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barneykarl

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 18:28

Last week I had a day of z20let wire/sensor problems all due to poor coversion now sorted, also you need a clutch switch for the turbo, its critical that the wiring is done right first time.


FlamingCorsa

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 16:31

pretty sure you need to change the dash loom also so it has all wiring to the accelerator pedal cos sure they is some small difference from z20let pedal and others! has 1 extra wire!

dont quote me on this, i went and changed everything when i did my conversion! i mean everything, brakes pipes, all elesctrics front to back, all fuel pipes, fuel tank! etc etc etc!


Mike GSi

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:43

Ideally you would need the whole donor car then tbh! That way you could get everything. Trip comp, cruise control, brakes etc. and all of the above.


DaveyLC

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:36

quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
So its not a straight forward take the Z18XE + Loom out and put the ZLET + Loom in?


The loom will be a swap, but thats the point you either swap looms or its a wiring nightmare :)

You'll need the Z20LET mounts, downpipe, airbox, loom, ECU, key and transponder,.. etc. etc.

To be honest you're better off selling your astra and buying a 2.0 turbo.


Mike GSi

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:31

quote:
Originally posted by ecclesturbo
correct

[Edited on 22-03-2010 by ecclesturbo]


In that Case i'd be inclined to fined a Europa blue Coupe Turbo and put your stuff on/in it tbh!


Mike GSi

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:29

You would also need the Driveshafts and CV's too, if using the F23.


ecclesturbo

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:29

correct

[Edited on 22-03-2010 by ecclesturbo]


Mike GSi

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:27

So its not a straight forward take the Z18XE + Loom out and put the ZLET + Loom in?


ecclesturbo

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:27

loom wise ul need,full engine loom,chip,transponder to make things easy


Rick Draper

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:25

I know of a great Z20LET and F23 that could be yours for £1450. Can be seen running.


DaveyLC

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:21

P.S. the first part of my previous reply was sarcastic.


DaveyLC

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:21

quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
is the Z18 Fly-by?


Yes..


Should be relatively easy then.

About starting witha 1.0/1.2 i think he wants to swap the engines in his Astra from a Z18 to a ZLET. Dont think he is on about a Corsa.


Yeah those pesky 5 wires that go to the throttle peddle they really are the hardest part!

If its an astra, Z20LET loom is required or lots of patience and a few hours with a soldering iron, heat shrink and TIS2000.


Mike GSi

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:18

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
is the Z18 Fly-by?


Yes..


Should be relatively easy then.

About starting witha 1.0/1.2 i think he wants to swap the engines in his Astra from a Z18 to a ZLET. Dont think he is on about a Corsa.


DaveyLC

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:15

quote:
Originally posted by Mike GSi
is the Z18 Fly-by?


Yes..


DaveyLC

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:15

quote:
Originally posted by liamgallagher1994
Is there any wiring adjustment for this convertion ? Also how much will i be looking at for the engine & turbo ?


You're better off starting with a 1.0 or 1.2 as they use the same ECU..

To convert the 1.8 ideally you'll need a 1.0 or 1.2 loom to start with.


Mike GSi

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:12

is the Z18 Fly-by?


ecclesturbo

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:09

the wiring shouldnt be to much of a problem because you have the same loom connectors etc


liamgallagher1994

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 14:06

quote:
Originally posted by ChrisBoom
Well you have a coupe astra, a turbo version can be picked up for £2.5k. Your looking at that for the conversion if done properly.


I dont want to sell mine tho. Does anyone know about the wiring ?


Doug

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 12:27

Yeah but you can't leave it as a 1.8 on the logbook :lol:


ChrisBoom

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 12:23

Well you have a coupe astra, a turbo version can be picked up for £2.5k. Your looking at that for the conversion if done properly.


liamgallagher1994

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 11:48

quote:
Originally posted by SR-91
Might be cheaper just to buy a turbo mate, easier to insure etc...


Why would that be cheaper / easier ?


SR91

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 11:08

Might be cheaper just to buy a turbo mate, easier to insure etc...


ecclesturbo

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 10:46

for a decent z20let £1700


liamgallagher1994

posted on 22nd Mar 10 at 10:43

Is there any wiring adjustment for this convertion ? Also how much will i be looking at for the engine & turbo ?