Vectra C Turbo

Mark_Dj

What do you make of these? I might be interested in getting one. I like the idea of the engine being made of aluminium, so no issues with rusting bolts getting stuck. I have not heard much about Turbos going on them often. They are chain driven, and they are also 5 door just what I am after. Whats your thoughts on them? Cheers

Matt

I'd have one! What trim level is the car Mark?

Mark_Dj

Sri in black. I've not heard much about this car on the forums I visit. If the Turbo ever went wrong on it, I would give it a go doing it myself, as I know it would bolt off nice and easy, not like the Astra Gsi one I had.

Matt

Go for it Mark, Z20NET I think? Respond very well to a remap also.

Mark_Dj

Hmm, tempted lol. Nice size car for me and power if I need it 🙂 . Yes it is the Z20NET engine fitted in the Vectra C Turbo 8)

Matt

Definately, I've been on the Vectra C site for a year, and you never read about them having issues (only the bloody CDTI's!)

Sjdickso

What price are these going for?

rushy

Very very reliable mate, the Turbo seams strong and the BSR map is a winner.

Mark_Dj

They price from £3500 to about £4500. I think I might get one 🙂 . The only other car I was looking at maybe getting was on my local salavge yard site, it's an Audi A4 TDI Quattro Sport 2002 2.5 V6 Diesel, that finishes tomorrow with light front end damage notsure.gif

Matt

Are you not fed up though Mark, of having to repair all your cars? Surely if it's going to be a weekend car, then it's better to have one that's not been damaged?

Mark_Dj

True, thats whats making me want the Vectra Turbo even more as it's a straight car. I don't fancy fixing another one up unless it was special lol. It would be nice just to jump into a car and not have to do anything to it.

vocky

vec C turbo is basically the saab turbo engine or z20net, very similar to the z22se except the cam chain has a better tensioner 🙂

so you won't need to change the cam chain

Mark_Dj

Well I won an Sri Turbo on auction. I now have a Vectra C Sri Turbo 2004 reg 🙂. I need to pick it up this weekend

dodger

excellant Mark, any pics

Matt

Nice one Mark, looking forward to seeing the pics

Sjdickso

Great stuff, is it a crash damaged one?

Mark_Dj

No it's not crashed damaged for a change lol. It's taxed and tested, ready to drive. It has 51.000 miles on the clock, 2004 reg (53 plate). It's black and is suppost to be in good condition. I am picking it up this Saturday 8) . I also think I got it for a good price :wink:

rushy

That's belting news mate. Looks a little corker, so is it staying stock or are you planning to tinker?

Mark_Dj

I want to get it up to 200Bhp like my Gsi was. It's got more torque standard to a standard Gsi funny enough.

Astra Gsi Turbo:

**Engine Size 1998 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 7.0 s
Power Output 197 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 250 Nm 184 lb-ft
Top Speed 150 mph **

Vectra C Turbo:

Engine Size 1998 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 8.1 s
Power Output 172 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 265 Nm 195 lb-ft
Top Speed 143 mph

dodger

looks very clean and smart