DannyBoy54 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Evening all, I've got a 1977 GTE rolling shell, this will be a long term project. Im looking at putting in the X20XE or similar, has anybody got any info on this build or even better a build thread, pictures, issues? if there is an easier swap out there id be open to options also. TIA Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Lots of info on the X20Xe swop on the forum. try searching for 16valve, redtop in the search and spend a few evening going through the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Is that a fingertoobig, mistake or is it a 77 gte? If so why not fit a later gte in it, restore the car, not modify it, it will at the end of the day be of more benefit if you where to sell. An original car will always be worth more. Because a gte 77 is a rareish manta You could get it up and running 2.0 injection, then modify it, upgrade it, ss exhaust, 4 branch, twin 45s, they are tuneable in stages, drive and upgrade. Redtop vauxhall, get a nice bank manager, standard manta bits needed are not cheap, either or redtops, to get major power, rob the bank! Or why stop at opel, bmw 6 cylinder, nissan, volvo t5 remember these bays are big, tunnels are ok to, so something standard, but with big bhp through its own gearbox. Original or modified, respect, its your car, have fun! Thats what it about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy54 Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Is the 77 gte rare? Im new to the manta scene. Im not really looking to go down the modifying root, more original with abit of modern if you get me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 somebody will correct me if im wrong but there never was a gte in 1977 so it already is a modified car.the engines available then would have been both cih 1.6 or 1.9 versions only.the 2 litre engine replaced the 1.9 circa 1978 and even then the gte did not come out until 83 with the revised body style.(plastic bumpers /4 slot nose etc)how much complete is yours and what does the log book say ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Ur wrong! Gte was available in manta b, single slot, black, or chrome bumpers. Usually with a black bonnet and scuttle panel, and front grill. If dannyboy has a rhd,, single slot grill, reg 77 with two vents in the scuttle panel, its rare. They where based on a kadett b, gte, think it was 4 sp gearbag. Edited January 27, 2018 by ®evo03 photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 It won't be RHD if he does. At least not UK RHD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 ah sorry,hands up.didnt know they made them so early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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