1.6 gsi conversion

[FUSION X16XE]

alrite fellas i own a j reg mk2 1.0 nova and want 2 drop in a 1.6gsi and was jst woudering how hard this would be? how much stregthening would be needed? and other thngs like driveshafts and a new gear box coz obviously mine is a poor 4 speed lol would appreciate the help. would it jst be easyer to buy a gsi or gte and if so how much am i lookin 4 for a nice project base??? plz help

[valverguy]

first of all to decide if its worth buying a gsi or converting to one you need to asertain your current shells condition. if its rust free chances are you wont find a gsi/gte without rust so i would convert it my self. Alls you need is e16se engine loom and ecu and ancillaries gearbox and breaks and suspension set-up. Fuel pump and tank i would assume as well. And a full e16se exhaust system. Its really easy its about 4 wires to hook up the engine. all sits on existing mounts etc. id say if your handy with a spanner you could do it in a day. if your about as handy with a spanner as a nun with a dildo. then possibly a weekend or 2 with a friend

[Jack]

Doesn't the 1.0 have a different engine mount to the rest of the engines though?

[mowgli]

No, 1.0 - 1.6 is a straight fit.
The mucky bits fit in with no mods, but the wiring is a little bit trickier than with a 1.2/1.3

Anyway, Do a thread search & the info is all on here.
You will not need to cut or drill anything.

[FUSION X16XE]

cheers m8 dats helped alot ive been lucky enuf 2 find a pretty sound shell jst a bit of rust on n/s rear arch, how much am i lookin 4 2 get a decent e16se and loom also a f20 gearbox? im guna be doin coilovers basically fully modded but i dnt wana do the 2.0l 16v its been dun 2 much and u can get big power from the 1.6i. discs all round btw

[Mike]

F20 on a 1.6? Erm, why??

I paid ?75 for my engine, gearbox, loom and ECU. Was missing a few minor parts but ive managed to get all these on the cheap off here and eBay.

P.s. Loose the chav text typing, else admin will kung fu you ;)

[FUSION X16XE]

sorry mate duno why i put f20 should be b f13

[FUSION X16XE]

i no this is cheating a defies the object of doing it yourself but is there a guide any were so i can get a rought idea of what im guna be doing? also i take it i dont have 2 do any chassis plating or stregthening?

[Mike]

i no this is cheating a defies the object of doing it yourself but is there a guide any were so i can get a rought idea of what im guna be doing? also i take it i dont have 2 do any chassis plating or stregthening?

hows it cheating? its only looking/asking for help?! How do you think Mr Haynes got so rich with his manuals lol

theres a guid somewhere, use the search function up there ^

As for strengthening, no not really, unless you plan to build a track basher or high power 1.6 (turbo conversion for example)

[draper]

if the engines out you may aswell strengthen it imo it will help stiffen the front end which will help handling

[FUSION X16XE]

thanks alot agen im new 2 this so im guna need all the help and experience i can get, not quite a track basher might go couple of track days jst for the enjoyment really.

[Mike]

its an easy conversion tbh, you can do it in a day (unless like me you go mad polishing, colour coding and chroming parts)

im just finishing a 1.6 conversion myself, an its not that hard at all really

[FUSION X16XE]

u got any pics m8?

[Mike]

u got any pics m8?

how many you want?

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/scuttle4.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/7.jpg

Its noy just the engine that been tarted up either ;)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/PICT01.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/mikenova/8.jpg

Mike

[FUSION X16XE]

how do u put in pics m8?

[draper]

how do u put in pics m8?

go to www.photobucket.co.uk (http://www.photobucket.co.uk) and upload your pics, then follow there instructions :thumb:

[FUSION X16XE]

ahhh dnt really wana sign up 2 dat m8 is der not away i can get em on like LAST OF THE NOVA SR'S??

[Mike]

ahhh dnt really wana sign up 2 dat m8 is der not away i can get em on like LAST OF THE NOVA SR'S??

lol that IS how i got them to appear there :thumb:

[Adam]

Thats the only way to get them appear.

O, and before Stu gets on, stop text typing,Lol.

[Iain]

You can upload them to your own web server or a server running on your personal computer, so you don't need to sign up to image hosting websites.

And yeah your spelling is appalling.

[FUSION X16XE]

sorry mate gime a chance im new to this i dont mean 4 it to come out like that it is jst the way i type but i will try lol, ummm spoke to my insurance company nooo way am i paying 1800 for insurance what about a 1.4 sri?? how hard would that be to do i must admit i havent seen many 1.4 sri engines for sale what is the code on that engine? or a similar one thanks

[Mike]

sorry mate gime a chance im new to this i dont mean 4 it to come out like that it is jst the way i type but i will try lol, ummm spoke to my insurance company nooo way am i paying 1800 for insurance what about a 1.4 sri?? how hard would that be to do i must admit i havent seen many 1.4 sri engines for sale what is the code on that engine? or a similar one thanks

my 1.6 engined Nova, with all mods covered, 3 points and 2 insurance claims is only ?386 to insure!

SRi engine is C14SE IIRC

[FUSION X16XE]

at what age was you and who is that quote with??

[Mike]

21, insured with Admiral via confused.com

[FUSION X16XE]

yer im only 17 but will be 18 when this is done, thinking about a 1.3 or 1.4 sr coz then i wont have to change my fuel tank and hopefully it will leave me with a bit more money in the budget for brakes and suspention but i do want to have a 5 speed gear box any ideas and engine codes?

[Mike]

SR is 14NV engine
SRi is C14SE

both of the above have 5 speed C/R boxs as standard

[Steve]

do confused.com/admiral cover modified cars?

Im with adrian flux but seems im getting skanked!

[Steve]

yer im only 17 but will be 18 when this is done, thinking about a 1.3 or 1.4 sr coz then i wont have to change my fuel tank and hopefully it will leave me with a bit more money in the budget for brakes and suspention but i do want to have a 5 speed gear box any ideas and engine codes?
Actually I believe you will need to change your tank as 1.0 tank has no fuel return.

[Mike]

Actually I believe you will need to change your tank as 1.0 tank has no fuel return.

you WILL have to change the tank, as you need a tank with an internal swirl pot :thumb:

[Mike]

do confused.com/admiral cover modified cars?

Im with adrian flux but seems im getting skanked!

well, the qoute was with wheels, buckets, 1.6 engine conversion and the engine mods. All ive got to do is call them up, go through the final mod details then actually buy it lol

[Steve]

So you actually got the quote through confused.com then?

Im gonna have to give them a try.

[Mike]

So you actually got the quote through confused.com then?

Im gonna have to give them a try.

yes