Best engine for keeping handling

[jakey]

As says, I'm looking to swap my 1.2 8v lump for a faster one and keep the handling. the c20xe engine sits too low sump wise, and is heavy.
The carvhas had months of fine tuning to the suspension and really sticks to the road, out corners the gfs mx5 lol

Although you can get slimline sumps etc I can't justify spending the money as it'll still be low and smash the floor.
I was thinking of the x20xev lump, but I'm not sure one the wiring side, or even if it is lighter/not as low. Would an f13 fit this block?
Other options are the 1.6 sport lump, or the c14se, but tbh i want bigger than a 1.4 ideally.

Use to love peoples faces when the got ate off the lights by a corsa! not fussed on power, just how long it takes to get there lol.

Thanks for your help in advance. I just don't want to go out swap it and loose the cars corner ability lol, want to make sure its thebcorrect lump before i pull my car apart, again.

I will upload pics later, but she looks nothing special atm.

[dannyboy]

1.8 small block is good cant remember engine code though

[jakey]

cheers mate, that the astra sri motor? that one didn't cross my mind lol..
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[Dave]

X18XE1 i believe that is

[Danny]

There's also a c18xe. Found in early Astra GSis I think. Brilliant engine, about 130bhp standard.

[Dave]

IIRC that ones a lot harder to mount, but I'm just running from a vague memory right now. I think it was "djgritt" who put the 18xe1 into a corsa. A white corsa i think it was if you're looking for it.

[Danny]

It certainly was him. There was a how-to guide on AC.

[Lee]

Please post in the correct help section in future. Moved! Thanks.

[dannyboy]

X18xe1 ment to be one of the eaisest to fit

[Sam_Sri]

As above, plus the x18xel engines do well for power gains off throttle bodies

[Rob]

c20xe, with correct weight springs and shocks will be fine handling wise. i know 3 guys who do track days with gaz coilovers and xe's, have no handling issues.its when theyre thrown in with gmaxx 60mm springs and stock shocks that they dont handle.

[Vegas]

Just like to point out I smashed a sump on an xe with gaz and avo coilovers ..

[Blackie]

X16xe? Small lightweight engine, good for 130bhp easy,

[Rob]

Just like to point out I smashed a sump on an xe with gaz and avo coilovers ..

and how low were they set?

i had avos and an xe, never had an issue for 2 years.

[Vegas]

He obviously plans to lower though, otherwise would be asking about clearance was 60 front 100 ish rear