DJ_SmokeyJoe
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Hello people - this is my first post...
I'm 17 and just about to buy a Corsa for my first car. I've passed my theory and booked my test for the 6th of September - so not that long now.
I've always wanted a Corsa so I will be getting one, but I've only got £1000 saved and don't want to spend much more than that. I really wanted a Black SXi like my mate Carl but due to me having 3 points on my licence for an LC20 and having to claim for a stolen moped last year - my cheapest quote on a 1.2 SXi has been £2,300 odd. 
I want to add some subtle engine mods to the car, and from what I've gathered a drilled airbox with a sponge panel filter, intake manifold and exhaust manifold/full system are all worth while?
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN POWER BETWEEN THE 1.2 8V AND 16V ENGINES?
I've worked with 2-stroke engines for ages but this is all totally different so I'd really appreciate some advice!
Thanks, Joe.
PS. Anyone from the Medway towns area on here? Laker Road? 
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Dave A
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1.2 16v is a much much better engine than the 8v
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
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1.2 8v is terrible, bad on fuel, exceedigly slow.
16v is a much better engine, quite a difference in power.
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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the 1.2 8v is HUGLY underpowered, untill you have owned one you cant describe what they are like
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J200RSA
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Registered: 23rd May 05
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if you want an engine with a bit of power stay well away from the 1.2 8v it has 45bhp i think the 16v has 70bhp you could get a decent 1.4 16v corsa sport for £1000 though
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DJ_SmokeyJoe
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Ah, thanks for that! What models of the B shape Corsa use the 16V engine apart from the SXi then?
Theres the Merit, Breeze, etc.. I wouldn't know where to look?
Thanks, Joe.
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J200RSA
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merit is an 8v mate and the poverty spec models, it doesn't have anythink not even c/l. i think its just the breeze and sxi thats a 1.2 16v
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Darkside-Dee
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Registered: 20th Jun 08
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8v makes alot of difference ... just look at VTRs (98bhp standard mk2), VTS (120bhp standard)
22bhp for the sake of 8v's just puts it into perspective really how much of a difference there is =]
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mattk
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no merits are 16v, there are a few breeze 16v`s dont think there were any LS 16v`s
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J200RSA
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you sure? i had a 97 merit and that was an 8v
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Darkside-Dee
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LS 16v's come in 1.4 engines ... ive got a 1.2 LS which has 16v =/ but only 45bhp lol
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Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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A 45bhp 1.2 16v 
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Jakey
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quote:
Originally posted by Monster
A 45bhp 1.2 16v
I thought the same 
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J200RSA
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i'm sure the merit an ls are 8v's every one ive seen is an spi 8v engine
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Darkside-Dee
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well i asked on here a few months ago about what Valve my car is ... i took a foto and ppl said 16v =/
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Darkside-Dee
got a 1.2 LS which has 16v =/ but only 45bhp lol
no you dont
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Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
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It's not 45bhp then. 60bhp IIRC
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GT190
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ive got a 1.2 16v club
and viewed a 1.2 16v LS when i was looking.
but dont get an 8v, they are shit.
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Jakey
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quote:
Originally posted by Darkside-Dee
well i asked on here a few months ago about what Valve my car is ... i took a foto and ppl said 16v =/
Post the pic again.
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lozarus
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I'm from medway. Laker road
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shaunmods
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1.0 12v or a 1.2 16v is what you want mate  i've got a 1.0 and it isnt too bad...certainly isnt by any means quick though
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sand-eel
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1.2 16v was £16 more to insure than a 1.0 12v for me, i think you better get the 1.2 16v
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Jez_B
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quote:
Originally posted by DJ_SmokeyJoe
Ah, thanks for that! What models of the B shape Corsa use the 16V engine apart from the SXi then?
Theres the Merit, Breeze, etc.. I wouldn't know where to look?
Thanks, Joe.
Not always the breeze, mines a breeze and its 8v 
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amos
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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sri 1.4 8v cheaper to insure than a 1.2 16v sxi for me
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will_ainsworth
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i had a conviction on a moped when i was 16 cd10... i rang up elephant asked weather or not i had to put it down on the insurance and they said no i didnt need to as it wasnt on a car?!?!? i recorded the conversation with two separate people and that bought the price down on my insurance by 400quid! also add 3 named drivers to the policy (older people) and that should bring it down even more.. if the above works out for you you can probally insure a 16v 1.6 sport! if not defo a 1.4 sport
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