DangerousDave16v
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has anyone done this conversion using the c20LET,im tryin to gather information for a mate,who is seriously considering the conversion.
is the transfer box the main problem? (his is a '90 16v red top)
any info appreciated
cheers
[Edited on 27-08-2003 by DangerousDave16v]
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MattyB
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www.migweb.co.uk
This is a corsa site mate.
Matt
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miles
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Loads of people have, you need to convert the box to 2wd if you want to use the f28 6 speed, or just use a f20 5 speed from a non turbo (if the engine will stay standardish)
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luca2020
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no such thing as a gte turbo mate
u get a calibra and a cav turbo (c20let)
has been done a few times, do a search, topic has been discussed million times
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DangerousDave16v
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I know theres no GTE Turbo,im just tryin to find out whether or not he can use his original gearbox with the turbo lump.
i'll do a search on it,but as matty said this is a corsa site,so doubt it will turn up any results
cheers
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luca2020
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what gearbox has he got, F20? if he has he can use it, but it wont last too long
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DangerousDave16v
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hes got the standard gte 16v box(dunno if thats f20 or not)
i understand you need a courtney/pvd kit to modify the 6 speed box?
i dont think 50 more brake will be that hard on a box,plus hes talkin bout puttin an lsd in too.
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MattyB
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as most people on migweb will tell u mate.....
Its a pretty straightforward conversion. Drop the LET in to the GTE engine bay, use either F20 or F28.
F28 requires converting to FWD, and costs £££, but prob cheaper in long run. (Better choice)
LET will eat thru F20, especially if tuned, altho these boxes are very easy and cheap to come by.
Yes u are correct in that PVD do a F28 FWD conversion kit.
Matt
PS: Dont mention "Transfer box" when u ask for help. This is a box used on Callys and cav 4x4s for AWD use. Not used and nothing to do with this discussion, just confuses ppl.
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miles
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It make only be an extra 50bhp, but its also an extra 60lb/ft of torque. Thats what does it in.
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miles
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An LSD might put more strain on the box, rather than the wheels spinning the torque away, they will be gripping and putting the strain through the transmition.
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Kris TD
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a 200 bhp N/a car would probs be fine on the f20, but its the torque as miles said which will destroy the box. it can only cope with 200 ibs/ft of torque, that on the limit already with a standard let.
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Scott
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few people on mig have it
infact theres one on the cover of total vauxhall this month
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Scott
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craigs now got a RS turbo
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Scott
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he smashed his corsa a while back , and hes given up on a new corsa , told me last night its sacked hes selling all the bits http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=86305
bought a black escort RS turbo last night for 2 n half
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DangerousDave16v
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Thanks guys
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