1.6 TURBO Conversion

tom_mol69 · 29-09-2007, 15:10

I Have just started a 1.6 ecotec turbo conversion on my Corsa B,

As i am putting on a turbo i need some new pistons with an 8.5:1 compression ratio and con rods to suite, does any 1 know where i can get hold of some as i am struggling,

Cheers Lads Tom Tom

GDN16v · 29-09-2007, 15:12

Speak to Chris Astley Motorsport (rallyman on here)! He may be able to help you out!

Get some pics up, i was thinking of doing this myself!

tom_mol69 · 29-09-2007, 15:16

Cheers buddy will speak to him, i will get some pics up asap, i have engine all stripped down and just about to paint the block this week, nitromorsing it today lol,

ANY MORE WEBSITES OR SUGGESTIONS PPL LET ME KNOW CHEERS !!!

GDN16v · 29-09-2007, 15:20

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Originally Posted by tom_mol69

ANY MORE WEBSITES OR SUGGESTIONS PPL LET ME KNOW CHEERS !!!

You may just be able to lower the compression by adding a spacer plate between the head and the block, (head, gasket, spacer, gasket, block) but i dont know what thickness you would need to get the compression you want!

dan_cf40 · 29-09-2007, 15:26

Mvaux Do Turbo Kits And Pistons I Think

philip2 · 29-09-2007, 15:44

how you going to set up the fuelling?? standalone management or what?

id get one of those x/c16xe exhaust manifold flanges, and have a manifold made to suit what ever turbo your going to use?!?!?!

depending on boost also, you could have a spacer plate and/or skim the pistons. go on theory of high CR low boost, low CR high boost!!

could really do with more info really, if your after help/advice or whichever

LongLiveTheNova · 29-09-2007, 17:01

Spacer plate is a bit "bodgy"
New pistons are a much better idea.

Think mvaux may have shut down, there sites been dead for days.

tom_mol69 · 29-09-2007, 17:05

i have been tryin to get onto mvaux all week and i cant get on either, they best not have shut down because that is where i was getting my turbo from

philip2 · 29-09-2007, 18:26

what have you got from mvaux?

you paid for anything yet, and you STILL havent told us what you want from your engine. if you want help/advice, help us first

tom_mol69 · 30-09-2007, 09:51

as this is my first time doing an engine conversion i didnt want to be messing about changing all the wiring loom and welding on new engine brackets. So as it came with a 1.4 ecotec, i have just uprated it to a 1.6.

My plans for engine are as follows:-

Forged pistons and rods
Turbo
Ally Fly wheel
Uprated cltuch
it has already come with some kent cams
Den all da whsitles and bells to make it look shiny lol

How do you get pictures on here :S

lee303 · 30-09-2007, 17:13

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How do you get pictures on here :S

load them to photobucket or similar, then use the img code in between [IMG][/IMG] brackets

philip2 · 30-09-2007, 19:01

tbh, as long as you take your time, and know people who can weld, and do wiring, its not too bad.

the mvaux manifolds tend to crack, or so ive read, if you could get a manifold made for exhaust/turbo, then an aftermarket inlet like a mantzel or even a copy, get some boost pipes made, and lower theCR your almost there, only part for you is deciding on how to do the fuelling

tom_mol69 · 05-03-2008, 07:37

At Last, the project is finally under way again, my new engine is now stripped right down and and i have just got some low comp pistons off ARIS (TIGRA TURBO) on here, just now waiting on them to arrive.

The dash is fully out and is ready for fiberglassing and then engine is more else stripped and ready to be dropped. Hopeing to drop thursday evening. Her are some pics of the car and progress so far.

philip2 · 05-03-2008, 10:08

how come youve took the dash out??

and what happened about mvaux???

tom_mol69 · 05-03-2008, 16:06

mvaux???? you tell me mate, i was going to buy a turbo from them, but they have dissaperered, they must have shut down or something, hopefully i have someone in brazil that can sort me out with a turbo kit anyway.

The Dash was took out because i am going to fiberglass it, so i can out screens in etc and then re trim it all in suade, my origiainal idea was to move the headunit up into the roof (where the interior light is) but i think it wil be really hard to mount up there.

**CraigGreen** · 05-03-2008, 16:30

Looks like a lot of work going in in there...

fibreglass dash & screens???? Kinda goes against the grain of making the 1.6 quick & then putting in lots of weight....?

tom_mol69 · 05-03-2008, 16:43

not wanting it to be fast, it is a show car through and through, if i wanted performance it would be getting stripped with a red top. Just thought it would be something a bit different a 1.6 turbo rather than the usual 2.0l turbos u generally see about

novaboyopr · 05-03-2008, 19:12

If its a show car why are you going to the extent of making a 1.6 turbo with new pistons etc... I know its different but a total waste of money in my mind. If its just for the look of it might aswell have just doubled the headgaskets and saved yourself a few pennies.

1.8vectrarob · 05-03-2008, 19:43

i disagree with that even tho its onliy a show car if he cuts corners he will onli need to do all the work agen, if ya gonna do sumthing you may aswell do it properly once..

novadaz · 05-03-2008, 20:02

i was going to do a 1.6 turbo in my nova but now going to put an xe on throttle boddies. ull need a t28 turbo 300 pounds new get the pisdons and rods,get a manufold made. the hardest thing is controling the fuling. phone courtney thay help me, recons ul get it done for less than 2k. hope it helps and keep use up to date would love to see how it goes for you

breeze_blue · 05-03-2008, 20:28

take off the body kit and silly big wheels and use the money to build a proper engine

novaboyopr · 05-03-2008, 22:58

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take off the body kit and silly big wheels and use the money to build a proper engine

i agree!!! no point in having a puker engine if your always going slow because your scared of ripping the front bumper off on the road or track.
thats why i said might aswell save afew pennies with a double headgasket because its not getting used for track use anyways.

AK_LET · 05-03-2008, 23:42

Howdi tom tom.

Keep the 19's...hows things going, fort u'd of had this done by now. Says me the lazy ****.

tom_mol69 · 06-03-2008, 00:46

lol not goin 2 bad m8, limited to money lol you know how it is.

And as for doing a 1.6 turbo i wnt it unique, not many people do it. This isn't a car i use every day it is only going to be for sunny days, so i jst want it too have a nice bit of power, but not too much. There will be a whole load of projects coming after this in the next cumin years so dnt worry. First time for everything

TigraTurbo · 06-03-2008, 08:55

Keep going mate,just slow steps but do thinks right...if there is something i can help give me a shout!!!!!