z20let conversion

[taylorr35]

has anyone had any experience with fitting the z20let into a mk2 astra gte shell?
just wondering what I would need to make it work...
really want to replace my seh with a turbo lump but a good let engine is just too hard to find these days! (well locally anyway)
any info would be great
thanks

[Jags C20LET]

Re: z20let conversion

Isn't that a canbus engine? If so....................a world of work awaits you!

[taylorr35]

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yeah it would be a hell of a job but hopefully its problem solved as I may have got myself a c20let instead.... fingers crossed!!!

[AdamGTE]

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If you go z20let, keep me informed. As I'm having same thoughts. Can't find decent c20let anywhere.

Look at www.csautos.net for z20 engines

[John W]

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Could always run a Z20LET on aftermarket management?

[astrayorkie]

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Could always run a Z20LET on aftermarket management?

Just what I was thinking. Then a lot less wiring and map will be a lot better to suit what you have in mind for it.


Block is the same and will bolt up on to mk2 brackets so I was told.. Mate of mine was looking a vxr conversation in to a 16v shell . But takes forever to getting around to doing it.

Can have a ask. As I wouldn't mind one in my track car.

[AdamGTE]

Re: z20let conversion

You will also need pedal box (accl pedal) from later corsa or Astra. As not a cable throttle

[taylorr35]

Re: z20let conversion

c20let engine found, bought and waiting to be delivered

[Jags C20LET]

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c20let engine found, bought and waiting to be delivered

Nice. The ZLET engines are supposed to be better, but the CLET is a relative doddle to install into a mk2.

You'll have fun with that. I nearly trashed mine into a ditch the first time I drove it, the extra 60hhp and unexpected mahoooosive understeer caught me out a bit.

What's the going rate for a LET with F28 these days?

[taylorr35]

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to be honest just having a 16v will be all new to me as im swapping my 8v for the let...

the zlet conversion would have been a great achievement but as I don't have endless amounts of cash or time I figured the clet was the more straight forward/sensible choice...

im still after a gearbox as ive only got the complete engine, ecu, wiring loom, clutch, flywheel and a few other bits and bobs and that lot set me back £600...

[Jags C20LET]

Re: z20let conversion

£600 sounds like a pretty reasonable amount to me. You'll need an f28 unless you have a pile of f20s in your shed!

[taylorr35]

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yeah just waiting for the right box to pop up

I know ill need to change the gear linkage and exhaust but is there much else I need to change over from the 8v setup to the 16v??

[taylorr35]

Re: z20let conversion

yeah just waiting for the right box to pop up

I know ill need to change the gear linkage and exhaust but is there much else I need to change over from the 8v setup to the 16v??