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    Default need help on engine for my nova.

    can any one shed some light on me,i have just got my nova and wont to know what lump to put in it i was thinking about 2.016v or a brand new corsa gsi 1.6 16v ?990 or 2.0 16v for ?1200 engine from vauxhall and a set of carrbs and a few other mods but do a lot of millage to work so needs to be ok on fule thanks corsaslammin.

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    what engine is in it just now?

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    1.0 3 door nova mate.

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    foomk buying an engine from Vauxhall, XE's are ten a penny, you can get them for ?200

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    XE should return decent MPG too, in a light car such as the Nova.

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    Put a 20XE in it!!

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    thanks to you all nearly made my mind up thanks again.

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    2.0 8vs go well on carbs

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    or you could put a c20let or v6 with a bit of work?

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    get an 8 valver they're cheaper, stronger and wont cost as much if it does break could also go old skool with some twin 40s and a fast road/rally cam maybe?

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