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scotti Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:11 pm Post subject: Fitting a c20let |
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Been considering fitting a let in my mk1
What's involved in doing so ? I have a c20xe in mine but really
Like the thought of let lump .
What kind of money does one cost ? |
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cgr125 Astra Specialist
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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bet you r ,,, that mk1 on ebay just sold for £11300 , and it didnt come with seats |
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tuffty Astra Expert
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Not really any different to an xe conversion other than the extra piping for an intercooler and different exhaust. _________________
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scotti Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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So pretty straight forward then ?? Is there a big difference in power ?
Sean the guy who had the snotter said was rapid ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) |
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scotti Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Got to have been a friend bidding it up |
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Jon_Kadett Astra Legend
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Depends what you want from the car.
A c20let will be much less reliable, parts are expensive, ect. they are obviously much quicker but as I say depends want you want from the car.
Tune the xe motor will be a lot more fun with 200hp NA. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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scotti Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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What would be the cheaper way to gain more bhp |
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tuffty Astra Expert
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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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A let will put a smile on your face every time you plant your foot, but an xe will probably be easier to drive fast as you can put the power down.
The main problem with a let is finding a good one, their all quite old and likely to be abused, I know the same can be said for an xe, but hardly anyone will have a std let so the components come under more stress.
I had a let for several years, I do miss the craziness that happens when you plant your foot, but I'm now after something I can drive fast without the crazy. _________________
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AntB Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Jon ,You say an LET will be less reliable then advise a tuned XE instead ?? I know what I'd rather have ! _________________ Old skool- New rules !!! |
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scotti Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Ummm thing is how much quicker is a let ?
Plus by modifing a xe what kind of cost will
Be Invovled in doing so ? |
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scotti Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that Lloyd I thought the let
0.60 would had been faster than that . Has anyone ever super charged a xe ?? I've seen a mk1 escort that had been done rapid comes to Mind |
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Jon_Kadett Astra Legend
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:35 am Post subject: |
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I havent recommended anything.
If you want a c20let, just do it. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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Dimpas Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:37 am Post subject: |
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From my little experience 200 bhp in an astra mk1 is more than it can handle . All the power from the engine should go to the road. If you fit a LET then its better to uprate the cars structure , brakes suspension etc etc ..
Its my opinion better to have less but on the road with 100 handling than more without handling and control. _________________ Greetings from Greece . . . |
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Jon_Kadett Astra Legend
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Mines 290bhp fwd with an limited slip diff which is highly recommended for a turbo motor. So it's not just spinning up 1 wheel. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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