THIS 300BHP TURBO SWAPPED VAUXHALL ASTRA GTE IS EPIC!

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[@martijnjansen3371]

In the Netherlands it's called an Opel Kadett.

[@th3truth_]

Same here in Serbia.

[@timhanegraaf9061]

Kadett*

[@Sjarken100]

Same in Norway

[@trueaccountsfastsnotfictio2848]

My dad had a Opel kadett cannery yellow mk1 gte

[@martijnjansen3371]

@@trueaccountsfastsnotfictio2848 I love that memory's. My older brother had a Kadett GT and maked it look like a GTI with the black panel on the trunk.

[@rcchronicles25]

OMG! My dream car as a teenager (sorry but the digital clocks blew my mind) I'm waiting patiently for this Premiere!!!!

[@penmann4003]

Haven't even had time to watch the video but please.. please.. please.... Have more cars from this era!!!! I do love modern cars but nothing compares to the 90s style Escort, Orion, Sierra, 106, 205, 306gti, Novas, Astras, Cavaliers, mantas, E30s, E36s , Even the Fiat Uno 4x4 was an important piece of history back then, All your content is 10/10 but these types of throwback videos bring me and my father that little bit closer everytime ot gives us something to reminisce about so thank you for that alone

[@mikeoliver9810]

Agreed!

[@Pablo-sr2zx]

I don't think they will ever produce the cars of the 90s again as every company were at it and those were definitely the days of the cheap monster cars best era ever I can honestly say I think I drove them all and that's no bull as don't want to explain why this happened to me with out letting the cat of of the bag but I am ashamed at the shame time

[@garyclaydon5071]

The gte was most young lads dream car and the Nova gte 👌

[@garyclaydon5071]

@oxygen thief you and me both 👍

[@lordmas2099]

Mate the Nova.... Legendary car

[@geobee8646]

Yeh knee the middle of the door to pop the lock up snap the steering lock with no effort and pull the hazzards out turn em upside down and pop them back in you get reds 🤣🤣 ready to bump start every young lads dream car as thay was easy to steal

[@lordmas2099]

@@geobee8646 I have actaully tired that with a car that was in a scrap yard and it did work lol

[@woooster17]

I had a S2 RS Turbo back in ‘94.. but the 16V GTEs used to hand me my arse..

[@paulpatterson7737]

As a yank who knows little to nothing about Vauxhall I gotta say, that things pretty dope in it's own little way.

[@StraightWhiteGuy.]

vauxhall is GM in your world, it carries a diff name in europe, opel

[@Buck3366]

Yeah they did a Pontiac Le Mans In the US. It was based on the same car.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

You had the Saturn Astra in 2008, which is the Vauxhall Astra here in the UK, the closest thing you had to a Vauxhall in the U.S.

[@teapotblack1688]

Vauxhall is the UK name for what was opel in the rest of Europe 👍

[@steveforster3420]

Check out by the fiesta rs turbo,,calibre turbo ect

[@stefan-stocksmadesimple5241]

So good and refreshing to hear a natural exhaust without all the pops and bangs

[@kyleirving4353]

I want to hear that turbo just whistle, music to my ears

[@1adamgriffin1]

Sounds awesome.. Not been ruined with pops and bangs farting out the back

[@a9503128]

The over boosting was to protect the 4x4 transfer boxes blowing up in lower gears in the original car, map that out.

[@seanandersen5752]

Just unplug sensor

[@comycomy58]

Were is the sensor location

[@biplopqusquddin2278]

Yes Jamie! Wicked to see more of these types of builds

[@carnutzomari]

Got the old skool vibes going on bro need a escort rs turbo or Renault 5 GT turbo 👊🏽

[@rexeverything100]

I love these i used to have one many many years ago 1991 mk2 sxi only the 1.8 8 valve though . Great cars joy riders loved them

[@jamesward3414]

The cars you keep bringing in Jamie are just awesome loving your vids and these old schoolers are epic 💪👌👍

[@1985SJW]

Loved these cars as a kid used to see loads of them when i was growing up. My auntie had one but it was a blue convertible with the 8v engine in with digi dash in. Big props to the owner that is one serious bit of kit.

[@c.j.6250]

Martijn Jansen already said it, but i just have to point it out once more. In Germany and the rest of Europe, the car was called Opel Kadett. Funny that Vauxhall named it Astra back then, because the Astra is what was its successor in Germany. The Astra line startet with Astra F, the Kadett line ended with this particular model, which was the Kadett E. Nonetheless, the motor from the Cali Turbo, which was the C20LET, is a beast and has been used in a lot of Opel/Vauxhall swaps, from Corsas over Kadetts to Astras. This here is quite a nice build. Big ups to the owner i.e. previous owner and builder 👍👍👍

[@dutchNFSGaming]

Maybe it's a good idea for the future to drive some cars from subscribers outside of England (:

[@kpcassell419]

You need to find someone with a Saab 900 turbo with the spoiler! Old school 911-esque 👌

[@tinchiremba1581]

Digital Guages??!! In Giggs’ terms...... “Jheeze!!!!” - sick feature J. Cool as ice owner 👏🏾

[@paulshark8370]

love the old school mate OG ALL DAY EVERYDAY

[@bnhmotosportfalklandislands]

No way 300, this was a dream figure for me in early 2000's in my cavalier 4x4 turbo. I made 267 at regal autosport with xe inlet cam, top hat inlet, z20let 475cc injectors, verniers, fmic. Strong engine, f28 is long ratio and does pull 160mph. Sold project in the end as was becoming a money pit. Was going to lock my weak transfer box with a Norwegian based company. Can't beat the old skool fun though👌👍. More like this Jamie!

[@fahim4853]

Lovely cars.. In south Africa we've got the opel superboss..2.0l 16v 😍 my dad's had a digital dash as well!

[@shogun5041]

My dad got one in the drag racing it's aspirated runs 11 sec dead

[@Buck3366]

The Super Boss! Now THATS a bad ass name lol

[@zaid_adams]

There was two variations of the Astra in South Africa the baby boss with the 8v engine and the super or big boss with the 16v setup, the super boss was a beast till today if you see one at the robot idling erratically just be scared lol

[@jaesialgovender2939]

Fastest opel superboss in SA did a 8sec owned by Nascar racing, wicked cars

[@shogun5041]

@@jaesialgovender2939 ya It was neesan his my dad's personal friend

[@karlc4352]

I had 2 of these back in the 90s best 2.0 engine in its day

[@ashtonworth6288]

I literally commented on your last video saying you needed to get some old skool Vauxhall's on here and low and behold you've got my all time favourite car on here 👍 legend!!!

[@jamesmeek754]

When I was 15 in 1991 a guy had a brand new one of these near where we lived . Me and my mates would watch him wash his car every week . Great memories 👍

[@bunter6]

lovely machine & fair play to the guy for being honest about the work that was done, plenty of folk would have gladly skated round and collected the flowers for the work done even though it was previous owners that did it.

[@danstephens9098]

bunter6 il never take someone else's credit I think it's fairly obvious I just appreciate the car & drive it

[@AndyGNicholls]

He's right about the dash. If you told people you had one of these back in the day, they'd always ask, 'did it have the digital dash?' I wanted to fit one in my Nova GTE, as apparently it was possible. Never did, I fitted white dial faces instead 🤣 Great times!!

[@maximus5384]

LOVED those cars as a kid! My uncle had a grey one....epic 80s/90s motor

[@kevinw666]

Pure classic. To see one like that makes me smile. Classic cars all the way.

[@Jahmed5635]

Love the wide ride of cars on the channel Jamie, nice to see an old skool bag of shite being enjoyed to this day and the owner seems like a super chilled person

[@gavey100]

Definitely need to see more of the 90s oldies who agrees?

[@marcustaylor670]

Stock Calibra Turbo with 200bhp is booked to pull 60mph in 6.2 seconds. Sometimes less is more Al Dente. That gearbox is the standard Calibra Turbo box rated for 280ft/lb torque which is higher than on some of the later VXR models and sought after.

[@rd6781]

This is the golden era man. My dream cars all had red tops back in the day.

[@richardbaker696]

Top owner, down to earth and mint car. Used to love the GTE 16V as a kid

[@AAs-vb7pv]

Need more old school cars like this on the channel brother love them

[@craigjones6230]

Old school 🔥🔥🔥

[@eduardobenito7043]

Yes! More of this, please! R5 GTT, Nova, Mk 2 Golf, 90's Fords, Pug Gti... Classics

[@kitmcbride114]

I like and comment Every time for these old car builds. Can see this channel becoming one of the best if it keeps this up

[@danielanthony6141]

Naaaa! As if you've got an old astra on here 😂. Just when I thought the last video couldn't be topped. Hadn't even seen the video before I started sharing it. Top work 👍 credit to the owner

[@robertthomas2665]

what a blast from the past...seeing these rock up outside the nightclub with their subs in the boot, awesome memories 👏🏼👏🏼

[@andrew19682008]

Wow i had 3 of them. The amount of welding I did was mental! I replaced sills ,rear quarter panels and floor pans! The arches always went. The drive shafts leaked and the sump gaskets. 😂

[@dannyconway2612]

Old school classic, digi dash, had one of these back in the day, thats why theres no calibra or cavalier turbos about anymore. Great video for us who were about driving these cars in the 90's.

[@Gentlemen_london_]

Wow... now that's a blast from the past.. 🙌👊

[@B16JOE]

Brilliant, takes me back a few years. I'd much rather rip that round some country lanes on a sunny day than a modern faster car. Pure fun.

[@foxyknoxy9410]

Astra GTE's are Deffo badboys I've had 3. White C.Reg, blue H.Reg, red G.Reg all quick motors, wish I had another one.

[@roxtube1207]

We need more of this sleeper classic cars 🚗🚗🚗

[@ryanwebb1646]

I like how you still do old car reviews fair play 👊

[@fizzychewitt6111]

always wanted the GTE, now i'm old enough to insure one.... they are almost all gone or rebuilt and super expensive. love this vid dude! please keep doing these old school builds and reviews.

[@e.s.3599]

Nice old school car. We all get carried away with the newer ones and tend to forget the originals. Keep em coming

[@upurkilt7246]

The f28 was the gearbox used in the cavalier 4x4 and the calibra 4x4 most have the conversion kit to make fwd only as the transfer case where soft as shit lol

[@Petrolheadd-u2u]

Nostalgia for me to bud loved the 90s cheers jamie ✌

[@tonyosullivan2382]

That engine bay is fucking gorgeous 👌

[@mushsport]

I had a corsa gsi with this engine and f28 6 speed box fitted, running around 18psi boost. It was my daily run around for 5 years. Man I wish I still had it so I could bring it on this channel. Find a corsa b c20let with a garret gt30 turbo and I can guarantee you will be amazed.

[@ryanj3347]

Officially gassed is better that LLF .. had to be said

[@darrengordon8191]

Now this takes me back!! These were quick in standard form back in the day, nova gte was a problem 😎

[@blackflagpirate3444]

What a beauty James! First car to have a digital mph clock 😍

[@zarrg1]

That's one car I used to have, in the carmine red. :-) Had to sell the car but still have the turbo engine, gearbox and other bits and bobs knocking about. Waiting for another project or owner. The 0-60 time makes me think it's either seriously traction limited or it is only putting out the standard 204 bhp. There is a switch in the gearbox for first gear to limit the torque. The turbo was designed to be close to the engine to reduce the lag, which should account for the smooth power delivery, a technique manufactures are starting to use again with directly bolt to head turbos, Ford Focus RS's etc. I think the F28 gearbox model name was supposed to denote the torque capabilities in newton meters, 280Nm, and was made specifically for that turbo engine by Getrag.

[@zarrg1]

P.s. You can get away with fitting 215's on the front, 215/45 R16's I think I had on. ;-)

[@scottsvxr]

No MacyD's comments how refreshing 👏👏👏

[@ARDEN440i]

Nice build something you don't really see nowadays so respect to the owner for having something pretty unique. Must be a weapon on a track 👍🏾

[@J4cko999]

Mk2 Astra was one of those cars that was good looking and ahead of its time, still looks pretty modern now.

[@retroafro1]

i never get tired of watching the owner of the car, take on the passenger seat - its always like 2 different people. lol

[@FKfilmphotography]

I remember these GTE's from back n' day

[@davidjones9549]

A guy that goes by the Username Spankee built that car. It was featured in Total Vauxhall magazine a good few years back. It was not a 300bhp car when he built it. All of his builds have been to the highest quality though and he's had a knack for clean MK2s. His mate, Laney's, aren't bad either......

[@SpankeeBLING]

Thanks mate yes when I sold it went back to stardard power ...maybe will be back in a mk2 again one day :)

[@SpankeeBLING]

My old car I built that she still looking good.....great vid nice to see .it still about

[@officially_gassed]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@callumkennedy4174]

Legend mate

[@TheOskarito88]

Used to have one back in the day when i was 17/18, that was a GSi, with digital speedo aswell, what a motor this is. Top lad Jamie 🤟

[@kingkongkahn8328]

Lovely car a Demon back in the day.

[@steveforster3420]

Jamie keep bringing the old skool cars on here there a huge fan base for them and they are true power cars...and the owners are true car fanatics not flash fanatics 😉👍🌞

[@thomashead9115]

You always get the best cars on your channel love your content bro keep it💯👊

[@Ezz800]

Saw an Oldskool Motor, had to click ASAP!!! Glad to see you back on YT, Jamie 🤙🏽

[@stestewart1119]

No popin or banging 🙏 can actually hear the car... Such a 90s vibe.. In my family there was always rivalry with these uncles vs dad caviler, serria, volvo 760 turbo 😂 good old days 👍

[@chrisyboy2]

Brilliant video mate. Took me back to my youth. Great memories thank you .

[@davekennedy6315]

Man, i used to have an F reg GTE 16Valve back in the 90s! I @*!#in loved that motor! Great memories even the same colour as mine. I debadged it so it looks pretty similar, especially at the back. Great engine, especially the early one with a bit higher power, no cat etc. I always wanted to fit ITBs, on a bog standard lump that upped power to 200bhp NA! Its no wonder that so many kit cars and racers used that lump. I'm a 46 year old family man now but i've even had dreams of driving my GTE thats how much it stayed with me haha! Although they got stick over handling, once you got used to it (i had a 1.8 GTE prior) you could make it dance round mini roundabouts!

[@steveb19111978]

Loving the old school vibes bro!

[@694069406940]

best looking astra ever made hell yea

[@712mook]

i love these videos, im not into modified cars but just love watching what people do and can do to there cars...thanks OG

[@Legend1518]

Look at the "welding" @3:35 god thats a giggle :P

[@taylorpage2740]

Love to see a old nova or a nova salon on here old cars for the win

[@-zerocool-]

We need a classics series bro that was epic

[@DandaLion92]

Love unusual cars and builds like this that you don't see on every other channel. Keep up the awesome content dude!

[@baddriversfootage]

More old skool please jamie..🙏🙏 great video as always bro

[@cossiemandave8061]

Loving the Astra gte one of my favourite cars back in the day

[@hazzafortnite7309]

This car is insane Keep up the constant great content Jamie

[@wullielove8680]

It's great to see all the old school cars coming back on the scene 👍

[@ant16rst]

Love the old skool! (Although I was in my mid 20's before I had anything as new as H reg! Lol)

[@GhostV8]

I respect this no silly pops and bangs just a good sound

[@SpeedingTube]

Awesome. Love all the retro cars on the channel Jamie! Great work 😎👍

[@familyman831]

Please Keep these old school builds coming jamie !

[@disc0polo821]

front camera ftw!

[@user-fw5we3cx2i]

I always wanted 1 growing up. I like the sound rather than fake pops n bangs. 1 of those fun videos shows u dont need mega expensive motors to enjoy a drive ✌

[@leeparker1029]

Loving the nostalgia lately Jaime 👍 another car from my teens 😊

[@danielclarke7632]

Keep up the old school Jamie 👍👍

[@BotShotss]

Love it old school vibes YES JAMIE !!!!

[@garethedwards2883]

Not a Vauxhall fan personally but got to admit that is a beautifully built GTE and goes really well 👍

[@glenstaines7560]

Bringing it back to the old school 👌

[@jpmotorsport4728]

Nice to see the older mint legends . Nice spec and mint . Peace Bro !

[@originalface320]

Fantastic video yet again Jamie. Great varied content, great presentation and energy mate. Anyone looking to start their own channel, this is the way to go nowadays. Fresh, honest, excited and humble. ✌️

[@itsallaboutrc6203]

Been looking at my old pics today of my burgundy 16v. Sold it for £400 back then and regretted as soon as it drove off lol. Great video by the way mate!!!

[@lewiswelsby5762]

Nice old school motor I had the calibra (non turbo).. the f28 gearbox I believe was the highest rated gearbox in the range at the time and was used in the 4WD variants but was able to be converted to FWD fairly easily. Still an awesome motor hats off to the guy that built it. True gem of a car there, I'd love to know what he paid for it.

[@lukebrowning7637]

You are correct the f stands for front wheel drive and 28=280nm is the supposed amount of torque it can handle but these boxes have been know to do 4 times that amount lol

[@sandygarage3802]

Superbly built & makes all the right noises👍❤. Where i live the bodystyle of this car is called the Daewoo 1.5i .

[@santapodracer1980]

Just because it has a hybrid doesn't suddenly mean it's 300bhp. Would say standard map as it still has the boost limited in earlier gears which they done to keep the 4x4 healthy. Still awesome to see and probably a giggle to drive

[@Kits550]

Any more nostalgia and you'll have to start filming in B&W! Keep it coming, love it. And it ain't small in there, you's big in there 💪🏻 haha. Nice.

[@MSH4HID]

Reminds me of my cavalier turbo, c20LET engine was the king of engines in the 90s. Now a days the king of engines is the a45 amg