VipersCustomBodyshop Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Has anyone ever built a Manta A with Z20let engine? I’ve searched but can’t seem to find anything on it. Looking for as much information as possible on doing it? In need of getting my teeth into something and my manta is needing a lot of time. thanks Auri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Talk to Simon Peckham Suffolk County custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 Rutts thanks for your reply, I’ve pinged him a message on the SCC Facebook page, but will private message him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Morning Guys, has anyone got a link, a thread or project that I can look at to get info to do this build? Or something that is similar? My A series Currently has no front chassis legs as they were rotten. Lots of work to be done. But I don’t want to waste time on this. I want to make progress. ANYONE show some guidance Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Think there was an Ascona B with the thread a few years ago....... Now as me where ? 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Get searching through projects, only A I can recall having a z20 is one Simon built. He doesn’t frequent much online I’m afraid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 My AsconaA apparently had a LET fitted one, and from the conversations it needs the N/S mount on subframe chopping off and lowering, otherwise it drops in very much like a 20XE (+plumbing ofc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: My AsconaA apparently had a LET fitted one, and from the conversations it needs the N/S mount on subframe chopping off and lowering, otherwise it drops in very much like a 20XE (+plumbing ofc) The voyage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, Paul Barrett said: The voyage? Yeah, or at least the subframe in it was. Can’t quite remember but it had the engine mount chopped off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: Get searching through projects, only A I can recall having a z20 is one Simon built. He doesn’t frequent much online I’m afraid I’ve been searching everywhere, especially here, but can only find C20LET/XE conversions. Didn’t want to waste time putting standard legs back on if you have to cut stuff away and stupidly I sold all my manta stuff (front subframe, suspension etc) Wanted to get a decent thread or build to follow collect all the information before commuting to buy a yet another donor car. This has to be my last hope of actually getting my Manta going in its final direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I know Simon put a Z20LET into a B2 GT/E, there's a little bit about it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, 1900SR said: I know Simon put a Z20LET into a B2 GT/E, there's a little bit about it here THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Yeah, or at least the subframe in it was. Can’t quite remember but it had the engine mount chopped off Yes I put the the front end in from a c20let manta A I had at the time as it was better than the one that the voyage had in it when I owned it. it had a later 2.0 cih which was siezed in it. I was going to fit a c25xe into the voyage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just now, Paul Barrett said: Yes I put the the front end in from a c20let manta A I had at the time as it was better than the one that the voyage had in it when I owned it. it had a later 2.0 cih which was siezed in it. I was going to fit a c25xe into the voyage. Ah, so that is the answer there then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 All the standard A series front legs and subframe doesn’t change. As said just modify the engine mounts for z20, much the same conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: All the standard A series front legs and subframe doesn’t change. As said just modify the engine mounts for z20, much the same conversion Amazing. Thanks Paul for all your replies. Anywhere you’d recommend getting front legs from? Dr Manta still the guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I used the chassis rails from Eckhardt Schneider. He makes them for both Manta A and B. He is a German but is also on this forum. You can order them also on several German webshops: https://www.ebay.de/str/opelleidingertuning/Blech-Karosserieteile/_i.html?store_cat=15807816015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, H-400 said: I used the chassis rails from Eckhardt Schneider. He makes them for both Manta A and B. He is a German but is also on this forum. You can order them also on several German webshops: https://www.ebay.de/str/opelleidingertuning/Blech-Karosserieteile/_i.html?store_cat=15807816015 Thank you, what was the quality like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 They are made in galvanized steel and a lot thicker as the original ones. But they come in two halfs, look at my topic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 21 hours ago, VipersCustomBodyshop said: Thank you, what was the quality like? They are top notch, I have some when he bought them over 6 years ago. Sold them on recently as not needed for me anymore and someone needed. much Hester than OE for strength, great for a high powered car 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Paul Barrett said: They are top notch, I have some when he bought them over 6 years ago. Sold them on recently as not needed for me anymore and someone needed. much Hester than OE for strength, great for a high powered car Amazing, I’ve sent him a private message on here. Hopefully comes back soon. Does he do body panels etc too? Just built a garage at home so once that’s ready, the Manta will be going to the blasters. And it begins again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Barrett Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, VipersCustomBodyshop said: Amazing, I’ve sent him a private message on here. Hopefully comes back soon. Does he do body panels etc too? Just built a garage at home so once that’s ready, the Manta will be going to the blasters. And it begins again I’m not sure about panels but I have some A series stuff left. drop me a message with what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VipersCustomBodyshop Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Paul Barrett said: I’m not sure about panels but I have some A series stuff left. drop me a message with what you need Just dropped you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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