Astra GTE Z20LEH build

[Vauxmad_John]

well i am just about to start my GTE rebuild..... i have everything i need but just decisions to be made along the way to what parts i use.

this was it back in 2001 with a c20let


then in 2009 it looked like this










then in 2010 i decided to strip it down for a respray

















well thats how it currently sits so gonna start it this week, will update as i go along. i plan on using the Z20leh and m32 box

[scorge01]

Nice looks a clean I personally would stick with a c20 as feel there much more aggressive than the z20's feel unless your going big power there's far to much turbo lag as well

[Vauxmad_John]

im going to do a fair few mods to it so it wont be a standard LEH, i also own a corsa with a c20let so wanted to put something newer into this one

[_scotty_]

sound like its going to be a nice build what management you going to use

[Vauxmad_John]

Im going to use a DTA s60 ECU and a custom (homemade) wiring loom. everything on this car will be done by myself so its going to be a hard and long journey lol. the gearbox mounting and drive shafts are the only thing playing on my mind at the min. i have everything else covered

[_scotty_]

why dont you just use the f28 then. the shafts should be a straight fit from the astra vxr

[Rs1]

If your going to use a z then definatly persevere with getting a m32 in there. Would also consider using zlet management aswell, tbh its just as good as s60 just doesnt do pops n bangs which imo is utterly pointless unless you have valves and turbo to hack ALS.

mk2's

[Vauxmad_John]

i dont want to use the f28 as its all been done before, the m32 is what should go with this engine so i am going to do my best with it. RS1 i am going with the DTA as it gives me room for movement so i can add things on as i afford them.... plus pops and bangs are always good lol

[Tillson]

Looking good! Are you seam welding the bay?

[Vauxmad_John]

i will be yes, first job is to get the engine in on its mounts so i am happy with it, then engine back out and prep the bay for paint

[Th0m45]

This is going to be a good thread! Car looks very clean.

[Vauxmad_John]

thanks

[mickygsi]

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