littletriad
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Registered: 22nd Jun 03
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
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Hi
After all the headache of thinking how to tune my car i have finally decided to put a 2.0 Turbo in, but i need to know is i would need to strengthen the car and if i do what needs to be done?
So if you can help please let me know
LittleTriad
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modded_corsa
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Registered: 9th May 03
Location: Middlesbrough
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front strut brace
and maybe sum coilovers
ask venomturbo as he has a c20let and he shud point u in right direction
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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u would get the front seam welded not essential according to some people on here but personally i would
mates got a valver identical to mine thats seam welded and u can notice the difference 
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Andy
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Registered: 28th Dec 99
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quote:
Originally posted by fadscorsa
u would get the front seam welded not essential according to some people on here but personally i would
mates got a valver identical to mine thats seam welded and u can notice the difference
Yeah - seam welding will also reduce flex under all that torque, thus improving handling 
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J da Silva
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Registered: 10th Apr 03
Location: The FACTory
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yes seem welding isnt really essential, you do notice a better quality of handling and also doesnt strain the front bodywork as much under engine twist, i havent seem welded mine.
you need -
2litre driveshafts
wheel hubs
brake upgrade and possible rear discs
good tough suspension setup
engine and gearbox mounts to fit the turbo engine
if you have power steering,12 or 16 corsa you'll need the bodywork mount
thats the stuff you will need to just handle the 2litre turbo lump, there is other things you need to help it fit and work properly too
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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how muc does seam welding cost then?
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modded_corsa
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Registered: 9th May 03
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a bet a garge would charge about £150 at a guess coz am sure u have to take all the engine out....well obviously as u need ot put the turbo in
so why not get a mate with a welder to do it
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
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not a big job, doesnt need to be done, but helps, will improve handling. you just stich weld metal to cover the engine bay, they paint over top. I would presume mounts ect will have to be re drilled 
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