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luke_skywalker
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   24th Oct 06 at 18:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

hi im looking at getting myself a gsi, i was wondering is it possible to put a turbo on the standard engine or would i have to go for the calibra turbo engine? if anybody knows any websites of garages that do this work or info on other sites i would be gratefull if you could tell me them. cheers luke.
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Why not R2D2 to tap into the ECU?
Marc
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You can turbo the 1.6 but reliability could be an issue. Probably more cost effective to transplant an LET in there.
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is it alot of hassle to go for the LET? what sort of power with them? an how much would you be lookin at for a decent one? cheers for the help.
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a C20LET would be cheaper than turboing the C16XE PROPERLY. If you just bolted a turbo and some pipes on, it would melt pistons. youd need to lower the compression a lot.
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how much would a LET engine cost roughly and whats the power out of one of these?
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£1k ish for engine, 204bhp out the box. But then you need to fit it.
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would that be everything needed for the conversion u rekon??
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quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
Why not R2D2 to tap into the ECU?


sad!
luke_skywalker
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
£1k ish for engine, 204bhp out the box. But then you need to fit it.


u rekon that would be for everything i would need the conversion?
luke_skywalker
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ne 1???
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no, you need new mounts, gearbox, clocks, hubs, brakes, theres loads of thingd, you cant simply put and let under your bonnet and go 2 mins l8tr!
luke_skywalker
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quote:
Originally posted by scottmmw
no, you need new mounts, gearbox, clocks, hubs, brakes, theres loads of thingd, you cant simply put and let under your bonnet and go 2 mins l8tr!

( hard knock)

well i didnt know what he ment by it did i? as i dont currently own a corsa or have neva done a engine conversion i dont have a clue about conversions.
STEvieXE
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mate over here does 2.0 8v conversions. sees 200bhp, totally reliable and costs roughly 1200 quid. 2 of which were in the total vauxhall mag with brosters car in it in the rolling road day
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quote:
Originally posted by luke_skywalker
quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
Why not R2D2 to tap into the ECU?


sad!


yes
carnoisseurcraig
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it can be done the bodge way for minimal cash. Ie 5th injector, fuel pressure regualtor plumbed in with a pressure switch and spacer plate, 2 head gaskets for compression lowering.

You would have to relocate the oil filter, drill and tap the sump, use a t2 turbo and find a manifold to fit one or fabricate one yourself. Thats the bodge way of doing it much and such.

proper way is low comp pistons, uprated rods bolts etc, ditch standard ECU and loom, aftermarket ECU (mapped) running the 4 uprated injectors, uprated fuel pump, decent gasket etc etc
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If your serious, try looking at this website. The guy is from Brazil and does all the bits you'll need. He does sell an ECU which will run with 2 setups, one for on boost and one off.

The best way is to go for standalone management and change the pistons for low comp. you can get all you need from this guy: -

http://www.mvaux.com/

 
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