loz@sussexcarz.com
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hi there i was woundering if ppl could post good points and bad points about doing the engine conversion.
the best place to get the conversion done (ive heard lee mitchell and cossvaux are good)
rough cost that ppl have paid to get theres done and what sort of insurance cost they pay? (im 19 with almost 3yrs no claims)
what parts r needed to complete the conversion (mounting kit, loom etc)
what bhp the standard engine (runs ive heard its 143bhp for the calibra engine)
thanks for all help with this 
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Mattb
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good points.... more power
bad... insurance and petrol costs
yes lee or cossvaux are good.
they can sort out everything you need
bhp = 150ish
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Joff
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If you already know that this is "another 2ltr post" then you must have seen the hundreds already on CS.
Search for your answers.
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myke
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break down:
500 engine. can get this cheaper, even pick up a whole donor car for less maybe
500 fitting kit. if you get a proper m-tech or cossvaux one. there are cheaper methods that are slightly more hassle
500 labour. if lee does it. cossvaux will be lots more. do it yourself for nowt.
worthwhile getting the engine first so you can clean it up a bit, and replace a few gaskets. worth doing cambelt kit and water pump too perhaps.
search is gooood.
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CORSA NUT
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I think we should have a 2L forum personally.
This is going beyond a fuking joke.
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loz@sussexcarz.com
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"If you already know that this is "another 2ltr post" then you must have seen the hundreds already on CS.
Search for your answers."
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yeah but i was looking for my specific questions to be answered, and if u do a search it comes up with every post with the phrase c20xe in it which as u'll agree there are a hell of alot of posts concerning these engines. i went thru 80 pages yesterday trying to list down the parts needed but wasnt sure in the end so i thought id ask as it would be quicker.
my aim is to source all the parts over a few months and then do the conversion over about a week or so. which is why id like a 'shopping list' of parts. Not sarcastic replies!
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"This is going beyond a fuking joke"
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yer well maybe there should be a specific 2ltr section to the forum!!! i take it by ur answer u never asked for any help fitting your 2.0 engine then, and i wonder how un helpful other members were to u??? i dont come on here to be slaged off for asking questions!!!
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Thank you Myke for your helpful comments, is there anything else i need like engine bay wiring loom fuse boxes etc???
[Edited on 04-02-2005 by loz@sussexcarz.com]
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timrud_
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You mean people asking questions about engines rather than gay bodykits?
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Joff
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If people post a list of the parts you need, you get someone else posting an alternative list saying the previous list was wrong and you can get alternative parts cheaper, etc.
Find someone that will do the conversion for you. Ask them to give you a list of all the correct parts to buy. Pay them to fit.
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mav
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I won't be joining that club tomorrow
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myke
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loom
ecu
coil
gearbox
could make use of hubs and shafts, but you'd have to search on that.
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myke
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quote:
Originally posted by mav
I won't be joining that club tomorrow
you buying something else tomorrow then?
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mav
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No...........
might wait and see when morty can get his fixed...
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myke
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you got something else to get you about between yours going and gettin a new one?
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Adam_B
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just a topped thread in help + mods would do, or even something in the FAQs....
No need to rip into the guy, everybody knows how crap the search thing is on here 
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loz@sussexcarz.com
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thanks adam
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by myke
you got something else to get you about between yours going and gettin a new one?
not really m8..Can use missus' car when i'm on nights but fucked when i'm on days and backs.
On n/s next week so...........
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
just a topped thread in help + mods would do, or even something in the FAQs....
No need to rip into the guy, everybody knows how crap the search thing is on here
But if we don't rip into people by making fun of the CS search, we'll never be able to pressure Ian into re-writing it 
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Adam_B
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then all 16440 members should sent ian a u2u and email telling him to sort it
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bradfincham
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right il help after all
im 19 with 0 ncb and would pay 1150 tpft or 1600 fc with adrian flux, but as i was in oz for 6 months im classes as non citizen so they wudnt touch me!
I pay £500 under my dad with tesco at the moment.
They are fast, not silly fast but the power is useable shall we say, always gives you a grin on your face but you soon get used to power and the delivery.
Id say save the hassle and take the car to lee mitchell, £1500 drive in drive out
also upgrade the brakes, fit a good exhaust and air filter and perhaps a chip for now. 2k and you have engine, brakes and exhaust.
Depending on what suspension set up uoi have get some shocks and springs that are matched as a minimum coilovers at a maximum.
Hope that helps anything else just ask!
Also as with all cars you buy there could be problems, get the waterpump, cambelt, tensioners and a good service done on the engine by lee before the engine goes in, along with painting and chroming etc this way you are eliminating any future problems with those parts!
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
then all 16440 members should sent ian a u2u and email telling him to sort it
Sent mine. Have you sent yours?
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Adam_B
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i have, only 16438 to go
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loz@sussexcarz.com
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im runing airbag suspension and i am having a cat bk stainless steel system made up by viper racing. where is lee mitchell based? (im in the south east) for 1500 does he up grade the brakes too then?
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Joff
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For 1500 he'll even tickle your fancy
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loz@sussexcarz.com
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oooooooooo i like the sound of that lol
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bradfincham
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nope brakes are about £100 extra when he does the conversion!
He is based in kent, not far from dartford i beleive!
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