davuiris009 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) Hello, my name is David and I am from Spain. I recently bought a 1983 Opel Manta B GT / E. The car is in good condition, has no corrosion. My project is to do a 30NE conversion and a 400 body kit. I hope to learn a lot and also be able to help. I'm sorry for my English. I publish some photos: Edited December 30, 2019 by davuiris009 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi David. Welcome to the club. You’re definitely in the right place for help and knowledge. There are some great people on here who will help you out with any questions or problems you have with the Manta. It looks great especially the lack of corrosion 👍. Don’t apologise for your English, it’s much better than my Spanish. Enjoy the club and the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hola y bienvenido 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi and welcome to the club Your English is very good, and as long as can unstated you will fine Looking rust free as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 That's a tidy looking original GTE and rare nowadays in Gold. Seems a pity to cut it up to turn it into a 400R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davuiris009 Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks a lot for your comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi David, welcome on this forum! The right place for any questions. Your car looks to be in very good condition, the nice Spanish weather was kind to it. Succes with the rebuild, Herman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buz Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-0-12v-Engine-C30ne-C30ne-3000-12v-Gsi/143487454900?hash=item216884ceb4:g:nn0AAOSwOZ5dgA8e . A good start for your project if you don’t already have an engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davuiris009 Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 31/12/2019 at 10:40, H-400 said: Hi David, welcome on this forum! The right place for any questions. Your car looks to be in very good condition, the nice Spanish weather was kind to it. Succes with the rebuild, Herman. Thanks, yeah, the Spanish weather keeps in good condition the cars, except the car from the coast. On 31/12/2019 at 13:23, Buz said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-0-12v-Engine-C30ne-C30ne-3000-12v-Gsi/143487454900?hash=item216884ceb4:g:nn0AAOSwOZ5dgA8e . A good start for your project if you don’t already have an engine Thanks, I have already a complete engine with 265 getrag and now i’m restoring it, i will open a post with the peoject and upload photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Looking forward to your project thread David 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Hi again David. So you'v got allready an engine. I'v got a friend with a 6cilinder in his Manta. The problem is the engine is a lot heavier so try to put it as much as possible to the rear of the car. You can also move the battery to the trunk to give more weight on the rear axle. Also curious for your thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davuiris009 Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 Yes, i bougth a complete engine with gearbox and electronic. It´s my intention to put the engine the maximum to the rear of the car, now i'm in disassembly process, and i have the 30NE out of the car and restoring it. I have some information to make the SWAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Lots of nice bits on this site if you need any as your restoring it. https://www.edelschmiede.com/shop/cih-6-Cylinder_1 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davuiris009 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 On 7/1/2020 at 17:13, 611 said: Un montón de cosas buenas en este sitio si necesita alguna como su restauración. https://www.edelschmiede.com/shop/cih-6-Cylinder_1 Andy Thanks!! I didn't know this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, davuiris009 said: Thanks!! I didn't know this website. Very good site, lots of nice stuff on his site and Thomas is very helpful if you have any questions. He also has a very nice Ascona B 4.0i - 24V 🙂 and probably nice and easy for you to get parts from Germany! I have a few other parts links on my blog that might help out if you do need parts. Especially performance parts as Krause Racing in Germany do lots of engine parts and again very helpful but they do need the money by bank transfer. I have bought a few engine parts with no problems from the. There is also https://risse-motorsport.de/ but they are expensive!!! http://www.theopelproject.com/?page_id=219 Lots of the German A series cars use to run the straight 6 in them. Good luck with the project. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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