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billy_t15

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29th Dec 10 at 20:47

i cant decide what to do, i currently have a 1.2 16v and wanting more power
ive toyed with the idea of both engines
but insurance haunts me and i think the 1.6 will be an easier conversion
but ive always wanted a redtop

what are peoples opinions, what would you do

this would be my daily driver aswell

SeanXE

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29th Dec 10 at 20:54

If you cant afford insurance, go for the 1.6. Will be more reliable too.

J200RSA

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29th Dec 10 at 20:55

If your gonna do an engine conversion then put a redtop in, if you want a 1.6 16v sell up and buy a 1.6 sport will be a lot easier and cheaper to insure than a converted 1.6

J200RSA

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29th Dec 10 at 20:56

quote:
Originally posted by S7M XE
If you cant afford insurance, go for the 1.6. Will be more reliable too.

depends on the engine and who fits it, i had a redtop corsa and that was reliable.

chrisritch

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29th Dec 10 at 21:01

If you can't afford it don't do it.

Mieran

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29th Dec 10 at 21:07

1.8 small block

bit of both really

billy_t15

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29th Dec 10 at 21:59

yeah i was thinking 1.6 parts are easier to come by aswell?

zanda101

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29th Dec 10 at 22:02

quote:
Originally posted by J200RSA
If your gonna do an engine conversion then put a redtop in, if you want a 1.6 16v sell up and buy a 1.6 sport will be a lot easier and cheaper to insure than a converted 1.6

Agreed

billy_t15

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29th Dec 10 at 22:14

im attached to my car though :/

shaunmods

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29th Dec 10 at 22:23

I couldn't insure a redtop so I put a 1.6 in mine

Don't regret it, plenty quick enough and lots of tuning options for them!

Also my 1.6 16v converted merit is cheaper for me to insure than a standard sport

Eck

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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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29th Dec 10 at 22:35

Save a bit longer and go for the XE. You will soon want more power if you went for the 1.6. And yes, you can get upgrades, but it isn't cheap to make it as quick as an XE.

Archie

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29th Dec 10 at 23:05

quote:
Originally posted by S7M XE
If you cant afford insurance, go for the 1.6. Will be more reliable too.

I'm sorry but i've had less bother with 20XE's than 16XE's and would have a 20 all day every day.

billy_t15

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29th Dec 10 at 23:08

Is there anyone under 20 with an c20xe conversion, what kind insurance are you paying

JaffaTB

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29th Dec 10 at 23:27

just dont tell the insurance people, its a rip off anyway

oceansoul

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30th Dec 10 at 00:22

quote:
Originally posted by JaffaTB
just dont tell the insurance people, its a rip off anyway

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Jenko_Sport

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30th Dec 10 at 00:24

Do you prefer corners or straight line speed?

SportBoy

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30th Dec 10 at 00:46

i like dohnuts and beer.

Ronson

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30th Dec 10 at 01:08

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Do you prefer corners or straight line speed?

Done right a 2.0 will handle just as good as a 1.6, both can be equally reliable just depends if you get a good engine but you will get better MPG with a good 2.0, when I say good I mean service it before you put it in and keep on top of servicing it.

X20XEV is also a good conversion although not as powerful as the C20XE.

Archie

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30th Dec 10 at 01:12

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Do you prefer corners or straight line speed?

My 20XE handled no differently to what it did as a 16XE

Jenko_Sport

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30th Dec 10 at 01:13

quote:
Originally posted by Archie

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Do you prefer corners or straight line speed?

My 20XE handled no differently to what it did as a 16XE

gez bay

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30th Dec 10 at 01:15

if your going through the hastle of a conversion, it would have to be a 2.0l.

MarkSport

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30th Dec 10 at 01:16

quote:
Originally posted by billy_t15
im attached to my car though :/

I'd get that medically checked out first then

Liam D

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30th Dec 10 at 02:46

X20XEV for the win

shaned12345

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30th Dec 10 at 02:47

My 1.6 is the most reliable car ive ever driven, bought it on 80k 3 months ago, now on 100k and i thrash the tits off it..
Passed mot easy enough, i love it to be fair lol

Eck

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30th Dec 10 at 11:44

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport

quote:
Originally posted by Archie

quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
Do you prefer corners or straight line speed?

My 20XE handled no differently to what it did as a 16XE

Both of my XE's felt far more sure footed than my 1.6 Sport ever did.

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