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j7 gkk
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6th Jul 05 at 16:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi ive got a corsa 1.4 sport and have been offered a 1.6 gsi engine is it an easy conversion? is it just a matter of taking out the 1.4 and putting in the 1.6?

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6th Jul 05 at 17:38   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if its the x16xe its v easy old out new in swap ecu and imoboliser chip, if its a c16xe its harder
Matt G
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which engine is better of the 2?
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both the same, if osmeone says a c16xe is better than an x16xe, id love to see them proove it in the long run! id go for an x16xe as its a newer engine so will be easier to find one with lower miles
Adam-D
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c16xe responds better to tuning has better cams and better ports

sbd told me that
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Originally posted by Adam-D
c16xe responds better to tuning has better cams and better ports

sbd told me that

it has a different exhaust cam, but its not that different, and as for responds better to tuning, id hardly say that, gains about 2-3bhp more with a manzel.....if you can notice it one the road........well..........
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Also peak torque is higher and peaks 500rpm lower at 3500, rather than 4000rpm.

 
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