Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
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rite ive got a 12v!
can hold hold of a great 1.4 sport engine, but was wondering if its really worth it? i mean whats the cost of the conversion?
what do i need to change, can i use the loom/gearbox stillin and just change the block?
do i need to change brakes?
starting to wonder if its worth it. bear in mind i cant afford/and dont want a valver, and the gsi is a little out my price range insurance and the like
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Adam-D
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Registered: 11th May 02
Location: Cheshire
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not sure if the g'box will mate up in fact i doubt it
u will need the whole lot
engine g'box loom exhaust is different ecu --basicly everything
it is worth it the 12v is not cost effective tuning wise
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
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cos the 14 is tunable to what i need aint it, i rekon its worth it but have boubts if i should wait till i get get a 16. dunno tho
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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If you do it greg I might consider buying your 1litre lump and sticking it in mine if you are willing to go ahead with this?
It should be better than the 1.2 8v with equal torque and 10hp more. What mileage is it?
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
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dont know how much its worth, whats everyone think?
Mint condition, only done 16500 miles, and is saled and serviced by vauxhall every 6 months.
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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ttt
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lee mitchell
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Registered: 26th Jan 01
Location: kent...drive's: eveyones conversion cars hard lol
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mike fitting that engine in your car will be fine but the wiring would be a pig. greg. personaaly u would b better waiting for a 1.6. off the 1.4 u will need engine,g.box, ecu, loom, etc
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
Location: Leprechaun Land Drives : Zafira GSI
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ewwww changing a 1.2 for a 1ltr?
Fair enought it has 12 valves but this is out shadowed by the fact it ONLY HAS 3 CYCLINDERS!
from what ive heard about this engine to work on and for reliability and cost of repairs...
dont do it man!
sorry if i fecked u the sale of your engine there buddy 
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PeteMTBer
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Home: Brampton, Near Carlisle, Cumbria.
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Why dont you put you 12v back to standard, sell it as it has really low mileage.
Then buy a 1.4 sport or Sri?
This way you get everything you want and elec windows/mirrors etc (asuming yours doesnt).
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
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cos ive done loads of work on it, that cant be put back to standard, smoothing and the like.
but i mite think about that
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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I'm quite interested in a new engine, even the 12v. I don't think I would do the conversion myself - i dont have the equipment. Greg if you give me a good offer on the engine, I'll take it provided you throw in everthing I'll need.
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