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Domwhitex
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Difference between an 8v and a 12v in the 1.2's? And which one is generally better


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There was never a 12v in the 1.2 do u mean 16v
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Yeah woops haha


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The 16v has twice as many valves as the 8v :lol:

The 8v had 45hp, 16v has 65hp

The 8v is painfully slow buts it much better in the long run if you plan an engine conversion. That's about it lol
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Haha whys it better for a conversion?


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The 16v and 1.0 has different wiring to rest of the corsas
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Ah thanks :) always wondered the difference


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