SeanXE
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I'm wanting to strengthen my car in preparation for my engine conversion, was just wondering where I weld the plates etc, or is there a kit? And if anyone has pics. I'm new to all this engine conversion stuff, so any advice/help would be appreciated.
[Edited on 13-02-2011 by SeanXE]
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corsarooney
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Never done it before but the kits are availible from LMF on the link below. Have heard people say that they are very good quality
http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Engine-Conversion-Parts-c-1621/?page=2
Corsa 1.6 sport - 1
1.7 puma engined fiesta - 0
Keeping corsa's on the redline since 2008
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leemini25
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They weld around the front cross member as thats where it rips itself apart!
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c20letandy1988
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If your doing a xe no need mate but up to your self, yeh im sure greg gsi has a few sets made up looked decent to be fair
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SeanXE
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2.0 8valve it will be Andy
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grubz172
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no need to streghen it with 2.0 8v , if you are doing 8v make sure you buy the seh 130bhp engine as ive had the c20ne 115bhp and my 1.6 felt as quick so isnt worth the hassle.
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AlexW
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For road use, Not worth it at all imo
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SeanXE
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Would be an SEH still want the Info I asked about in op
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lil_g
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As said above LMF do the kit. decent quality.
My XE was never strengthened at the front and theres no signs of any wear there tbh..
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c20letandy1988
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quote: Originally posted by SeanXE
2.0 8valve it will be Andy
ok no worries should be fine tbh i have never strengthend my c20xe corsa's they were all fine but had to this time as i went for a c20let good look buddy
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SeanXE
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quote: Originally posted by c20xeandy1988
quote: Originally posted by SeanXE
2.0 8valve it will be Andy
ok no worries should be fine tbh i have never strengthend my c20xe corsa's they were all fine but had to this time as i went for a c20let good look buddy
Thanks mate!
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alan-g-w
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tbh you're wasting time and money doing it for a 2.0 8v no matter how much you want to do it. Front strut brace would have more of an effect.
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