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Mark.W

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28th Jun 09 at 16:45

Any one know where i can get a decent engine stand from that is not too exspensive?

Mark.W

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28th Jun 09 at 17:40

Will this one do the trick?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ces-500a-engine-stand/path/workshop-cranes-engine-stands

Kenzie

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28th Jun 09 at 17:42

That stand looks alright to me mate

Mark.W

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28th Jun 09 at 20:58

Is this the correct full conversion kit i need?

http://www.chrisastleymotorsport.com/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=32711

Dan295

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28th Jun 09 at 22:01

yes but you will need new front wheel bearings when you press the motorsport hubs in and then obvs the new inner and outer cv's on each side

Mark.W

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28th Jun 09 at 22:49

quote:
Originally posted by Dan295
yes but you will need new front wheel bearings when you press the motorsport hubs in and then obvs the new inner and outer cv's on each side

any links for these parts bud?

do you use normal corsa wheel bearings?

[Edited on 28-06-2009 by wooly101uk]

Mark.W

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28th Jun 09 at 23:53

Will it not be damn right easier to just fit a 1.6 16v instead of a XE?the list keeps on growing and growing.

Dan295

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29th Jun 09 at 11:04

theyre all on the chris astley website, oh an i forgot you will need a modified gear linkage and a pas bracket if you plan to run pas,

johnhara1

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29th Jun 09 at 11:10

Fit a 1.6 16v.

Unbolt 1.4 16v Engine
Bolt in 1.6 16v Engine.

Drive 1.6

Ian W

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29th Jun 09 at 12:45

Don't bother with a 1.6, just to straight to 20XE.

I wouldn't bother with the uprated shafts and hubs, just use your current hubs with GSi shafts, i've known a good few people run them and never known one snap.

Mark.W

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29th Jun 09 at 13:04

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Don't bother with a 1.6, just to straight to 20XE.

I wouldn't bother with the uprated shafts and hubs, just use your current hubs with GSi shafts, i've known a good few people run them and never known one snap.

Will i still need to replace the wheel bearings when fitting the gsi shafts?

Can you buy modified gear linkages?

And will i need to upgrade my 1.2 8v fuel pump?

[Edited on 29-06-2009 by wooly101uk]

harrisp

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29th Jun 09 at 14:35

quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Don't bother with a 1.6, just to straight to 20XE.

I wouldn't bother with the uprated shafts and hubs, just use your current hubs with GSi shafts, i've known a good few people run them and never known one snap.

Will i still need to replace the wheel bearings when fitting the gsi shafts?

Can you buy modified gear linkages?

And will i need to upgrade my 1.2 8v fuel pump?

[Edited on 29-06-2009 by wooly101uk]

No you can use standard bearings with the gsi shafts,
Ebay usually has modified linkages,
If your car is is multipoint injection then the pump is fine, if its not then you need to change the pump.

Mark.W

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29th Jun 09 at 19:37

quote:
Originally posted by harrisp

quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Don't bother with a 1.6, just to straight to 20XE.

I wouldn't bother with the uprated shafts and hubs, just use your current hubs with GSi shafts, i've known a good few people run them and never known one snap.

Will i still need to replace the wheel bearings when fitting the gsi shafts?

Can you buy modified gear linkages?

And will i need to upgrade my 1.2 8v fuel pump?

[Edited on 29-06-2009 by wooly101uk]

No you can use standard bearings with the gsi shafts,
Ebay usually has modified linkages,
If your car is is multipoint injection then the pump is fine, if its not then you need to change the pump.

How will i know if its a multipoint injection fuel pump?

mines a 1.2 8v if thats any help.

Mark.W

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29th Jun 09 at 22:34

bump?

Dan295

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30th Jun 09 at 09:39

wont be multipoint then, you will need a different pump

Mark.W

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30th Jun 09 at 09:58

Will a 1.6 16v pump be ok?

Dan295

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30th Jun 09 at 10:17

should be, it might be stamped onto the pump, should be 2.5 or 3 bar

john_c20xe

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30th Jun 09 at 16:08

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Don't bother with a 1.6, just to straight to 20XE.

I wouldn't bother with the uprated shafts and hubs, just use your current hubs with GSi shafts, i've known a good few people run them and never known one snap.

i run 1.6 gsi shafts on my let! seem ok give it proper shit too! will be getting propper shafts soon when the money is a bit better,
id keep with the 1.6 mate get rid of the inlet manifold and will be about the same speed as a c20xe anyway, mine was

Mark.W

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30th Jun 09 at 16:13

quote:
Originally posted by john_c20xe

quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
Don't bother with a 1.6, just to straight to 20XE.

I wouldn't bother with the uprated shafts and hubs, just use your current hubs with GSi shafts, i've known a good few people run them and never known one snap.

i run 1.6 gsi shafts on my let! seem ok give it proper shit too! will be getting propper shafts soon when the money is a bit better,
id keep with the 1.6 mate get rid of the inlet manifold and will be about the same speed as a c20xe anyway, mine was

Mines a 1.2 8v at the min mate.

corsa_rob

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30th Jun 09 at 16:37

if ure going to shed the money out a 1.6 is a waste of time...you wont be paying the usual 1.6/2.0 insurance as its a conversion...so ure pay more than a normal 1.6 corsa :s for something that is not going to perform as good...get a c20xe in it...may be more costly, but defo worth it if you want to kept with the same corsa. If not buy a better car...106 gti/saxo VTS, toyato starlet, clio 172...will cost the same roughly and out perform either a 1.6/2.0 corsa from the box

Mark.W

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30th Jun 09 at 22:35

So here is the list i have so far for the parts i need to fit the engine.

Engine
Gearbox
Loom
ECU
Power steering bracket
Gsi drive shafts
Front engine mount
Modified gear linkage
16v Header tank
1.6 16v Fuel Pump
Calibra manifold

is there anything i have missed off?

Paul_Safc

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1st Jul 09 at 09:13

Whats the insurance going to be like?

Mark.W

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1st Jul 09 at 09:50

Not sure yet im 23 witn 2years ncb.

Dan295

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1st Jul 09 at 12:27

im 19 with 1, should be alright

Corsa_Sport21

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1st Jul 09 at 12:35

quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
So here is the list i have so far for the parts i need to fit the engine.

Engine
Gearbox
Loom
ECU
Power steering bracket
Gsi drive shafts
Front engine mount
Modified gear linkage
16v Header tank
1.6 16v Fuel Pump
Calibra manifold

is there anything i have missed off?

Bigger bore exhaust system.

2" at the very minimum.Dosnt need to be a calibra manifold,just try get the manifold with the engine.

And if your handy with a welder the shafts can be welded.

Are you going to try get a full running scrap car??

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