Engine Change

[thorpee]

does anyone know if i could fit a 1.4 engine in my 1.1 forte without changing too many electrics? or if its just a straight swap? also, would i have to change the whole exhaust system? many thanks

[Ronin]

Yes and Yes

 

If both are carb and not injection.... It's a hell of a lot easier

If its injection its a nightmare... everything and I mean everything needs swapping over

If its inj, to carb or vice versa... Forget it! ....Sell the 1.1 and buy a 1.4, it will work out cheaper and easier

Then you have the insurance company to deal with and independant vehicle reports ! Expect £££ on your current premium

Some instances its worth swapping cars and paying £100 more to save the hassle. ;)

[thorpee]

Yes and Yes

 

If both are carb and not injection.... It's a hell of a lot easier

If its injection its a nightmare... everything and I mean everything needs swapping over

If its inj, to carb or vice versa... Forget it! ....Sell the 1.1 and buy a 1.4, it will work out cheaper and easier

Then you have the insurance company to deal with and independant vehicle reports ! Expect £££ on your current premium

Some instances its worth swapping cars and paying £100 more to save the hassle. ;)

 

ok thanks, well im not planning on telling the insurance about the engine, because im only 17 it will be alot more. i think il go ahead and buy the engine now, thanks alot.

[Ronin]

ok thanks, well im not planning on telling the insurance about the engine, because im only 17 it will be alot more. i think il go ahead and buy the engine now, thanks alot.

 

OOOOPHHH! Rather you than me m8!

If you have an accident even if its not your fault and the car is deemed un-drivable, insurance assesors/ engineers will check the car and bang goes any chance of claiming plus six points on your licence... If it is your fault, you will end up loosing everything because the other driver's insurance company will take you to the cleaners...literally!

 

Then you will find it near impossible to get any insurance firm to touch you.

 

I'm not trying to scare you m8, just giving some advice because I have seen it happen to a friend of mine 18 yrs old and boy...did he regret it. He's 32 now and still paying for it!

 

I'm just curious why the engine change?

the 1.1 is 75bhp and the 1.4 gt is 85bhp.

You could get more than that(about 20bhp) with a sports exhaust , airfilter, rolling road tune and bigger injector in the carb...and if you inform the insurance company , they usually just put an extra fee of £50 or so.

Thats a hell of a lot cheaper than court fines, legal fees and compensation.

 

I Just dont want to see you end up down that road of regretting it.