Charlie Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi all. I'm looking for a bit of help. I have an Opel GT with a seized 1.9 cih engine I'm considering turning into a track toy and my engine of choice is possibly a C1.6XE small block from 1998 to I'm not sure when. I don't have one but it's easily obtained. Does anyone know if it will bolt to a Getrag240 gearbox from the 1.8 Manta? I thought someone on here has at least looked at it even if they haven't tried the installation. I appreciate how much easier it would be to fit a C2.0XE but as it's a track toy and how much more difficult they are now to get, I'm not considering this option. Also the GT is quite a light car and the 1.6XE tuning scene is good. With the right budget are good for about 245BHP, but not a level I'm considering. Thanks in advance for any help given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Yes it fits but i would use an rx8 6 speed box cheaper to buy. Bellhousing conversion is easily available prop is a standard ford fit so easy to find. Good high revving engine for a track toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 A big thanks rutts. I have spent the last day reading all I can on the RX8 6 speed box. A lot of good reading here. I have never considered it before but it does get me salivating a bit. Bellhousing seems to be available and the Ford type 9 prop only needs a little modification to fit the RX8 box. I will just need to also get it shortened to fit the GT. I have just got myself a running 2001 1.6 Vectra and hope to collect it next week. The box I might have by then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 You can also buy a type 9 gearbox to vauxhall bellhousing. Ford box can be expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 As it's a track toy I think I will try the RX8 box. Cheaper to replace and it won't be under too much stress as the engine only puts out 110bhp. I'm sure I will modify it but not in any mad expensive way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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