hi

[snake]

hi a am new i have got a vauxhall vectra 2ltr with no mods on it, i am thinking of doing a full engine swap for a 2.5 ltr turbo for a start and mayb some upgrade the braking http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/FEATURES/Vauxhall_Vectra_car_review.html

 

[pgarner]

hey and welcome
where does the 2.5 turbo come from ?

 

[gendox]

hi and welcome, brakes are good with an engine swap more power = longer stopping distance + added weight maybe big brakes would be somthing to think about if you can affor the 1200 starting price i beleve

 

[coupe]

hello and welcome

 

[nig]

Hi and enjoy

 

[snake]

i am not sure yet where or what make to go for but i want the size and power gain/ volume efficenty gain from the turbo i have to get money to gether i have got the idea to do it but not the funds thinking about it i should realy play with the valves and manifolds aswell to help the turbo realy i need some advice on what engines and components to go for

 

[pgarner]

you could try for the 2.3 Saab engine as it shares the same platform. or the 2.7 turbo from the VRX vectra.

another option may be to fit a 2.0 turbo
have a look here for inspiration
http://www.torquecars.com/forums/f47/not-been-around-while-here-why-1296/

he did use the calibra turbo but you could try with a newer astra vxr engine

 

[snake]

cool i will look in to them i like the sound of the 2.7 vxr i want some thing reliable so i only have to change the engin once or till i get bored lol :toung:

 

[pgarner]

the problem with the vectra vxr seemed to be heavy amounts of under steer.

 

[snake]

is that due to the engine power and weight or the way the vectras stearing is set up

 

[pgarner]

heavy engine up front, poor suspension setup and trying to run lots of power and torque without a LSD.
could possible be fixed with decent suspension and a thick rear anti roll bar. maybe even thinning down the standard front one

 

[snake]

wouldnt be to hard the do the springs and shocks at the same time i could lower the vectra a bit

 

[pgarner]

would suggest going with coilovers really as they will allow you to fine tune it, dampning, spring ratem rebound ratem camber, etc rather than just dropping the hight

 

[snake]

yer thinking bout it that would be more practical but mayb a silly question but would that sort out the under strear out

 

[aston]

why dont you sell the vectra and just buy a saab 9000 2.3 turb, get an early one and you just turn a screw for instant bhp, get a later one and saabflight will find 300bhp for £300 ish, so 300bhp for a grand. The engine will take near 500bhp with standard internals. If you are going to mess around changing engines why not put the saab engine in an Omega, fits on gearbox no probs, so 300bhp plus and rwd. Sound maybe a sleeper m5 eater.

 

[aston]

an old volvo 960 turbo will make 350 bhp with a little cash thrown at it and that is allready rwd, the saab is much cheaper though.

 

[pgarner]

setting up the suspension - camber and toe
stiffen up the rear of the chassis more than the front - strut braces and thicker/ a roll bar on the rear and leave the front
will help

 

[obi_waynne]

Sorry mate- bit late to the party! Good to have you with us and may I extend to you a warm welcome.

 

[snake]

thanks have got good feed back for my questions

 

[turbonutter69]

Welcome buddy.

 

[snake]

thanks mate