Opel Club Cape Town

Hi fellow members, I need help I'm looking to convert my 1.4i 8v corsa lite to a 2lt or maybe just turbo my 1.4i
What would be my best bet when it comes to choosing a engine don't want to cut or weld on the car itself so is there maybe a engine that will fit with the standard 1.4 engine mounts.
Thanks in advamce

hiya... as far as i know, you won't find an Opel engine that will fit as is.

I recall that the 2 liter ecotech 16v motor requires just a single engine mount to be changed on the corsa, but not sure if that's the Corsa B or C engine bay.

Search through the projects here, there's a number of guys that have done similar conversions.

Turbo is an option, but depending on the state of your current engine .. you might be placing it at risk of a spectacular blow up

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2007 Opel Corsa Utility 1.4
2022 Toyota Corolla HB 1.2T
2015 Ford EcoSport 1.5

Exes:
2014 Ford Focus ST 2.0T
2014 Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring 1.6T
2005 Opel Corsa OPC 1.6T
2008 Volkswagen Golf GTi 2.0T
2005 Ford Territory TX 4.0
2004 Citroën C2 VTR 1.4
2001 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S 1.6
1998 Kia Sportage 2.0
1995 Fiat Uno Beat 1.4

Thanks will have a look around on the forum

What are you looking to spend to do either of the above? Ball park figure, because that will also help with the response you get.

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Current: '05 VW Golf 5 2.0 TDI Sportline
'97 VW Jetta VR6
'83 Datsun 1400 Sunny
Ex: '97 Opel Astra Estate 200i
'00 Opel Corsa GSI 2.0 16v
'96 Opel Astra 200i E 16v
'02 Opel Corsa GSI 1.6
'93 Honda Ballade 160e 16v
'95 Opel Astra 200i E 16v

Trying to do it for under R20000

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the 2lt 16v ecotec will fit in a b (x20xev) with a single mounting change yeah iirc

Yep, search forum, plenty of project threads in the similar direction as you with loads of advice and tips

I think budget on R25k at least, or likely a bit more

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If I use a 2l 16v ecotec motor will I need the original engine loom or can I use a aftermarket ecu like a Diktator or Unichip as the control unit,new to the whole conversion process so any help would be appreciated

For the 2.0 motor, you will need to take the 20k, probably times it by 2 and add a 10k ontop of it. Once you get into these kinds of conversions, the costs start adding up, especially if you are not doing it yourself.

The more 'cost effective' route would probably be turbo, but even then 20k could be a bit tight, I would say work on 30k just to be safe.

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Current: '05 VW Golf 5 2.0 TDI Sportline
'97 VW Jetta VR6
'83 Datsun 1400 Sunny
Ex: '97 Opel Astra Estate 200i
'00 Opel Corsa GSI 2.0 16v
'96 Opel Astra 200i E 16v
'02 Opel Corsa GSI 1.6
'93 Honda Ballade 160e 16v
'95 Opel Astra 200i E 16v

Do you guys know where to start with a turbo Conversion?
What size turbo,injectors and where I can get some low comp pistons and arp bolts for the Corsa b

Motor, other gearbox, dicktator or something similar would probably be better. 1 engine mounting, other cv's and shafts, labour, tuning, rebuild of motor (Not always necessary but good for peace of mind), (engineering costs for rebuild), service kit and service. Those are bare necessities and then you need to take into account all the mall odds and ends that always pop up with these kinds of conversions.

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Current: '05 VW Golf 5 2.0 TDI Sportline
'97 VW Jetta VR6
'83 Datsun 1400 Sunny
Ex: '97 Opel Astra Estate 200i
'00 Opel Corsa GSI 2.0 16v
'96 Opel Astra 200i E 16v
'02 Opel Corsa GSI 1.6
'93 Honda Ballade 160e 16v
'95 Opel Astra 200i E 16v

Thanks

people use relatively smallish turbos, otherwise you are going to have a lot of lag. Best would be, decide on who your tuner will be. Then speak to your tuner as he will give you what his preferred management is and advice on the other parts to get as well.

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Current: '05 VW Golf 5 2.0 TDI Sportline
'97 VW Jetta VR6
'83 Datsun 1400 Sunny
Ex: '97 Opel Astra Estate 200i
'00 Opel Corsa GSI 2.0 16v
'96 Opel Astra 200i E 16v
'02 Opel Corsa GSI 1.6
'93 Honda Ballade 160e 16v
'95 Opel Astra 200i E 16v

Thanks for all the help guys

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