Vauxhall XE Engine Conversion

[2litre e]

i was hunting for some info and google sent me here, i needed to know whether or not to use 2 sump gaskets on the bigwing sump, i did ask the manta forum who are usually helpful but they have banned questions on these sumps because they get them all the time, miserable gits. so i think i'll put 2 on anyway and see how it goes<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ohwell.gif ALT=":"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[SMIFTER]

Lewis - I'm planning to use bike throttle bodies rather than carbs as I want to go down the EFI megasquirt route so I can tune it myself. The Dellortos are my cowards way out. I have a plan with the manifold that should give me the choice of either.<br>
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This prop bloke - I assume you do mean feeder road bristol. I'd be interested but its going to be a few weeks before i can consider it (£££££ = -ve !!!!!).<br>
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As for sumps I think either gasket is OK. I've got the standard XE double gasket with the stupid metal spacer things. I might swap it to a 1.8 manta single piece item if it doesnt seal.<br>
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And feel free to jump on the forum - we wouldnt kick anyone off (unless they are burberry clad of course).<br>


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Featherweight 1974 Dolomite Sprint - Soon to be XE'd, NOS'd, Megasquirted and 5 linked Lash up to scare myself (and my wallet) senseless<br>
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2004 Smart Roadster (company car!!) - 698cc of turbo'd adrenaline fuelled rollerskate - destined to classic status thanks to Daimler Chrysler bean counters.<br>
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1997 Audi A4 2.6 to chill out after the above and fill with baby products.....<br>
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2005 Trek 1400 (ok its not a car but still fast) - <br>
a bit like Lance Armstrong but slower and fatter</p><i></i>

[2litre e]

smifter, you may know the answer to this as i don't. i spent the day on the car, there is too much wiring and the inlet manifold is massive. looking at throttle bodies, which take up less room and require almost no loom splicing as they seem to be self contained, i have found a set near me . they are jenvey 40mm with all the engine management and loom etc,at the moment they are on a citreon saxo. is it just a case of fitting them onto the correct manifold then having the management system reprogrammed for my engine? thanks

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[SMIFTER]

yeah the standard injection manifold is a pig and really restrictive anyway.<br>
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i think your spot on with what you need for the jenveys except you need to know what engine management system it is.<br>


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[SMIFTER]

I was planning on doing some work on the car today, but its too chuffing cold. Its March and barely above freezing ffs. I was hoping global warming would make life easier!<br>
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Anyway one of the problems I had to overcome is how to control the brakes as I no longer have space for the sprint servo and master cylinder - a wilwood bias box was on my shopping list but at £200 it was an expensive item which If possible I would try and get over.<br>
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I think I found a solution, thanks to ebay, this:<br>
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<!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1" target="top">Midget Pedal Box</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
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I have acquired a brake pedal box and master cylinder from a Midget for the grand total of £14 including postage! Like the Willwood item its reverse action (i.e. the cylinder is in the car rather than on the bulkhead) so the plan is to remove the clutch pedal from it and fabricate some brackets to bolt it onto the inner bulkhead. I've held it in place and it very compact and fits beneath the dash nicely (no shelf is fitted in my car) so should work a treat. I wont have a servo which will take some getting used to and give my right leg a good workout but I was prepared for that anyway. With some mods it should be possible to convert it to a dual cylinder set up with adjustable bias for a fraction of the cost of the wilwood box, and a remote reservoir would make life easier too.<br>
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I also bought a new XE cambelt for £6.50! There are still bargains out there if you search hard enough.<br>
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My car is becoming such a Hybrid now.<br>
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Calibra XE Engine<br>
Manta Gearbox<br>
Yamaha R1 fuel injection<br>
Ford CVH EDIS ignition<br>
Sierra front Brakes<br>
Escort 5-link rear axle set up<br>
Escort XE Exhaust manifold<br>
Midget pedal box<br>
Honda Type R Civic Radiator<br>
Ex formula something single seater wheels.<br>
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I need to find some german and american car parts to bolt on now to make it truly international.<br>
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Oh and i need to put it all together <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>


<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
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Featherweight 1974 Dolomite Sprint - Soon to be XE'd, NOS'd, Megasquirted and 5 linked Lash up to scare myself (and my wallet) senseless<br>
<br>
2004 Smart Roadster (company car!!) - 698cc of turbo'd adrenaline fuelled rollerskate - destined to classic status thanks to Daimler Chrysler bean counters.<br>
<br>
1997 Audi A4 2.6 to chill out after the above and fill with baby products.....<br>
<br>
2005 Trek 1400 (ok its not a car but still fast) - <br>
a bit like Lance Armstrong but slower and fatter</p><i></i>

[SMIFTER]

Just remebered I've got an american Nitrous Kit! <br>
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So I need to get something BMW on there now - headlights maybe??

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[tinweevil]

Canley do an <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.canleyclassics.com/newproduc ... t">in-line servo kit</a><!--EZCODE LINK END-->, commonly used on GT6s. Smaller than the standard sprint item but better than nowt. Fits aywhere you have space.<br>
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Tinweevil

<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
39 anorak points on the Nicholas scale<br>
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[SMIFTER]

Good Idea - cheers.<br>
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I might suck it and see - I've driven an escort without a servo with a similar brake set up and it wasn't as bad as expected. <br>
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Scotts was passenger and is still here to tell the tale!

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[Jon Tilson]

classics have in line servos...rover P6 being a more obvious example...<br>
Jonners

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[2litre e]

don't know if you've sorted your sump yet, but there's a dry sump pan on ebay for the c20xe, £55 quid at the moment, no bids <br>
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[SMIFTER]

Well a little but of progress anyway, prepped the rear axle ready to weld on the upper tie brackets and panhard rod bracket and trimmed the escort panhard rod tower to fit the dolly and it held in place with self tappers ready for welding.<br>
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Got everything ready for tack welding prior to the final weld (for which the axle will be dismantled) and the friggin wire feed that I've been struggling with breaks complete- the pivot for the tensioner wheel has sheared off. Bloody SIP pile of shite. I can probably repair it (and do a better job of fixing the tensioner wheel!)<br>
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I've decided to concentrate on jobs that have to be done before I spend any more money on parts such as the propshaft and electrics as I'm in danger of never getting anything ticked off my list! And with only half a day a week if I'm lucky to work on it progress is just too slow. I might have to adjust my original deadline of running by May at this rate!<br>
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Mart - fancy bringing your welder down weekend after next seeing as mine is shagged? I've plenty of wire and gas, and tea and biscuits!

<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
<br>
Featherweight 1974 Dolomite Sprint - Soon to be XE'd, NOS'd, Megasquirted and 5 linked Lash up to scare myself (and my wallet) senseless<br>
<br>
2004 Smart Roadster (company car!!) - 698cc of turbo'd adrenaline fuelled rollerskate - destined to classic status thanks to Daimler Chrysler bean counters.<br>
<br>
1997 Audi A4 2.6 to chill out after the above and fill with baby products.....<br>
<br>
2005 Trek 1400 (ok its not a car but still fast) - <br>
a bit like Lance Armstrong but slower and fatter</p><i></i>

[MaddMart]

When's that, the 25th ? Yea, that should be ok. Hasn't Rich got one?

<p>Martin<br>
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[SMIFTER]

Great, come up about 9 ish all being well. <br>
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Rich and I share the same welder. I know you have the same one - dont know how much you've used it but I find its completely crap compared to the proper migs I learnt on at college.<br>
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Cheers<br>
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G

<p><!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.smifter1971.pwp.blueyonder.c ... >Smifter's Dolomite Sprint Website</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
<br>
Featherweight 1974 Dolomite Sprint - Soon to be XE'd, NOS'd, Megasquirted and 5 linked Lash up to scare myself (and my wallet) senseless<br>
<br>
2004 Smart Roadster (company car!!) - 698cc of turbo'd adrenaline fuelled rollerskate - destined to classic status thanks to Daimler Chrysler bean counters.<br>
<br>
1997 Audi A4 2.6 to chill out after the above and fill with baby products.....<br>
<br>
2005 Trek 1400 (ok its not a car but still fast) - <br>
a bit like Lance Armstrong but slower and fatter</p><i></i>

[2F45T4U]

SIP welder... Crap... Oh no, what one? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[MaddMart]

Mine's a SIP Migmate Turbo 105. Had it quite a while now with no probs.

<p>Martin<br>
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