Finally, we are almost there!! The
Astra VXR Z20 LEH engine fires up like a dream - no warning lights, error codes to be seen. Just one small niggle with the gearbox which should be sorted this week but the Corsa is driveable. The important thing is the original objective that this engine transplant would result in a fully road legal Corsa will be met, utilising the standard Vauxhall ECU engine and vehicle management systems. This means that, in the event of any issues the normal Vauxhall diagnostic tools can be used to identify and resolve the problem.
Once the gearbox issue is sorted we will be out and about over the Christmas break putting some miles on the engine amd ensuring there are no problems under normal driving conditions. Then, in the New Year it's onto the rolling road to remap the engine so we can realise the full potential of the stage 5 400bhp engine. A full respray to restore the bodywork to showroom condition and we will be ready to launch the vehicle to the world!
