2.0 engine swap help

[Nova_Shaun]

Hi theres an engine om here for sale that im interested in buying to go in my 1.2i nova saloon this is the add:

2.0 16v x20xev on an f13 box so no need for conversion shafts or gear linkage will run your standard linkage and shafts, just need an offside mount.

Is there anyone on here that could fit this for me if i paid them or know of anywhere?

Cheers Shaun

[Nobby]

dont bother get a xe, f20 box some gsi shafts and hey presto

[Sloth]

id do it but your miles away mate

[Nova_Tek]

Do it mate, XEV's are far fresher than XE's parts are cheaper and more available. Just sort out it's restrivtive areas like inlet/exhaust manifold, some good cams in there and a quality exhaust system and it'll go well.

The Cav pulls like a train with the XEV in it :thumb:

[John]

Hi theres an engine om here for sale that im interested in buying to go in my 1.2i nova saloon this is the add:

2.0 16v x20xev on an f13 box so no need for conversion shafts or gear linkage will run your standard linkage and shafts, just need an offside mount.

Is there anyone on here that could fit this for me if i paid them or know of anywhere?

Cheers Shaun

I've never liked the big block engine on the small block box. If i was to fit an xev i'd fit the correct gearbox and big block shafts.

If you're handy with the spanners you should be able to do it yourself.

[General Baxter]

dont bother get a xe,

why do people rate them that bad

id have an eco over a 'redtrollop' anyday, less miles, more then lilky more horsepower

[Sloth]

/\ can we have kids? xxx

id be looking for a decent late model xev, and an astra gsi xev loom and ecu.

[General Baxter]

only if i can go on top

[John]

the only thing that lets the xev down imo is the sensorage and crap/leaky rocker cover.

[General Baxter]

and you need a V pulley, you can use an xe one but only 4 out of the 6 holes line up

[Sloth]

/\ tops fine hun.
you can use a carlton/frontera 2.0 8v one, it has 4 holes and is the correct offset and is single v.

[Nova_Tek]

the only thing that lets the xev down imo is the sensorage and crap/leaky rocker cover.

Normally shabby wiring that does that. So whilst the loom is out, go over it and check condition renew wiring and plugs etc.