2l 8v conversion

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low low corsa
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2l 8v conversion

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hi people, im new on here as i was wondering how hard it would be 2 fit a 2l 8v into my 1.2 8v

i was going to get a doner car so i have all the front end but would i have to mess around with changing mounts?????

any help is appreciated!!!
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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you can buy the correct mounts of the shelf. wiring is about 4 wires. goes in easy.

Have herd of problems with drive shafts, easyer to buy them for the conversion but these can be expensive.

Am a bit dissapointed with the 8v not as quick as I hoped. see how the prices of a 16v compare
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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now you've said that i think im gonna do the c20xe conversion instead. ive checked the stats on both and the bhp difference is large. if i get a doner car could i use all the frond end such as driveshafts, suspension ect . . and just buy the engine mounts???

thanx 4 the help!
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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breaks you can use
the inner cv joints
and outer cv joints if you get the conversion hubs other wise you need corsa gsi outers.
everything else is different
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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you cant use the inner cvs unless you buy conversion shafts at nearly £70 each use gsi shafts and mk2 cavalier inners 22 spline or calibra equal lenth shafts have the hubs turned down and move the circlip grooves inwards on the cv joints
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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do you have a part no. for the mk2 cav inner cv's? I know of people haveing trouble getting these!
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/cv_joints_detail.cfm

cavalier mk2 1.6 diesel/petrol

part number 3051k

price £35.95 + vat

easy
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Re: 2l 8v conversion

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Cheers
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