redtom
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Has anyone here put a saab turbo engine into a corsa b? Either the 2.0 or the 2.3.
Any guides or info about it anywhere im struggling to find much on it?
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Richardhhha
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Think someone put a 2.0 t in a nova not sure if anyone has done it with a 2.3 would be very good conversion tho
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andyc1234
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its easy to do just make sure you get a post 93 engine and not a pre as the gearbox wont fit
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redtom
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Ive heard vauxhall big block boxs fit on? or is this just a rumour? Just want somethign a bit different really and want to know what is involved with these engines and anything about them before ripping the xe out.
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Kevxx
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is there any project threads going about or anything? Heard of them before, but not really seen or read into them.
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swill_omnibus
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There was one posted a good while back wasn't there? Think it was based in Germany though?
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redtom
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Looking for any threads or threads about the conversion atall really. Not afraid of hard work just need to know its possible and worthwhile before i end up with no car.
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andyc1234
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if you get a engine thats after 93 the vaux big block fits so so do shafts and mounts etc. then you need an engine mount making for the engine side which isnt to hard go knock a bracket up and then you just need it wiring. your best buyng a full car then you can test and label the wires and pipes so you know where to connect in the corsa. im still thinking about doing it to my next project
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Nic Barnes
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theyre also a very very strong engine in std form. ive seen one in a nova a while back. fella said it was simple.
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redtom
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Whats the wiring side of things like or do you not know? i assume il just use the saab engine loom and the vauxhall car loom still?
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andyc1234
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yep it doesnt look that bad tbh theres no that many wires. probably same colours. id like to try and push about 450 from a standard lump. shouldnt take much
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barneykarl
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http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-transmission/333496-saab-turbo-engine-conversion.html
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andyc1234
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forgot to mention. sump needs chopping a bit as it sits 100mm lower than a let. but thats about it its no bigger than a let the one we had looked smaller.
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redtom
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good stuff. looks like a may give it a go. time to get on the hunt for a 2.3 lump, may aswell start with the bigger version of the 2. Anyone know the engine code of the 2.3/2.0 'later' engines i should be looking for? time to see if theres any local 
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redtom
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Ok thanks mate things likethat are no problem im used to doing stupid things. lol
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Nic Barnes
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lol
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redtom
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Im glad you saw the funny side
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Mikey_j
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Little bit of info. I believe the 2.3 head bolts straight onto the 2.0
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redtom
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ok thanks all that helped. anyone else know anything
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redtom
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andyc1234
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what else do you want to know you been pretty much told how to fit it
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