Project Deathtrap: Jack's 1.2 Corsa - Page 2

**Benn** · 01-05-2008, 17:06

Why not fit a 2lt ecotec?
You can pick them up for funk all...

Jack · 01-05-2008, 17:07

Because I would have the same problem. Mounts, gearbox, shafts...etc, it all adds up.

**Benn** · 01-05-2008, 17:08

K funk it then. Fit a 1.6 8v on carbs...

**Lugy** · 01-05-2008, 17:09

DERV powered track car FTW!

Murray · 01-05-2008, 20:50

Should be a cool wee project.

Kinda makes me wish I kept that £10 Pea green POS and do the same thing

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EDIT- Wonder if you remember this......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Could this be the beginning of No Spec 2?

Strip it, put some decent springs on it and whack an Ecotec 2.0l in it and you're away.

Dooo It!

tommychimp · 01-05-2008, 21:12

awesome Jack, just awesome

does the SPI of doom not tickle your fancy?

Jack · 02-05-2008, 08:14

As much as I love the ****ty SPI engine, I need 16v power.

**Brett** · 02-05-2008, 08:47

1.6 16v is the way to go! Good to see you joining the ranks of track slags Jack.

**CraigGreen** · 02-05-2008, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Because I would have the same problem. Mounts, gearbox, shafts...etc, it all adds up.

Put it in on smallblock F15 box.

Jack · 02-05-2008, 10:55

You can do that? I thought that smallblocks and bigblocks... everything was incompatible.

**CraigGreen** · 02-05-2008, 11:02

No, the issue is to find a small block flywheel & clutch that will bolt to the 2.0 crank's bolt pattern. Do that & you can retain the smallblck box & shafts aswell as leave the gear linkage untouched etc. Its only 1 engine mount to change aswell then.

Maybe not so sensible on an XE but the ecotec seems a tad less torquey, so will be fine.

Jack · 02-05-2008, 11:08

Wow, that's cool.

I think I'm really going to need advice and stuff like this throughout the build. I'm alright doing stuff, but I need gen like this.

**CraigGreen** · 02-05-2008, 11:48

Hurry up & drop the 1.2 off at the metal merchants, clean the bay, get it ready for some power!

I'd be keeping an eye on the bay for decent fr shocks & springs. Maybe a cheap XEV too to start a mini resto on.. belts, gaskets, tensioners etc.

Rubix_Cube · 02-05-2008, 11:56

2.0 ecotec gets my vote

Easy conversion, cheap as chips to buy stuff - Just make sure and do the sensors before fitting it !!

Dont bother with the 1.4 16v - If anything go with the (Early i think) 1.6 16v engines

Allvaux · 02-05-2008, 13:03

Hey, don't be chucking the old engine away me old fruitbat, I'll have that off you!

**CraigGreen** · 02-05-2008, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubix_Cube

Dont bother with the 1.4 16v - If anything go with the (Early i think) 1.6 16v engines

C16XE... not X16XE

Jack · 02-05-2008, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allvaux

Hey, don't be chucking the old engine away me old fruitbat, I'll have that off you!

Really?

It's probably not even worth the fuel to come down here and grab it!

alistairolsen · 02-05-2008, 14:48

dont dick about, 1.6 16v corsas are slow, and you wont spend the money on tuning it properly.

Find a calibra/cav, break it to recover your funds and fit an xe.

Youll need hubs, bearings, mounts and an ecotec plate and not a lot else. donor car will give you box, shafts, brakes..............

I did mine for 700 quid including buying the corsa! (and it got new everything)

Jack · 02-05-2008, 14:59

The 1.6 engines are really restricted by the poxy inlet manifold. Getting one made up isn't an issue, and should be fast enough to keep me quiet.

I may have just sourced an engine, box, loom, ECU and shafts for £150, so watch this space.

alistairolsen · 02-05-2008, 15:08

Im well aware of the 1.6 engine and its tuning options, sadly with a box plenum and no remap/cams you wont see more than 130bhp ish, you simply cannot beat the xe for cheap thrills IMO

Jack · 02-05-2008, 15:09

I'm sure a 130bhp 1.6 in a stripped out Corsa will be plenty fast enough for me when you bear in mind that my previous three cars have been a N/A diesel land rover, a 1.4 astra and a TD cavalier.

alistairolsen · 02-05-2008, 15:11

, possibly!

Nothing is ever "enough" for long

Jack · 02-05-2008, 15:25

**Melv** · 02-05-2008, 17:31

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/items...ra-engine.html

based in AV's favourite place!

LongLiveTheNova · 02-05-2008, 17:57

Cool project.
Dont got for a 1400, just as much work as a 1600, and the 1600 has more power/torque.

Id give an ancient 2L 8v a miss too.

20xe is best option for cheapness vs power, but your going need decent suspension etc for it.
A 1600 16v with an inlet box on is cool, but for a track car, more power/bigger engine is needed IMO And to get over the 125/130hp mark on the 1600 16v is when prices start to rise.