paulocutts
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Hello,
I am just after a bit of info, can anyone tell me which vauxhalls had the 2ltr 16v Xe engine fitted as standard?
were they all sri's, gtes etc or did some normal models have the engine fitted as well?
Thankyou
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Kurt
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cavs, astras and calibras iirc
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Daimo B
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Cavalier CDX had a redtop, as did the SRi, and GSi.
Calibra 16v
Astra GTE (later), the earlier had the 8v.
And most Corsas and Novas (now  )
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paulocutts
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Cavalier CDX had a redtop, as did the SRi, and GSi.
Calibra 16v
Astra GTE (later), the earlier had the 8v.
And most Corsas and Novas (now )
Ha ha  cheers for that, should be another corsa later this year too
anymore?
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P1CK4D
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TBH, from the amount of 2ltr Corsa's about, you'd save alot of time and money buying one thats already been done. The extra money can be spent with little finishing touches. Just a thought...
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Daimo B
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Never know whats been done nad how good/poor the conversions been...
Some conversions look good, but underneath it all have had the cheapest crappiest parts used...
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phillygsi16v
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Never know whats been done nad how good/poor the conversions been...
Some conversions look good, but underneath it all have had the cheapest crappiest parts used...
look for 1 of a decent person who can prove the work that is had and all the recipts for the parts used.
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mantamark
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I thought about buying one, but wanted the experience of pulling the car / engine apart & building it up to be the spec i want.
Turns out you can get very out of hand when buying bits.
started off as a budget sleeper, sub 700quid inc car, at the mo, engine is all over the floor, interior comes out today ready for cage & buckets, getting full spray & lots of nice suspension & brake components.
Well, it'd be rude not to.
All i need now is a pair of leccy mirrors off someone.....
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Daimo B
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I'd still be cautious about driving someone elses work.
But then thats just me, i like to know EVERYTHING thats gone on. Others arn't so fussy (im very very very fussy ).
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mantamark
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True, i'd seen some horrible conversions, so decided to have a go myself, least i know whats going to fall off lol.
So far, everything i have used has been Gm or uprated, and everything has been installed nice & factory, i love my loom, its so neat, you would think it was meant to be there!
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paulocutts
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Thanks guys, I don't want to buy someone elses either for the same reasons.
and I want to make it sort of GM fit, so its looks neat and tidy. I also will be rebuilding the engine before it goes in to ensure it will be alright and to give me something to do over the weekends
a little project
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Daimo B
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Use this for inspiration then...
You will not find a tidier more standard looking 2.0 16v in a Corsa.....
Dave at V-Tunings (the guy that owns the spotless Lotus Carlton)...
[Edited on 15-03-2007 by VXR]
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Rhino
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
I'd still be cautious about driving someone elses work.
But then thats just me, i like to know EVERYTHING thats gone on. Others arn't so fussy (im very very very fussy ).
I'm the same, i like to know whats went on and whats went into the conversion. In the long run it pays for its self.
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Rob H
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You could also get carlton's with red tops, though you won't be able to use the gearbox or exhaust manifold off them  .
Personally I don't see the problem with buying an already converted car. They usually cost much less than doing it yourself, with the added benifit of you being able to see how it runs/feels etc. It also wouldn't cost much to change mounts etc to beteer stuff if their not great. Wiring can easily be re-done over a weekend aswell, and you already know it works before you do anything, so it's deffinatly something you've done, not a shot in the dark trying to guess what the problem is!
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Cupra Steve
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That red one is fucking sexy. Wheels look gorgeous on a corsa!
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