carl roper
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were did u get that inlet manifold? did it make much difference?
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
Location: Ballycastle
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I quite like that! Except the oil cooler on the bumper is shit
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Why do you have to wait a month??
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Martin24uk
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Registered: 16th Jul 08
Location: West Lothian, Scotland
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the inlet manifold is off a diesel corsa mate thanks, and that is a intercooler off a cavalier td going to get a bigger one soon but thanks anyway lol
i have to wait a month to let the paint breath and harden before cutting it back....and adding polish
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Martin24uk
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Just a quick update, on the drive home after it had been painted, my oil cooler decided to give up the ghost and since it is water cooled. sooked all of the oil out of the engine and into the water system.
and by the time my oil light came on and i could hear some funny noises it was to late.
so looks like new engine time. so just went out and got myself a 1.7td. the work begins .......
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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quote: Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
Why do you have to wait a month??
As he said. Are you not baking it in an oven or something?
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Martin24uk
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Registered: 16th Jul 08
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no m8 it was painted in my mates garage with a couple of redrad heaters to keep it warm over night. so i have been told to let the paint harden for a month.....
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Martin24uk
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Registered: 16th Jul 08
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well have been busy the last few weeks sorting out this engine but now it
is running and the car is on the road YIPEE !!!
anyway here is some pics of my upgrade
the old leaking oil seal
that problem sorted
a little clean up
the poor wee car looking sorry for itself
in it goes
only problem i had was this....... drivers side engine mount
so done this to it
new alternator and radiator
and job done
thank f**k for that now to have fun with the pump and BOOST !!!!
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Nic Barnes
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very smart indeed. looks great with gsi kit on and in that colour
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Martin24uk
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thanks mate, it is just about the standard colour just got the paint guy to darken it a bit, very happy with it.
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sri_baby
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Registered: 17th Feb 08
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hey likin the car but woz wonderin with u havin a front mounted intercooler does it give u any gain in power ????ive u2u u about ur sale 2 u2u me plz thanx
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Martin24uk
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it does mate yes not sure how much but what a difference it made , as before the corsa never came with an intercooler. and even after giving the car a hard time the intercooler is still ice cold. replyed to your messege. thanks
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
Location: : S. wales Drives: Dodge Caliber
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Looking good
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Martin24uk
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Registered: 16th Jul 08
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thanks ....
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davcohen
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Registered: 1st Nov 03
Location: North London
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looking good what boost are you going to be running?
not sure what type of exhaust system you have on there but a nice straight through with a large bore will give you a nice gain aswel as allowing it to rev more freely
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Martin24uk
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not sure to be honest its running 16psi at the moment and feels pretty quick at that.
and the exhaust is a 2" stainless custom made job with 2 boxes including the back box didnt want it to be too noisy, am tempted to get a rolling road done on it to see the bhp but coming up to xmas i dont think the wife would be to happy LOL.
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Martin24uk
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Registered: 16th Jul 08
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Just a quick update, sunday was nice so thought i would give
the old girl a quick wash and take some pics enjoy........
any comments welcome and this car is in the for sale section
thanks
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bullock106xsi
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Registered: 10th Jul 09
Location: South Shields
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nice work fella. would of meshed off the intercooler. only thing that lets it down in my eyes. lovely car though
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sharpy28
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Registered: 1st Nov 08
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quote: Originally posted by bullock106xsi
nice work fella. would of meshed off the intercooler. only thing that lets it down in my eyes. lovely car though
what a way to dig up a thread....last post was 2009
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bullock106xsi
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hahahahaha followed a link n didnt read the date. whoops
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