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steerfromtherear Part of things Posts: 19	SR20 into chevette?steerfromtherear @steerfromtherear
	Jun 8, 2011 21:30:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi guys, i have an '84 Vauxhall chevette saloon, i was thinking of an SR20DET engine transplant and was wandering if its a feasable option or not and what other mods i would need to make i.e crossmember, tunnel etc. i have been told its wise to use the standard box that comes with the sr20 lump. i definately want a turbo engine but unsure on whats best other than a c20let.


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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	SR20 into chevette?Ratdat @ratdat
	Jun 8, 2011 21:36:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	One important consideration with an SR is it's a front sump and the main body of the sump is aluminium so not so simple to alter, should your car require a rear sump. The gearbox is long and kind of bulky around the gearstick so often tunnel mods are neccesary but nothing too drastic. They also use a hydraulic clutch... not sure what a Chevette has.
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steerfromtherear Part of things Posts: 19	SR20 into chevette?steerfromtherear @steerfromtherear
	Jun 8, 2011 21:51:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thanks rat, any ideas on any other turbo engines that are suitable and require minimal work to fit? a C20LET woulld be perfect but there don't seem to be many about!


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	Jun 8, 2011 22:58:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	there was a guy on here with one in a Kadett C essentially the same car so it can be done not sure how much work it would be though


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30psi Posted a lot Posts: 1,024	SR20 into chevette?30psi @30psi
	Jun 9, 2011 9:02:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah on a Chevette the steering rack goes in front of the cross member, so a front hung sump is your main concern.
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`state Yorkshire and The Humber Posts: 1,215	SR20 into chevette?`state @kwkmanta
	Jun 9, 2011 11:08:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Theres plenty of lets about,theres a complete one up for sale for 800 quid on migweb. Theres also the saab turbo engines that bolt up to the omega box. But the let would be the easiest as you can use the manta 1.8 sump/pick up pipe and sump.Id use the omega box tho as its alot stronger but the manta box will take standard let power.
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steerfromtherear Part of things Posts: 19	SR20 into chevette?steerfromtherear @steerfromtherear
	Jun 9, 2011 11:18:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ahh thanks mate! sounds good! will look it out!


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mantiac Part of things Posts: 182	SR20 into chevette?mantiac @mantiac
	Jun 9, 2011 11:47:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Speaking as someone who has done a few engine swaps, it is best to buy a complete donor vehicle if possible, that will save you a world of pain and be cheaper in the long run ( I speak from bitter experience! ) I don't know how similar it is, but I have put a Ford Cosworth Turbo and T5 into a Manta using the Sierra Cos 4X4 exhaust manifold and notching the crossmember ( it's a rear drop sump )... Good luck


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steerfromtherear Part of things Posts: 19	SR20 into chevette?steerfromtherear @steerfromtherear
	Jun 9, 2011 12:20:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ahh so a cossie lump is a good conversion too? i like the sound of that!


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mini-mad-nick Part of things Posts: 918	SR20 into chevette?mini-mad-nick @iisyou
	Jun 9, 2011 16:56:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Theres always the ca18det engine that is also turbo'd, although there not that good of engine and fairly hard to tune. Have you thaught about the bmw engine? or mercades engines?
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30psi Posted a lot Posts: 1,024	SR20 into chevette?30psi @30psi
	Jun 9, 2011 16:58:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think the CA18DET is incredibly easy to get more power out of. They're only bad if they haven't been maintained. Front sumped like the SR20 though
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CIH Posted a lot Posts: 1,466	SR20 into chevette?CIH @caminhead
	Jun 9, 2011 18:43:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 9, 2011 16:56:34 GMT mini-mad-nick said: Theres always the ca18det engine that is also turbo'd, although there not that good of engine and fairly hard to tune. Have you thaught about the bmw engine? or mercades engines? They're neither "not that good" or "faily hard to tune" ?


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mantiac Part of things Posts: 182	SR20 into chevette?mantiac @mantiac
	Jun 10, 2011 11:54:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Some pics of my Manta with Cosworth. Should give you an idea of relative position if the shock towers are the same format. The downpipe is very close to the servo, and a suitable heat shield is something I still need to address. Whatever engine you end up using some thought needs to be given to which side the turbo is on and whether it will clear the steering, especially if it's not top mounted like the Cosworth. You can get top mount conversions for the SR20DET though. On the Manta the stock tunnel is big enough for the T5, although IIRC I did cut one or two of the cast-in service brackets off the side of the gearbox casing.
	Last Edit: Jun 10, 2011 12:32:18 GMT by HARDCORE

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