Another engine upgrade option for Lemans/Lanos [Large Pics]

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:44 pm

Hehe...I know I will prolly just tease some of you by these, unfortunately for the people in the North America, that engine is not available.

The V6 conversion

Type: Kadet E CC, BJ 1990

Engine: C25XE (2.5 V6) with K&N 57i performance kit

Transmission: F20

Chassis: Eibach 30 mm drop, Front Vectra A V6 calipers and drilled rotors 288mm X 26 mm. Rear Vectra V6 drilled discs with 260mm X 10 mm.

I think this is one hell of a clean Kadett!! LOVE IT!!

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:43 pm

Hi!!

Reading this I had a thought. The Cadillac Catera seen below came with the C30XE engine. This is a straight swap for the C25XE and has the same outside dimensions (same block really). So if you can get hold of an F28 gearbox you could stuff that engine/tranny combo in a Lanos

And to excite you a bit more, Swindon Racing Engines in the uk have buit these to produce over 300hp in N/A form

Stef

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:31 am

Hmmm...here is the pic of the C30XE from Catera...Looks different, especially it is the lack of the cool looking intake manifolds.

What do you think Stef?

This would definitely make a nice beast with some high-lift cams/ P&P/100 shot of NOS

Yeah!!!! LOL

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:44 pm

This engine will fit. The inlet and exhaust manifolds need to be swapped for the ones from the C25XE or use the ones from the C30XE found in the Vectra GSi's.
Alternately Jenvey do a throttle body kit ($$$$$$$$) with Omex management. SRE also do roller throttle bodies for it too (mega $$$$$$$).

So.........now you know the basics, who's gonna be the first to stuff one in a Lanos??

Stef

GsiTurbo · Post by **GsiTurbo** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:56 pm

Stef...I think I will be starting another project soon then... Lanos V6 LOL!!

I am looking for a sponsor now!!!