corsa engine

1. MAS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4674

   #1 25th November 2008, 19:52

   hey everyone
   
   i know most of u wont know this answer but if someone can help would be great i need to know whether a 2005 sxi engine would fit into a 2003 corsa c? and are both 2003 and 2005 sxi engines the same?
   
   Mas
2. Darlo-paul Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Darlington Co Durham Posts: 2589 55 Plate Corsa C 1.2 16V Sxi

   #2 25th November 2008, 19:54

   I'd probably think so, but im not sure if here is the best place to ask. Try a corsa ownership site.
3. MAS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4674

   #3 25th November 2008, 19:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by pwrig I'd probably think so, but im not sure if here is the best place to ask. Try a corsa ownership site.

   yeh but a mate was asking me who doesnt have net access and he needs the engine for his car so he needs to know!
4. vtsrich L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 57

   #4 25th November 2008, 20:02

   ye it is the same. but the 1.2 sxi are a crap engine because they have a chane insted of a cam belt. and if they go rong they are exspensive to fix. just put the 2.0 turbo eco tec engine in
5. Rogz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Sunderland Posts: 726 Banned.

   #5 25th November 2008, 20:11

   corsas were built like clios, quantity not quality. Dosn't mean it wont last though
6. MAS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4674

   #6 25th November 2008, 21:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by vtsrich ye it is the same. but the 1.2 sxi are a crap engine because they have a chane insted of a cam belt. and if they go rong they are exspensive to fix. just put the 2.0 turbo eco tec engine in

   yep i know what ya mean mate but his head gasket went and things werent looking good so the mechanic said it would be best if ya changed the engine because it would give ya problems later!
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 25th November 2008, 21:49

   will be just as cheap to put a 20XE in it. can pick them up for next to nothing.
8. gixxa Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 manchester Posts: 1704 vtr turbo

   #8 26th November 2008, 10:53

   they might be different as im sure 05 is when they introduced the twin port engines.
9. MAS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4674

   #9 5th December 2008, 17:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gixxa they might be different as im sure 05 is when they introduced the twin port engines.

   yes your right there mate all corsas made after 54 reg had the twinport engines instead of the single port but the twinport engines would also fit in the previous corsas but the ecu and wiring loom would also have to be changed!
10. daz_rt_04 Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Yeovil Posts: 390 Stealthy Saxo VTS

    #10 8th December 2008, 03:30

    ring up vauxhall with chassis numbers from each car the engines are from. bingo
11. Pat_Vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 North London Posts: 6170 Land Rover Discovery

    #11 8th December 2008, 03:40

    mate has a 1.2 twinport
12. user_23598 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Bradford Posts: 523 5 Door! Saxo 1.1

    #12 8th December 2008, 05:52

    have a look on wikipedia and check the engine models
13. user_27897 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Kidderminster Posts: 246 Saxo VTR MK2 (Black) 2.0 20v Fiat Marea Turbo

    #13 8th December 2008, 12:57

    The twinport engines were so overrated! They have like 2% power gain and like no economy increase. They invented it so they could stick a nice shiny badge on the back and say they invented their own injector system. That feels better lol.
14. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

    #14 2nd January 2009, 18:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtsrich ye it is the same. but the 1.2 sxi are a crap engine because they have a chane insted of a cam belt. and if they go rong they are exspensive to fix. just put the 2.0 turbo eco tec engine in

    isnt it better to have a chain than a belt? means it cant brake as easy as a belt?
15. shaunyboy Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Manchester Posts: 538

    #15 2nd January 2009, 23:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SaXo_vtr123 isnt it better to have a chain than a belt? means it cant brake as easy as a belt?

    The chains arent very good in these engines, the 1.0 after a few years sound like a tin can.
16. MAS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 4674

    #16 3rd January 2009, 00:19

    well the chain causes most the problems as that helps the water get to the oil in the first place which is common with the ecotecs!