5stud_gsi
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Hi, I've done a few corsa xe conversions and a couple of mk3 astra gsi to let conversions, I now fancy having a let in the corsa gsi xe I've got instead of selling it.
Is there anything I need to know/look for before I get going?
Any recommendations on the mount I need to run the f28? Does it need the linekage modified or anything?
What intercooler works well on them? Don't want to cut any of the gsi bumper if poss.
Thanks for any help
[Edited on 27-12-2009 by 5stud_gsi]
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ecclesturbo
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for the mount mate use chris astley top guy linkage needs modifying to about an extra inch,fontera intercooler works well with no chopping of bumper etc
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Nic Barnes
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need to shorten the gear linkage where it connects to the gearbox selector. that rod needs to be approx 10mil long to be able to get all the gears.
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5stud_gsi
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any how to for the linkage?
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Kevxx
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i personally wouldn't reccomend the chris astley mounts, found them pish and weak.
M-tech mounts are better i feel.
theres a how 2 in the tuturial.
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DAZ1985
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quote:
Originally posted by Kevxx
i personally wouldn't reccomend the chris astley mounts, found them pish and weak.
M-tech mounts are better i feel.
theres a how 2 in the tuturial.
i disagree tbh found it visa versa
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5stud_gsi
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i heard v tuning do a linkage, anyone got one or used one?
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Nic Barnes
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they are simple enough to cut and weld tbh.
thats the bit you have to shorten
lmf also do a short shift for f28 but i found it a twat to set up tbh.
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Col004
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quote:
Originally posted by Kevxx
i personally wouldn't reccomend the chris astley mounts, found them pish and weak.
M-tech mounts are better i feel.
theres a how 2 in the tuturial.
I think you may of had a bad set buddy....imo Ive built 2 corsa turbos, the first using mtech and the second using chris's mounts and they are both the same..built the same... no difference apart from chris's being the right price as mtech are rip off. also.. chris's shafts are ten times better quality than mtech...
Each to own though mate.
As nic said.. Modify the linkage matey and as stated above with the cooler etc
[Edited on 27-12-2009 by Col004]
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Nic Barnes
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reckon? i used mtec shafts for about 6 years before breaking one. under loads and loads of stress and abuse constantly. i think theyre pretty good.
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Col004
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ooo dont get me wrong... never experienced one fail.. if there lasting on your hp then great. Ive never ran that power...just imo having both i just think the ones I have now are of a better quality thats all. Also I did'nt like the way the mtech ones get surface rust all over them. I've had chris's ones on now for 2 years and you could sell them as new.
[Edited on 27-12-2009 by Col004]
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Nic Barnes
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std calibra shafts for the win tbh.
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Col004
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^^^^^equal length... but yes agree.. Fook me.. we agree for once.. jesus.. must be a new years res coming in 
[Edited on 27-12-2009 by Col004]
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Nic Barnes
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oh right never knew that
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Col004
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you are a weirdo man. you've well smoked your sense of humour away
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Nic Barnes
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dont smoke weed and havent for over 12 months. quite insulted by that remark tbh.
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Col004
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cool be insulted
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Kevxx
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equals for the win  haha!
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SR91
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
they are simple enough to cut and weld tbh.
thats the bit you have to shorten
lmf also do a short shift for f28 but i found it a twat to set up tbh.
Barnes gives his address away...
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Nic Barnes
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sadly not. thats a random parcel at the rolling road.
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