Forbes789
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Registered: 19th Sep 07
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been looking into this for a while.
has to be a corsa
my aim is something standard lowered 60mm, some nice alloys smoked front and rear lights and debadgeing etc,
probablly remove bump strips etc etc.
but i want something bigger.
have been looking into redtops, and redtop turbos but i would like one thats been done properly possibly courtney sport put it in or something like that.
but my main worry is i want one which is logged as what it is, want to just grit my teeth and pay the proper insurance rather than log it as a 1.2 etc
for the price they are at, i cant see the point in going to all the expese of fitting a bigger engine when you can pick up a goo one for 1k - 2k
any pro's and conns with the engines
i know the redtops are tempremental biatches when they want to be.
but i wouldn't mind something different. like a 2.6 v6 or 3ltr v6
any suggestions
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fazza
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Registered: 7th Feb 08
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there are plenty available mate, i got mine nice and cheap as a project really, a corsa redtop. its in project thread, had been all fitted by courtenay so a good job etc. you only get what you pay for though at end of the day
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Forbes789
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yeah i know that. my mate bought a redtop for 700 in the dark, the thing wasnt in any good shape
theres a few v6 corsa on piston heads but they are all not running.
anyone had any experience of these engines?
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fazza
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would they not be a right ass for cornering because of the weight in the front?
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Forbes789
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i really dont know, would love to try one though
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fazza
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what power are they standard?
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Eck
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Ask Beardy what they are like reliability wise. He could fit one for you too
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fazza
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there is a 2.5v6 lump for sale on pistonheads for 300
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g-man
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Indeed there is
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Forbes789
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yeah but does it not mean custom mounts and shafts etc
i would rather buy one already done. in a good nic and take it from there. just would like to know more about handling etc
what about take off and top speed and performance and stuff compared to standard xe's and let's
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