Corsa b/Tigra A XE Strut brace

[Kerja]

Well, the question is as follows:
which exactly upper front strut brace will fit an XE conversion engine? I was looking on ebay for different ones, but they all look the same.

I think not only me would be interested in that actually.

that's the random photo of internet:


and that's my engine bay



well I've tried couple of strut braces, but they just don't fit at all. The inlet pipe is on the way, the coolant tank and the battery as well.

What can you suggest?

[BROOMY]

I`ve been modifying one to fit my Corsa b c20xe conversion. I have kept the Sfi box and have adjusted (read as hit with big hammer and squashed in a vice) a Tigra one to fit over the box. My header tank is located slightly towards the passenger side and the battery is located in the boot. I have managed to get bar to clear but now i need to modify the bonnet to allow it to shut. I think trial and error is the key and a big hammer helps lol

[hatchet78]

VAUXHALL CORSA B ALLOY FRONT UPPER STRUT BRACE BAR GSI on eBay (end time 27-Mar-10 17:17:41 GMT)

The one above is the same as what ive got in my engine bay and it clears everything.
Ill try a get a photo tommorow if you want?

[Kerja]

hatchet78, yeap, photo would be handy
BROOMY, too much modifications to fit one

[hatchet78]

Just found this photo on my computer of my engine bay with strut brace fitted mate

[Kerja]

where is your battery there?
Ok, so this one at least should fit without the battery

[hatchet78]

Oh thats when i had put the engine in and was building it all back up. Got the strutbrace
off a lad on corsasport.
Theres about a few mill space between the airflow meter plug and
also the fpr pipe, you will just have to adjust the angle of the brace until nothing
touches it. If you still want an up to date photo i will take one tommorow as promised
for you?

Hope this helps

[Kerja]

at least it fits without messing around with inlet pipe and coolant tank

[hatchet78]

Exactly, you will just have to adjust till it doesnt touch anything. My minds like a sieve
so i will try to remember to get you some photos tommorow mate lmao

Did you put the engine in yourself mate?

[Kerja]

nope, bought it like that, but in the end, it needed loads of stuff done after all

[hatchet78]

Good thing is your wanting to do it right and thats the main thing mate.
Off to bed as i start work at 6am.

Will have photos for you tommorow night

[hatchet78]

Pics as promised mate













Hopes this helps you mate

[Kerja]

Oh, cheers for that m8! I've made my mind now finally
'cos there are plenty for sale, but needed to choose one that really fits

[hatchet78]

No probs mate glad to help