X X18DGJ New member Joined May 31, 2012 Messages 9 Points 8 Location Newcastle Upon Tyne Sep 15, 2012 #1 hi, ive got the 1.4 8v gp, looking to stick a bigger engine in it though, is the 1.4 16v engine a straight swap? what engines would people recommend? thanks dan
hi, ive got the 1.4 8v gp, looking to stick a bigger engine in it though, is the 1.4 16v engine a straight swap? what engines would people recommend? thanks dan
Most Easterly Pandas Speed Reader of the Year! Parked in the garage Written a guide Joined Aug 15, 2007 Messages 44,236 Points 7,382 Location Norwich, Norfolk Sep 15, 2012 #2 It's not as simple as an engine swap. You'll need to change wiring looms and nearly all the ECU's
J jameshobiecat Established member Joined Nov 16, 2010 Messages 1,945 Points 388 Sep 17, 2012 #3 X18DGJ said: hi, ive got the 1.4 8v gp, looking to stick a bigger engine in it though, is the 1.4 16v engine a straight swap? what engines would people recommend? thanks dan Click to expand... As always the advice has to be sell the car and buy a different model. Not only will an engine swap cost loads, you'll be left with a car that is difficult to insure and worth a fraction of its forma value.
X18DGJ said: hi, ive got the 1.4 8v gp, looking to stick a bigger engine in it though, is the 1.4 16v engine a straight swap? what engines would people recommend? thanks dan Click to expand... As always the advice has to be sell the car and buy a different model. Not only will an engine swap cost loads, you'll be left with a car that is difficult to insure and worth a fraction of its forma value.
Magic Johnson 1.4 16v Nissan Note Visia Parked in the garage Joined Dec 17, 2010 Messages 3,091 Points 557 Location Scotland Sep 17, 2012 #4 I'm failing to see the logic. All of what has been said, the massive cost, the man hours, the problems, all for an extra 18BHP? Last edited: Sep 17, 2012
I'm failing to see the logic. All of what has been said, the massive cost, the man hours, the problems, all for an extra 18BHP?