Another Astra H VXR in for mapping that has had a Garrett installation fitted to it. V Band Cast Manifold, Garrett GT2871HTA Motorsport Spec Turbocharger with metal bearing cage, Tial External Wastegate, AEM Dryflow Filter, 90mm AFM, 630cc Injectors, Aeromotive Fuel Pump, 80mm Inlet Pipe, 3″ Courtenay Klasen Downpipe, 3″ Courtenay Piper Exhaust System and […]
Tag: Z20LEH
Turbosmart Actuators
Uprated Turbosmart Actuators are now in stock. Uprated Turbosmart Internal Wastegate Actuators provide better turbo response and greater sensitivity when managing boost pressures, especially when bespoke mapping. FEATURES: • Silicone diaphragm with Nomex reinforcement to withstand high temperatures. • High grade, billet aluminum construction. • Stainless steel rods for corrosion resistance. • Locking Collar design […]
Cambelt and Timing Information – Z20LEx Engines
Useful Gates Technical Information for Cambelt Timing on the Z20LEx 2.0 Turbo family of engines; Z20LET, Z20LEL, Z20LER and Z20LEH (Astra H VXR). This is not a ‘How To’ guide but additional technical information for those with enough mechanical competency to carry out a cam belt change. Cambelt Change Cycle suggested by the manufacturer: Z20LET […]
Astra G GSi Turbo Z20LEH
We recently had this Astra G GSi Turbo in for a rolling road session. This car had previously had a Z20LEH Astra H VXR engine fitted (replacing the original Z20LET unit), running VXR turbo, injectors and 80mm Air Flow Meter. Additional upgrades now include steel rods for strength, high flow inlet manifold and 76mm full […]
Astravan Z20LEH 2.0 Turbo Conversion
A 294bhp Z20LEH engined Astravan in for a service, MOT and some additional TLC. This van has a huge spec including Quaife LSD, Astra H VXR brake set up (front and rear) with uprated discs, CSR Intercooler, 76mm Full exhaust system, 80mm AFM and VXR injectors, uprated clutch and flywheel, a B8 damper and Eibach […]
V Band Cast Manifold Garrett GT3076 Astra VXR Video
Astra VXR with V Band Cast Manifold, External Wastegate, Garrett GT3076 Turbo, Courtenay Sport Full Height VXR Intercooler, Courtenay Sport High FLow Inlet Manifold, Full 76mm Exhaust System, 90mm Air Flow Meter, Steel Road, Factory ECU (Bosch 7.6.3 management) bespoke mapped by Courtenay Sport
New V Band Cast Manifold Astra VXR Conversion
For this conversion using our new V Band Cast Manifold the brief from our customer was as close to 500bhp as possible but with usable power. We opted for a Garrett GT3076 turbocharger. The car also has our full height VXR intercooler, steel rods, Courtenay Sport High Flow Inlet Manifold and 76mm full exhaust system. […]
Astra VXR Dyno Revelation
A customer asked for his Astra VXR to have a run up on our rolling road the other day, as he had recently bought it and was curious about the power and torque output of the car which was running a full 2.5″ Milltek exhaust system and an off the shelf ecu flash. The ecu […]