puppy Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 preety much as the title says really, im looking into possible engine conversions for the orion. I was just wondering what people had done and how easy they are. Ive toyed around with a 2.3 conversion, also an st170 transplant and even an rs conversion, but im just not sure. also toying around withe idea of a 2.3 with bike carbs?? let me know what you have, how easy is was and what sort of power you are getting, thanks andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 preety much as the title says really, im looking into possible engine conversions for the orion. I was just wondering what people had done and how easy they are. Ive toyed around with a 2.3 conversion, also an st170 transplant and even an rs conversion, but im just not sure. also toying around withe idea of a 2.3 with bike carbs?? let me know what you have, how easy is was and what sort of power you are getting, thanks andy. i woulda thought the chv t would be the easiest conversion for an orion no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 2.0 zetec cheap and cheerful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppy Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 its already got the 1.8 130bhp zetec engine with the mtx 75 box. Just wondering what else. Im seriously considering an st170 lump on bike carbs.just looking at engine management etc. Ive had cvh turbs before, and althogh its a very easy conversion, i found that it wasnt as reliable as i would of liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 2.0 zetec cheap and cheerful gettin quite hard to come across now though (silvertop at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppy Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 the white one originally had a 2.0l conversion, it was easy and took me half a day a best, but for this one i want classic looks but modern power. hence st170!! its getting more tempting by the hour!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 slap a turbo on the front of the 1800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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