nick_sri
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friend has a mk3 astra 1.4 , cambelt recently broke and looking into engine conversions, obviously first thought an xe but looking to do on a budget and xe engines going for 500+ now for a decent one.
then thought about doing a saab engine conversion , seen a few of these done but presume its not an easy conversion due to there not many about. got access to a unit and ramp so would make it bit easier.
if i bought a full car would there be many other bits i would need to buy? would i need custom engine mounts?
also whats the best model to look for , as there are 2.0 turbos and 2.3 turbos
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Not many about?! Its the latest internet craze. Go on Mig and the first 3pages of members projects are Saab engined.
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nick_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Not many about?! Its the latest internet craze. Go on Mig and the first 3pages of members projects are Saab engined.
not a member on mig only on here , not many on here so presumed its quite difficult to do
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John
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What I'd do is just but a saab with it already fitted. Then you'll have the same engine but in a nicer car.
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nick_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by John
What I'd do is just but a saab with it already fitted. Then you'll have the same engine but in a nicer car.
no thanks would rather drive round in a astra than a saab any day there ugly old man cars
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John
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A mk3 astra, really?
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nick_sri
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAAB-900-S-TURBO-NO-RESERVE-/180802209986?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a18a6c8c2
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Ben G
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those 900 turbos are worth quite a bit of money iirc, much more so than an old rusty mk3 breadvan astra
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craig-dodd
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heres a good thread of one
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/showthread.php?41426-Nige-s-Reiger-Astra-with-Saab-Power
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corsa-vxr
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dnt need to be a member on mig to see project threads astra-nige sells the bits you need to do it sure he was one of the 1st to complete 1
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John
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Saab-9-3-2-0-HOT-Aero-/380374410281?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item589014e429#ht_1293wt_1396
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ash_corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by John
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Saab-9-3-2-0-HOT-Aero-/380374410281?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item589014e429#ht_1293wt_1396
Know which id go for out of that and a MK3 astra! 
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DERV-POWER
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Registered: 13th Sep 09
Location: Greenfield, Flintshire
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i ve got a mk3 astra estate with saab lump
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nick_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
heres a good thread of one
http://www.mk3oc.com/forum/showthread.php?41426-Nige-s-Reiger-Astra-with-Saab-Power
44 pages take a while but going to read it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/98-9-3-TURBO-99-9-3-SE-TID-97-900-SE-T-AUTO-/200652908907?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2eb7d8696b
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Mattb
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i belive its the 2.3 full pressure turbo engine thats needed - dependant on year the belhousing bolts are the same as the vaux f20 / 28 iirc
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sri boy
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Registered: 31st Aug 09
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Steviet is ure man about saabs
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craig-dodd
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will the 2.3 fit into a corsa?
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steviet
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Location: Brightons, Falkirk
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quote:
Originally posted by craig-dodd
will the 2.3 fit into a corsa?
if you have the skills, knolage and tools any thing can be dun. 
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steviet
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Registered: 21st Dec 07
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the saab 2.0 b204 is a better engine imho. i have the b204 in mk3 and mk4 astra vans and a corsa c.
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