2.0L 16V Redtop Into My Corsa

Corsa_Steve_16v · Post by **Corsa_Steve_16v** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 5:47 pm

Hi Everyone!

Im fitting a 2.0L 16v Redtop lump into my 1997 corsa b! Im just buying an engine now, jus missed out on one on ebay. looking for another one, prefferably from a calibre and i need all the gear i.e LOOM, ANCILLARIES, ELECTRICS, ETC ETC ETC...

Im going to have it out for abit and get it running minimum of 200+ bhp! im completely overhaulin my car really, im a panel beater and sprayer, dats my job, so bodywork aint a problem. Basically id just like to know if any of you have done it (the transplant) and what was it like? and has any one been in a corsa with a standard 2.0L 16v lump in it? if so, what did it go like?

My corsa is a 1.4 16v Sport at the moment, quite quick tho, so ill be selling that engine! Any advice or answers would be greatfull!

Cheers ladz and ladettes!

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:49 pm

So you\'ve not bought yourself an engine yet? Great stuff... I\'m selling an engine that was in a Corsa B - so have the complete conversion available.

Engine, gearbox (6-speed), all the wiring loom (both engine and Corsa - pre converted), engine mounts, driveshafts (MTech motorsport shafts), hubs, wishbones, PAS conversion, etc.
http://www.corsa-b.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3161 for more details

Corsa_Steve_16v · Post by **Corsa_Steve_16v** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 8:03 pm

Aight mate!

Well interested in your engine! What break is it running? Whats your stats on it? 0-60? 1/4mile? top end? etc etc???

MikeGSI · Post by **MikeGSI** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:51 pm

I have just had my engine conversion completed by a mate he can have it completed fully working in a weekend! I found it a lot easier this way than doing it myself. Mine is running Courtney cams and Courtney chip not sure of BHP but it really shifts compared to 1.6 only problem is wheel spin. Let me know if you want the number of the guy doing the conversions.

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:17 pm

Dan Smith at MJ Motors (Batley nr. Leeds) did my conversion and more - very reliable guy and highly recommended

(and if he\'s reading this, I want 5% commission lmao)

831 Bradford Road
Birstall
West Yorkshire
WF17 8NN

Telephone 01924 472 404

j1400 · Post by **j1400** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:06 pm

Having done a the odd few now, in terms of straight line acceleratoin it\'s a different league than the 1.6 the nearly 50% extra torque is veryt telling on the car. just forces you in to the seat, big

all round.
In the corners I alwasy find a small block to be better, but for a daily car to thrash abotu and have fun the 2L is the bang per buck and easier to live with day to day than a turned up 1.4 or 1.6.
It\'s a fairly straight forward conversion aslong as you are confident wiht tools then it\'s ok. There\'s a couple of small things which if you know makes life much easier.

Joff, how much for the F28, mount linkage and cluthc plate? If I swapped for a F20 etc..

dave_redtop · Post by **dave_redtop** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:36 pm

if u do do it yourself then be prepared for your arms to be ripped to bits i just had mine done and omg there is no room for workin be carefull with the gear linkage it does need adapting thats what i am havin problems with at mo keep loosin 5th and reverse still in 4th does 115 easily came back from surrey other night and was doin well over 140 on way back went off clock like other lad says the only problem is gettin traction

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:03 am

For the gear linkage, don\'t mess about just fit the MTech mount spacer and extended shortshift linkage.