guides for conversion

[paddy138]

does anyone have any links or websites etc, for hints on 1.6 16v conversion to a nova ;) . thanks

[FUSION X16XE]

yer im intrested in this also i no a little but not much

[paddy138]

and also how to get ecu wiped if its a x16xe engine. could the dealer do that

[Adam]

What do you need to know?


Costs about ?200 get the ecu wiped, a dealer wont do it afaik.
Specialised company.

[paddy138]

would you just be able to post them the ecu.
need to know: which engine mounts to use, which rad to use. which box and shafts to use(nova ones i think) and wiring diagrams

[Adam]

Wiring is the same as any other engine conversion.
Use nova mounts and shafts, and use the box that comes with the engine, or a f13/f15.
I used a gte rad as its larger than 1200/1300 one.

[paddy138]

but im clueless with the wiring. its a 1.2 carb engine at the minute. what pipes would i need could i use the one from the corsa

[Adam]

You will need an injection fuel tank and mpi pump too then, if its a carb shell.

The wiring is 7/8 wires.

[paddy138]

yeah i know i would have to switch tanks. is an mpi pump an in tank one. its a straight forward swap then is it. do you know name of company who wipes ecu

[Adam]

Just wire the immobiliser up.
Having it wiped is just a waste of about ?200.

[paddy138]

but see i wont be able to as i wont be able to get key etc. know a person who fixes ecu's so he should be able to do it, any else have any other advice

[alan b]

well bud you should use the corsa ignition key and barrel and wire in the transponder its not hard and will save you money

[paddy138]

yeah thats the plan if i can get that with the engine. alanb did you do this conversion. if you did, how hard was it any tips

[Adam]

Its easy, straight forward.
Hardest bit was getting the engine in the bay, took a few attempt as the tb hits the brake pipes/mc

[paddy138]

once its in is it just bolt it in then, would i need hammer beside me lol lol lol

[alan b]

i was going to do it, bought engine loom ecu key whole lot, then i started the engine on the bench and the crank was bent as a banana after an accidentlol ! i had all the wiring done, i got a wiring diagram off long live the nova but i seem to have miss placed it:confused: as lltn said its easy, look at his project thread he put one in his car couple of months ago! oh an u buying that one i wer telling you about?

[alan b]

oh and if you can find them i think its better to use a nova or astra bottom pulley(mpi or spi) and alternator with a single v pulley either that or beat your chassis leg with a biiig hammer for clearance!

[paddy138]

he rang me today but i couldnt talk, he was supposed to ring back but he hasnt yet, hope he does cause i want it. thanks for telling me about it :thumb: