i have a vectra c as a daily driver but i also have a ''toy'' in the form of a mk2 astra, thought id share some pics etc and let you all know a little about it
ive owned the car for 6 years now and its been apart and back togther countless times lol
few enginer pics and general ones
engine and block have both had alot of work done to them
the block
new mahle pistons 86.5mm, machined for lower compresion
steelrods
early gte crank (standard bearing size)
all new bearings and pumps etc
oil pump is fitted with sbd nylon release valve and steel pump gear
under piston oil squirters
cometic 1.9mm head gasket
arp 2000 rod bolts
arp head studs
arp mains bolts
arp flywheel bolts
pistons fitted but before i painted the block silver
block painted and arp mains fitted
head
ported and polished by gary poole
chamber work to bring cc of head back to standard after skim
xe inlet and exhuast cam
vernier pullys
double valve springs
steel valve caps
steel valve platforms
1mm oversized wasted stem 1 piece inlet valves
1mm oversized 1 piece exhaust valves
bronze valve guides
new valve seats
only pic of the head
and some of the random other bits
ecu
downpipe, external wastegate and manifold
fitted
the inlet on the turbo is 4'' just to give you an idea of size
and here she is all fitted getting ready for a start up
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