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[K11WUF]

Hi to all , new here just picked myself up a 96 k11 as was sick of looking at other overpriced vehicles … we had a purple k11 in the family from new for many years so it’s kind of a sentimental thing but would like to modify this one and possibly do a few track days .
I’m still currently learning however see this as a challenge as the car is currently a 1.0 automatic and so would like to upgrade to a min of 1.4 engine will probably need advice along the way ?

 

[Dr Phil]

SNAP!

Engine swaps, from what I gather, are fairly straight-forward - but are still engine swaps. Depending on what engine type you go for (dizzy vs coilpack) it may mean swapping out looms and ECUs as well which is a pain.

There are some quick / easier mods you can do in the meantime though.

Airbox from a GA16DE is a good starting point

 

[MICRAP]

Hi, K11WUF. Welcome to the club. Love the colour. Look's Nice and clean. Looking forward to your engine swap.

 

[slj_2003]

SNAP!

Engine swaps, from what I gather, are fairly straight-forward - but are still engine swaps. Depending on what engine type you go for (dizzy vs coilpack) it may mean swapping out looms and ECUs as well which is a pain.

There are some quick / easier mods you can do in the meantime though.

Airbox from a GA16DE is a good starting point

Looking forward to this mate! I was looking at a purple preface myself before I got mine, but it was a bit too far away haha

 

[K11WUF]

Looking forward to this mate! I was looking at a purple preface myself before I got mine, but it was a bit too far away haha

Yeah well in durham
And this car was in bath , I knew if I was to get a k11 it had to be this colour as it’s want my Nan had ? not all
That easy to come by especially in 3 door from what I gathered thanks for the welcome guys

 

[K11WUF]

SNAP!

Engine swaps, from what I gather, are fairly straight-forward - but are still engine swaps. Depending on what engine type you go for (dizzy vs coilpack) it may mean swapping out looms and ECUs as well which is a pain.

There are some quick / easier mods you can do in the meantime though.

Airbox from a GA16DE is a good starting point

SNAP!

Engine swaps, from what I gather, are fairly straight-forward - but are still engine swaps. Depending on what engine type you go for (dizzy vs coilpack) it may mean swapping out looms and ECUs as well which is a pain.

There are some quick / easier mods you can do in the meantime though.

Airbox from a GA16DE is a good starting point

Are you in the process of a conversation ? If so what have you decided on ?

 

[Dr Phil]

Not converting at the moment Got lucky with a 1.3 manual in good condition.

I am toying with swapping in a 1.0 gearbox for the acceleration.

 

[K11WUF]

1.0 automatic here ?

 

[Craig]

Hi to all , new here just picked myself up a 96 k11 as was sick of looking at other overpriced vehicles … we had a purple k11 in the family from new for many years so it’s kind of a sentimental thing but would like to modify this one and possibly do a few track days .
I’m still currently learning however see this as a challenge as the car is currently a 1.0 automatic and so would like to upgrade to a min of 1.4 engine will probably need advice along the way ?

Welcome, like the berry colour - on conversions the 1.4 isn't a straight swap as the heads are different (coilpack vs dizzy) so you're looking at a 1.3 (straight swap) or something larger and more work...

 

[K11WUF]

Welcome, like the berry colour - on conversions the 1.4 isn't a straight swap as the heads are different (coilpack vs dizzy) so you're looking at a 1.3 (straight swap) or something larger and more work...

Thanks Craig ile be looking for an engine next month I think ,

what’s your thoughts on coilovers , corsa b’s or the more expensive being say bc coilovers is it really worth all the cash , sure the corsa work well ??

 

[Craig]

Think it depends what you want to use the car for and how long you'll have it - I've only ever used Micra-specific suspension mods so can't really give much of a comparison between the two, but in general terms you really get what you pay for with coilovers

 

[K11WUF]

Think it depends what you want to use the car for and how long you'll have it - I've only ever used Micra-specific suspension mods so can't really give much of a comparison between the two, but in general terms you really get what you pay for with coilovers

I would a agree Craig , appreciate the info

 

[Dr Phil]

Thanks Craig ile be looking for an engine next month I think ,

what’s your thoughts on coilovers , corsa b’s or the more expensive being say bc coilovers is it really worth all the cash , sure the corsa work well ??

Worth noting the Corsa Bs aren't a straight fit, you have to combine suspension bits from the corsa and the micra and (I think) have to drill mounting points.

 

[K11WUF]

Sounds ****e pal

 

[slj_2003]

Sounds ####e pal

The Corsa b coils are actually very nearly a straight fit I believe, I think you have to widen the part on the coilover that bolts to the bottom by like a few mm, and the top is a direct fit to the strut tower, iirc. I haven't done it mind so don't quote me hahaha. But yeah lots of members have done it so it can't be too much hassle

 

[K11WUF]

The Corsa b coils are actually very nearly a straight fit I believe, I think you have to widen the part on the coilover that bolts to the bottom by like a few mm, and the top is a direct fit to the strut tower, iirc. I haven't done it mind so don't quote me hahaha. But yeah lots of members have done it so it can't be too much hassle

I will have to look into it I think you need a spacer on the top, obviously quite a price difference so we’ll see , thanks for the reply