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1.8 vectra

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theres a 1.8 ecotec vectra at the place im gettin a work trial, sat for about a year, would it just be the same principles as the 2.0 vectras? i was gna ask him if i can get it for engine gearbox ecu n wiring and would the brakes be a direct fit? i really want to do it
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Re: 1.8 vectra

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if its an early vectra then yes its just a sleeved down x20xev as for the brakes then if its got 4 stud wheels the brakes will bolt straight on to a corsa ,the whole thing would be ideal for a corsa transplant would only need a differant gear box driveshafts and front engine mount
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nah its 5 stud, and its a newer shape one, not new one but 02 plate, why would i need a different gearbox? what can i get gearbox/driveshafts and brakes of off? im gna mot my car not next week but week after :d
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you got a picture of the engine so i know which one it is then i can tell you what you need to do etc
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ive got a pic on my phone but im in aberdeen the now so when i get back il post one up mate, glad someone replyd, cheers bud
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Re: 1.8 vectra

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i found a post on corsasport, http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewt ... tid=458623 its the same engine as that, what driveshafts/box/brakes can i use?
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