Help - Engine Conversion

Gonch · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject: Help - Engine Conversion

I have agreed a deal with steve on here to buy his 16V brake set up, and steve(GT) has very kindly agreed to help me do all the work next friday at his place. So the change will commence. big grin

I am also looking to do a 16v engine upgrade as i feel my car looks good but lacks the performance, so am currently on the look out for engine, gbox, etc, i am watching a few bits on ebay at the mo,
I lack the skills and experience of most of you on here so am hoping for some help and advice to get the work done,
I can pay for help, i can travel, pay petrol, etc, whatever is needed,
also i have lots of Beer!!! eek

i am keen to get this done asap as i am moving to the south coast very soon and fear then it will be too difficult to arrange.
All help and advice appreciated, cheers smile

Jacko · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:28 pm Post subject:

I'll help you, can't drive tho so i would have to get the train or something.

It will take 2-3 days to complete, but i will need you to have the tools.

Gonch · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 12:38 pm Post subject:

cheers jacko, we will have to liase with steve and see what we can do, regarding travel, i can always pick you up?

Delmastiff · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:04 pm Post subject:

Nice one guys. I'll help to pass spanners etc if that helps

Jason · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:33 pm Post subject:

I'll come down, let me know when. You mentioned the magic word...BEER big grin

This is if you have an engine sorted by then, I don't think I'll be needed just to do the brake conversion.

Are we talking about Fri 1st July? if so then I can make it but if it's Fri 8th I might be late as I will more than likely have a job by then.

Anyway.....

Best thing you could do would be to make sure everythings there that you need. I'll make a list for you.

Ideally you will need an engine hoist on site, this will make things 100 times faster, although if there is more than 3 of us it's not that necessary.

You are going to need a Mk1 exhaust converted to fit the Mk2 downpipe, if you don't have one of these don't worry, I'll bring the Angle grinder and welder.

Make sure when you buy the 16v engine that it comes with everything needed. Loom, Spark plugs, HT leads etc...best to get some fresh oil and oil filter for it.

I'd suggest keeping your F16CR box on there, it's much more fun than the F20 and can take a kicking. I have banged mine up and down for ages now, including 1/4 mile drags etc and it's only just starting to come out of synchro in 3rd.

Wiring would be best left to Jacko, as he is master solderer....although I now know the combination of wires that need to be connected should he not be around

Make sure you bring some GUNK or other type of engine degreasant, it's a good time to clean everything down in the engine bay and touch up anywhere that was in accessable before.

I'm off to finish dismantling my car now..... big grin

Gonch · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:50 pm Post subject:

cheers lads, thanks for the help,
Jas, yes it was friday 1st July, and yes a list would be good.
and yes i can bring you beer!
There is a couple of engines that ive been watching on ebay but done think they come with everything, i will update when i know.

Jason · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:48 pm Post subject:

That'd be cool, let me know how you get on with finding an engine.

Don't worry about tools, I will bring them with me.

The list would be:-

You
Car
16V engine
Oil (5 litre Synthetic 5W/40) and oil filter
K&N filter, saves moding the airbox.
Manifold (important)
Engine loom
Decent gearbox, I'd use the F16 that should already be on yours.
Hire of a Engine crane, optional.
Some bits of wire, although again I think I have some of this kicking around
Exhaust already converted, if not I'll convert yours.
Tea, Coffee and beer.... big grin

Oh and a curry as well.

Thats about it, just make sure that you get the engine wiring loom and ECU with the engine without them were buggered for want of a word

Nrj · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Help - Engine Conversion

Gonch · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:28 pm Post subject:

Was bidding on an engine local to me, but fell asleep, and missed the end, was done by ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£9, Doh!!, realistically its gonna be hard to get all this arranged for next week as i have work etc, but will defo stick to the brake change plans on Friday.
I will keep looking as i defo want to get it sorted soon. so will get bits as and when i can.
I wanna thank you all for your swift replies and help on here, a real good bunch of lads.

Jason · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:03 pm Post subject:

Gonch · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:09 pm Post subject:

Cheers Jas, just been looking on Ebay and it seems more sensible to me to buy a whole car as they are just as cheap if not cheaper, i.e. cavalier sri 16v- ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£150??? and you get everything you need then? what you reckon

Jason · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject:

In principal I'd agree and, yes it is the cheaper and better option with regard to having everything therr.

...but if you are moving soon you'd have to arrange disposal of a whole car, it can get messy.

Trust me I have a dead Calibra Turbo on my drive, and I get evils off the missus on a daily basis because of it.

Gonch · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:19 pm Post subject:

Good point, my cars get evil's of the missus also, and they drive!! big grin

But my Bro has access to a trailor(he is taking my other gte to Lee) so im sure he could get rid for me if needed(for a good drink)

Jason · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:52 pm Post subject:

On that basis then a full car would be a lot better.

I'll have the brakes....before anyone else jumps on them!!!

Suicide · Astra Legend Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 4790

Why would anyone jump on brakes? They have sharp edges so would hurt when you landed