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Leeky · #1 22-12-09, 11:46

With your Vectra's obviously.

What mods etc you all got planned for next year?

Mines to get the cambelt and water pump fitted, change a few hoses, MOT the car, and get the bodyshop to replace the rear quarters and spray it.

I'll also hopefully be getting the engine I plan to fit into the ST, and then rebuilding it from scratch too.

I've still loads to do as well, but getting there slowly!

mikeysri · #2 22-12-09, 16:11

nice set of 17's maybe gsi rear box thats bout it for now :-)

matt · #3 22-12-09, 16:29

I don't have a vec, but either

Evo6
Vec c gsi
Zaf gsi
Impreza new age

Or keep the cash lol and keep my miggy

violator · #4 22-12-09, 18:12

matt put up pics of ur meega, what engine is it ??

matt · #5 22-12-09, 20:47

2.5 the baby one lol I will put some pics up tomoro

Leeky · #6 22-12-09, 23:07

Your miggy is nice... I'd quite like a facelift one myself.

So what does everyone else have planned to there motors?

violator · #7 23-12-09, 01:24

either get rid of the vec (had it nearly two years now, longest ive kept a car by Far) or keep it and go mental on it, was wanting to put a vec vxr engine in it, but the wage involved was ridiculous, so now searching for other engines either not been put in a vec or VERY rare...ideas welcome lol

Leeky · #8 23-12-09, 10:19

	Quote:
	Originally Posted by violator either get rid of the vec (had it nearly two years now, longest ive kept a car by Far) or keep it and go mental on it, was wanting to put a vec vxr engine in it, but the wage involved was ridiculous, so now searching for other engines either not been put in a vec or VERY rare...ideas welcome lol

Two different ideas...

Saab 9-3 2.8 Turbo engine (VXR engine basically - much cheaper if you buy the saab version!)
Saab 9-3 (HOT) Aero turbo engine.
Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 LPT engine. (essentially a X30XE with slight differences - Oh and a light pressure turbocharger!

Vauxhall VXR/Turbo engines will cost a bomb... the other day I nearly purchased a 2.8 V6 Turbo engine from a crash damaged 9-3 Aero for £750 - Including absolutely everything, trans, engine, subframe, electrics, wiring, ecu's, mounts..the whole lot... Bargains are out there for Saab engines.

Both are different, and if your patient you can get one for a very good price!

Both will be a nightmare to wire in, so I'd recommend for custom standalone management, or on a budget Megasquirt.

You'll also have fun with the engine mountings too. Probably loads of other issues, but if you wanna go mental they'll both be ideal.

Tom · #9 23-12-09, 13:25

No idea now that I'm going VW! If I don't like it, then I'll be going back to a Vectra, but this time a 2.6 GSI!

violator · #10 24-12-09, 17:18

	Quote:
	Originally Posted by Leeky Two different ideas... Saab 9-3 2.8 Turbo engine (VXR engine basically - much cheaper if you buy the saab version!) Saab 9-3 (HOT) Aero turbo engine. Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 LPT engine. (essentially a X30XE with slight differences - Oh and a light pressure turbocharger! Vauxhall VXR/Turbo engines will cost a bomb... the other day I nearly purchased a 2.8 V6 Turbo engine from a crash damaged 9-3 Aero for £750 - Including absolutely everything, trans, engine, subframe, electrics, wiring, ecu's, mounts..the whole lot... Bargains are out there for Saab engines. Both are different, and if your patient you can get one for a very good price! Both will be a nightmare to wire in, so I'd recommend for custom standalone management, or on a budget Megasquirt. You'll also have fun with the engine mountings too. Probably loads of other issues, but if you wanna go mental they'll both be ideal.

will any of em work with the fly by wire in my 2,6 though mate lol, and what would be the best bet out of em all...i DID think about causing major upset and fitting a cosworth engine !!