Crana
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Had a x10xe, x14xe and a x16xe and I feel like it's time to move on to something more powerful but I need something reliable as I've got no other way of getting to work or college, and loads of people say 'redtops' are not to be trusted as they break all the time Just want to know if I should invest in one or not? I'd be looking for one already converted btw as I'm sick of getting oil all over my back lane, the neighbours tend to complain
Lately all the corsas I've been looking at are owned by chav scum who claim them to be "fast as fuck pal" with 160k on converted by they mum and they all seem to be around the 2,000 mark which seem a bit high for me I'm only looking to spend 1,800 max...
Anyone got any advise?
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Mieran
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Depends if its a good one.
My first XE was a coilpack in a Corsa, was like a brand new engine, honestly, ran so quite and so smooth (117k). Had another coilpack engine in an Astra which was fucking shit and didn't know and couldn't find out what was wrong with it (ran on 3 cylinders).
Had a dizzy engine in my red Nova with a F16 and that was crazy fast for a standard engine and never missed a beat, the other Nova I've got got an early XE in it and thats very smooth too, even managed 45mpg on the way back from Scotland, no joke.
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JonnyJ
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They are just like any other engine, look after them and they will be fine. Although C20XE's come with oil leaks as standard so that might be an issue
Mine black one is for sale btw (sig)
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Mieran
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My engine will be coming out soon to be replaced by a LET, buy it
Are you Kev's brother btw?
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0775kieran
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i ran 14.7 qtr in mine on standard engine and f18 box with no diff but cracked a piston couple off weeks ago
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Crana
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Canny far to travel mate Also My mate has a black sport and the the reg is the same bar the 4 at start lol
quote: Originally posted by Mieran
My engine will be coming out soon to be replaced by a LET, buy it
Are you Kev's brother btw?
aye
[Edited on 18-07-2010 by Crana]
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Mieran
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He was gona put a valver in but went and bought an ecowreck
Its too clean to sell plus I would encourage you to build your own because you will know everything about the car
If you want my engine let me know, its still in the car so can be heard running and taken out for a drive
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Crana
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how much we talking? I'd need everything to come with it?
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Mieran
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You will need drive shafts, mounts, and hubs. Can come with a full magnex exhaust system but not sure if it fits a Corsa.
As for price I'm not sure yet, I need to see how much a mint XE goes for then let you know.
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Crana
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Only asking because I've got a shell here what needs a lump, was going to put a 1.4 in but if ur engine isn't over priced you could change my mind
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Mieran
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I was gona advertise it for 400/500
You get what you pay for end of the day
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markx14xe
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very true that last statement is....
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markx14xe
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am currently converting my 1.4 sport to c20xe engine is in with the ruuning gear just the linkage to do
i got mine for £255 off ebay and it runs
[Edited on 18-07-2010 by markx14xe]
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vaux.dan
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sold my full corsa conversion for 350. but as said get what you pay for
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connollygt30
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quote: Originally posted by Mieran
I was gona advertise it for 400/500
You get what you pay for end of the day
Not always the case imo
If you are buying a engine thats lying on a pallet inside a garage you have no idea what its like
I paid £350 for mine only to find out the top end was shagged
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Mark.W
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Just buy my car
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Crana
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quote: Originally posted by vaux.dan
sold my full corsa conversion for 350. but as said get what you pay for
When I asked you about it you said you wanted 550
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vaux.dan
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quote: Originally posted by Crana
quote: Originally posted by vaux.dan
sold my full corsa conversion for 350. but as said get what you pay for
When I asked you about it you said you wanted 550
obvisiouly wasnt me, i sold the drive shafts for £50 to a lad in lobley hill fitting a c20ne and i said the rest for 400. i settled for 350 as i needed the space
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Crana
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it was I was texting you lol
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corsabsonny
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i gave 180 for a non taxed calibra with lots of mot and a skint owner took out my perfectly running engine out and scrapped my old engine the calibra the alloys the cat and a load of old metal i had layin around and got 175 back 5 pound xe ftw lol
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vaux.dan
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quote: Originally posted by Crana
it was I was texting you lol
i never said 550 though, i told dialy 400, anyways the lad who has sparkys old corsa has it now
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vaux.dan
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quote: Originally posted by wooly101uk
Just buy my car
both of his cars are better , iv never seen your car properly but iv heard its knocking its tits off
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Mark.W
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quote: Originally posted by vaux.dan
quote: Originally posted by wooly101uk
Just buy my car
both of his cars are better , iv never seen your car properly but iv heard its knocking its tits off
Dont believe everything you hear,only the clutch release bearing needs doing as its rattling
Its amazing how people who dont even know the car talk so much shit.
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vaux.dan
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happens alot at the north east meets, everyone shags certain people then i hear differently elsewhere
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Mark.W
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quote: Originally posted by vaux.dan
happens alot at the north east meets, everyone shags certain people then i hear differently elsewhere
Its like being back at school at some of the meets,there is some proper little bitchy people there that dont have a clue what there talking about.
If anyone wants to slag me or my car off...slag me off to my face and not behind my back.
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