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 Post subject: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 09 Apr 2013, 13:17 
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97 pre facelift corsa lite with the following mods

1400 8v RIP!!

CURRENT SETUP

e16se block from Monza 160gsi (compression ratio 10:1)
c16se head from corsa gsi (ported and polished)
c16se cam box with coil pack conversion(was originally distributor setup)
standard 1600 cam
4-2-1 branch with 50mm 2box wildcat exhaust
spoon sports induction kit
F13 close ratio gearbox
20seh injectors
standard corsa gsi ecu
dastek unichip

car was a big step up from a 1400 and really enjoyed the ride, only lasted a week before I dropped a valve but anyways here's a few pics of the project.

the block
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the gearbox
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cylinder head
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almost there!!
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completed head
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exhaust
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1st start up
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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 09 Apr 2013, 13:31 
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Good Friday wasn't quite a good one for me, had a run with my bro and his g4 gti (reasonable mods),1st we pull 2nd gear I jump a fender while his still trying to reach 7000 with boost in 1st lol and I carry a healthy car lead before shifting into 3rd when all hell breaks loose. :explode: BOOM and she cuts off.

a hour later while inspecting and to my surprise I find
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so iv decided to scrap this idea and go z16xep.

as she stands :twisted:
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will update as soon as I start the new project :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 09 Apr 2013, 14:35 
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maybe x18xe more torque and kilobites?

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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 09 Apr 2013, 14:40 
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well i have a 20seh with f16 in my garage that I bought for the corsa but im looking for something different and reliable...besides the fuel prices are making my feet work harder than usual lol

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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 06 Jun 2013, 11:45 
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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 06 Jun 2013, 15:12 
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rocker nr 3 - over rev on a 8v :)

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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
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valve kink in head - else you cuda just replaced the rocker and carried on :) 8v history talkin hahaha

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 Post subject: Re: MY CORSA BUILD
 Post Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 11:05 
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been away for a while...car is back on the road after a full rebuild..everything STANDARD once again..putting performance on hold and going to concerntrate on exterior mods. will update soon

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