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schoey
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27th Dec 05 at 11:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just been thinking lately that i want turbo power so next winter i might sell the v6 and get a LET, however, only thing that keeps putting me off is the thought of rebuild costs and unreliability!

Any thoughts? Muppetsport, your thoughts would be good! You never know, i might buy yours off you next year if you sell!
Ry_B
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27th Dec 05 at 11:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Have you got money to burn?
Rus
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27th Dec 05 at 11:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
isn't the v6 fast enough?
schoey
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no v6 isnt fast enough. Im putting the 3ltr in in July (using the Elite engine, so will be about 220bhp with 220lb/ft!!!

That would be quicker than a standard LET, but without the fun of a turbo, and i want an intorcooler! lmao.

We'll see, ill get the 3;tr in and see how that is, Fozz has got a 3ltr at the min and omg its silly quick. feels so much faster than a turbo becuase theres no lag!

Did think about turboingthe v6, but ive been told that trying to find management for it can cost around £4000!
timrud_
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27th Dec 05 at 12:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well my LET has best part of 200k on it. I'd class it as a very reliable car! Al ot of those miles have been with way more boost than standard rammed through it
PIE CJ
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cant the new 3.2 gsi vectra it into a corsa ? no one oes this conversion yet ?
timrud_
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Its ok putting a V6 in, but your never going to get the power of a LET as cheap....
mk4_astra
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LET is is going to be much cheaper for when you want more power. if your aiming for big bhp then the let is really your only choice, but a 3.0ltr with a lightend flywheel, new cams and some headwork should be fun
schoey
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timrud - ive already got the 2.5 in! I can put the 3ltr in myself, its just bigger cams and 3ltr bottom end! That will be 220bhp, more than a standard let, but then i see your point - where do you go from there?!

PIE CJ - yes it can, fozzy at powercrazy has already built a 3.2 MV6 corsa.
schoey
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Already got a lightened fly and a decat, think ill stick withe the 3ltr idea because the v6's are a different choice and a re so much fun.

However, if i get a good offer for mine next year then ill consider selling.

Wuldnt mind a corsa Merit, with an intercooler hanging out the front end!
timrud_
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Yeah after 220bhp, it would have to be TB's, or a turbo!

300 is easy on a LET, and that is plenty!
schoey
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27th Dec 05 at 12:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i bet! do you lose reliabilty though? the v6's are so reliable, and ive always heard bad things about the LET's.
Jambo
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27th Dec 05 at 13:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My let has broken lots.

It has NEVER been anthing to do with the actual engine.
timrud_
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27th Dec 05 at 13:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Engine is fantastic.

People need to remember tey need to change everything else on the car too! Esp. drivetrain/suspention related!

I'd reccomend one all day long.
Rebrabuk
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Stick with the V6, there's no need for more BHP, it's driveability that you want and if you have a powerful reliable car with the V6 in, i wouldn't change it.

You could also supercharge the V6 lump..
timrud_
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I'd love to see a V6 with something mega done to it in a Corsa...
cash_2_my_corsa
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27th Dec 05 at 14:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
look schoey i know ur scared of getin beat by me so why dont u just got buy a twin engine 4x4 corsa so u will win
Nic Barnes
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let's are over rated
timrud_
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The new engine t omodify is a 1.2 8v from a clio.
RobHayes
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fozzy has also done a twin turbo v6
management cant be that hard to find, if you use the saab manifold/turbo,s cant u use the saab management as well?
timrud_
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Just use some aftermarket bumph.
Nic Barnes
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aftermarket stuff is much better
RobHayes
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quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
aftermarket stuff is much better


ppffftt, yer right
X 60RSA
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I wanted a LET in my corsa, but got other plans for the future. I'll prob just buy a car that comes with a half decent engine in as standard.

I'm past fecking about wiv cars in the cold!
Nic Barnes
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if i could choose to start again id do a tuned xe on tb's or a 1600 16v on tb's as its better alround car.

people need to se beyond the 'its got a load of power' thinking and realise it only has power in a straight line which is really pointless

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