here we go, big block v's small block (not the normal thread)

A vectra (02-05) SRI manual hatchback 1.9cdti weighs 1521 kg according to parkers, the 2.2 petrol is 1427 kg and the 1.8 petrol is 1387.

Thats a fair weight difference!

Blimey thats a bloody big difference.. Are the 1.9 and 2.2's both SRI's in that comparison?

All 3 of the ones I compared were SRI's.

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Originally Posted by Jim

Seriously though baxter, for your budget, a 2.0xe is the best solution for an instant bhp increase.

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Originally Posted by MC

That's two of us that have said you should go for a 20XE. We're trying reverse psycology!

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Originally Posted by dhdev (Oli)

I think you'll find back when this thread was on-topic, I recommended big block as well :eek:

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*rub's eye's in dis-beleath*

3 of the main small blocker's saying to go big block, whats the world coming too lol

Its a shame these use CANBUS management :( :
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/imag...OPC_Z16LET.jpg

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Originally Posted by DaveyLC

Its a shame these use CANBUS management :( :
http://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/imag...OPC_Z16LET.jpg

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just go standalone managment then :thumb:

Thats the Corsa D VXR lump isnt it? Chris Astley got halfway through puting one in a Nova, but gave up.

As Ste said, he was going for standalone management on it. But again, I just cant see the point installing one into a rot box nova unless you really have a lack of things to talk about down the pub!

If I had a Corsa C (sorry, excuse me while i throw up in my mouth lol), i may consider it but in a Nova? Nah, id rather bolt a 2.3 saab lump in it and enjoy oral sex from Slothsport, or get Mike to build me a blown 1.6 8v so I can beat my record for how far accross the road i can spread my crankcase :)

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Originally Posted by Lee

Nah, id rather bolt a 2.3 saab lump in it and enjoy oral sex from Slothsport

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LMFAO lol lol

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Originally Posted by Lee

Thats the Corsa D VXR lump isnt it? Chris Astley got halfway through puting one in a Nova, but gave up.

As Ste said, he was going for standalone management on it. But again, I just cant see the point installing one into a rot box nova unless you really have a lack of things to talk about down the pub!

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:thumb: Yeah you're right there mate. We've all got to get a sense of proportion - after all these are just Novas. Anybody spending over £5k on an engine for a poxy Nova has got to be a right plonker.......


........ err better call me Rodney then :cry: lol

Still as Rick says - its the journey that countslol

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Originally Posted by CP

:thumb: Yeah you're right there mate. We've all got to get a sense of proportion - after all these are just Novas. Anybody spending over £5k on an engine for a poxy Nova has got to be a right plonker.......


........ err better call me Rodney then :cry: lol

Still as Rick says - its the journey that countslol

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lmao. I think you miss interpreted what I meant there. Spending 5k on an engine for performance gains isn't a mentalist thing to do, but spending god knows what buying and installing a corsa VXR lump for 200bhp when a LET will do the job nicely is IMO.