Quote Originally Posted by Scotland
I'd forget the V6 Vectra or Omega engines. Even VXR engines are still pricey.

Go scan the scrapyards for a smashed up Astra SRI or Astra GSI. Other possibilities in the UK are the Astra MK5 2.0 tubo, Insignia 1.6 turbo (same as Corsa VXR) or go for something a bit older and find a Corsa C 1.8 SRI and when you have more money take it to Courtney and get it turbo'd. Another option is the old Cavalier/Calibra turbo.

I'm in the same boat as you but I have checked my Aveo against a friends Corsa D and the mounts are the same. Vauxhall has plenty options.

ive seen loads of vxr engines with gearbox looms and ecu all for around 3k...
id see that as reasonable... my issue is reliability so i dont want to buy an old engine with high millage. i would feel comfy id end up taking it somewere and getting it refurbished.. anything with more than 20k on the clock im not even bothering with.

i want as much punch as i can possibly get... so from what ive found the vectra being one of the heaviest has the 2.8 v6 which gives it a 0-60 in 6.5 in a car thats almost 1 and a half times the wieght of my car stock. and im doing alot of weight shedding as well..

so from what little knowledg i have i assume that would be an ideal swap and with about another few hundred on bolt ons get it near enough the 0-60 5 second mark if its not already there usull stuf, cranks, pulleys cams light weight flywheel ignition packs obv ect ect....

plus im planning to have it twin turboed. small and a large 1, 1 for low and 1 for higher end revs 2 reduce the turbo lag and get decent dump valves adjusted properly to reduce the turbo spool time as well so it doesnt have to start spooling from a stand still all the way bak up.. and as an exampl spool from say 3all the way up instead of starting from 0 giving it a head start.

if theres anything better engine wise guys please let me know pref easy swaps as im planning to do it myself and wil be first ever swap...