vaux 2.0 xe engine on type 9 box
 

hi my name is mark and i am a tech for volkswagen but i am just starting out with this project and am in really early days i have a good solid 2.0 xe engine (redtop) that i have previously had in a vectra am thinking about fitting it to my roadster i belive rally designs do a bellhousing to bolt on the ford type 9 gearbox so i can use this engine was wondering if any one has any pointers that may help me thanks

XE's and type 9's are a common partner. so info should be arround.

I bet you wish VW had some sort of RWD history ;)

we have a MK1 Golf with a Polo GT EFI lump in it ;)
TT

Welcome to the forum Mark,:)
I,m sure someone will be along soon with some hints & info, I know of one builder who,s going down a similar engine install route.

Best wishes for your build.

cheers
andy

well we have the good old trusty lt van :)
nice mk1
i have a passat 1.8 t revo remap and a few other mods aprox 212 bhp

im a little worried about iva as i dont know age of my xe and they did make some with cats hope mine wasnt one of them

I looked into putting a 2ltr eco into a roadster and came up with this site.

http://www.rwdmotorsport.com/Bellhou...g/prod_10.html

:D what about using the gearbox from a vauxhall omega :D

im using an omega as a donor im using the x20xev engine (not too distant relative of the c20xe ) the gearbox is the same stud pattern my gearbox is capable of coping up to 250nm the ones off the 3.0 v6 will cope with 280nm then have your prop made to suit the rear diff you plan to use.

hope thats of some help oh and the gearbox fits into a fairly std chassis ive only tweeked the trans tunnel slightly

Now there is a plan never thought of that one i may have too look into it thanks

Yer thats what i have seen on rally design website

Oh and you are the guy that supplied my friends chassis i belive going by your username thanks for that he has now got me and my bro building one lol

The Omega gearbox would be the most cost effective option, they are available for about £125 of the 'bay. Type 9's seem to go for £150+ then the adaptor is another £160.

Kind regards

John

You could have said no and just brought a finished car instead. :rolleyes: Although probably not quite as satisfying to be driving a car you built your self and telling people 'it's not a sodding kit car it a self build!'
I'm on holiday next week so please keep your chassis and wishbone orders on hold till the 3rd of Dec ta. :D