am4nf
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As above..... I think ive decided im defo for a vectra sri, but dont know which engine to go for
Obviously the 2.5/2.6 v6 is most powerful with the 2.2 runner up followed by the 2.0 eco & 1.8
But which is the best engine? are there any deisel sri's?
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mike56gte
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they did a desiel sri 130 iirc. but i would just get the most powerfull one. also been told to get hold of some vectra gsi cams ans stick in the sri and you petty much get gsi power.
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am4nf
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Nice one, the plans are low on snowflakes
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J200RSA
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get a 2.5 v6 sri and put a set of "G" cams in from the vec gsi/ omega 3.0, you will have 190bhp and shit loads of torque, thats what i'm putting in my astra coupe when i next get a weekend off.
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mike56gte
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quote: Originally posted by am4nf
Nice one, the plans are low on snowflakes
will look shit hot.
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AlexW
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From what ive seen, 2.2 isnt the most reliable engine. Id expect the 1.8/2.0 to be shit slow.
Brother had a GSi and that never went wrong, pulled well (considering the weight) and was a nice car.
So IMO, V6. Just make sure the cambelt has been done/get it done.
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Chris F
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That's a good idea mate lol
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Tom
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I've got a 1.8 sri 'b' it's slow as fuck, rubbish MPG but seems quite reliable.
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stu_c
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mine was a 2.0 sri and theres so many problems with them
2.5 v6 are ok
2.6 v6 are fly by wire even better performance and mpg.
2.2 16v are a good all rounder
if you are going to get a veccy b look for the cdx model as it has all the extras like cruise control and climate control
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AlunJ
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My mate has a 2.0sri and the only problem I think he's really had with it is it seems to eat sensors, goes pretty well but I think he's possibly mapped it or something.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??
Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.
The look the best and are the fastest.
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stu_c
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quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??
Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.
The look the best and are the fastest.
the only real difference is about 10bhp the seats and bumpers
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by stu_c
quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??
Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.
The look the best and are the fastest.
the only real difference is about 10bhp the seats and bumpers
Is it not more 30bhp difference??167bhp and 198bhp??
Yeah but the seats and bumpers is what makes them imo.
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am4nf
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quote: Originally posted by Chris F
That's a good idea mate lol
What is?
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am4nf
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quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
quote: Originally posted by stu_c
quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??
Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.
The look the best and are the fastest.
the only real difference is about 10bhp the seats and bumpers
Is it not more 30bhp difference??167bhp and 198bhp??
Yeah but the seats and bumpers is what makes them imo.
Insurance will be a fair bit more I would imagine?
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am4nf
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Cheers for all the info guys, Looks like il be trying for a v6
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Corsa_Sport21
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Maybe 1 or 2 groups higher for the Gsi.
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stu_c
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well i cant get insured on a gsi but they will insure me on a 2.6 cdx its bollocks ur paying for the gsi badge
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alan-g-w
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2.5 V6 is going to rape you for fuel.
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am4nf
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A hardly use ma car anyways alan, just want something a bit bigger with more ooomph
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AlexW
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Cruising on a motorway etc i think they can return about 28-30mpg. As long as you dont expect them to be good lol.
The smaller engined ones wont be much better as obviously your on the loud pedal longer getting up to speed, and vectras are not a light car.
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am4nf
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Basically a just want comfort and power ma corsa gets piss poor mpg so it wont make a difference
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stu_c
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quote: Originally posted by am4nf
Basically a just want comfort and power ma corsa gets piss poor mpg so it wont make a difference
cdx 2.6
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stu_c
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http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2122413.htm
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2205652.htm
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Twiggy
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Dont get a fucking 2.0
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