast 
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Carr
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quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
why would you want to fit a 1.3 8v engine
in my eyes not worth the hassle, anything less then a 1.4 16v is not worth it.
your not going to get in once done and think wow thats well fast
This is true
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Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy
why would you want to fit a 1.3 8v engine
in my eyes not worth the hassle, anything less then a 1.4 16v is not worth it.
your not going to get in once done and think wow thats well fast
From a man with a v6 under the hood 
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danny-corsa
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ive currently got a 1.3sr nova and its quicker than my mayes 1.4 16v sport but the only reason its quicker is cos the nova dont weigh fuk all!
ur better off putting an sri engine in or summit
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mjw_2k2
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ok cheers peeps but will it b faster than the 1.2 8v or not much, isnt the 1.2 8v 45bhp where as the 1.3 8v is more 70ish bhp, hence reason for swap,
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DaXx
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or just get a 1.2 16v (75bhp)
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russb
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quote:
Originally posted by DaXx
or just get a 1.2 16v (75bhp)
but he already has a 1.3 8v (70ish bhp?)
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mjw_2k2
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exactly plus changin from 1.2 8v to 1.2 16v needs 16v loom and stuff harder to do if im correct, im only 18, so no point in 1.6 or 2.0 yet
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danny-corsa
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i suppose if you've got the engine lying there and you aint got much money to be puttin bigger engines in, then you might aswell put the 1.3 in.
but consider that the nova sports had roughly the same performance stats as the nova gsi's and they were only tuned wiv twin 40 webbers and cammed etc.. so if you do put the 1.3 in make sure you tune it give www.waldenengineering.co.uk a look and they've got loadsa tuning parts if your gonna rebulid the engine
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mjw_2k2
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^^ thank you top class man
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mjw_2k2
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just thought - what about the 1.3 ecu? not sure if its got one lol where would it be? has anybody else done it?
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corsa_sri04
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it wont have one its carb
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mjw_2k2
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so what do i do
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danny-corsa
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the 1.3 engines run mechanically and there is no ecu involved all you gotta do is connect the fuel pipes up to the carbs and off you go
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