Originally Posted by
stuarty26
Iv never looked at vauxhalls before, but for this project iv even considered a bmw 316 compact,
What options for clutch and gearbox are available for the vauxhalls? Does it leave room for efi or carbs tuned for efficiency?
Iv heard of the redtops etc but... Not sure id need to take it to google
There are the R25 or R29 RWD boxes from the omega which will fit with the respective clutch, or the older manta box which is getting hard to get hold of, or SBD make bellhousings for the ford type 9 if you dont mind putting your hand in your pocket.
There is no such thing as putting "efficient" and "carbs" in the same sentence. Much better using the original EFI from the point of view of driveability and economy, I wouldnt want anything else in a daily tbh.
The "redtop" is the C20XE and the ecotec is the x20xev in terms of engine codes. Mountains of info online. If you're determined to go carbs however there is little point, I only suggest them because of the ease of transplant (9 wires to join)