dan_c4rsa
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Registered: 12th Dec 06
Location: North Yorks Drives: MK3 Seat Cupra
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what are these engines like to tune?
My mate's thinking of putting one in his nova - has roughly (probs about 3/4bhp more than the 20seh i have so he can try beat me  )
I know its from a Vectra B but im not sure how easy they are to tune as i know nowt about them. He wants to find out before buying it.
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STEvieXE
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Registered: 21st Jan 03
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as easy to tune as any other engine
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willhouse
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Registered: 11th Jul 06
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same as most engines really to tune-
kid on mig has one in a mk3 astra with throttle bodies running a reliable 190 bhp
they are a weaker engine than a red top though.
if i was doing a conversion i would just buy a c20 as rebuilt ones are easy to find now for cheap prices.
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STEvieXE
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why are they weaker than red tops?
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willhouse
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quote:
Originally posted by STEvieXE
why are they weaker than red tops?
pistons are softer and conrods are weaker
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dan_c4rsa
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get some forged internals 
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willhouse
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best bit about the X20 is that it has a strong block which is good for building in to a LET, but there is no need in an XE,
The X20's are good as an engine as i know because i own one, they really are no better or worse than a redtop as they just make power differently, more torque but dont rev as much, its down to personal choice,
price of forged internals and all the other required bits would buy you a mint freshly rebuilt XE Redtop, i know what i would rather have
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vaux-tech
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Registered: 28th May 06
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stick to the redtop, xev's are shite in my experience
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dan_c4rsa
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im a C emissions man myself
we'll see what he does. but im pretty cure hes getting it because its reconditioned.
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willhouse
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if its reconditioned and the price is right with a warranty too then yes i would go for it.
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by willhouse
quote:
Originally posted by STEvieXE
why are they weaker than red tops?
pistons are softer and conrods are weaker
Sorry but I dont believe a word of that.. Any proof?
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