C20NE 2.0 8V 115PK

Some questions may rise why not the more powerfull 20SEH (130HP) is not listed.
The 20SEH is not lambda controlled and therefore it will not meet the emission standards required for this car. (this does not apply for all countries in the world).

Standaard is een 2.0 8V geleverd met een F16 versnellingsbak het monteren van een F13 of F15 versnellingsbak is echter ook mogelijk.
In deze handleiding wordt de ombouw met F13 / F15 bak besproken.

Let op F13 en F15 bakken zijn er in close- en long-ratio beschikbaar.

Wanneer men een F13/F15 bak wil gaan monteren dan is het niet mogelijk om de drukgroep van de 2.0 te gebruiken.
Ons advies is dan ook de volgende combinatie:

Vliegwiel van de C20NE.
Drukgroep van een C16SEI Corsa A.
Koppelingsplaat van een C16SEI Corsa A.

Nu zul je zien dat de drukgroep niet past op het vliegwiel.
Er zullen enige aanpassingen moeten worden gemaakt op het vliegwiel om deze combinatie passend te krijgen.

Op onderstaande foto is het angepaste vliegwiel te zien, waarop de 1.6 drukgroep met koppeling is gemonteerd.

De gebruikte opvul ringen zijn 2mm.

Aangezien we met een F13 / F15 bak gaan rijden is het niet nodig om een aanpassing te maken aan de aandrijfassen.
De orginele assen kun je gewoon weer gebruiken.

Engine Mounts

There are 2 different body types.
All the Corsa GSI are always body type 2.
All the Corsa’s with power steering are also body type 2.

The different between the two body types are easy verify.
Body Type 1 is an outside engine mount.
Body Type 2 is an inside engine mount.

Gearbox mount front left, use original corsa.
Gearbox mount mid-rear, original corsa with a spacer of 12mm between de gearbox and the mount. Use longer bolts.

At the picture above you see the engine mount.

At the picture above you see the Chassis Bracket. Body Type 2.

When you have Body Type 2, you also need to use a rubber mount of a Nova. You can buy these rubber mounts new or an the breaker. When you choose to use an used rubber mount, check first that the rubber mount is not torn.

Some cars have power steering and air conditioning.
For the power steering you need a special mount. The drawing will be online soon.
The air conditioning has to be removed. Let the system be emptied by a proper service station.

De motorsteun van M-Tech is niet compatibel met deze ombouw.
Je moet 3 gaten opnieuw geboren.
Het blok komt namelijk 12 mm meer naar rechts doordat de orginele versnellingsbak wordt gebruikt.

Binnenkort volgen de tekeningen voor de steunen.

An anti sway bar can't be fitted because the exhaust down pipe from the 2.0L engine sits lower.
When mounting spacers between the first 2 mounting point at the front of the vehicle the problem will be solved for 99%.
Only when the wheels are completely without load the anti sway bar will touch the exhaust.

The spacer kit is also available at M-tech or Chris Astley Motorsport.

At the picture above you will see the spacer.

It is up to you to make the special parts or to buy them.

Try to mount anti roll bars in the front and the rear of the vehicle.
This can have a positive influence on the driving characteristics.
The front suspension bars of a GTE are thicker than the normal ones and the anti roll bars are thicker as well.
In general: the firmer the ride the better. The 1.2 8v versions are standard not equipped with anti roll bars.

Make sure you mount a good suspension kit, shocks and springs.
Think about brands like Apex, Koni, Weitec, FK, Spax etc.

Wheel alignment is a "must do" as you have finished the conversion (GTE Specification).

Motor+bak

Make sure you get some new oil for the engine and transmission, sparkplugs and an oil filter.
Check the spark plug leads, rotor and distributor cap, replace if necessary.
You can reuse the air filter from the GTE or use something like one from GREEN or K&N, etc.
Place the new sparkplugs and oil filter when the engine is mounted to avoid damage during the conversion.

To avoid problems later, mount a new timing belt.
The history of maintenance will be set at “0”.
At this point when the engine is not in the vehicle it is the easiest to do.
Replace the oil pump gasket (use the metal one not the paper) and seal as well.
If the oil pan gasket is leaking replace it too.

When the engine is mounted, replace the oil of the engine and the transmission.
Normally the oil needs to flow out of the transmission when you remove the drive shafts.
9 out of the 10 times that amount of oil is missing.
Remove the cover of the differential, replace the gasket and refill the transmission till it drips out of the check hole beside the right drive shaft.

Should be 1.7 litres.

Refilling goes easiest via the bleed air hole in the shifting fork housing on top of the transmission.

Oil cooler can be reused from the Calibra / Vectra. Note when the engine comes from an other donor you need a different thermostaathuis

It is possible to leave out the oil cooler. Remove oil thermostat housing and change the bolt for a shorter one (available at the dealer).
Beware that long time high speed driving (German autobahn) can cause hot oil.

Om de montage van een F13 of F15 bak mogelijk te maken moet je een nok van het onderblok weg slijpen.
Door deze nok te verwijderen kun je de bak met steun deugelijk monteren.

Onderstaande foto reportage verduidelijkt om welke nok het gaat.

Remove the shifterboot .
At the picture below you can see the blocking position of the shifter.
Be sure that the shifter at these positions will be locked.

This can be done with a thin screwdriver or with a drill bit.
As you can see, the shifter will be positioned between the first and second gear.

On the gearbox is a blocking mechanism.
Turn the fork on the gearbox to the left as far as you can till you can push in the blocking pin.

Now you can lock the bolt which holds the shifting lever and shifting mechanism together.
On the picture below you can see which bolt this is.

When the vehicle has one of the following engine codes (check registration papers) the fuelsystem does not need to be changed:

C16XE
X16XE
X14XE

When the vehicle is not fitted with one of the engines mentioned above you need to change the fuelpump with with one from the above mentioned engines.

The replacement of the fuelpump is very easy.
Remove the bottom rear seat and you have access to the pump.
When the pump is changed the fuel system is capable of feeding the bigger engine.

For a good cooling it is wise to use one of the radiators of the following engine types.

C16XE
X16XE
X14XE

When the vehicle is not fitted with one of the engines mentioned above you need to change the radiator with with one from the above mentioned engines.

Wanneer je je motor extreem gaat tunen, adviseren wij een radiateur aan te schaffen van een x16xe met airco.
Je kunt dan met een orginele krulslang van opel je radiateur aansluiten op je thermostaat.
Artikel nummer 1337388 Astra F c18nz <1997

Verschil x16xe <=> X16xe airco radiateur:

De houder van je ventilator zal iets aangepast moeten worden. Mocht het te zwak worden is onderstaande foto een oplossing.

On a Corsa B it is possible to get the wiring sorted like it was original.
On the right side under the dashboard behind the plastic kicker panel is position of the ECU.
On this position is also the connector that needs to be soldered to the 2.0 wiring.
When it is possible to get this connector at a breaker you can prepare the wiring before putting in the engine and it will only be plug and play.

Our advise is to use the wiring from a astra F, vectra/cavalier or calibra.
Because these wiring looms have almost the same connections as the Corsa wiring loom.

Colour coding: The wiring of the Vauxhall and Opel is very simple, the main wiring is colour on colour.
Below the purpose of the wires in the connector:

Colour	Purpose
Brown / yelow	Diagnose
Brown / White	Diagnose
Brown / Blue	Motronic light dashbord
Red	Battery +
Green	RPM Signal
Red / Blue	Fuel pump
Blue	Coolend temperature
Black	Switched +
Black / Red	Starter
Blue / Green	Oil pressure light
Blue / White	Alternator
Blue / Yellow	Oil pressure gauge (optional)
Brown	Ground

The original front manifold pipe needs to be slightly modified since the O2 sensor will touch the underside of the car.
You can choose to make an exhaust yourself, use the standard one or place an aftermarket sport unit with a bigger diameter.
Make sure it hangs without any tension in the rubber mounts.
Don't make it TOO loud, the cops will pull you over every time they see you and that is very annoying.

Use the front brakes of the 2.0 litre donor vehicle and they are a direct replacement fit.
Be aware that the minimal rim diameter will become 14”. Mount new copper rings at the brake lines.



Pay attention to the air bleeders when buying the callipers.
If the air bleeders are broken or damaged don't buy them. Trying to get this fixed is a nightmare.
The same goes for the pistons, if they are completely stuck don't buy them. Make sure the seals are ok.
When using used brakes don't mix the parts, they are worn in on each other.

Rear brakes can be left as they are but inspect then to be sure they work.
Diesel rear brakes have bigger cylinders and give a little more brake pressure (use only when needed).

Pay attention to the tires that you use. Code H= 210 km/h (140 MPH) Maximum!!! Code V= 240 km/h (150 MPH) Maximum!!

Just some words of advise, do with it what YOU think you should be the best.

When the conversion is done and you are ready for the first test-drive let the engine get to temperature and don't start driving like a lunatic.
You are not aware of what that car will perform, especially when you have never driven a 2.0 nova before.
All the parts need to settle and run in and check first if every thing is ok, you might have forgotten a small thing.
Just double-check everything!!
Don't forget to put on your seat belt during the test-drive, especially at the brake test or you'll need a new windscreen.

Pushing the accelerator pedal to the floor the first time is something you will remember for a long time.
It gives a really good feeling so enjoy it since you have worked hard for it!!

Check your local laws on engine transplants and contact your insurance company if needed.

My own experience with driving a 2.0 litre nova is, the more normal you drive
(music, seat belts, not aggressive) and the less extreme the vehicle is build up (neon, illegal lights, loud exhaust)
the less chance of getting pulled over by the cops. Making a burn out next to an officer is asking for trouble.
If you can show the papers, wear a seat belt, have the music volume low or turned off
and your co-pilots act normal (can be hard after a good night out and they're all pissed), they will always let you go with out any trouble.

Anyway, driving a 2.0 litre nova is just plain fun. Blowing away other cars at the traffic lights is brilliant.
The element off surprise to your opponents is even better with a standard looking car.