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dunc
31-07-2002, 13:02
Anyone got any experience with the 3000Gsi caltons? I quite fancy one (like I don't have enough cars already!), I understand that they are all straight sixes with a 24v and 12v available. It'll be a 24v one I'm after (about 6.6 to 60 I think). Did they stop making the 12v when they made the 24v?

Also any other info on how good or bad they are + what to look out for is much appreciated.

Cheers,

Dunc.
Dunk
31-07-2002, 13:27
Try here:

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17126

Me banging on about my old GSi3000 12v from about the fourth post onwards
dunc
31-07-2002, 15:57
Sounds good, its coming up for winter so I want a rwd car for snow filled fun. I'm going to spend about 1.5k, mechanical condition important and body work but interior condition and high miles isn't. When did they start making the 24v's?
AshT_200
31-07-2002, 16:10
Originally posted by dunc
Sounds good, its coming up for winter so I want a rwd car for snow filled fun.

Can't beat a 200sx for that :D
Dunk
31-07-2002, 16:47
Actually, I'd argue that the Carlton is better for snow packed drift mayhem......

Longer wheelbase and linear straight six N/A power delivery makes for a huge control!

24v came into effect around 89-90

The 12v is actually more tuneable from stock, and supercharging releases another 75bhp at 7psi....
dunc
01-08-2002, 08:16
Yeah I think the NA engines are best for having fun in the bad weather conditions as well.

AshT_200, I think I'm going to start using my 200 for a track only car as the MOT's are becoming a bit painful.:(
dunc
04-08-2002, 20:36
I went to look at a 24v '91 for £1400. I think there was something wrong with the engine, the bloke reconed it was the "dual-ram mechanism", the engine seemed a bit flat. It was enough to put me off I'm afraid.
dunc
05-08-2002, 07:29
:confused: :eek: :D :D :confused:

Cheers for that Andy!
Dunk
06-08-2002, 08:11
Originally posted by dunc
I went to look at a 24v '91 for £1400. I think there was something wrong with the engine, the bloke reconed it was the "dual-ram mechanism", the engine seemed a bit flat. It was enough to put me off I'm afraid.

The dual-ram is a type of variable intake port length widget. Its alters the shape and length of the intake plenum ram pipes to improve power curve - a bit of a poor mans variable valve timing. Its quite a good system, however it doesn't respond well to tuning.

Go look at 12 valvers - they are so simple it defies belief.....

Need to adjust the timing? - 13mm spanner and twist that dizzy. Tappets noisy? They'll need the clearances doing!

Only proper cars have manually adjustable timing and valve clearances.