A_Venables
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Registered: 6th Jan 04
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I'm thinking about having the conversion done from the standard 1.4 8v SRi lump, my questions are what is needed? Would the Corsa shell and chassis hold up to the stresses with a standard V6 lump? How much am I going to be lookin at to get someone to fit a C25XE in the car drive in, out? Is the chassis/ body going to need major mods to cope with the extra weight/torque of the V6?
Thanxs for any questions answered
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James R
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You'd need engine, and gearbox. Although if you wanted to you could use a F20 and 20XE flywheel which would help it rev up quicker, (std flywheel 19kgs :O)
Also means the engine can be mounted more toward the middle of the car then.
Then shafts and hubs as per 2L conv.
And custom mounts.
And many cars have problems with getting hot running a V6 so possible an electric water pump to replace the std item, and let it run on for a few moins after engine is turned off to help protect engine.
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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u will also need custom exhaust manifolds the steering rack will need to be moved to name a few things....
my advice is dont... even beardy said he wouldnt do another one...
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ed
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You need a custom inlet manifold too...
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3CorsaMeal
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one for sale in total vauxhall for 4K, standard bodywork
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BeArDy
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2.5 V6 is Hard and cost alot
you have to REALLY want a V6 in there, cos for the money you could easy get a Turbo.
i was lucky as i can weld,fit engines etc so dident cost me that much 
any more advice u2u me mate
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A_Venables
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3corsameal, yeah saw that, was tempted but couldnt afford to doit at the moment, couple of months maybe, but the other thing is I have spent a fair bit of money on replacing part that wear out at that age of the vehicle, so as a whole my car is quiet sound, plus its modified to the way I want it. Have to have a chat with Beardy me thinks...... ta for the advice
if you have any more.........
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drunkenfool
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Registered: 7th Feb 03
Location: Hereford Drives: Audi R8 V8
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C20XE on tb's 
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Siberia
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jesus beardy how did u fit that thing in there..... i just fited a c16xe to mine today and its tight enough on the bulkhead side...
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hitman2k
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Registered: 27th Aug 03
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pure engineering genius that how he did it!
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ed
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quote:
Originally posted by hitman2k
pure engineering genius that how he did it!
Have you heard how he makes engine mounts? 
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Greasemonkey
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Registered: 17th Apr 02
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no but i would like to know, bet it involves an angle grinder
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CorsAsh
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Doesn't it involve bits of cardboard?
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A_Venables
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lol, not saying anything, but hes got the right way of thinking. I've seen my dad do this many times with parts off cars, always, well nearly always works
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Greasemonkey
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tell me tell me, u2u me if ya have to, lol
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ed
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To make a front engine mount you need to get two steel plates, drill holes in them so you can fit the plates to the bock and to the rubber. Line the engine up with your crane or trolly jack so it is level - doesn't need to be exact, but it needs to be in place right. Touch weld the plates together then remove the bracket you have just made and properly weld it - add some gussets to strenthen it. You now have a mount. Seems a bit of a ghetto way of doing it seeing as you would pay so much for the mount from a company but I'm guessing this is one of the easiest ways of doing it...
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Greasemonkey
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sweet man seems easy, i could do that lol
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ed
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Exactly what I thought. Though I have found somone with a cheap Cossvaux fitting kit for sale now...
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BeArDy
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Registered: 7th Aug 00
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made the V6 one out of cardbored and fiberglass to start with
1800ed thats how i did the 2lt 16v one its easy cost about £5 and works.
also aslong as u get the angle and the hole right u can always take it out and make a fancy one with the same angles
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