maddave Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 ok i am new and signed up for the wrong site got the vxoc site, would post some pics but my computer is being repaired at the mo but thought i would fish for some help from you guys then get some pics up and show you how its going when my computer gets back. i have only worked on fwd vauxhalls in the past so wiring is no problem but these rwd mantas are a new ball game for me ok so far i have a full recon c20let engine new shells turbo the lot with low comp pistons and phase 2 chip on the ecu so hopefully an easy 250hp to get me started later maybe more i will have to see what the bank and misses sey ok so i know that i need 1.8 mounts going to run the ford gearbox (been told its the best by a few people) and the 1.8 sump if any one has one or knows anyone who has one would help me out lots fitted full power flex bushes and a quaif in the rear axle last thing if any one has already done a c20let in to a manta could they contact me as just a few things on pipes i need to clear up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 welcome to the forum, have a look at simons project hes put a very nice let in his motor manta turbo its finished now if you drop him a pm he will be able to answer any plumbing issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddave Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 ok so just struggling with a few bits one is the engine mounts i know i need 1.8 ones but on the turbo side i have to adapt it so if any one can help that would be great oh and i am going to get a t5 box but will the vaux to ford t9 bellhousing do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepo5 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 did you sign up to migweb by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddave Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 did you sign up to migweb by any chance? no i have never signed up to mig web is it worth doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepo5 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantajock Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 engine mount, you extend the mount forward using plates bolt to engine and bolt mount to it towards front of engine , cut off the crossmember mount make a plate up strong enough to hold engine bolt rubber mount to it ,weld it to crossmember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddave Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 engine mount, you extend the mount forward using plates bolt to engine and bolt mount to it towards front of engine , cut off the crossmember mount make a plate up strong enough to hold engine bolt rubber mount to it ,weld it to crossmember dont supose you would have any photos or know any one who would have photos it would be a great help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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