Mk4 ashtray C20xe
Right i have seen Mk4 astras with Let's in so i know its possible to put a C20XE in but:
Is it as simple as say a nova?
Can you buy mounts?
Anyone got any information on this conversion or can point me in the right direction i would appriciate it
Joe
just done some quick google searching!
quotes,
The drivers side mount isnt just a case of bolting on a mount, this is why you could do with looking at it really, you have to go through the cambelt cover with it.
Other 2, assuming you are on a bigblock motor, you can just use the standard gearbox ones, and use the gearbox again too for that matter, so hence use all the original shafts etc.
Getting the wiring into the cabin is a PITA as well, you arent spoilt for choice on where to route it.
IIRC the engine slips in a treat, just have to modify timing cover as the engine mount locates there?
308's will i think go under SRi rims , but double check.
Hardest part was wiring the electrics , so everything worked, i think i struggles with the temp gauge? Again so long ago, but can put you in touch with a vaux specialist who could help you!
well ive been speaking to a mate and hes asked how much i would charge to fit a c20xe which he has sat in his garage.
The mk4 is a 1.8 sri already,
Get an engine with some chest hair!
Hmm is that neccisarry to do that with the mount?Originally Posted by bmw156
why the hell put an old any tired 1980's engine into a 2000 car,
makes no sence
i know looks like abit to much work for me
Talk him into a x25xe maybe
i agree,why the hell put an old any tired 1980's engine into a 2000 car,
makes no sence
and plug. no. you can mount it anyway you like. in the second like there is some of the shelf mount, but it requires a tap into the block, through the cambelt cover!
doesnt seem to easy tbh.
and if it was me i would be asking over 1k (declared to the tax man obs!!!)
and yes, an ecotec turbo should be alot easier.
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