redtop or 2.2 sri 150

[blacknovagsi]

im thinking of puttin a red top in my little beast, however iv'e been looking at insurance groups cus they base your policy on what the engine came from, the sri 150 2.2 engine from a vectra b sri is group 12, whereas the redtops are all group 14. so how easy is the 2.2 to fit? similar power and slightly more torque:cool:

[peester]

I know that youll need programable engine management, and youll be a bit on your own with wiring, as theyre wont be many guides etc.. Same applies to parts needed for the conversion.
If its your first transplant - go for the 2.0 XE. Sooo many parts readily available.

[blacknovagsi]

done loads of engine swaps and conversions as im a mechanic anyway but i see what you mean, is there a prefered car to pull a c20xe from for insurance purposes?

[Nobby]

nope all the same cavalier calibra astra etc

[General Baxter]

1.6 16v, tell them its from a meriva, group 6 lol

[blacknovagsi]

how much power does a 1.6 16v have? do they bolt up to an f13

[brainsnova]

can i run a 1.6 16v tigra engine in my nova using the 1.3sr gearbox

[brainsnova]

will the engine just bolt in or are there mounts to move

[Welsh Dan]

You use the existing nova mounts for a 1.6 16v.

[brainsnova]

woohoo cheers all i need now is a cheap tigra from the auctions or ebay.

[mikey14sr]

woohoo cheers all i need now is a cheap tigra from the auctions or ebay.

complete with ecu, transponder thing that goes on the steering column and the key with the chip for the immobiliser in it.