Cybermonkey
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its the fact that you are putting a high power turbo into a corsa that brings in problems. The whole car will be under immense stress, unlike TB's where you have an even power increase across the entire rev range, the turbo is a kick in the balls feeling when you gun it. What sort of upgrades are you looking at for brakes, suspension etc? Also remember that the 20let weighs a fair bit more than the 20xe. Reliability IS an issue too on the 20let, they require lots of care and attention and wont stand up to the same level of abuse that the 20xe on TB's will. What gearbox are you opting for?
Dave
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Bonus
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quote: Originally posted by Karnage Corsa
Right I reckon I should go for the 2.0 litre lump now gives me good bhp ggod power and all that and gives me a good base to go from and then it gives me a goos platformm to go from when I get some money together
What sort of BHP will u get from this? what sort of 0-60?
Cheers
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stuyw
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c20xe - 0-60 is between 7-7.5 secs
bhp is either 150/156, depends on the engine u get
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Bonus
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This can all be done for £1500!? Might have to think about this. I would have a buyer for my 1.4 16v (35k miles) as well!!
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tomcoles203
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TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO TURBO
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Andy_S
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Whats with all this talk of reailibitily?? lol. We are car moddifiers! Were not gonna put a turbo in for realiability are we? come on ffs.
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luca2020
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i would rather go for the C20LET, if u get a proper fitting kit like from PVD which is designed to take the strees the instant power from the turbo wont harm the corsa
id love to stick my right foot down and when the turbo kicks in just have a massive grin on ur face
Tho for both conversions turbo and 2.0 with TBs id say get a LSD so u can actualy make use of the power uve just bought
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luca2020
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for suspension and brakes id say for both conversions:
Coilovers with high poundage springs to suit
V6 disks, calipars and braided hose lines
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2.5corsaV6
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did i hear som1 wid a 3.0 litre corsa???
if u did mate u must b chattin bare shit!!!!
tat thing wud move lik a garage!!!
u cant even turn round corners properly!!!
if i got it wrong then im sorry!!!!
yeh 2.0 or 2.0 turb u will still need tah change brake disks, gear box etc!!!
i wud opt for the turb!!!! u get loads of bhp n torque wen u do it!!!!
u get bout 150+bhp on 2.0 not including kno mods!!!!
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Nailz
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strengthened everything, to about a fortnight to sort out, i like both 2.0 and 2l turbo's. but its down to preference
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Fraser Young
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Wont the turbo unit itself need rebuilding from time to time???
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PanaceA
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Nah, but turbos do often burn out after about 80K miles.
Someone mention 0-60 times etc.
Well, 0-60 times are all down to traction, the better thing to look at is 1/4 mile times (generaly, 0-90/100).
The 2.0l 16v (150Bhp) will run 0-60 in an Astra in 7.5 seconds. Because the Corsa is a hell of alot lighter than the Astra you'll be looking at more like 7 seconds - possibly slightly sub with an exhaust and filter and if you get good traction. As for 1/4 mile times it seems the 2.0l 16v runs around the 15 second mark, (15.00, 15.1, 15.2) possibly just sub 15 seconds with additional light tunning and with a tad of weight removal. To put this in perspective for you, my Punto GT turbo with exhaust, decat, bleed valve, dump valve, filter and chip (at 160Bhp) will probably run 15.4 on a decent run. Another example would be a VTS or 106 GTi, these two would run around 16 seconds as standard.
With the 2.0l turbo a fast 0-60 could prove difficult because of the massive amount of torque low down - this would result in chronic wheels spin so without the aid of LSD you'd probably expect 6.5 seconds maybe. With the 1/4 mile you'd definatly hit mid 14's with a decent run. Additional light tunning and LSD and low 14's are easily possible.
This is all "in theory" but I have seen results that agree with the figures I've mentoned.
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Daimo B
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Aye, that Corsa Vs Saxo day was a great idea he he he.
Nailz, thats twice u said u ahd a 2.0litre and a 2.0litre turbo. Got any pictures?
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Daimo B
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PS, V6 brake = Poo
Either go for a 2.0liter (256x24mm) setup with good disks n pads or just go for a 285mm Hi Spec conversion, or even better, a 310mm.
A standard 2.0litre Corsa will hit 60 in between 6.5-7.5 seconds, depending on engine, driver, conditions etc.
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Daimo B
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In fact, Nailz, just been reading some of ur posts.
740bhp Corsa eh
U fitted a 2.0litre n a 2.0litre turbo, but u posted askign whether a phase 1 chip will fit a 2.5 V6
Is anything u write the truth?
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luca2020
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why V6 brakes poo? would that be the calipars or disks?
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Nailz
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know nothin about chips,not my thing,had help u see, sumthin u need a lot of
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Kerry
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quote: Originally posted by Nailz
bad breath, can see sum wheels gettin TWOC'ed
i dont take too kindly to u implyin u are goin to steal my car either
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alijon31
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If you go turbo and you want more power you need your bonnet bay seam welded but it's well worth the money. At 275 bhp you'll be able to give porscher 911's a hell of a hard time.
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TheBeast
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dont think u all get on
[Edited on 08-04-2003 by TheBeast]
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and-m
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quote: Originally posted by luca2020
why V6 brakes poo? would that be the calipars or disks?
Because the Corsa has a smaller master cylinder than what the brakes were originally from (Cavalier etc...)
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luca2020
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so basicaly any calipar upgrade aint worth it
dont any1 make a master cylinder upgrade?
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Daimo B
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Im sure they do, but i haven't found one yet
Nailz, i need help, please explain why?
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