Calibra C20xe ECU

logikal · Post by **logikal** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:02 am

Now, I was wondering if the c20xe computer from a Calibra can be swapped into a Suzuki Reno. Im wondering because I can purchase a chipped version for dirt cheap so it would be nice if I could use this instead of running a full standalone. I mean I wouldnt want the same incident to happen again like my last motor...

Audacity Racing · Post by **Audacity Racing** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:45 am

Not gonna happen for ya. The XE motor used a distributor for it's spark system... the Reno uses a wasted spark system controlled by the ECU. Swapping this ECU into your Reno would mean there is no longer a spark signal and it just wouldn't work.

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:18 am

Buy a whole engine and plug it in...

Speedball · Post by **Speedball** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:22 pm

Audacity Racing wrote:Not gonna happen for ya. The XE motor used a distributor for it's spark system... the Reno uses a wasted spark system controlled by the ECU. Swapping this ECU into your Reno would mean there is no longer a spark signal and it just wouldn't work.

Only early c20xe engines have distributors - latest are distributorless

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:37 am

You wouldn't gain anything, if it is possible to connect C20XE ECU to another engine... It's not vise...

Pir0 · Post by **Pir0** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:46 pm

Yeah later ones came with a coildpack.

Wouldn't recommend getting it for your reno, although i would recommend getting it, and buying a c20xe for your reno

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 4:59 pm

Yes, buy the whole damn thing, complete C20XE....

It's a mean machine...

Pir0 · Post by **Pir0** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:05 pm

That's what I'm aiming for next, that, or a turbo for my 20seh [I havent actually checked what engine i have

never dawned on me there.. could be the c20ne or the c/20seh :S]

gse_turbo · Post by **gse_turbo** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:20 pm

mr_g wrote:Yes, buy the whole damn thing, complete C20XE.... It's a mean machine...

+1 contact opelgtsource.com (located in California), they have three complete with engine management and the works for about $3000-$3500. they have rediculessly low miles

Pir0 · Post by **Pir0** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:23 pm

gse_turbo wrote:
mr_g wrote:Yes, buy the whole damn thing, complete C20XE.... It's a mean machine...
+1 contact opelgtsource.com (located in California), they have three complete with engine management and the works for about $3000-$3500. they have rediculessly low miles

They'd need too for that price, a good one over here, with a coscast head goes for about 750! which is only 1500 USD

gse_turbo · Post by **gse_turbo** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:26 pm

true but add in the outrageous amount for postage to the states and the programmable ECU and you land at about $3000

Speedball · Post by **Speedball** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:20 pm

In my country for 1300USD you can buy C20XE with coscast, gearbox, ECU and wires

Pir0 · Post by **Pir0** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:47 pm

Wonder how much postage is from Bulgaria to Ireland xD

mr_g · Post by **mr_g** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:03 am

I my country for 1500$ you can buy C20LET with coscast head!

C20XE can be found for 500$.