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What other engine options have i got?

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What other engine options have i got to fit in my cavalier? I want to fit a different engine to my SRI cavalier as the 8v is starting to cause me a few minor problems.

So what can i fit between its wings please?

Im not bovered about fuel economy. I woudnt mind making it in to a sleeper :)
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Any engine that was originally fitted to a cavalier will fit with ease if you use the correct loom and flywheel etc. and if you are creative enough you could fit many other engines too.
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we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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All comes down to how much you have to spend and how good you are with tools!
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TurboDan wrote:All comes down to how much you have to spend and how good you are with tools!
Or how good you are at stealing them!
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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Ive got 1000 or there abouts to spend :) but that must include parts I.E camblet and service kit and fitting!
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Turbo it.

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You could get any engine in if you throw enough £'s at it!
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20xe on 45's and thrash the nuts off it :cool
My valver brings all the boys to the yard, dam right its cammed and carbed, dam right it pops and farts, I would show you but the fuker won't start!
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gsi pie wrote:20xe on 45's and thrash the nuts off it :cool
what he said :thumb
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I'm looking to getting a redtop now in the future.
Been looking on eBay £300 to £500 which I'm planning on saving up for in the future going to redtop the saloon meaty fun:evil:.

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5853moore wrote:What other engine options have i got to fit in my cavalier? I want to fit a different engine to my SRI cavalier as the 8v is starting to cause me a few minor problems.

So what can i fit between its wings please?

Im not bovered about fuel economy. I woudnt mind making it in to a sleeper :)
What problems is the 8v causing? Surely cheaper to fix it than starting starting again with an unknown lump?
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humbucker wrote:
5853moore wrote:What other engine options have i got to fit in my cavalier? I want to fit a different engine to my SRI cavalier as the 8v is starting to cause me a few minor problems.

So what can i fit between its wings please?

Im not bovered about fuel economy. I woudnt mind making it in to a sleeper :)
What problems is the 8v causing? Surely cheaper to fix it than starting starting again with an unknown lump?
Getting a pain to start, getting rattly, and has a miss fire and changed everything ow and its using water!
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New car ready to take it heart out :).

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2.0 16v "redtop" calibra. GENUINE 83k from new. with tax and test for £500 :) Everything appart from the engine and wheels is for sale!
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How much for the trip computer, and switch thingy posted?
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Wish i had money as i would love a redtop in my cavalier saloon.

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cavaliersri130 wrote:Wish i had money as i would love a redtop in my cavalier saloon.
Stop spending all your money on cleaning materials and start saving! ;-)
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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planetc wrote:
cavaliersri130 wrote:Wish i had money as i would love a redtop in my cavalier saloon.
Stop spending all your money on cleaning materials and start saving! ;-)
Lmao yeah maybe I should.

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Just swapped the engine etc for a rebuilt ecotec re - bored to a 2.1 :)
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