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am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 01:07

As above..... I think ive decided im defo for a vectra sri, but dont know which engine to go for

Obviously the 2.5/2.6 v6 is most powerful with the 2.2 runner up followed by the 2.0 eco & 1.8

But which is the best engine? are there any deisel sri's?

mike56gte

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10th Nov 10 at 01:11

they did a desiel sri 130 iirc. but i would just get the most powerfull one. also been told to get hold of some vectra gsi cams ans stick in the sri and you petty much get gsi power.

am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 01:13

Nice one, the plans are low on snowflakes

J200RSA

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10th Nov 10 at 01:18

get a 2.5 v6 sri and put a set of "G" cams in from the vec gsi/ omega 3.0, you will have 190bhp and shit loads of torque, thats what i'm putting in my astra coupe when i next get a weekend off.

mike56gte

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10th Nov 10 at 01:27

quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
Nice one, the plans are low on snowflakes

will look shit hot.

AlexW

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10th Nov 10 at 01:29

From what ive seen, 2.2 isnt the most reliable engine. Id expect the 1.8/2.0 to be shit slow.

Brother had a GSi and that never went wrong, pulled well (considering the weight) and was a nice car.

So IMO, V6. Just make sure the cambelt has been done/get it done.

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10th Nov 10 at 07:40

That's a good idea mate lol

Tom

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10th Nov 10 at 10:16

I've got a 1.8 sri 'b' it's slow as fuck, rubbish MPG but seems quite reliable.

stu_c

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10th Nov 10 at 11:36

mine was a 2.0 sri and theres so many problems with them

2.5 v6 are ok

2.6 v6 are fly by wire even better performance and mpg.

2.2 16v are a good all rounder

if you are going to get a veccy b look for the cdx model as it has all the extras like cruise control and climate control

AlunJ

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10th Nov 10 at 11:50

My mate has a 2.0sri and the only problem I think he's really had with it is it seems to eat sensors, goes pretty well but I think he's possibly mapped it or something.

Corsa_Sport21

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10th Nov 10 at 11:52

Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??

Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.

The look the best and are the fastest.

stu_c

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10th Nov 10 at 11:55

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??

Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.

The look the best and are the fastest.

the only real difference is about 10bhp the seats and bumpers

Corsa_Sport21

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10th Nov 10 at 12:01

quote:
Originally posted by stu_c

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??

Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.

The look the best and are the fastest.

the only real difference is about 10bhp the seats and bumpers

Is it not more 30bhp difference??167bhp and 198bhp??

Yeah but the seats and bumpers is what makes them imo.

am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 12:08

quote:
Originally posted by Chris F
That's a good idea mate lol

What is?

am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 12:11

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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21

quote:
Originally posted by stu_c

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Why choose an Sri over a Gsi??

Gsi's can be picked up cheap these days.

The look the best and are the fastest.

the only real difference is about 10bhp the seats and bumpers

Is it not more 30bhp difference??167bhp and 198bhp??

Yeah but the seats and bumpers is what makes them imo.

Insurance will be a fair bit more I would imagine?

am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 12:11

Cheers for all the info guys, Looks like il be trying for a v6

Corsa_Sport21

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10th Nov 10 at 12:22

Maybe 1 or 2 groups higher for the Gsi.

stu_c

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10th Nov 10 at 12:31

well i cant get insured on a gsi but they will insure me on a 2.6 cdx its bollocks ur paying for the gsi badge

alan-g-w

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10th Nov 10 at 12:40

2.5 V6 is going to rape you for fuel.

am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 12:53

A hardly use ma car anyways alan, just want something a bit bigger with more ooomph

AlexW

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10th Nov 10 at 12:56

Cruising on a motorway etc i think they can return about 28-30mpg. As long as you dont expect them to be good lol.

The smaller engined ones wont be much better as obviously your on the loud pedal longer getting up to speed, and vectras are not a light car.

am4nf

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10th Nov 10 at 13:28

Basically a just want comfort and power

ma corsa gets piss poor mpg so it wont make a difference

stu_c

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10th Nov 10 at 13:34

quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
Basically a just want comfort and power ma corsa gets piss poor mpg so it wont make a difference

cdx 2.6

stu_c

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10th Nov 10 at 13:38

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2122413.htm

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2205652.htm

Twiggy

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10th Nov 10 at 13:40

Dont get a fucking 2.0

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