Nova GTE/GSI

[gunner1x1]

How hard is it to drop a 8v GTE/GSI 1600cc engine into a 1200cc engine bay? Are the mounts in the same place?
The 1.2 is a carb version, and the GTE/GSI is fuel injection with a ecu, do I need the full loom from the GTE or can I intergrate the wires from the ecu etc and leave the rest alone?

Cheers

Mike

[shed-on-wheels]

they will drop straight in on standerd mounts you will need a injection tank and fuel lines the loom can be wired in easy enough dude just got the following

thick red/blue - fue pump
thick red- constant live
thin black - ignition live
green - rev counter

im sure theres another but i forgot sorry

[gunner1x1]

Thanks for the advice mate.

Just a few more questions. Do I need a GTE/GSI gearbox?, I have a 5 speed on my 1.2cc. Which engine would be best to go for, the GTE OR GSI, or is'nt there much difference?
Do these engines come as a 16v as well as a 8v? What about the drive shaft's do I need these?

Cheers

Mike

[mowgli]

you need to have an F13 box. the f10's bellhousing is too small. the driveshafts are the same on 1.6 1.5d 1.4 1.3 1.2 & 1.0 novas

the 16v version is the baby xe from the astra mk3/corsa b/vectra, it isn't too hard to fit. same mounts etc., apart from sorting out the right immobiliser key etc.

[gunner1x1]

Hi Mowgli, thanks for your advice. Sorry mate I do not want to sound thick again, but what immobiliser key are you talking about?

Cheers

Mike

[mowgli]

the majority of 1.6 xe 16v engines have to have the ignition key & the immobiliser sensor stuff and it is necessary, or the ecu doesn't power up, people get the key & tape it to the sender & then hide it under the dash somewhere.

[gunner1x1]

I'm with you now

Cheers

Mike

[Andy]

you DONT NEED an "injection tank",you can use your tank with an external pump

[mowgli]

but just don't go round right hand bends at speed with less than 1/2 a tank in..it sucks air up the pipe.. mine did.

[Andy]

1/4 of a tank in my xe