Has anyone done a X18XE/XE1 Turbo??

[joshy]

What I meant was since no VX left the factory with a charger

ah, my error and i stand corrected

But I stand by my point that supercharging can be just as easy and cheap as turbocharging.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eaton-45-S...item3a6f0327d9

[mowgli]

thats some nasty looking manifold... it must play havoc with the flow..

i was looking at just where would you fit a coopercharger on a nova.... and it would need some amazing work to fit tidily into an engine bay.. maybe by removing the alternator & fitting something clever (see PPC mag article on supercharged xflow with jap alternator fitted onto the eaton output shaft) but the rad side of the engine would be trouble unless you custom fit an exhaust to clear it....

[scott.parker]

As said you need to speak to warren g. Corsasport, Corsa-c or Mig. Good prices for drive in- drive out if he offers some warrenty.
I think if you were up for the job yourself, you wouldnt have asked..?

TBH Dave i asked as Ive looked and google comes back with stuff on vectra forums and expensive shizz to regal etc, so i was seeing if any one had any info or ideas of how it can be done "cheapish" before i start looking for an engine etc.
As if the 1.6xe can be done easier and cheaper I'll probably go that way.
And on this one i WANT to try do everything my self!

[Tom-Tank]

TBH Dave i asked as Ive looked and google comes back with stuff on vectra forums and expensive shizz to regal etc, so i was seeing if any one had any info or ideas of how it can be done "cheapish" before i start looking for an engine etc.
As if the 1.6xe can be done easier and cheaper I'll probably go that way.
And on this one i WANT to try do everything my self!

I know warren would sell the Turbo and Mani and Downpipe Fully Rebuilt for about £900 then the rest is fairly straight forward

[MK999]

S14/S14a came with a T28, is the S13 that came with the T25

edit, unless its an import with a redtop (boom ) thats the only SR20det that came with T25

I stand erected. One I was looking at definitely said S14, maybe thats why it was cheap, not many people searching for it

[peester]

Yeah scott, as said - i dont think he'd mind just supplying parts and advice. Worth dropping him a pm.
Dont know if youve seen this or helps much but heres a thread he posted up on aoc
http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb/sh...d.php?t=342473

[craig green]

This Australian smallblock 1800 turbo was posted on MIG a few years ago, Plenum looks quality. Over 300bhp iirc.

[craig green]

Btw I reckon you should go for it, an engine project (aside from a car) is a neat way to learn about engine building. Get a stand & a donor lump, crack on!

I cant recomend the book 'Maximum Boost' by Corky Bell enough, to explain things in detail & give you ideas.

[Mieran]

I think its pointless tbh because by the time you put on a manifold/turbo/intercooler and big block box (cos f13/f15 can't take extra torque) it'll be about the same a 2.0 weight wise

[Bubba]

I think its pointless tbh because by the time you put on a manifold/turbo/intercooler and big block box (cos f13/f15 can't take extra torque) it'll be about the same a 2.0 weight wise

its different though. there are very few things that haven't been done, or are rarely done because there are easier things to do.