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3CorsaMeal

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13th Jan 11 at 15:20

securely fix a non running engine into the boot and take loads of credit for it being twin engined corsa imo

3CorsaMeal

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13th Jan 11 at 15:21

i hate typing "imo" i seem to do this automatically now.

then i think, of bloody course its my opinion as i just said it :x

dunno why i bother imo

Warren G

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13th Jan 11 at 15:23

134bhp, pick up an engine CHEAP

bolt on a turbo, high comp low boost (8psi) 230bhp easy

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 15:25

Seems a long way round when could fit a let with a reliable 200 bhp

Jambo

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13th Jan 11 at 15:34

If it's for track XE on tbs IMO

If you want big power LET

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13th Jan 11 at 15:36

Power is just a number you write on an internet forum. If you want some fun then keep it simple and light, use a 1.6 or a 1.8, you can then tune it nicely and it will still be fun and lightweight.

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 15:37

Might just bite the bullet and get a let. Is there any welding/cutting involved for a let

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13th Jan 11 at 15:39

Nope, unless you want to seam weld the engine bay and fit the front cross-member strengthening kit.

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 15:44

So i could get the bay sprayed and sort engine at a later date?

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13th Jan 11 at 15:47

Don't see why not, but if you're getting the engine bay painted then why don't you get the strengthening kit fitted too? Could be worth your while if you're thinking of getting a powerful engine.

John

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13th Jan 11 at 15:48

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
securely fix a non running engine into the boot and take loads of credit for it being twin engined corsa imo

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 15:51

Will probs get strenghtening kit tbh and stitch weld

DaveyLC

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13th Jan 11 at 15:53

quote:
Originally posted by john-d

Opinions? I have never did a conversion and have limited knowledge which puts me off a let due to cost of engine

You're put off buying a LET because of the costs yet you are pondering a V6 with bodies?

Gary

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13th Jan 11 at 15:54

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
fit a v6, the handling won't be undrivable.

people who moan about understeer drive too fast

V6 will see over 200 with a few tweeks also.

Engines arnt that expensive either as they aint in demand like XE/LET.

V6 will just be harder to fit with it been larger.

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 15:55

I just dont want to fuck an expensive engine if rebuilding myself and i fuck up. Can bodies be fitted to a v6

Eck

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13th Jan 11 at 16:00

K20a.

gez bay

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13th Jan 11 at 16:05

c20let sleeper.

Coilovers wound up to nearly standard height.
V6 brake set up
cesaros to take the brakes
paint intercooler black and keep it behing the bumper.
Custom stealth exhaust

Job done

[Edited on 13-01-2011 by gez bay]

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 16:05

Torque a must sorry

Warren G

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13th Jan 11 at 16:06

id rather have a type r tbh

DaveyLC

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13th Jan 11 at 16:08

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
I just dont want to fuck an expensive engine if rebuilding myself and i fuck up. Can bodies be fitted to a v6

Yes but it would cost you mega money and it wont make much of a track car!

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 16:11

Not intended to be a track car or racer. fast road cruiser

Eck

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13th Jan 11 at 16:13

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
Torque a must sorry

B20 with B16 head.

DaveyLC

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13th Jan 11 at 16:32

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
Not intended to be a track car or racer. fast road cruiser

With a V6 it will be a pig, thats what it will be

taylorboosh

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13th Jan 11 at 16:33

Any reason for that?

DaveyLC

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13th Jan 11 at 16:36

Underpowered, overwieght and squeezed into the front end of a chassis that was intended to be used as a economical run-a-bout.

Need I go on?

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