Aggressor Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) just got myself a c20xe engine and 1.8 box which I want to run on dcoe webers. Just wanted to know what else will I need... I know I will need a 1.8 sump. but what brakes loom etc will I need... Cheers rob Edited March 2, 2014 by Aggressor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) And what fuel pump? Edited March 2, 2014 by Aggressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 if you have no heater you require an astra mk1 gte dizzy to put in back with standard manta coil pack runs great. fuel pump would be a facet silver top or red top pump in boot as they are a push pump not pull so fit in correct place for best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamytedan Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 if your using carbs consider using a Nodiz unit to do the sparks ,in my experience it works infinatly better than any dizzy and doesn't take up any space (keep the heater the same) . you can use the standard redtops crank sensor and other gm sensors with a ford wasted spark coil pack tp run it . check out the site for details... http://www.nodiz.co.uk/ mention my name for a discount 256 mm discs from an audi 80 machined center hole and redrilled bolt holes , with calibra 2.0 calipers would be ok, better than standard . you may want to go for somthing better if you going to be trackdaying . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Manta Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) fuel pump would be a facet silver top or red top pump in boot as they are a push pump not pull so fit in correct place for best results. Really? I had my red top works in the engine bay on my V8 exclusive, I'll have to remember that next time as I'm likely to need an electric pump on my current project eventually.. Rob, 'Retro Power' have a pallet load of brand new 1.8 sumps, much cheaper than what people pay on ebay for them so ask about for them as I don't know them personally but know of their excellent rep. Edited March 1, 2014 by Rick-Manta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Which XE have you got, one with a dizzy in the back of the head or a later coilpack version? If you've got a dizzy version then as Rutts says swap for a mk1astra or i believe a 1.6 cavalier dizzy, this is a proper dizzy that can be advanced to change the timing. You need to remove the standard heater fan setup and swap to a smaller one. The micro heaters are getting good reviews and can be easily housed giving the room required. If its a coil pack version putting a dizzy in the back is more work. You could fit a dizzy along side the head at the front (manta 1.8 style) with the aftermarket alloy bracket or a modified 1.8 bracket, not done that but many people have Or you can run an aftermarket ecu for the ignition like the excellent Nodiz setup Dan has A programmable ecu is much better than a dizzy as you can get the timing spot on and play with the advance curve more which can make the engine much more drivable (but they do cost more) that would be my choice if you had a coilpack engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 yes i have a dizzy engine one and will probubly put a mk1 astra dizzy on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggressor Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 is this any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-CAVALIER-MK-III-HATCHBACK-1-6-1988-TO-1993-DISTRIBUTOR-0237521024-ULT-/191030184916?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Cars+Type%3A1.6%7CModel%3ACavalier&hash=item2c7a494bd4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 not sure on that dizzy, find a mk1 astra gte one or cavalier sri mk1 definatly work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have a front mount dizzy bracket to mount a dizzy like an 1800... Let me know if its any use to you, I bought it and realised my engine had a coil pack. Brakes, ive got vectra calipers and 2.2 carlton disks... they work but hard braking you mght need something better for those track day kind of driving habbits Get some bigger wheels too. my 14inch ronals cant cope with the power anymore lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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