kerr
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Registered: 6th May 07
Location: South Wales
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Just wondering whats needed to swap and x14xe over to an x16xe? what problems will i come across?
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
Location: Northampton Drives: Pug GTi-6
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Engine, ECU, transponder chip, loom
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kerr
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Registered: 6th May 07
Location: South Wales
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I though i could use my old ecu and loom?
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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you can but it will run better and be quicker on the proper ecu for the engine
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kerr
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Registered: 6th May 07
Location: South Wales
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cheers mate, so the x14xe loom will be fine
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
Location: County Durham
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there are 3 different looms. get the loom, ecu and transponder/chip from the car the engine comes from
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kerr
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Registered: 6th May 07
Location: South Wales
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ok mate will do, Ive been offered one with gearbox, loom, ecu, transponder and chip with 80000 for £200. is thats a good price?
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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not a bad price but 80k is getting a bit tired
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
Location: County Durham
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80k is fine as long as its been looked after.
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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depends who its off really if its been ragged id rebuild it. depends if its a good one or not
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
Location: County Durham
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just pulled my block to bits, it has done about 110,000+ miles and has been revved to over 8000 rpm for the last 20k miles. bores and crank are unmarked.
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Vaux Lad
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Registered: 15th Dec 04
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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80k is nothing as long as its been looked after, and isn't blowing oil smoke etc.
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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i know the bottom ends are solid enough. so long as its doesnt smoke or rattle then it should be fine. dave - going bank first thing monday then ill give you a call to sort the rest of money on the head
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kerr
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Registered: 6th May 07
Location: South Wales
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The engine is of Ricky-Lee53 on here. Anybody now his car? any info would be great.
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