sunshine beast
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sunshine beast
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not seen that done before a let in a coupe
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loo_goblin
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dont see why you would do that tbh
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Steve
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lol surely it cost him as much to do that as it would to just buy an astra coupe turbo lol
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MatG
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for a long time it was easier to get big power out of a C20LET its only been recently that over 300BHP+ was achievable from the Z20LET or Z20LEH.
This was the main reason as well as cost of a C20LET why people went down this route. Its been done a few times and more commonly in hatch backs than coupes.
In this particualar case an oppertunity arrived which meant it could be done for litle cash 
http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/showthread.php?t=118598
Looks a nice car and its different - sometimes thats more than enough reason to do it
[Edited on 23-11-2007 by MatG]
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Steve
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but its not running 300bhp+ lol
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MatG
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did I say it was steve?
Or was I informing you as to why people did this kind of mod in general, and in this particular case because the engine was his brothers and it cost him very little to do?
Please read again, and once you realise that just because somethings are easier or more cost effective to do them the way you, or anyone else would think is the best way, does not mean they have to.
We dont all worry about money, and re-sale, and what other people think - we just enjoy ourselves and our hobby
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Chris C
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looks quite tidy
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LeeM
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i'll bet the main reason was cos it was cheaper fo him to insure that than a real turbo coupe "still registered as a 1.8" means it was probably insured as a 1.8
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Robin
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I really like that, apart from the wheels.
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Bram
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Looks good, hats off to the guy, definately not lolz
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Nick-S
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i like it but surely the z-let is a better engine than the c -let?
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Jambo
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Not in my opinion it isnt.
Much more development on the C20LET...
Better gearbox too.
Im sure i na few years the Z20LET will be a better comparison
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by loo_goblin
dont see why you would do that tbh
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Steve
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as an oe option the z20let is better, more reliable easier to sell on, cheaper to insure etc
[Edited on 24-11-2007 by Steve]
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Robin
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How is it more reliable?
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Marc
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At least he chose the correct colour.
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
How is it more reliable?
mainly because its newer
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Robin
How is it more reliable?
mainly because its newer
Yeah, that always follows 
How many miles had Joff's engine done when it spat the dummy out? How many has my engine from 1983 done without spitting the dummy out?
I assume if the C-LET was rebuilt it wouldn't be as reliable as a 60k Z-LET either 
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Steve
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people always seem to be having problems with the c20let conversions in there corsas on here
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Robin
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Yes, don't you think they'd have the same issues with Z-LET conversions too?
It's nothing to do with the engine itself, it's the fact that most people don't change simple things when they do the conversion.
You don't know if that Astra has an engine with new gaskets, belts and seals, which would make it better than an untouched Z-LET of the same mileage.
Old doesn't always mean crap.
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Steve
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i know, but old + conversion seems to yield headaches
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Robin
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Depends if it's done by a weekend mechanic, or a pro.
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MatthewR
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Saxo 16v badge on the boot is queer!
I like it other than that
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