c20xe or c25xe v6?? carnt decide which

[tosh1985]

hi all just wondered on your opinions on which engine i should fit in my project,
i have both the c20xe and an c25xe but carnt decide which would be best to fit, i have an f20 gearbox to fit with it but hoping to invest in an f28,
baring in mind the v6 is already in a cally that needs more that its fair share tlc but could make a nice piece when dun but has a lot i could do with to finnish off my beloved im rather stuck to decide what to do?? any opinions would be appreciated cheers tosh

[rips]

Depends on what engine you have in there now.
I helped Dan swap out his C20NE for an X25XE & that was a real ordeal. Wiring loom, pedal box etc needed to be changed. The underbonnet layout is very different. It was almost a complete rebuild.
He then upgraded from X25/F25 to X32/F28 & this conversion was quite simple in comparison.

[tosh1985]

had x20xev in but having a full redo eitherway really

[KERR_SE9]

Neither, get a turbo!

On a serious note it depends what you want, the v6 is smooth and sounds nice (ish) but lacks any real grunt due to the heavy heavy flywheel , I had an se2 and se9 at the same tine and the se2 felt the same (c20xe) around the town anyway.

[Teejay]

Go V6
If you stick with the F25 I have a Regal Sport lightened flywheel for sale


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[Chavtastic]

Wiring loom, pedal box etc needed to be changed

Not true mate. I've done it myself last year.

Going from 6 to 4 cylinders would be plug and play for the wiring, in the drivers footwell.

Going 4 to 6 is 95% plug and play too, with only a couple of trivial bits needing wiring in.

Pedals are identical too as far as I know!

[marianv]

go for v6 lighter flywheel and f28 gearbox

[tosh1985]

well im no michanic an not long since started to get into that side of things an i get help with most i do so to hear advise from yourselfs who have tryed these engine transplant an also run these engines is much appreciated thank you to you all.
im not overly bothered about power just like it there when its needed as im happy with the ecotec's power im running now,
i dont really travel that much just potter about town mainly which is making me think the c20xe would be better but i dont like the eco on the motorway an it feels like its screaming its balls off, is the c20xe better than the eco for this?
im think the c25xe would be better but wasted around town,
which ever i fit will eventually get an f28 fitted as got to pay for a full respray first just stuck on engine choice when the sprays dun
thanks again tosh

[v6 steve]

As Chav says the pedals are all the same the v6 is a great sound but the turbo is the one that pushes you back in the seat,
if you go v6 dont p**s about with a 2.5 get a 3.0 or 3.2 there not much dearer to buy and no more work needed to fit but be warned if you get the bhp bug youll need deep pockets

[tosh1985]

id love a turbo but been told its a lot to pay out for just a 2wd so plan to but a rolling shell an rebuild one some day,
if its not worth the time to p**s about with the 2.5 v6 then ill go with the c20xe as there the two engines i have,
the car its going in has been mod'd an ano most like standard but ive dun it with a kit to my taste an put my touch to it so if your sayin the 2.5 is a waste of time ill put the c20xe in it to a good speck an some polishing should shine up pretty nice

[tosh1985]

in the spray shop now an ano she doesnt look to good at the mo but you never give up in ya pride an joy do ya

[rich30mex]

It will be worth the wait when it's done mate

[tosh1985]

we'll have to go for a run when that day comes, you'll have to go easy with the right foot if your comes tho lol thinkin of using the good unique v6 part to finnsh it off