Sean
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Anybody got any info on these conversions? Something ive been thinking about for a while as i don't plan on keeping the xe for to long I've always fancied a turbo but I'm after something other than a let... Saab is out of the question due to having to cut a massive chunk from the chassis leg. If I do do it ill more than likely go for the 1600 8v.. I wouldn't want to run low boost either I'd like plenty of boost! It's not a daily car after all. Any info would be great ill take it all into account. Thanks in advance!
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AlexW
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Lots of Boost = low compression, Not a lot of boost = high compression = better power off boost.
Courtnay did loads back in the 90s on Nova's, Few kits around, Not as easy to do as a 1.6 16v IMO.
Basically the same as a 16v though, only bit that needs to be custom is the manifold and downpipe depending on which turbo you go for. Will still need a oil filter relocation kit etc.
If you do want help or advice, U2U me as I'm hughly up on this topic.
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beany113
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hi sean, im currently building my corsa gsi 1.6 16v turbo, ive got all the parts pretty much and now im just looking for someone to show me how to rebuild the spare engine i have. if you need any ifo please u2u me 
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taylorboosh
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Do a vxr engine conversion?
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Paul_JC
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c20ne turbo is the best way to go if you don't want LET
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Mieran
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I was going to suggest C20NE too
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craig-dodd
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for 2.0 8v turbo help look here
http://www.vaux-extreme.com/
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Sean
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Cheers Alex ill be in touch for definate! I'd love a VXR powered nova Taylor, seen the one in total vauxhall recently first one I think.. Massive amounts of work involved though
Cheers guys ill look into it, what sort of power can be had from them?
[Edited on 04-04-2013 by Sean]
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AlexW
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I can't remember his name, but that VXR build was IMO a bit silly, I followed it all through. 1.6 16v Corsa B engine with VXR turbo/pistons etc would have been a better choice.
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possy
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jsr team run 2l 8v and do well on the strip
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alan t
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nova neils 2.0 8v build is awesome!
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Paul_JC
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JSR are doing well as Possy said. Last i checked they were pulling 10dead and still had more to go
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daine
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 http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=323742 read this Sean!
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by alan t
nova neils 2.0 8v build is awesome!
Cheers 
Still haven't finished it though 
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gazza808
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quote:
Originally posted by possy
jsr team run 2l 8v and do well on the strip
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Originally posted by Paul_JC
JSR are doing well as Possy said. Last i checked they were pulling 10dead and still had more to go
Last time I spoke to them,
Tigra was running 10.4's
Astra 10.9 or 10.7 can't remember though the last time I was over at his house it isn't 8v any more.
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