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Author Pic Request.... V6 corsa
Goodie_06
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13th May 08 at 17:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Im looking into buying one, just wondering whats the pros and cons of these?? Cheers
Iain M
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14th May 08 at 08:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Very front heavy i would think.
Fro
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14th May 08 at 08:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Apparently not much quicker than a c20xe, but thats just what i've heard never driven one or raced one when i had my 2.0.
Planty02
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deano87
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Might not be quicker than a C20XE, but the noise
Dean_W
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Beardys is such a good example of how it should be done
Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by fro-dizzle
Apparently not much quicker than a c20xe, but thats just what i've heard never driven one or raced one when i had my 2.0.



if it's the 2.5, they only have 10 or so, bhp more, and are heavier, that;ll be why..

the 3.0 will be quicker as they are near enough 200bhp or so
Corsa_Sport21
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14th May 08 at 11:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

These folk who are saying they are apparently not much quicker than an XE corsa....have u ever been in 1 or seen the 2 race??
From past experience of both XE and V6 engines in a heavier MK3 Astra,i could probably take a wild but accurate guess that the V6 would be a good bit quicker.
They have more torque for a start.The 2.5 can be tuned to circa 200bhp for £150 tops.Decent filter,De-cat,3.8bar FPR and a set of 3.0 inlet cams will see u knocking on the door of 200 ponies.
When i had my old V6 GSI it had the above mods and it left XE corsas and would stick with my mates XE Nova.There was nothing in it.He even tried to use his nitrous to shake me off but the bottle was empty lol.
Even when the astra was XE,and i changed it too C25XE.i noticed a BIG difference.My mate who done the conversion was actually surprised at how quick it was compared to an XE.
X 60RSA
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14th May 08 at 11:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I raced a standard one when I had my XE corsa, i dont know if it was running shite or well or how he drove.

BUT he was only pulling away about 1-2metres in every ten.
stan_the_man
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14th May 08 at 12:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

C25XE 170 BHP / 170 LB FT
C20XE 156 BHP / 144 LB FT

What gains do 3ltr cams make?
JM_16v
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14th May 08 at 12:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

your kill yourself tbh...


Corsa_Sport21
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14th May 08 at 12:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

3.0 cams will see a proven 15-20bhp easy.

C20XE is actually 147bhp and 144 lb/ft
C25XE is 167bhp and 167lb/ft

[Edited on 14-05-2008 by Corsa_Sport21]
Planty02
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14th May 08 at 12:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

possible con here...Cant see service/repair being cheap or easy with such little space in the engine bay
Corsa_Sport21
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quote:
Originally posted by Planty02
possible con here...Cant see service/repair being cheap or easy with such little space in the engine bay


Probably an engine out job for major things.Servicing can be done with the engine in the car.Not sure how easy it is to access the rear plugs when its in a corsa tho.

Just make sure u do the obvious b4 it goes in the car.
Ste L
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14th May 08 at 12:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

cam belt's easier to change on the v6 than a c20, in the corsa's bay - thats one good point
ed_jones
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will the X25XE from a Vectra Gsi go in a corsa then as that has near 192bhp as standard according to T.V V-Files? Or is it just the C25XE out of the Calibra / Cav that will fit?

Also that pic of beardys is one of my favourite ever of a modded car and if beardy ever sold and i had the cash in would love it!
notts.pirate
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14th May 08 at 22:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

most XE have been thrashed but maybe not V6s ???

[Edited on 14-05-2008 by notts.pirate]
JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by notts.pirate
most XE have been thrashed but maybe not V6s ???

[Edited on 14-05-2008 by notts.pirate]

how? there build for one reason?
Corsa_Sport21
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quote:
Originally posted by ed_jones
will the X25XE from a Vectra Gsi go in a corsa then as that has near 192bhp as standard according to T.V V-Files? Or is it just the C25XE out of the Calibra / Cav that will fit?

Also that pic of beardys is one of my favourite ever of a modded car and if beardy ever sold and i had the cash in would love it!


NO

Not without changing the inlet system anyway.
But if ur going to that hassle for the extra power,just get a C25XE and change the cams to 3.0 inlets.Or if u can source 2 sets,change the exhaust cams to 3.0 items aswell.Both cams are the same anyway.

Or even better change the bottome end to a 3.0 along with the cams and use the 2.5 inlet and injection systm and u will have 1 quick corsa.
Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by ed_jones
if beardy ever sold and i had the cash in would love it!


That car would not get sold in one piece. Can tell you that for a fact
TurboChris
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15th May 08 at 16:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I have a V6 engine with 3ltr cams & 4 bar FPR for sale £500, had it dynoed recently at 198.3hp with printout, still in the car (Astra GSI)

I have owned C20XE, V6 and C20LET corsas, I would rate them

1st : C20LET
2nd : V6
3rd : C20XE

Chris


My Corsa V6:



[Edited on 15-05-2008 by TurboChris]
N3CRO
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15th May 08 at 19:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Might not be quicker than a C20XE, but the noise


Yeah, I love the sound of a V6, espc. the 3.2L that comes in an R32 Golf, I soooooo want one of them just for the noise it makes!
Goodie_06
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16th May 08 at 14:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Cheers guys, theres no way on hell id be able to do one of these conversions so would have to look out for one already done
Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by Necromancer
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Might not be quicker than a C20XE, but the noise


Yeah, I love the sound of a V6, espc. the 3.2L that comes in an R32 Golf, I soooooo want one of them just for the noise it makes!


I prefer the sound of the 2.8/2.9 Vr6 engines tbh mate, although the R32's do sound amazing
Archie
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Just watch for cowboy jobs if your buying one thats already been done

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