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poultergeist
12-10-09, 01:51 AM
When doing an XE conversion,do I need to use a gsi/gte fuel tank and rad?

This may sound a stupid question,but dont see the purpose of using a different fuel tank unless its bigger?!
AlexW
12-10-09, 10:44 AM
Depends what tank you have atm, GTE/GSI is preferd due to the swirl pot.

Rad, dont need too, but just keep an eye on temps, and make sure your fan works.
craig green
12-10-09, 10:48 AM
Rad, make sure your hoses connect properly. 1600 Nova rad is biggest size available, some dont go full depth to the x-member.

If you use the GTE/GSi tank you need an external MPI pump. You can use a 1200/1400 Nova SPI tank, but need to switch to an internal MPI pump from an Astra/Cav/Calibra etc.

MPI - multi point injection
SPI - single point inj.
General Baxter
12-10-09, 10:50 AM
Rad, make sure your hoses connect properly. 1600 Nova rad is biggest size available, some dont go full depth to the x-member.


diesel ?
there larger then the rads in my house lol
poultergeist
12-10-09, 05:50 PM
Confused.com

The car is a 1l spin
John
12-10-09, 05:53 PM
You only need to use a gte/gsi tank if you're converting from carb. The gte/gsi rad is a full length/size rad and therefore generally regarded as the best for the xe.
John
12-10-09, 05:53 PM
diesel ?
there larger then the rads in my house lol

I've never used a derv rad on xe's baxter, all the hose connections are all in the wrong place.
badboydc
12-10-09, 06:01 PM
if your intrested in a td rad iv got 1 for sale
John
12-10-09, 06:04 PM
if your intrested in a td rad iv got 1 for sale

Like i said, useless for an xe conversion.
Paul
13-10-09, 07:44 PM
A 1000 rad will be fine
Sloth
13-10-09, 07:59 PM
/\no it wont, the pipes are in the wrong places. use any 1.2 to 1.6 petrol rad, and get a spi tank with mpi pump. you cant use the 1.0 tank as it has only 1 line.
Balley
13-10-09, 08:06 PM
Rad, make sure your hoses connect properly. 1600 Nova rad is biggest size available, some dont go full depth to the x-member.

If you use the GTE/GSi tank you need an external MPI pump. You can use a 1200/1400 Nova SPI tank, but need to switch to an internal MPI pump from an Astra/Cav/Calibra etc.

MPI - multi point injection
SPI - single point inj.


the td is a fair bit bigger than a 1600 radiator..
Sloth
14-10-09, 05:17 PM
yes, but the mounts are a ball ache and the pipes are a bit odd
Riggy
14-10-09, 05:48 PM
if its a 1.0 spin to begin with check to see if you have the access cut out under the rear seat , if you have then a spi tank with mpi pump would be fine , if not then fit a gte/gsi tank and external pump :thumb: