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Martin W

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:24

is this realistically possible? want to do something different to mine when i fit it.
if it is possible what sort of things would i need? and recommendations?

N3CRO

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:25

Yes its possible but everyones gonna tell you to get an LET anyways.

AndyCorsaSport

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:26

Anythings possible. Bettley turbo'd my old x16 when he bought it.

shaunmods

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:26

AlexW is the man in the know about this

DansCorsaSXi

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:28

Don't make is head bigger than it is Shaun.

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IvIarkgraham

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:29

possible but for the amount it costs you might aswell chuck in a LET

shaunmods

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:37

want

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP5x13CHbMQ

Daveskater

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:39

Iirc you can use the manifold and turbo off a Corsa VXR and it'll go more or less straight on. Obviously you still need management and all the other kit, but it's a start.

Numberwang!

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Daveskater

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:40

quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
want

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP5x13CHbMQ

Next step for yours then mate? Ready for PVS '12?

Numberwang!

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I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures

Mike

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22nd Dec 11 at 21:40

As said, it can be done, pound for pound against an XE or LET, it's not worth it. Reliability, I believe is often an issue, I've heard of a few in the past but not many saw a lot of miles.

If you want to do something smallblock and turbo'd, I believe the X18XE1/Z18XE have a better history of being turbo'd reliably. As yet, I've not heard of a turbo'd X18XE1/Z18XE in a B too so it is something different although that could possibly be down to space available.

Eddx14xe

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22nd Dec 11 at 22:20

You can buy off the shelf kits for them. They are around £4000 though, will be cheaper and better in the long run to just fit a LET.

DAZ1985

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22nd Dec 11 at 22:47

Didn't someone on hear drop a Corsa Vxr engine in a nova or b?

IvIarkgraham

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22nd Dec 11 at 23:26

yes

bracey123

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23rd Dec 11 at 03:47

Any build threads with a 1.6 turbo?

Daveskater

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23rd Dec 11 at 08:48

quote:
Originally posted by DAZ1985
Didn't someone on hear drop a Corsa Vxr engine in a nova or b?

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=486065

Numberwang!

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I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures

scottyp1989

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23rd Dec 11 at 08:58

TBH you can do a turbo conversion for sub £500 on standard management, you will only be able to run around 5-8 psi tho.

N90ATH

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23rd Dec 11 at 10:47

Best way to do it is turbo off a vxr corsa with manifold bolts straight on. U need to then fit a oil filter relocation kit as down pipe goes through that area. Custom down pipe made ( needs a notch in it to kit over oil filter relocation plate. U will need a inter cooler and custom pipe work, inlet manifold ( any after market, makes it easier to fit boost pipes as throttle body is moved).
Then u need to lower compression so compression plate or new pistons ( vxr pistons and rods fit with a lil rebore).
U will need to tap on a oil feed and return for turbo.
Then a aftermarket ecu is best the na remap

Is cheaper easier and more effective to fit a let

[Edited on 23-12-2011 by N90ATH]

makincorsac

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23rd Dec 11 at 12:49

quote:
Originally posted by shaunmods
want

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP5x13CHbMQ

more like NEED!! how nice does that sound

Jed D

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23rd Dec 11 at 15:56

haven't seen many on carbs, could be worth a bash

Mieran

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23rd Dec 11 at 18:32

i would put vxr turbo on with de compression plate and boost it to 8psi and see how long it lasts

AlexW

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23rd Dec 11 at 22:51

quote:
Originally posted by N90ATH
Best way to do it is turbo off a vxr corsa with manifold bolts straight on. U need to then fit a oil filter relocation kit as down pipe goes through that area. Custom down pipe made ( needs a notch in it to kit over oil filter relocation plate. U will need a inter cooler and custom pipe work, inlet manifold ( any after market, makes it easier to fit boost pipes as throttle body is moved).
Then u need to lower compression so compression plate or new pistons ( vxr pistons and rods fit with a lil rebore).
U will need to tap on a oil feed and return for turbo.
Then a aftermarket ecu is best the na remap

Is cheaper easier and more effective to fit a let

[Edited on 23-12-2011 by N90ATH]

Quoted my U2U to you then.

Cheap shit conversion can be done for under a grand, Ideally want pistons and management on top of that, Then it skyrockets.

It isn't cheap, Nor reliable, Nor easy.

gazza808

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24th Dec 11 at 20:04

I would keep standard compression, put it on stand alone and boost the tits off it,

Seen a standard compression c20seh running 21psi

N90ATH

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25th Dec 11 at 12:32

quote:
Originally posted by AlexW

quote:
Originally posted by N90ATH
Best way to do it is turbo off a vxr corsa with manifold bolts straight on. U need to then fit a oil filter relocation kit as down pipe goes through that area. Custom down pipe made ( needs a notch in it to kit over oil filter relocation plate. U will need a inter cooler and custom pipe work, inlet manifold ( any after market, makes it easier to fit boost pipes as throttle body is moved).
Then u need to lower compression so compression plate or new pistons ( vxr pistons and rods fit with a lil rebore).
U will need to tap on a oil feed and return for turbo.
Then a aftermarket ecu is best the na remap

Is cheaper easier and more effective to fit a let

[Edited on 23-12-2011 by N90ATH]

Quoted my U2U to you then.

Cheap shit conversion can be done for under a grand, Ideally want pistons and management on top of that, Then it skyrockets.

It isn't cheap, Nor reliable, Nor easy.

Almost just wrote down what I could
Remember while on the throne at work lol

But yer prices do shot up when u look at pistons etc lol

moffat

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25th Dec 11 at 12:39

standard pistons machined down, my mate had a x16xe turbo and it worked!

Dan H

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27th Dec 11 at 19:38

I'm looking into doing this too, been pricing everything up and to get it done properly is going to cost quite abit, pistons and rods are about £900 turbo inc manifold £500 turbo kit with intercooler, oil cooler, turbo timer etc is £600, new injectors, fuel pump... rather costly

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