Swapping gearboxes

Tiny
FEDESUPER10
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  • 2017 OPEL CORSA
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 15,500 MILES
Hi!
I'm an Opel Corsa 1.4 16v owner, the car has a five speed gearbox with short gears, so short that i'm able to start in second gear, and that at 130 Km/h in the highways make the car to make 4,000 rpms, and it burns like eleven liters for 100 Km, so it's quite a lot.

I've ever thought that this gearbox is a limitation for this car, and I saw that Opel has built for his 1.4 engine in turbo versions a six speed manual that, looking for the gearboxes photos, are almost identical.
Now, I know that when you get your naturally aspirated car a turbo, you have to check that the gearbox is capable of manage the new engine torque, but in the opposite situation, would it be a problem for the general car performance?
In particular, i'm referring to swap the gearbox of the 1.4 100 hp turbo 200 nm car in my 1.4 90 hp naturally aspirated 130 nm (that will probably increase to 140/150 nm depending on the new engine map) engine.

The problem so is, would it bad affect the performance of the car? Are there bad consequences?
Thank you in advance.

Federico
Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 6:31 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,747 POSTS
HI and welcome to 2CarPros.

Please understand, this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so my technical information is very limited. However, I will try my best to help.

First, since this vehicle is so new, this will most likely void any manufacturer warranty. Next, I see no problem with the transmission being strong enough to handle a non-turbo engine, however, you have to keep in mind that sensors will be different. For example, the speed sensor will most likely be off. Also, there are other components that could suffer if there is a change. Your vehicle's computer was designed for the transmission that is in the vehicle. Something different will most likely cause issues.

With that, I strongly suggest contacting an Opel dealer to discuss specific differences and if it will or will not work. Yes, I believe it will bolt up to your engine, but after that, will everything else work properly?

Let me know if you have other questions. I will try my best to help.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, March 11th, 2019 AT 4:56 PM

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