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Sir_Mixalot
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13th May 03 at 20:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Yes its another 2.0 transplant post!
I am just about to begin (well a guy i found on CruiseSouthWest.co.uk) is about to begin a 2.0 transplant (C20XE redtop from a 92 calibra) into my 1.2 M reg LS corsa. The engine is currently in a written off Cav GSi, which is 4x4. We were going through the final preperations are decided the best way to go for a first time transplant is the PVD kit, costly but hopefully worth it in the long run. We also know we need to buy a new exahaust system since the Cav one is not the right shape because at the back it has to clear the rear diff, and none of us can weld. Anyone got any ideas on how much a new exhaust system is likely to cost us, and where a good place to get it is? Also any other points we should be aware of from anyone thats done this?

cheers.
AdamF
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13th May 03 at 20:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

powerflow as the entire thing will need to be custom
stuyw
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13th May 03 at 20:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

u want to get a 2 1/4" tube
Sir_Mixalot
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13th May 03 at 21:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

so another £300 or so atleast on top then.
stuyw
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13th May 03 at 21:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

im getting a powerflow fitted to mine on fri and its costing 230 quid with choice of tailpipe
Sir_Mixalot
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13th May 03 at 21:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

so the engine (and bits) and pvd kit is a grand, exhaust is £250...looking like an expensive mod now.
stuyw
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13th May 03 at 21:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

but well worth it m8, im glad i did mine
BeArDy
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13th May 03 at 21:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yes, its the small thing people do not add up
New Zorst - 250
new wheel Barings - 80
full service parts - 150'ish
your will need a new fuel pump - 40
etc etc
all adds up
Sir_Mixalot
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13th May 03 at 21:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

what kind of value does it add to the car when you come to sell it?
stuyw
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13th May 03 at 21:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ive seen 2.0 corsas for a couple of grand more that if they were standard
Sir_Mixalot
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13th May 03 at 21:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

oh right so you can get back what you put in.
stuyw
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13th May 03 at 22:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

not always m8 - depends on buyer n wot other mods u have done to it. some will think its overpriced, where as some will think that it is cheap
Sir_Mixalot
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13th May 03 at 22:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yeah but generally if i spend about £1500 getting it done then that will be more or less added to the value when i sell it.
stuyw
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13th May 03 at 22:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

best thing to do is check autotrader n that n see wot price they go for on there, even though u won't see many for sale
id say put about half or a bit more onto ur value
daz145bhp
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13th May 03 at 22:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Good luck mate with the engine swap
Where abouts in Cornwall r u ??
Sir_Mixalot
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14th May 03 at 10:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

North Cornwall in Wadebridge, Near Bodmin. if anyone knows anyone local would be appreciative if you could pass on their details.

damasta@lineone.net
big eck
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14th May 03 at 14:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I've got a 4 branch manifold, de catted stainless steel exahaust on mine and it really makes a difference.
Sir_Mixalot
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15th May 03 at 22:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

good stuff.

anything else?

 
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