moving from SEAT to Vauxhall

chris wilks · 27-04-2008, 22:26

hi people just sorted out an Astra cdti 150 to replace my leon 20vt cupra,its my first diesel and vauhall for that matter im gonna be wanting more power in the form of a remap,but just want to know what to look out for in terms of reliability and issues etc....
one of the reasons im on this forum is seeing a few of you at a RR day at Awesome Gti in mcr a few months back there was a monsterous red astra there so i thought id get on here.cheers .

Allvaux · 28-04-2008, 08:55

Morning Chris, welcome to Mig. You're probably better off asking in the technical sections ace... http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-transmission/ as more likely to find out the info you need. I wouldn't have a clue personally but I think Tom Williams may have re-mapped his CDTi and I believe it can be done without effecting reliability.

Col004 · 28-04-2008, 10:17

Welcome mate..Not far from us in skem... The Astra you mentioned is one of my mates. where just in the process of reshelling it. So technically that one does'nt exsist anymore hahaha... It will be right though soon.

Have a good one

TomH · 28-04-2008, 12:21

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Originally Posted by chris wilks

hi people just sorted out an Astra cdti 150 to replace my leon 20vt cupra,its my first diesel and vauhall for that matter im gonna be wanting more power in the form of a remap,but just want to know what to look out for in terms of reliability and issues etc....
one of the reasons im on this forum is seeing a few of you at a RR day at Awesome Gti in mcr a few months back there was a monsterous red astra there so i thought id get on here.cheers .

Mine was the Silver MK5 888 @ the RR that got 195bhp, it started life as a 150cdti with a re-map by 888 and the bits added, it should now be 200bhp or there abouts now has simota induction and full magnex exhaust system with downpipe

and relability has not been an issue. I still love it 2 years later and it still smokes just as much

DAP (Dave) in Huddersfiled is pretty good as he started out @ 888 and now runs his own business so for re-map's(through the sports button aswell ), suspension etc he's your man.

Your only up the road from me so if you wanna take mine for a spin sometime let me know

Jack · 28-04-2008, 12:23

I was there that day too.

The 1.9 engine is actually a Fiat engine, and so far I've yet to hear any complaints about it. They seem to be good engines.

TomH · 28-04-2008, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Jack

I was there that day too.

The 1.9 engine is actually a Fiat engine, and so far I've yet to hear any complaints about it. They seem to be good engines.

that it is

the only common fault with the 1.9cdti's are they eat EGR valves for breakfast

and there is a back order on them until Vauxhall can release the updated model.

Jack · 28-04-2008, 12:32

EGR? Don't have that problem with my diesel.

TomH · 28-04-2008, 12:35

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Originally Posted by Jack

EGR? Don't have that problem with my diesel.

gets sooted up on the CDTi's and restricts the power, cant rev over 3k etc well known issue

**Dave Broomfield** · 28-04-2008, 16:14

Wecome to Mig mate all this tax talk

Jack · 28-04-2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by TomH

gets sooted up on the CDTi's and restricts the power, cant rev over 3k etc well known issue

Ah, useful info.

3k? What self-respecting diseasal owner would want to rev over 3k anyway?

chris wilks · 28-04-2008, 18:26

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Originally Posted by TomH

Mine was the Silver MK5 888 @ the RR that got 195bhp, it started life as a 150cdti with a re-map by 888 and the bits added, it should now be 200bhp or there abouts now has simota induction and full magnex exhaust system with downpipe

and relability has not been an issue. I still love it 2 years later and it still smokes just as much

Your only up the road from me so if you wanna take mine for a spin sometime let me know

missed that one on the day mate,wherebouts do you live if you dont mind me askin,not seen any 888's round here for a while,im in great sankey,couple of vxrs but thats it!wouldnt mind a blast if u dont mind?!my leon is 210bhp and ill have that for a few wks still so would be interesting to see how they compare.

cheers guys for the welcome

TomH · 28-04-2008, 21:55

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Originally Posted by chris wilks

missed that one on the day mate,wherebouts do you live if you dont mind me askin,not seen any 888's round here for a while,im in great sankey,couple of vxrs but thats it!wouldnt mind a blast if u dont mind?!my leon is 210bhp and ill have that for a few wks still so would be interesting to see how they compare.

runcorn

kyle_sxi · 29-04-2008, 13:21

whats the tourqe of the leon matey as the 888 is fooking awsome for tourqe

chris wilks · 29-04-2008, 18:18

240lb ft but it comes in at 2400rpm which is pretty low for a petrol turbo itll keep up with a astra vxr as its a bit lighter probably loose out top end on one though!i have to admit im not overly excited about the asta as std but im sure with a bit more umph itll sway me! oh and its a five door with the leather trim!!should be a bit of a sleeper!
the one thing about moving from VAG to VX is there both pretty good for after market stuff but the and mods arent really cheap for the vw/audi engine etc so hopefully itll be a pleasant suprise when buying upgrades alhtough ive not looked yet!!!is there anywhere reasonably close to warrington for VX parts as awesome GTi was ideal for me with the leon??

kyle_sxi · 30-04-2008, 06:52

theres dap in huddersfeild matey