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Gary GSi

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Registered: 30th Oct 02
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29th Jul 03 at 20:22

A couple of months ago i spent £1400 on an engine rebuild for my GSi because it was using loads of oil.(see garage for spec).
I have now just been offered a very cheap good condition C20XE with Kent cams off a mate.
Do i buy the 2.0l and sell the GSi engine on.Or spend the money tuning the GSi lump, ie Mantzel powerbox etc?

Advice please

DangerousDave16v

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29th Jul 03 at 20:27

first things first ,can you afford insurance on the 2.0L modded corsa?

Gary GSi

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29th Jul 03 at 20:29

Yes just. I am 20 with 2 years NC

antscorsa

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29th Jul 03 at 20:38

how much would u sell GSi engine for

DangerousDave16v

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29th Jul 03 at 20:39

its not gonna sound as good as yer GSI,but if its as fast as my mates mk2 Astra GTE,it'll be rampant. you need to consider the bigger picture,how long,realistically are you gonna keep the car after modding it?

Fear

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29th Jul 03 at 20:44

I was thinking about doing a 2L conversion but one of the things that puts me off is selling it on!!!!

If yours is fully modded and therfore apeals to the young modder than is he/she gonna be able to afford the insurance........NO!!!!!!

The older modder will want the power and can insure it, but wont want the modded looks(not all of them just saying) and so would they buy it or something like the engine has come from.........YES!!!!!

I know its not about getting the money back but do you really want to spend what could be a very long time trying to sell you car in the future and maybe selling it for a lost less money than if it was how it is now!!!!!

Gary GSi

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29th Jul 03 at 20:49

I would sell the GSi lump for about £500-600 its like a new engine all gaskets bearings and oil & water pumps were changed. Its got at least 100k left in it.
I will be keeping the car for at least 3 - 4 more years until i have payed off my bank loan.

[Edited on 29-07-2003 by Gary GSi]

Greasemonkey

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29th Jul 03 at 21:42

i am interested in your engine if you do sell it, keep me informed matey, consider it sold if you do get rid of it, my GSI need a re-build too

Gambit

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30th Jul 03 at 08:39

quote:
Originally posted by SXI CORSA
its not gonna sound as good as yer GSI,

how do u work that one out?

DangerousDave16v

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30th Jul 03 at 10:55

everyone knows the red tops are famous for their torque not their raspy sound. i just reckon ecotecs sound great

Gary GSi

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30th Jul 03 at 19:54

Mine isnt an ecotec. Its a C16XE from the pre 94 GSi 109BHP standard.

Gary GSi

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30th Jul 03 at 20:06

A number of people have shown an interest in buying my current engine the C16XE should i choose to put a C20XE in so i will give you the full spec after my engine rebuild due to it drinking oil.

It had a rebore +0.5mm oversize new pistons, reground crank +0.25mm oversize new main and big end bearings, lightened and balanced crank and flywheel. Stage 2 ported & polished head - 1.0mm skimmed. 6 angle valve seat cut 16 new valve guides and valve stem oil seals, new cam belt kit with pullys and tensioners, new oil and water pumps and all new engine gaskets.
Its alot stronger and smoother now. No flat spots and it doesnt burn oil like it did before. Well worth the £1400 it cost for the rebuild.

calidus

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31st Jul 03 at 08:15

as someone said to me, it is ecotec, just does not have EGR crap

Gary GSi

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31st Jul 03 at 20:11

Its not ecotec and the EGR shit is a waste of space.

Dan_Corsa

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31st Jul 03 at 20:22

quote:
Originally posted by CheekyCorsa
I was thinking about doing a 2L conversion but one of the things that puts me off is selling it on!!!!

If yours is fully modded and therfore apeals to the young modder than is he/she gonna be able to afford the insurance........NO!!!!!!

The older modder will want the power and can insure it, but wont want the modded looks(not all of them just saying) and so would they buy it or something like the engine has come from.........YES!!!!!

I know its not about getting the money back but do you really want to spend what could be a very long time trying to sell you car in the future and maybe selling it for a lost less money than if it was how it is now!!!!!

i agree

Gary GSi

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31st Jul 03 at 20:37

I will cross that bridge when i come to it. If not i will break the car and sell it as parts, in 3 or 4 years time.

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