Opel Calibra Last Edition Nr.0462 * 400+ hp

[D-Man]

Pulleys and cambelt fitted



Engine is ready for put in



And is put in. Time for intake.



Main requirement before building the intake was not to cut the front bumper. Result is shown below





Finally, all parts are fitted, all plugs are plugged in, and it works



After 1.5k oil will be changed and we'll see final reasult of our conversion

[superfox233]

Lookin good there!! Great build!!

[D-Man]

Thanks mate

[tazz666]

well done on the build mate
i used to have 2 coscast heads

[superfox233]

i used to have 2 coscast heads

Greedy!!!

[stevo turbo]

very nice project on a stunning car

[D-Man]

Thanks mate

Do hope tomorrow I will manage to post new pics of latest jobs done within this weekend

[specks]

like the front bumper,never seen one that style before,also the boot lip spoiler,nice touch,subtle but effective.

[D-Man]

So, some more bits done for the Cali

Approx 1.5k gone since the engine upgrade. Time for the first oil change. We've chosen 10W-60 oil.

Also, standard n/a 16V brakes were changed to later turbo ones.

Old front 256mm brake disc



New 288mm brake disc



Feel the difference (c)



Rear discs were also a little bit upgraded

Old rear disc



New one



Fuel lines from the fuel tank till the engine were also changed to new



By the way rust prevention actions were implemented

[D-Man]

Forgot to mention another protection measure

Skid plate was painted



and installed as well

[D-Man]

Today Calibra has passed annual inspection (what you call MOT) without even any minor observation

[tazz666]

well done

[D-Man]

Couple words about the interior.

Standard black leather interior is still on its place





Awful blue stickers from speedo were thrown away with the first opportunity. Now white 'plasmas' are there. But 'plasma' speedo also will be changed one day I believe...

Door sills were bought and fitted:
(still have no good pics of them, only taken by phone's camera)







Nice touch actually

Isotta gear knob as well as Omega wiper stalk with adjustable idle were fitted as well

Together with new engine DID was replaced by BC

[D-Man]

A week ago received some new good stuff from Johnny for my Cally



Not yet installed, but coming soon

[garyb]

Great pix Mr D!

A few questions about your front bumper:

Tell me , is that the original GM 'cliff' front bumper or the Lenk version?
How do you get access to the tow hook?
Is the lower air dam similar, smaller or larger size than standard?
Are the two secondary vents either side open or blocked off?
( Any chance of a close up photo of that area?)
Does it sit any lower than the standard bumper?