Rob-e91
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Registered: 11th May 09
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Just priced the parts from chris astley site, it came to 1200 more or less, so by the time i source an engine and auxillaries ect plus a rebuild the conversion will cost about 2.5, 3.0 k fitted.
And it would take me about 2 years to complete it.
So is it worth doing the xe conversion?????
Or should i just stick to my 14 and tune that as i go?
thanks 
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Nic Barnes
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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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thought you were putting a reliable b20 in?
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steve_turbo
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Registered: 29th Dec 07
Location: newcastle upon tyne
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2.5-3000k to put an xe into a corsa!!
You can do it for well under a grand and have it fitted in 2days.
I know iv done it a few times just dont buy every single thing brand new.
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Col004
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I think you have to really want one to go a head with it mate.. I wouldn't spend that much on a novelty. If your not keeping the car then you can do alot cheaper if you just want a fun car for abit 
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Cole
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3k fitted god i done mine for less than 1k including buying a gsi for it to go in
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Rob-e91
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I know im definetely keeping. Thats why i wanted to use all brand new parts and have all the samco hoses for it aswell and also rebuild the engine
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SteveoBC
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Registered: 22nd Feb 07
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buy mine
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob-e91
I know im definetely keeping. Thats why i wanted to use all brand new parts and have all the samco hoses for it aswell and also rebuild the engine
brand new pistons and crank and block are going to be very expensive to buy.
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Rob-e91
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote:
Originally posted by Rob-e91
I know im definetely keeping. Thats why i wanted to use all brand new parts and have all the samco hoses for it aswell and also rebuild the engine
brand new pistons and crank and block are going to be very expensive to buy.
Obviously didnt mean brand new engine
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Rob-e91
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quote:
Originally posted by SteveoBC
buy mine
Bit unpractical for me m8 lol nice tho
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Jordan C
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Registered: 3rd Dec 07
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Dont worry about new parts
Engine £300
Service kit £200 (cam belt, water pump etc)
Shafts £60
Cvs £120 ( for 4 new ones)
Exhaust£300 ( proper one)
All that is under a grand and the most ul ever pay for stuff!
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Rob-e91
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quote:
Originally posted by Jordan C
Dont worry about new parts
Engine £300
Service kit £200 (cam belt, water pump etc)
Shafts £60
Cvs £120 ( for 4 new ones)
Exhaust£300 ( proper one)
All that is under a grand and the most ul ever pay for stuff!
Thanks mate
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Jordan C
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Registered: 3rd Dec 07
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Dont worry about rebulidin it either just causes problems, Just put a cam belt kit and water pump on it service kit n drop it in!
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2ltrjim
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Registered: 20th Dec 06
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keep your 1400 and tune that. wish i hadnt done mine
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Rob-e91
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quote:
Originally posted by 2ltrjim
keep your 1400 and tune that. wish i hadnt done mine
Why's that mate?
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lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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Buy my shell with XE engine still fitted. All the bits you need to put into yours including full exhaust, new gear linkage and many many rebuild parts in the last year... too much infact!
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richw172
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Registered: 23rd Sep 06
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ill supply and fit u one for 2k
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DannyE2010
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i wanna redtop next year bu i dont think id be prepared to spend the money to get it done properly cuz 2k+is ell ova lot! y not geta 1.6 sport/1.8 sri engine n have that then tune it?newer engine less probelms ??
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Mieran
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
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The guy I bought mine from bought MTECH everything from LMF and that cost just over 1k.
Type-2 Conversion kit
Strengthening plates
Cool running thermostat
Cool Running fan switch
Gearshift Shorteners
Power Steering Bracket
Cooling Hose Set
I expect parts from Chris Astley to be cheaper though.
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philip2
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Registered: 1st Oct 06
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If need rebuilt parts 4 engne drop me a u2u, il can supply gaskets, bearings, belts, pumps- pistons etc, mounts are about 90, get sum hubs and equal shafts, do it all with a rebuild for 1200 or so.
As for the comment of dont strip it ul have problems, thats a ton of shite, build it properly and it wil last. All you know u cud buy an engine with cracked rings or fucked bearing!
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