martin945
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thinking of putting a v6 in my corsa, would love a c20let but just can't afford it, main reson i would like one is because its a little different to a c20xe and the noise
any one driven one? good and bad points please, open to all opinions but mainly peeps who have driven them or been in them with reason to back there opinion up, also how does it perform against a c20xe?
I dont want this to turn into a v6 vs redtop thread before peeps start getting angry with each other lol.
any opinions much appreciated.
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Hamish
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A V6 conversion is just as expensive as a C20LET to do 
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Robin
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'rallyman' has started selling mounts for this, so it shouldn't be that expensive to do it now...
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Hamish
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Still gunna be nowhere near as cheap as an XE.
V6's if done on the cheap can be very unreliable. Ask Beardy, he's got one and will give you the low down
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martin945
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c20let is a lot more expensive than v6 from the prices i have had today, also got to consider finding a c20let and then rebuilding it with turbo, also front mounted intercooler which i would whant if i was to do it. The V6 is actually quite affordable for a nice tidy conversion.
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Nic Barnes
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id say the v6 wont be as costly as a blower engine but for benefits over an xe is it worth it, thats all i ask?
[Edited on 08-08-2007 by muppetsport]
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BeArDy
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quote:
Originally posted by Hamish
A V6 conversion is just as expensive as a C20LET to do
if you think the V6 is going to be cheaper then you have another thing coming
Reason for cost is exharst manfolds and if you look on chris site it state you need alot more work (as i help chris make the mount)
C20LET Engine - 1000pounds
V6 Engine and Manifolds - 800-1000 pounds depends where you do
My mate with a V6 Nova got charged 400pounds for his.........
Go on MIG and do a search i have answered this 100's of times
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Hamish
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If you get a decent LET it should come with a turbo and front mount. Tbh i would rebuild any engine i bought second hand. Christ ive just sold everything needed for a LET conversion for 1k
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Hamish
If you get a decent LET it should come with a turbo and front mount. Tbh i would rebuild any engine i bought second hand. Christ ive just sold everything needed for a LET conversion for 1k
waht engine shafts mounts intercooler pipework brakes suspension gearbox etc for 1k?
madness. often if i had heard an engine running, or bought a full car like i did for my xe, i wouldnt rebuild it if there isnt a problem.
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Hamish
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yup  needed a rebuild though...check the classifieds nic
edit: not mounts, suspension or brakes
[Edited on 08-08-2007 by Hamish]
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Hamish
yup needed a rebuild though...check the classifieds nic
ah i see now, not a bad price really then
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martin945
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yes so if a v6 engine with manifolds is pretty much the same price as a turbo its not that hard a conversion is it? i'm budgeting around the 2k mark for the conversion. the turbo will work out more expensive all together if you include turbo, intercooler, pipes to intecooler etc. I don't mean a cheap job on a turbo agaist a descent job on a v6. if you work it out against the same standard or conversion for each engine the turbo is more expensive.
instead of how much it costs and how hard it is what are they actually like to drive once fitted to a good standard? handling? performance? all info appreciated
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BeArDy
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you planning on doing the conversion yourself?
have you ever done a engine conversion?
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Ste L
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i'd personally go for the let conversion, due to the how tunable the engine is...
bhp per pound, let will beat v6..
let's is possibley an easier conversion too, i guess
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martin945
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yes i have done two engine conversions on corsa's but no i will not be doing this one as apparently the bulkhead needs cutting and also engine bay strengthening and do not know everything that need to be done for the whole conversion hence why i'm letting someone who does do it.
so has anyone driven one? what do they drive like?
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SAL
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there is a company in lincoln, power crazy. they have done the conversion as many times as lee mithell has fitted xe's...loads there not as expensive as a let, you could find a v6 donor car alot cheaper than a cav or cally turbo.
it would be lots cheaper to do than a LET unless you no the right people and can source a LET chaep and healthy
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martin945
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I have spoke to a place in yorkshire who will be carrying out the conversion if i go ahead with it and they have done lots aswell.
So enough of how much it costs and how to do it, does anybody on here actually know what they are like to drive and use as an every day car?
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BeArDy
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Who in yorkshire?
They have done loads of conversion OR loads of V6 Conversions?
Only person i know in yorkshire how has come close is Speccy and his tigra?
they are the same to live with as a XE aslong as you get the cooling right.
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Olsrey
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I think Dave A will be nearer than yorkshire mate, tis where im going
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martin945
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They're called MCD Vaux. I would say yes they have done lots of conversions and have done a v6 into corsa before, how many times i do not know? seen pics of conversions done there and they look like good tidy jobs and also spoke to mark who seems to know his stuff and very helpful.
My car is not booked in and could quiet easily go anywhere else so do not take as if i said its going there and thats it, i have only spoke to them and they said they can carry out the conversion.
Has any-one used them before? heard good or bad thing about them? Recommend anywhere else who can do it? I'm in Preston so nowhere too far away.
So do they drive similar to an XE? Have much trouble getting power down?
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DAZ1985
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How much have they quoted?
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martin945
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£2000 supply and fitting. thats with head gaskets done before it goes in etc, very good price i thought
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BeArDy
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MCD Whos advert is somtimes on EBay.
Last time i checked he had done V6 into a Astra but never a Corsa.
I would check and ask for his photos or his Corsa V6.
Not saying he is lieing just double check mate, as that price seams alittle cheap for a corsa conversion, seams right for a astra AS you dont have to change the manifolds on them.
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martin945
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Ok well i may double check but by the way he was talking i would have said he's done more than one, i didn't actually ask him how many he's done but he's driven them and explained to me what was needed to to fit them in pretty good detail and asif he has actually done one.
So they are a respectable garage then who do carry out conversions to good standards? i am asking only becuase i have only heard of them by the advert on ebay. anyone took their car there?
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cunningham
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i would take the v6 over the turbo
v6 problems are headgaskets and belts thats it really turbos imo are not as reliable as hes asking for every day use
plus v6 is plenty of power especially ina corsa that he will use every day i would go for the v6 personally
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