Matthew
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| posted on 9/12/03 at 05:50 PM |
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Vauxhall E.C.U.'s
Is it true that fitting a 2.0l auto carlton e.c.u. to my 2.0l SRI cavilier engine will give me more power if so so how easy is it to do ?
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 9/12/03 at 05:54 PM |
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I would of thought the SRI 130 Cav had more power? Throw the 8v out, get a 16v 
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ned
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| posted on 10/12/03 at 10:52 AM |
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the sri 130 engine has a different head, I'm using this engine initially before the 16v goes in. I'd be very suprised if you could get the
standard plenum chamber under the bonnet of a locost. I'd be interested to find out if you can!
Ned.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 10/12/03 at 11:42 AM |
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I bet you could get the 8v in standard at an angle.... the LET goes in that way. I've got a picture of a LET in a caterham using standard
plenum
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ned
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| posted on 10/12/03 at 11:46 AM |
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ooo, post a pic ben, i have aspirations for a hicost vauxhall..
maybe i should try and fir the 8v plenum on my 8v engine and fit that and not bother with the carbs?
Ned.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 10/12/03 at 11:46 AM |
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Saying that.. i'll have to check on the standard plenum thing on the LET... i'll post a pic.. see what people think
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 10/12/03 at 11:53 AM |
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Without the black TURBO cover on the inlet, and looks like the fixings for this cover have been machined off... but it looks standardish to me.....
 
LET Engine in Caterham
300bhp apparently
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Stu16v
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| posted on 10/12/03 at 10:01 PM |
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The only thing to bear in mind is that it is probably running a dry sump and a small flywheel and clutch assembly, allowing the engine to be fitted
sooo much lower...
[Edited on 10/12/03 by Stu16v]
Dont just build it.....make it!
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Matthew
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| posted on 11/12/03 at 12:51 PM |
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Using a 2.0l SRI engine bolt straight onto manta box these are also fitted in early carltons so the clutch from the early carlton fits straight in.
The injection gear does stick out of the bonnet slightly nother that a small bulge will not sort out.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 11/12/03 at 12:58 PM |
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Make sure it's the 1.8 manta box tho
Thats what i'm gonna do to start with i think. Manta/carlton box.. till it blows up
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PioneerX
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| posted on 12/12/03 at 01:39 PM |
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Ben,
Thats my plan too (wifes 2l 8v, is going to fail MOT due to body and suspention, soon  ). I cant seem to find a 1.8 manta/calrton gearbox anywhere
You had any luck yet?
Simon
[Edited on 12/12/03 by PioneerX]
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 12/12/03 at 02:16 PM |
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You cant use the 2.0L box... it's all wrong ! In the manta anyway. I suspect they mught of used the same thing in the carlton. Check which
side the starter motor is in a carlton 2.0L
Errrr no, not really looked yet... Only seen one at breakers, but they smashed the box getting the engine out
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PioneerX
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| posted on 12/12/03 at 04:22 PM |
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Ben,
I will check the 2l Carlton thing, but I suspect your right.
If I come across more than one 1.8lt gearbox, you'll be the first know  .
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 12/12/03 at 05:00 PM |
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ok mate cheers
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