Originally Posted by
blueskies85
my best mate is into his vauxhalls and you may say that it seems a cost effective solution, its no different to putting a zetec lump in on a budget. Regardless you want more power and to run more power on the c20let you are still going to need uprated rods, maybe pistons as they are good for around 350 horse (maybe not) loom conversion, management etc etc.
You mentioned you liked fords then why not stick with them completely, I do think the idea of a 6 speed box is awesome though and having been in my mates corsa I can see the attraction.
I say either corsa, vaux powered or escort ford power... just keep it the way nature intended
just my 20 pence worth mate
On a like for like 300bhp zetec turbo its going to be cheaper. Internally the LET would cope as it has forged mahle pistons as standard, it also comes with loom and management as standard that with a chip, pressure regulator etc would see 300bhp, again with the right turbo. The zetec needs managment for a start, low comp pistons and rods and valve springs, cams and probably a sutable inlet manifold to even get 300bhp!
You also get the six speed box aswell which is strong enough and wouldnt be eating itself every five minutes.
Im going to obviously price it up and do a few comparisons and see what the costs are - and they will be realistic.