Vectra C engine conversion

[vauxcraig]

hi im thinking of buying a mates vectra c with the 2.2 engine however the engine has popped
what would you suggest as a conversion or replacement

c20xe ,c20ne ,c20let, z20let ,gsi, msd ,v6 or original engine 2.2 sri

didnt really want to be going back to the original as we all know the 2.2 sucks and breaks at the first rev

all input would be great

[Paul]

My advice?

Read up on the 2.2. They love them in the states.

[vauxcraig]

i had the 2.2 sri astra mk4 a while ago it broke the timing chain
my sister had the coupe in the 2.2 again nothing but grief

is there any differences to the new 2.2 2003-onwards to the 2.2 fitted in said cars

[Nemesis]

Have you ever driven a Vectra C?