corsa gsi c20let build

corsagsi16vplym · 28-11-2008, 12:25

here we have my corsa gsi turbo build...

bought it as a rolling shell a few months back from a mate who has had it on his drive for the last 10 months or so.
all complete minus the engine:

i then decided to get it onto my garage and start to strip it. this was done over a few days.

the shell itself is very clean and im very very happy with it. only tiny bit on drivers side rear sill(bloody sunroofs)

i then started to buy things like polybushes etc.

i then got offered a corsa vxr turbo for a good price so i was going to build a c16 turbo but that wasnt going to be cost effective for decent power so i started onthe lookout for a c20let

managed to get a complete cally turbo with loads tax and test on it.

shame really but was leaking in water from somewhere and that pissed me off so had to strip it...

during this time ive now moved into a bigger garage to fit the cally and the corsa into and the corsa has gone for respray..

i then started to strip down the loom etc off the engine to get it ready for removal..
before:

After:

borrowed a mates engine crane and proceeded to take it out..

the corsa has now come back from the bodyshop. staying original :thumbs:

very happy with the results!!!

i have now started to order some bits for the engine:

new fmic:

3" tophat:

and some hard boost pipes..

it is now time to be all put back together:

have started to tidy up the wiring aswell will get more pics of that tonight..

started to strip the engine down aswell now as will be rebuilt before it goes into the corsa.

coscast aswell baby!!!

thats all for now

DaveB · 28-11-2008, 14:27

urgh, carpet and stuff

corsagsi16vplym · 05-12-2008, 14:26

na i need carpets, help keep the warmth in a bit

will update with more pics tonight

vxlgsi · 05-12-2008, 14:49

Lovin that fella, they do look good in white..I cut my carpet down to just behind the front seats... i just got mine on the road they are such a laugh to drive. Give me a shout if you want a lightweight flywheel for it and a bit of advice, get an ATB diff fitted cos without it, it will be wheelspin tastic.

rudd86 · 05-12-2008, 15:06

proper job.

agreed about getting a diff.

mikegray · 05-12-2008, 16:03

Coming along dude, looks good in white

corsagsi16vplym · 05-12-2008, 16:14

where in devon are you mike?

what diff would u recomend rudd?

want to do a few track days but will be used on the road aswell (as 2nd car)

philip2 · 05-12-2008, 16:21

alrite matey, guess your fazza off CS? cars looking tidy fair do's. easier to see the pics on here compared to the hundreds of posts on CS

what are plans for the engine?

corsagsi16vplym · 05-12-2008, 16:25

yeh i am fazza mate.

unsure on plas for engine so far, have the enlarged tophat, got an xe inlet cam on its way. block is getting rehoned and crank balanced this week coming then will be rebuilt. will fit the arp conrod bolts, contemplating the main stud kit, also want a billet flywheel. unsure of what else atm. have eds phase 3.5 for it aswell

been bit lazy last couple days trying to get few bits sorted to sell my gf's corsa, but that sgone now so back onto the corsa

philip2 · 05-12-2008, 16:33

i know wot you mean bout wanting to crack on, mrs just left mine so i can do more to my corsa

hopefully the car will go well and still be pretty reliable on the cheap side

corsagsi16vplym · 05-12-2008, 16:35

doesnt have to be cheap mate, rather spend more and do a proper job tbh. cheap rushed conversions dont work :lol:

rudd86 · 05-12-2008, 16:45

speak to steveboyslim on here about a quaife ATB lsd.

philip2 · 05-12-2008, 20:27

by cheap i ment if something did happen and it bew up, its not steel rods, pistons, etc thats gone.

steveboyslim is best man to talk to for rods, pistons, lifters, valves, everything you would need for a top spec motor

mikegray · 05-12-2008, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by corsagsi16vplym

where in devon are you mike?

Im in Exeter.

I was tempted with your Calibra, looked a good'un

BIGS · 06-12-2008, 00:35

Looking good bud, ill have to pop down at some point and have a proper look.

corsagsi16vplym · 06-12-2008, 09:28

yeh no probs dan feel free mate, the calibra is still here mike :lol:

will drop steve a pm then, gf can get me few bits for xmas haha

corsagsi16vplym · 06-12-2008, 10:14

right question for you knowledgeable people please.

the f28 i have is an electric type, how do i convert to mechanical or do i need to sell the box and buy a mech one?

vxlgsi · 06-12-2008, 14:41

you can do it, but i think you have to machine abit of the casing... steveboyslim may be able to convert it for you

corsagsi16vplym · 06-12-2008, 14:59

might have a word with him, want the diff asap aswell.

be seeing you for a billet flywheel, vxlgsi

philip2 · 07-12-2008, 12:39

07973 729171 steveboyslim. i wouldnt text though, he hates it

top lad to talk to if need to know anything.

vxlgsi · 07-12-2008, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by corsagsi16vplym

might have a word with him, want the diff asap aswell.

be seeing you for a billet flywheel, vxlgsi

No worries, got afew in stock

Im sure it was steve that explained how to do the gearbox to me afew years ago..

corsagsi16vplym · 10-12-2008, 09:20

got it all onto the stand properly

rear beam a lick of paint..

seats ready to go in having just repainted up the subframes

right then flywheel now off

sent a deposit on these brakes - cheers lee

i then set to getting the gearbox out

got it out which is good but forgot to drain the box oil 1st.....

anyways.. gave it a rubbing down and then decided to chuck it into the boot and take it for a wash

after the wash down was alot better so just bit more rubbing down before paint..

then all painted up

ok now the box is all clean and shiny, its an elec type and i need it to go into my corsa.
is there anyways i can do this or do i need to get a mech one??

is this a square tooth pulley? as might be going halves with someone for a set of verniers so need to know

i then got the pistons out..

they look very clean actually which is good and all the bores look fine

then few pics as i left it last night..

mikegray · 10-12-2008, 13:43

Some nice work there, I like the look of of those seats

As for the gearbox, you could fit part of the ABS from the calibra, clocks, abs sensor, ECU, you would have to get a driveshaft with a ABS ring on it. I did have a link on how to do it but it apears broken. So might be worth asking MarK T as it was his link.

vxlgsi · 10-12-2008, 13:52

fit the calibra turbo clocks if you can.

cars looking superb fella

ilovemyelite · 10-12-2008, 14:41

good work fella ;-)