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swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 12:51

Hi all,

Am going to start buying parts for the XE/LET engine for conversion soon.

I just like to know if the sensors are different at all for the C20XE or the C20LET Because if they are it'll determain which one i go for!

And also are other parts like the powercap etc different for both engines or the same?

Thanks all

Dean_W

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16th Jan 08 at 12:58

How would different sensors play a part in which engine you go for??

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 13:00

Well say if the sensors are different for the XE as for the LET, i'll have to know which engine i want as to get the correct sensors for the engine that aplies etc

Dean_W

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16th Jan 08 at 13:01

Eh.....?? Makes no sense to me.

Sensors for what?

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by Dean_W]

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 13:02

Like air flow sensor, fuel injection system sensor, crank sensor, all those

Dean_W

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16th Jan 08 at 13:03

When you buy an engine for a conversion, all the sensors should already be on there.

Have you done any reading up about fitting an XE/LET???

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 13:08

Well ive contacted a company that does it and they said engine, sensors etc etc so i naturally assumed they were all seperate but you had to plug them in when engine was installed etc lol

Have done reading up here and there and do have a manual but naturally i won't be able to install it myself as don't have a garage or the technical knowledge etc

Saved me alot of hassle though! Cheers

Dean_W

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16th Jan 08 at 13:14

Right....I get what you mean.

So, if you source the engine you need to make sure it has all the sensors needed. Sensors can vary from engine to engine. This shouldn't affect what engine you go for. You should be thinking of insurance costs, running costs, costs to do etc.

Not sensors

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 13:22

lol ah rite soz m8

Just wanna make sure when i source the engine that its got all new ones like and i won't have any probs like!

So their the same for both then yea?

Ive got one quote on the to-do list, £1500 for the XE or £2000 for the LET if i supply everything to get it up and running etc they''ll do the rest.

Gonna look into insurance after im 21 as i'll have 1NCB then so should be able to take it on the chin really! lol

Soz again lol

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16th Jan 08 at 13:24

buy a complete engine with loom+ecu+box and it should come with the sensors.

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 13:27

Im hoping i can do that but im thinking just incase like but ideally would hope to get a bargain one like that though!

carnuts

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16th Jan 08 at 13:38

there is a let in the classifieds now mate

Dean_W

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16th Jan 08 at 13:39

quote:
Originally posted by swill_omnibus
So their the same for both then yea?

No their not.

Why don't you decide on which engine you want and then replace the sensors?

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 13:51

Ah i wuld abso luv to get my hands on that, as it's got a re-build history , but i fear it be to early yet for me, theres few things i need to do first anyway like coilovers and brakes and a few cosmetic bits before i go ahead with an engine conversion like.

Shame really as that one seems in a awesome condition !!

Which is why i needed to know, now i know they don't share the same ones i know now that i have to decide which route i will go down before i start buying the parts etc.

Cheers for all the help, much appreciated

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by swill_omnibus]

DAZ1985

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16th Jan 08 at 15:31

I really would do some research first mate, if your first question your asking is this.

Fair play you may not be too genned up on conversions, but dont just go to one garage they will see this lack of knowledge and have your pants down imo.

XE is VTS spec virtually
LET is faster and more expensive to run

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 16:10

Ah ye defo, kno what you mean lol

Well ive been contacting for information a company called:
www.jncracing.co.uk

And as far as ive seen seems a fair price but im willing to shop around also!

Torsa g

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16th Jan 08 at 16:42

Doesnt matter wat you do with sensors if there new or not

ur 90% chance that it will break down quite often,

i would suggest worrying about havinga tight block and a strong bottom end before u do the conversion

sensors are cosmetic

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by Torsa g]

phil_sutton

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16th Jan 08 at 18:29

Difference in the two engines are:

- Turbo / manifold
- Throttle body
- Top hat
- Airflow meter
- Pistons
- Camshafts
- Valve springs an platforms
- Hot start valve
- Air temperature sensor
- ECU
- Loom
- Amal valve
- Oil feed and return tapped into the block

No doubt a few others I forgot at the moment but everything else is the same. Also the cost of buiding a LET out of an XE would cost about the same in parts so you may as well buy a complete LET.

quote:

Well ive been contacting for information a company called:
www.jncracing.co.uk

might have been me you have spoken to then

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by phil_sutton]

swill_omnibus

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16th Jan 08 at 18:51

quote:
Originally posted by phil_sutton
Difference in the two engines are:

- Turbo / manifold
- Throttle body
- Top hat
- Airflow meter
- Pistons
- Camshafts
- Valve springs an platforms
- Hot start valve
- Air temperature sensor
- ECU
- Loom
- Amal valve
- Oil feed and return tapped into the block

No doubt a few others I forgot at the moment but everything else is the same. Also the cost of buiding a LET out of an XE would cost about the same in parts so you may as well buy a complete LET.

quote:

Well ive been contacting for information a company called:
www.jncracing.co.uk

might have been me you have spoken to then

[Edited on 16-01-2008 by phil_sutton]

Corsa 1.4 Sport on an R-plate!? I had an @hotmail.com address!

Really! Thanks for the help you've provided so far been really helpful! And i have been considering going the full 100yards and getting a LET, i shall u2u you in abit now about it actually.

Cheers
steve

Richardhhha

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16th Jan 08 at 23:58

quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
Right....I get what you mean.

So, if you source the engine you need to make sure it has all the sensors needed. Sensors can vary from engine to engine. This shouldn't affect what engine you go for. You should be thinking of insurance costs, running costs, costs to do etc.

Not sensors

think of it this way.

LET will cost a lot to insure.... (well i say that but im getting one insured for £836 tpft)
they cost more to run as in petrol, and will be expensive if they go wrong.. aka if you spank the tits off it all the time expect this t happen.
Good point about them are they are bloody quick, easy to modish and make that phtssss sound we all love..

XE on the other hand are cheaper all round really, but same applyed if you thrash them silly.

now the choise is up to you......