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Author :-s :-s confused can you help? ?
patmore
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   9th Sep 09 at 16:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have a 1.2 8v Corsa merit l reg and I would like to
convert it to a 1.6 or 1.4 (preff 1.6) but have no
clue in what I need to get e.g what I can use that is already on the car like the fuel pump and tank it's
currantly on colies and 2.0l brakes. Could someone list 1. All the parts I need to get and 2. All of the parts I can use that is on the car already

Big help thanks
BabyBlade
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9th Sep 09 at 16:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm not sure thats ever been asked before ?
Mike GSi
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9th Sep 09 at 16:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
16V or 8V?
patmore
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9th Sep 09 at 16:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
8 valve
patmore
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9th Sep 09 at 17:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bump
Nic Barnes
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not sure if the 1.6 fits in the 1.2 chasis without serious shell modifications?
ChrisBoom
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
not sure if the 1.6 fits in the 1.2 chasis without serious shell modifications?


Bulkhead needs removed iirc.
Sunz
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9th Sep 09 at 18:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have a nova 1.6 8v engine from a Gte.
Needs to be put back together.
Everything there needed, engine, gearbox, wire loom etc

http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=509949
patmore
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisBoom
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
not sure if the 1.6 fits in the 1.2 chasis without serious shell modifications?


Bulkhead needs removed iirc.
so how is it people xe there 1.2 ?
forfarcorsa
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9th Sep 09 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i can list this so easily - Just buy a 1.6
BabyBlade
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If your confused at this stage its probably best just not doing it
patmore
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Lol can someone tell me if it's do able I can do the convesion I just need to know if I can use any parts on the car already I know I will need a new fuel pump but what about fuel lines ? Are most bits the same
Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by patmore
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisBoom
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
not sure if the 1.6 fits in the 1.2 chasis without serious shell modifications?


Bulkhead needs removed iirc.
so how is it people xe there 1.2 ?


they dont, they get a 1.6 shell to do it i thought? ive only ever seen sports or gsi's with bigger engines in.
patmore
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9th Sep 09 at 22:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So I will only be able to have a 1.2 lump it or leave it tuff doo doo
patmore
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So what's the difference in shells
swill_omnibus
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9th Sep 09 at 23:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
An 8V shell is different to a 16V shell. Know someone provided a pic a while back comparing the differences and the difference is surprising, i'll try digging it up.

I'd imagine the pump would defo need changing due too SPI and MPI differences.
Richardhhha
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you can put an xe in type1 & 2 shells so i dont see the problem fitting a 1.6 8v into a type 1 shell..
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http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=224061

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
Col004
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Shouldn't you be doing some work ste
Ste
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I am working. just fitted an ITSU and now waiting do do a service

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
Col004
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Top man We've had a few of them changed lately. Bloody things
patmore
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Cheers mate your a legend for the link

 
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