Newbie After Advice

matt1.2 · Post by **matt1.2** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:10 pm

Hi all,

Have been given the task of getting more power out of an early 1.2 with the alloy rocker cover.

Thinking about an engine swap and am wondering if anyone could advise a straight forward swap. And is there any cost effective way of putting bigger breaks on it.

Cheers

sach · Post by **sach** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 4:57 pm

1.6 16v or 2.0l 16v not realy straight forward but can be done in with in a week. break wise 2.0l 16v 1s from astra or cavs. or v6 think joff got some for sale.

matt1.2 · Post by **matt1.2** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:43 pm

Thanks Sach.

Are the breaks just a straight swap caliper and carrier from the Astra or cav? is there any specific age or type of break I\'d be after? would there be a 8v engine that would go in easier?

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 11:51 am

Got some discs for sale, but not the calipers I\'m afraid.

2.0 16v Astra/Cavalier/Calibra \"ATE\" calipers are a direct swap. The discs may need the dust plate modified slightly with a hammer.

On that engine, stick to the 16v brakes.

matt1.2 · Post by **matt1.2** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:50 pm

Thanks for the advice on the breaks.

As yet still a little unsure on an engine choice. The 16v sounds like a little more work than I\'d be after. Is an 8v any more straight forward?

corsacalvin · Post by **corsacalvin** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:55 pm

1.6 16v u want in there,with lighter n easier 2 go in

matt1.2 · Post by **matt1.2** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:34 pm

As a bit of an after thought would i need to change the m/s and servo when changing to 16v breaks.