c20xe_zuko
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Registered: 8th Oct 07
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I am trying to find out as much info as possible before I take on this job, the car is fitted with a c20xe at the moment but its needing a full set of valves and guides after it jumped the timing.
What do I need to do the x25xe conversion, can I use any of the parts used to fit the c20xe or would I be better removing it all and selling it?
Any help would be great, the engine will be being fitted by a mechanic I know, I just need to supply all the parts etc
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ed
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Join up to migweb.co.uk as BeArDy who is a member on here and there has made quite a few detailed posts on there about the conversion. This conversion crossed my mind a few weeks back for my Corsa, but actually it doesn't sound too ideal really after reading what people have said...
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ed
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Oh, and serch on there for the posts, forgot to say 
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AdamF
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you can use the gearbox, shafts etc from the c20xe engine, you will need a new drivers engine mount fabricating,
also i belive the engine has to be fitted bare and then built in the car other wise it wont go in.
but possibly the most expensive part of the converiosn is you need custom exhaiust manifolds to the clear the steering rack and front lower crossmember.
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c20xe_zuko
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thanks for the replies folks, the mechanic who said he will fit it loves a challenge and free fitting sounds good to me! I just need to get all the parts to him and he's happy. So keep the shafts and gearbox from the c20xe.
I will search that site and see what I can come up with. cheers again
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AdamF
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yep everything from the xe except the drivers engine mount.
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Gezza
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there is some custom manifolds now on ebay for one 
sounds great pal if you wanna come and have a nosy at mine feel free mine looks like factory fit 
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Ste L
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chris astley sell's the conversion kit for it...
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mac1976
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you need to use the 20xe clutch and fly wheel as well for the box to fit and am sure chris astley does the mounts you need
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Gezza
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yeah he does and they are on ebay also in his shop there!!! the 2.0xe helps it rev really quickly lol
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c20xe_zuko
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Whats the best engine to go for vectra sri/gsi, calibra v6 etc? need to source an engine by this/next weekend to get the work started.
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AdamF
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calibra v6 c25xe is the popular choice
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c20xe_zuko
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so what all do I need to get it running, key, ecu wiring? when we put a vts in my mates westcoast saxo we needed the key, ignition barrel, transponder, ecu etc to get it running. it the vectra easier or harder to fit?
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Superlite Ltd.
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quote:
Originally posted by c20xe_zuko
so what all do I need to get it running, key, ecu wiring? when we put a vts in my mates westcoast saxo we needed the key, ignition barrel, transponder, ecu etc to get it running. it the vectra easier or harder to fit?
vectra v6 engines (X25XE and Y26SE) engines are more modern and have rubbish like EGR valves to deal with. The old calibra C25XE does not. I'd try and get the older one myself
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c20xe_zuko
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Thats me got my engine, wiring loom, ecu etc for the corsa, collecting the engine on wednesday, its out of a cavalier. will keep you all posted
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