Vxr ascona b Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Starting my 2 door ascona b , 2008 astra vxr engine omega gearbox . Bolted in some mods needed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Pics needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hi don't know how to add pics yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 You need to join photobucket, then copy the link from the photo on photobucket, and post link here! Search, posting photos on here, loads of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Now this I need to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeti132 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Would like to see some photos of that I am rebuilding Ascona i2000 at the moment total rebuild 2 door right hand drive car is at paint a moment just seen you are after some head light is it just glass or full light !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kby100 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 would love to this build, get them photos up, and keep us all posted , sounds like like this one could be epic being a vxr, well underrated in my opion good luck to ya paul . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascona400r Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Are you going for the arched and 5 spoke revos look or is she staying straight sided... you seem very excited about your project too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim nolan Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 sounds a great project ,, looking forward to pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/Joe_Wolfendale/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps5bxlwrzm.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Barrett Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Barrett Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Edited April 23, 2015 by Paul Barrett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Donor Astra vxr cat c write off cost me £2500 , but I have everything I need engine , wiring , ecu , brakes etc,sold the seats , wheels , gearbox, and some other bits and recouped £2000 already looks like a no brainer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Going to be a weapons that, good in ya for braving it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Love the 'Frankenstiens laboritory' picture with the VXR carcuss and the Ascona. Your are right, bang for buck the VXR engine has a lot going for it. plenty becoming available now. One question, how do you propose to overcome the issue of the Turbo being in the way of the passengers side engine mount?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Looking like I'll have make a bespoke manifold and get another turbo Garrett t3 or similar or even bigger , I'm going try and mount it on the upside rather than facing downwards so when you open the bonnet it will be straight in your face, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) Great photos, keep them coming, Take it you are swapping to rhd, due to turbo. The steering column is the main headache for folks modding left hookers. Take it its an original 2 door ascona. Originals are very rare, as most are cavs, with ascona fronts. Asconaliers! Nice to have a factory built one, as it left the factory. With all documents matching. I like you way of thinking regarding engine purchase,its a great way of getting power, cheaply. Whats the plan, narrow body or kit. Colour change, been ages since i seen a original yellow ascona. Is the magnum coupe also your, now that is a probably the nicest ive ever seen. I can see a vxr manta in the pipeline? What sort of power are you expecting? Edited April 24, 2015 by brady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Yes it's going rhd, and yes it's origanal 2 door imported from Germany I paid 900 euros for it , and it's solid , the floor has had about 3 patches at the front the rest is mint , the sills are mint and original the left side rear atrch has been welded in but I've got a replacement rear 1/4 panel from Germany and it's a full original back wing , no kit leaving it as standard outside , the magnum isn't mine but that's the colour I'm looking towards , a nice metalic grey , retro looking Edited April 25, 2015 by Vxr ascona b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Great choice on colour. Great stove choice too, 240 ish bhp standard, 30 mpg ish, I would guess these figures could rise? Any plans on what axle, and gearbox you are using. Top project. So you got 250bhp for buttons! There is a lesson to be learned here Like your style! Best of luck with project, keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) The Astra vxr 2.0 leh is 240 bhp standard so should be quite easy to get to around 290 - 300 bhp. More photos on our Facebook page, joe Wolfendale ( Jps motors ) Edited April 25, 2015 by Vxr ascona b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Great stove choice too, 240 ish bhp standard, 30 mpg ish, I would guess these figures could rise? The Astra vxr 2.0 leh is 240 bhp standard so should be quite easy to get to around 290 - 300 bhp I have got an Astra with the Zlet engine and that is 170 bhp standard, but with better intake and intercooler and other minor 'tinkering' that rises to 220/230 bhp, and the cars they come from are starting appear as breakers, that includes Zafira's, not a vehical that is likely to have a huge following preserving them. On the subject of Zafira's, there is one mad modified example that makes around 550 bhp !! so 300 bhp from these engines is not a difficult propsition, if a way of overcoming the turbo /engine mount issue can be found then the days of spending a fortune making a XE screamer to get 250+ bhp are over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vxr ascona b Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 Posted more photos on our Facebook page --- joe wolfendale Jps motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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