Time to upgrade...

Paulbradd · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:54 pm Post subject: Time to upgrade...

It's now time to upgrade the suspension and engine in my mk1

Need it lower and better handling

Need more power...

Currently 100% standard 1983 1.2

Who's got some parts ??

davestar7 · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:45 pm Post subject:

That is a lovely example, have you got any more photos?

First upgrade should be brakes I think, ATE calipers and vented disks from the Mk2 Astra bolt straight on, you'll need bigger wheels to accommodate them though. Plus either modifying the dust shield or just ripping it off

Dave · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:56 am Post subject:

I have ATE calipers
with vented disk brakes off a mk3 on mine just bolted on using mk1 bolts.

Paulbradd · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:05 pm Post subject:

I'll try post a few more pics later, need to resize them..

If I buy a calibra 2 liter 8 valve how much of that can I use on the Astra ?

davestar7 · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:34 pm Post subject:

Probably quite a lot! I'm sure one of the more technical Mk1 guys will be along shortly

Paulbradd · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject:

Just bought a gte 1.8 engine for my NEV...
Will my mounts be ok or do I need gte mounts ?

I also need down pipes and loom :/

Dimpas · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:50 am Post subject:

Lot of things to be done so to have the 1.8 property installed !

Match the electrics from the 1.2 to the 1.8
injection Fuel tank
New fuel lines
New engine mounts and gear box
Big radiator you should relocate the lower radiator mounts if not a crossmember
Brakes Brakes Brakes
Front and rear antiroll bar
What about shocks ?
You need a new exhaust too
All above need money time and effort .

mark1 · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:33 am Post subject:

Match the electrics from the 1.2 to the 1.8
injection Fuel tank
New fuel lines
New engine mounts and gear box
Big radiator you should relocate the lower radiator mounts if not a crossmember
Brakes Brakes Brakes
Front and rear antiroll bar
What about shocks ?
You need a new exhaust too
All above need money time and effort .
Also big block legs

Paulbradd · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:38 pm Post subject:

Changed my mind on the 1.8 as been offered a 2 litre GTE engine, with gearbox and loom...

I was thinking about getting those bilstein b45's from tweeks

First job is to get the old 1.2 out etc

Anyone got any bits ??

nelson c. · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:18 pm Post subject:

Ash · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:12 pm Post subject:

Upgrade the rear to discs if your doing the rest.
Its only a slight improvement on the road but worth it if you want to drive a bit more spiritedly.

Dimpas · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:18 pm Post subject:

I have on my C20XE Kadett d the rear beam with discs . There is an internal antiroll bar BUT i have installed an external one from a SAAB 900 ... With the 24 mm front the Kadett ( MK1) is a train on rails !

Paulbradd · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:11 pm Post subject:

What drive shafts will fit straight in ?

mark1 · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:19 am Post subject:

Ash · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:03 am Post subject:

Can't you use corsa shafts/hubs and make small block legs work without the need to change?

I think Jon knows the combination.