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by davidmoggyferguson
Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:51 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: astra 1.6 8v engine conversion in a traveller need advice!
Replies: 11
Views: 9021

Re: astra 1.6 8v engine conversion in a traveller need advice!

i was thinking of going down the zetec route but at the time of me posting this question i didnt really have that much money to hand but now ive got a bit more money and think i should just go with a zetec with a type 9 gear box and a capri rear axle there is no rush to finish this project as i am o...
by davidmoggyferguson
Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:28 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: astra 1.6 8v engine conversion in a traveller need advice!
Replies: 11
Views: 9021

Re: astra 1.6 8v engine conversion in a traveller need advice!

ye it is a transverse engine, im looking too remount the engine in the traveler the same way as the standard engine is longitudinal so therefor i need a gearbox that will fit onto this engine to keep it rear wheel drive and all the other asorted bits for the conversion.
by davidmoggyferguson
Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: astra 1.6 8v engine conversion in a traveller need advice!
Replies: 11
Views: 9021

astra 1.6 8v engine conversion in a traveller need advice!

hi! i have a mk4 astra with a 1.6 8v engine in it, it has a pretty ropey body but the engine is strong and i was just wondering if anyone could advise me in the way of what parts i would need and any custom fabrication i would need to put this engine into my "71 traveler. any fabrication i coul...