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KriTip's 1.2 16V Sei Project
Introduction
Right, I've been planning and researching for ages on the forum and have always been tempted by an engine conversion.
I had lots of decisions to make about which one to go for, 1.1L highly modified, 1.2 8V, 1.2 16V or 1.4L 16V, and finally came to settle on the 1.2 16V engine as availability of the 1.4L is very rare! I couldn't source one after weeks of trying.
I saved starting this thread until I actually decided to give it a genuine go, as there so often seems people planning stuff and asking questions that never materialise.
The project will probably take months to complete, and be updated as I go along, detailing how its going, problems I encounter and defiantly usingi it as a place to ask questions and vent my frustrations
The Parts
I have just made an order with Salvo Group based not to far from Nottingham, and on Saturday 17th Feb will be collection the following items:
Fiat Punto Sporting MK2 1.2 16V engine (mileage unknown at present, but apparently it will be from and 03/04, low mileage and a known good engine
)
Fiat Punto Sporting MK1 Inlet manifold and Throttle Body
Fiat Seicento Engine Hose from the thermostat (as mine is currently butchered for a temp sensor that i will now be moving to the thermostat)
All of this will come to the sum of £350 which seems a good price for what I'm getting. It'll be ready for collection Saturday morning, and I was told if there's anything else I need just bring along my tools.
So its out with the seats tonight, to make room
I'll update with pics once I receive it, and make sure I take plenty as I go along.
The Plan
I aim to swap the current engine for the 1.2, using the current mounts and current gearbox form the Sei.
I will be getting a SS exhaust manifold (hopefully second hand), and a custom exhaust made up as the Sei bore will be too restrictive i think. I will also have to get a CAT from somewhere to keep the lambda's happy.
At the same time I will get the flywheel lightened (AR Jordan, expect a PM soon), adn fit a new clutch, the larger one for the 1.2's.
I'm going to enquire about getting a rebore as well, but I think this may be too much money.
I will be trying to retain the existing ECU, locks and loom, and get the engine remapped after everything else is done. I am hoping it will run before I have the ECU done. At a future date I will get a standalone ECU system unless I am forced too straight away.
The time scale for all of this work is a few months. Most will be preparatory though, and I plan to do the entire bulk of the work over 1 or 2 weekends to minimise downtime.
Well that's it for now..expect updates soon
Cheers,
Kristian
Introduction
Right, I've been planning and researching for ages on the forum and have always been tempted by an engine conversion.
I had lots of decisions to make about which one to go for, 1.1L highly modified, 1.2 8V, 1.2 16V or 1.4L 16V, and finally came to settle on the 1.2 16V engine as availability of the 1.4L is very rare! I couldn't source one after weeks of trying.
I saved starting this thread until I actually decided to give it a genuine go, as there so often seems people planning stuff and asking questions that never materialise.
The project will probably take months to complete, and be updated as I go along, detailing how its going, problems I encounter and defiantly usingi it as a place to ask questions and vent my frustrations
The Parts
I have just made an order with Salvo Group based not to far from Nottingham, and on Saturday 17th Feb will be collection the following items:
Fiat Punto Sporting MK2 1.2 16V engine (mileage unknown at present, but apparently it will be from and 03/04, low mileage and a known good engine
Fiat Punto Sporting MK1 Inlet manifold and Throttle Body
Fiat Seicento Engine Hose from the thermostat (as mine is currently butchered for a temp sensor that i will now be moving to the thermostat)
All of this will come to the sum of £350 which seems a good price for what I'm getting. It'll be ready for collection Saturday morning, and I was told if there's anything else I need just bring along my tools.
So its out with the seats tonight, to make room
I'll update with pics once I receive it, and make sure I take plenty as I go along.
The Plan
I aim to swap the current engine for the 1.2, using the current mounts and current gearbox form the Sei.
I will be getting a SS exhaust manifold (hopefully second hand), and a custom exhaust made up as the Sei bore will be too restrictive i think. I will also have to get a CAT from somewhere to keep the lambda's happy.
At the same time I will get the flywheel lightened (AR Jordan, expect a PM soon), adn fit a new clutch, the larger one for the 1.2's.
I'm going to enquire about getting a rebore as well, but I think this may be too much money.
I will be trying to retain the existing ECU, locks and loom, and get the engine remapped after everything else is done. I am hoping it will run before I have the ECU done. At a future date I will get a standalone ECU system unless I am forced too straight away.
The time scale for all of this work is a few months. Most will be preparatory though, and I plan to do the entire bulk of the work over 1 or 2 weekends to minimise downtime.
Well that's it for now..expect updates soon
Cheers,
Kristian