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paddy138
18-10-07, 11:27 PM
does anyone have any links or websites etc, for hints on 1.6 16v conversion to a nova ;) . thanks
FUSION X16XE
18-10-07, 11:33 PM
yer im intrested in this also i no a little but not much
paddy138
18-10-07, 11:35 PM
and also how to get ecu wiped if its a x16xe engine. could the dealer do that
What do you need to know?
Costs about ?200 get the ecu wiped, a dealer wont do it afaik.
Specialised company.
paddy138
19-10-07, 12:37 AM
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
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
19-10-07, 01:01 AM
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
You will need an injection fuel tank and mpi pump too then, if its a carb shell.
The wiring is 7/8 wires.
paddy138
19-10-07, 01:10 AM
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
Just wire the immobiliser up.
Having it wiped is just a waste of about ?200.
paddy138
19-10-07, 12:33 PM
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
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
19-10-07, 06:31 PM
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
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
19-10-07, 06:37 PM
once its in is it just bolt it in then, would i need hammer beside me lol lol lol
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?
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
19-10-07, 06:49 PM
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:
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