Hi all my name is dean and i am 19 years old and i drive a 1.2 corsa sxi.i am looking into buying a cheap run around so i can buy a redtop engine only i have a few questions, i know i need the new engine gearbox and larger brakes and i think u can buy it all together but around about how much money ? and also what would be the best type of redtop engine to buy and what would fit ?
also would the origional engine mounts be ok or would the new engine be to heavy?
i have been watching daveb with his redtop corsa its excellent
do what i did pal buy a shiity calibra ie mot failure but make sure the engine runs fine then just remove the engine, gearbox and loom all in 1 put it to 1 side then sell anything off the calibra that can be unbolted when with the funds check out ebay look for a cheap corsa like i did @£155 and drop redtop into it
you will need the front engine mount off ebay i got mine from lmf (ebay) for £40 and g/box spacerkit of rally man (migweb member) £26 and a powercap or ecotec induction pipework kit £90
then thats it all done then you just have to follow instructions tofit it up proberly
just wondering were is it best to buy the donar car from ?
claibras on autotrader are about £900 or something but havnt checked prices of cavalier
were is best to look for car anyway ,cheapest place ?
and also what is best to do first buy corsa and take engine out then calibra ,just dont have much room for 2 cars want 2 for as little time as possible.
still saving a lil money but hopefully next month buy car
i kno for a c20xe (redtop) that might be for sale at the right price, it comes with the ecu, loom and f18 gearbox,,, pm me for details an i might be able to sort something out
Post some pics up of your project when you get underway. And welcome to MIG.
