Pointer To C20Xe Thread

[Treeuk]

I have seen on here before at least 1 thread on fitting a c20xe redtop into a hood can anyone post me the link.

I have just bought a RH and removing the 160bhp pinto and box to fit my redtop engine and quaife pro box.

 

[Guest 2b cruising]

Why would you want to do that. A standard xe only puts very little more than that out.

If you want to go Vauxhall look into z20let.

Somebody on here paid £4000+ to get his red top to 200bhp.

Z20let 240 standard. Change turbine = 260+.

It doesn't cost to much to get to 300 bhp.

If you want high figures from none forced induction, no matter what engine you use will cost you loads.

Someone has spent a lot on a Pinto to get it to 160 bhp.

 

 

Sorry about that, must know what you are doing, just read bit about quaffe box.

Edited September 8, 2015 by 2b cruising

[Treeuk]

No worries the redtop I have is a new build with 220-230bhp and quaife pro is rebuilt too easier to use it as not may want to spend ££££ on buying it

Edited September 8, 2015 by Treeuk

[Guest 2b cruising]

I am sort of going to attempt to fit an let in mine over the winter. Thinking of using Omega box and clutch.

Tuned red tops do take some beating when built and serviced correctly.

[Treeuk]

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Edited September 8, 2015 by Treeuk

[steve in stockport]

click the cog icon next to the search box at top right corner of the page to enter the advanced search facility.

Then search for either 20xe or c20xe into 2b and you should find plenty of info.

[Bob Tucker]

Which Hood do you have?

You may (probably will) have to remove the servo & possibly the M/C & replace with a floor mounted one,

depending on what induction you have.

You need a sump for a vertically mounted engine.

Suitable exhaust manifold, but it is possible to cut & shut a standard one.

Ignition and /or injection controller.

Bigger rad.

clutch plate and cover.....these guys are really good.....

http://www.helix-autosport.com/home-page/

This is what I have used....

http://www.helix-autosport.com/products/performance-clutches/westfield/

Make up your own engine mounts & arms....land rover rubber mounts are fine.

Good luck with it...its well worth it

Edited September 9, 2015 by Bob Tucker

[Treeuk]

Hi bob

its a 2b so just wondered if and what would need chopping so will search the above, I have it already set up rwd big wing sump paddle clutch quaife 4 speed box and dta ignition. new mounts needed. its got the old style front suspension just wondering now if I would have been better paying more for one with wishbone set up.

thanks for info

[Bob Tucker]

I also had to remove the plough tube to let the engine sit low enough to

1. miss the bonnet &

2. get the crankshaft front bolt in the same position as the Pinto.

The gearbox tunnel needed relieving on the drivers side as thats where the starter is.

 

The sliding pillar set up was OK for a while with a std pinto, but as it got faster it cornered faster too,

& the bottom stud caught the inside of the wheel rims.

Good for raising the blood pressure, & curing constipation as that side of the car decelerates rapidly

Wishbones vastly improved the roadholding & handling.

[Treeuk]

Cheers Bob whats the bit about the crank shaft bolt being in the same place?

[Bob Tucker]

To get the same angle for the prop shaft.

The gearbox mount stays in the same place.

If the crankshaft bolt is off line it could put stress on the UJs.

Maybe just me being a**l.......

[Treeuk]

no worries cheers the gearbox mounts will line it up partially and then work from there but good point