Astra VXR Engine Conversion Update

Over the last couple of months Thorney Motorsport's attention has been focused on preparation for the forthcoming BTCC championship in which TMS are entering two Vauxhall Insignias. Fortunately for us this work is now becoming less demanding upon engineer resources and focus has shifted back to finishing off the Astra VXR engine transplant into the Corsa SRI race car.
As already mentioned by far the most challenging aspect of this project has been in the area of ECU's - making sure that all aspects of the Corsa's electronics and engine management systems are "talking" to each other. We believe this has been sorted and headway has been made  - wiring looms extended, throttle body fitted, ecu brackets made, ecu fitted, wiring sleeved and in conduit. This good work will continue this week - updates and photos to follow ...