Astra Turbo Mods

Why not just buy a VXR?

The 170 and 190 have the same turbo and intercooler, the software is the only difference. The limit on these on the stock turbo is about 220bhp.

The 240 model is a different beast and has a steel crank and rods, and bigger turbo.

Start with the 240.

They're all Saab engines did you know?

Tim..

Same reason I cant but a Porsche...Cost. Budget is about 9 to 10k

Is it the same engine that was in the old Astra Coupe Turbo/GSi/SRiT?

Looking at his budget, it will be an old shape.

Must say I'm tempted to have a look at this one in the trader.

2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA 2.0i 16V GSi Turbo 3dr Hatchback, Petrol, . Blue. Trip computer, Cruise control, Side airbags, ABS, Traction control, Alarm.Tinted windows full stainless steel exhaust,dump value,full samco hoses with a chipped e.c.u running 260bhp. for any more info about the car please call. £9,495.

Of course, so there'll be no such thing as a 170/190. Just the 197 IIRC.

Err no, completely different.

Tim..

Old model then innit with the GM engine then innit.

Tim..

Thanks, useful post.

Unfotunatley, Saab are using Saabised GM engines, and then giving them back to GM for turbo models Vaux/Chevrolet/Opels. So you have cambelts to vory about. Something that Saab owners never needed to fear.

The Z20LET from the mk4 Astra was available in 189bhp and 197bhp versions. IIRC the coupe only had the 189bhp lump.

Courtnay do a 280bhp converstion for £2405 fitted, according to their website, though I don't know which base engine they start with; the 189 or the 197...

Get the 150 diesel, chip to 180 and then you can look all smug while we're all scraping around looking for petrol in the upcoming protests and you sail past on a 50/50 diesel vegoil mix, or run it on heating oil, or something.

Which will probably give you about 230bhp.

--=20 Lordy.UK

I doubt it some how... it would leave them in a vulnerable position for legal action I imagine if that was the case.

Yes, you're right. I must Google in future. :(

You've obviously never bought anything from Courtenay then.

That's why they have claimed maximum power outputs and get out=20 clauses...

--=20 Lordy.UK

Are you really the 5 foot baldy gangster bloke?