Cavalier GSi 4x4 with 3.0 V6 cop car engine. A real one-off Vauxhall. Full story & road test action!

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This Cavalier GSi 4x4 was bought by Once Driven's Dougie Rankine way back in 2006. An original car with the rare option of air conditioning, it underwent major surgery in 2007, being fitted with the 3.0 V6 engine from an Omega cop car.
It was then rebuilt with Calibra Turbo gearbox and drive train in 2010, almost went up in flames in 2013 and was saved from the brink of the scrapheap.
The engine was treated to many tuning parts in 2017 and was last on the road properly in 2018. The car will be back and better than ever for 2022.
As far as we know it's a one off. We know of one other Cavalier V6 4x4, a Turbo converted using a Saab engine, but don't know if it still exists.
The 3.0 V6 GSi has been built "OEM+" as if Vauxhall would have produced the model.
SPEC:
ENGINE
X30XE 3.0 V6 24V, C25XE inlet, airbox, injectors and management. 3.0 lower divider. Pipercross panel filter. Enlarged throttle body with traction control delete. Originiall Fabrications bespoke tubular manifolds. Welsh Coast Customs bespoke 2.5 inch exhaust and tubular downpipes. Piper uprated camshafts. Ported cylinder heads. Magnecor leads. Roose coolant hoses
TRANSMISSION
Calibra Turbo F28 6 speed gearbox, flywheel, clutch, 4x4 transfer box, propshaft and OE spec accumulator set up
BRAKES
Calibra SE9 V6 front calipers, 288mm EBC Redstuff pads, grooved and drilled discs. Calibra Turbo OE spec rear calipers, discs and pads. ABS delete with 1990 Cavalier SRi servo and master cylinder. Braided brake hoses
SUSPENSION
Calibra Turbo OE spec KYB springs, Bilstein B6 "yellow" gas shock absorbers
WHEELS AND TYRES
Calibra SE9 BBS 16 inch alloy wheels powdercoated silver, 205/45 Cooper Zeon tyres
INTERIOR
Calibra SE9 160mph electronic drive dash clocks and auxiliary gauges. Cavalier CD doorcards, floor mats and dash
EXTERIOR
Bordeaux Red two coat pearlescent paint. Irmscher boot spoiler and bonnet badge
EXTRA EQUIPMENT
Vectra B CDX cruise control. R12 air con system converted to R134a, hybrid compressor. Heated front seats (soon). Main radiator fan manual over ride

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@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

At 35.18 this section of the video has jumped out of place. Will see if I can fix that - have noticed it haha!

@kylereese4822 2 года назад

I had a 1.7 TD Cavalier saloon the engine was from Isuzu i ran it on used chip fat :):)

@kylereese4822 2 года назад

Astra VXR with Audi S3 running gear 2.0 TFSi AWD Audi floorpan Astra top.... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lBBlW_iTnKs.html&ab_channel=TheTwinEngineCorsa be an interesting conversion on a Cavalier

@rrshowtime3900 2 года назад

@@kylereese4822 Doing That is more friendly for the environment than Electric Cars are... But Shhhh They don't want people to know,

@kylereese4822 2 года назад

@@rrshowtime3900 Wrong......

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

New camera equipment and mic arriving tomorrow, excited for what we're off to see this weekend!

@matthewgodwin3050 2 года назад

Remember the early 90s when hundreds of MK3 Cavaliers were to be seen flying up and down the motorways on any given day with a boot full of samples. Happy days 👍

@paulclarke4202 2 года назад

Fantastic work nice to see an older Vauxhall can see it puts a smile on your face

@thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138 2 года назад

Finally finished the whole video. This one was great, clearly you’ve put a load of effort into it and it’s paid off! Big jump in quality recently, really enjoying these!

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

Thanks, there were a few experiments in this one. Few bits didn't quite work as I wanted but I know how to avoid them now. Wait til y'all see what we're up to this coming weekend!

@L774eod 2 года назад

I think this channel is great! even though I'm not a vauxhall guy anymore, me and my mates all had late 80s and 90s vauxhall astra/novas and Cavs/calibras and they were so much quicker than what ford had to offer. build quality was good too especially in my opinion the MK3 and 4 Astra's.

@rickydub6950 2 года назад

What a survivor, car has had quite a colourful life and is thriving as it hits the 30 year mark 👏 great vid as always 👍

@jonobaywindow 2 года назад

You've put your soul into that car. Really enjoyed the upload. That part where you were filming the great John Cleland in his 90s touring car champion Cav took me back. I still have a video of him winning it with Murray Walker commentating. Must have been fab filming it in action from your own beastie.

@richardclarke376 2 года назад

Takes me back to the many happy hours I have spent in that cockpit, in a Cav V6 (same colour!), and a couple of Cav SRi's. That's a great, great car you have !

@RZ-1JZ 2 года назад

Recently found the channel, honestly it's fantastic! Keep up the great work.

@robtt997 2 года назад

That makes a lovely sound ! Loved the background info on the car . Your channel just gets better and better

@astravanmk2 2 года назад

It’s great to see the history of the car, it’s synonymous with you Dougie. Whenever we talk about the old days of billing we always talk about you and this car.

@eddiecleaver5376 2 года назад

Hi Dougie, what a fab car you’ve built! Wonderful induction roar too. Great video thanks.

@drucowan643 2 года назад

Great video dougie ..that’s some car some amount of hours have been spent on her,one of they cars that will never be finished always getting updated and improved thanks for shareing it with us ….🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@KLUTCHdot58 2 года назад

I'm watching this in parts while pretending to work. Have to keep rewinding to take in the work you have put in. Much respect. That's got to be the apex of cavaliers mate.,. Looks factory made and more impressive than anyone's daft twin turbo lambo checkbook clone. Well done 🤘

@RS-Restorations 2 года назад

Absolutely love this video, your knowledge of this era Vauxhall is second to none and I love learning about all the little quirks.. Wouldn’t mind taking it round Castle Combe myself as I live about 10 miles away from the track.

@In_memory_of_Dad 2 года назад

Hi Dougie, just watched your video on the GSi and I really enjoyed it. I am a massive fan of the Cavalier having over 25 various different models over the years but iv never owned a GSi! For me the Cavalier is by far one of the best models Vauxhall ever made. I never had a V6 model but I have had a few Vectra and Omega V6's of various different models and again I never had a bad one. Anyway I look forward to seeing a lot more content in the future of your GSi and a lot more from your channel in general. Take it easy Dougie lad, until the next time...🙂👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@Faith_Fitness99 2 года назад

Hats off pal, this is one beaut of a cavalier. Worth a few Bob too. 4x4 for extra grip in wintery conditions 💪🏾

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 2 года назад

What a great video Dougie, you really are smashing these videos out of the box and what a great car the Cab is. It sounds awesome and enjoyed the history about it.

@markonmotoring 2 года назад

I always liked the MK3 Cavalier.and the GSi looked the part in the darker colours with its subtle sports body styling. I was never a huge fan of the brand but growing up in Yorkshire in the 80s and 90s Vauxhall's and Fords were everywhere. I'm very nostalgic for cars of this era now. Keep up the good work. It's been good to see you rescue a few cars which otherwise may have been destined for scrap.

@iainbruce3376 2 года назад

Sounds glorious. Very few modern cars have anything close to the sound of an 80s or 90s V6

@dannyc4871 2 года назад

Great video Dougie. I remember this car when it was in Total Vauxhall. Also nice to see a classic being used in all weathers. Keep up the good work. Take care.

@paulie-Gualtieri. 2 года назад

I miss seeing Cavaliers on the roads they were great looking cars.

@paulie-Gualtieri. Год назад

@Stevey Yeah, I agree. With the later rear lights too looks great.

@vauxaholic 2 года назад

Thanks for making this video tons of information on the history of the car, really enjoyed it,much appreciated👍

@ianfaulds8799 2 года назад

Hi Dougie, absolutely brilliant video, I really enjoyed it. You've put your heart , soul and a lot of thought into the car shows your mastery of the marque. To you it's unsaleable and why would you want too. Keep and enjoy the car Dougie. Well done Dougie thanks.

@adammcallister2260 2 года назад

Enjoyed this. I’m a bit of a sucker for an old Vauxhall and you’ve inspired me to take my V6 Calibra out for a jaunt. I’ve got some “G” cams from the Y32SE Vectra C GSi engine to go in next year when the timing belt is due to be changed. As far as metal cam covers go, they don’t so much seal better as don’t warp like the plastic ones do. When I got my V6, they were like bloody Pringles on the sealing edge. A swift swap to metal cam covers later and that oil leak stopped. If I may be so bold as to offer some video feedback, be wary of volume balance. The conversation pieces and driving pieces had a distinct volume difference and I nearly woke the dead through my TV. Overall though, top work. Really enjoy content on this channel!

@chrisvectra5296 2 года назад

The Cavalier GSI was always my favourite car and my one I kept for 7 years and wish I still had it. Same colour as yours Stop driving it in the crappy weather 😁 the rust will be back otherwise 🤫 Love the car you’ve done it and yourself proud

@tobymcnicol922 2 года назад

Finally got round to watching this - I wasn't disappointed! Great vid, interesting car. Cheers!

@craigymac5386 2 года назад

Was told about your channel tonight and I'm loving it. Keep up the good work 👍

@matthewwiddows6319 2 года назад

Great video on a very rare car. Thanks for making.

@stevogarnham6869 2 года назад

brill video mate got to say do miss old Vauxhall it nice to see someone keep old vauxhall going on the road and to see you put your soul into keep them going keep it up mate look forward to seeing more

@split_pin 2 года назад

Brilliant, I really enjoyed that, thanks for sharing this car! I like how it's a custom build to your own requirements, it's evolved over the years but you've stuck to Vauxhall parts from other models of the same era. I agree it looks a nice place to be on a wintry day. Makes me want to get out and drive around the back roads like I used to, life always gets in the way though so this is the next best thing 😁 Anyone notice how you don't see cars anymore with left and right wipers that are designed to operate slightly out of sync? Metros, Fiestas and Transits were also like this.

@bigpcov3253 2 года назад

Always chill out with a bit of once driven keep up the work

@andyfletcher7535 2 года назад

Awsome car. The sound alone makes it stand out

@Stuboy1979 2 года назад

Big fan of your channel! Congratulations on your 9K subscribers 👍

@Mastertoad84 2 года назад

I had a cavalier Sri 16v when I was 19 was lowered 60mm with nova springs on the rear. full janspeed system sounded mint 1 of my favourite cars I’ve owned. Your gsi looks awesome shame that not many of them have survived

@AliMackMechanical 2 года назад

Brilliant film mate you have really made it your own car I think it's brilliant great for the Scottish roads. I had a few Cavaliers myself but nothing like this brilliant 👍

@barryjackson8512 2 года назад

Another great video. Cheers for sharing its history. V6 sounds awesome 😎

@davidwarren1315 2 года назад

Beautiful car ,I dearly miss my mk3 sri 8v .the magnificent sound track of a v6 is a sound I will never get board of ,this car is a credit to you Dougie

@694069406940 2 года назад

great video and great review that GSI is super rare now. beast of a car 90s cars look so much better then to days funny looking things 😎👍

@minidigger1000 2 года назад

Great channel brings back the memories

@ianhand5006 2 года назад

Great video! I had a few MK3 Cavaliers and enjoyed them all. You could drive 200 miles, non stop, and get out without any aches and pains. Just a full bladder, LOL.

@otacon4065 2 года назад

LOVE this mate and love your channel. watched pretty much all your vids recently. Nice one, you're a legend. I love a cav especially a turbo and my mate had a mk3 astra years ago with a v6 swap and it was quick! oh and I grew up in a mk3 sri130 panda white on black cav that was awesome along with many astras and a mk4 cav.

@jeffshaw4553 2 года назад

Well done dougie lovley long video looks like you had fair amount of snow there wow you have put a lot of effort in that to make it the old cav it is today well done keeping the old school motors on the road 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@graemecooke6512 Год назад

Really love the Gsi,and what you have turned it into!

@leemilan5693 2 года назад

great video, great car, you have a proper car there and love that sound of the V6, and saying about John Cleland as that bought back memories when he was in the saloon car racing I was a big fan, great work Dougie.

@EVCADDY 2 года назад

Excellent video 👍 love the cavaliers, had a few of them and a couple of calibras, canny beat a wee blast over the backroads 😃 good luck with the channel 👍

@harveyrose7814 2 года назад

Hello dougie been watching you're videos for quite a while now ,got to say mate you're content is always amazing and love all you're Vauxhall's ,I'm a massive Vauxhall fan myself have been for years now Brilliant cars they are cant beat the old Cavaliers, carltons,Astras, etc... keep up with the 10 out of 10 content mate cant wait for more uploads ,best wishes for the new year .😊🎄

@andrewjones4285 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video. Absolutely love the cavalier and what a great story and transformation over the years. Looking forward to the next. Got myself a 55 plate Astra H Sri turbo. Hoping to make it totally mint!

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

They're rare, the SRi turbos

@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 2 года назад

Great video Dougie awesome car 🚗 perfect for the winter never seen many cars 4x4s when they were new only one white one on the dealer forecourt in Gravesend kent where I live always looked a fantastic car look forward to the next video all the best donny

@damiantaylor7993 2 года назад

Hi Dougie I was always a Vauxhall man and back in the day I worked for Vauxhall and I ran a highly modified Diamond black Calibra, a bit like your Gsi it started off as a 2.0 16v cos cast red top. But it ended up as a 2.5 C25xe running 3.0 k cams knife edged 3.0l inlets, early 20xe flat type flywheel and hybrid clutch and pressure plate, because I was rolling O.Z racing super-t’s but on 4 stud I re-engineering the bigger discs and callipers from the V6 doner car into 4 stud, Remus full exhaust spax springs and Bilatien shocks. The interior started off as the velour interior with the full velour door cards then it was black leather and then it was cream and then it was customed velour and cream leather, I had footwell lights, and again like your cavalier I had cruise control, when It was a 2.0 litre I ran a modified Astra gate/calibra Dash and then put the V6 dash and aux gauges in, and then Finally fitted a Rieger body kit with an SE8 spoiler all painted fitted by me. So I appreciate the work you have put in to your GSi, but did you know that the Saab V6 version of the c25xe also had a turbocharged version and reversed inlet? I was considering at the time doing a twin turbo conversion on the V6. Also the alternator cooling fan is the same unit that the Omega used to cool the ecu in the battery tray so if you need to source one look for one of them, and that will prevent the alternator overheating, and all that hassle removing it through the offside. But have you thought about getting diesel cavalier lowered spec front springs as the Diesel engine is heavier than the V6 ?

@matttarling6347 2 года назад

Great vid matey,very interesting,I can remember seeing it back in the day of total vauxhall👍👍👍

@bisey4014 2 года назад

That induction noise from the bonnet camera 😍 Congrats on the 9k subscribers pal 👍🏼

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

Thanks, I wasn't sure it would work. There's all sorts of experiments with getting induction and exhaust noise in the video. Some much better than others. It's a learning curve. Really exciting when something turns out well 😃

@davefraser5544 2 года назад

That’s the one mate Vauxhall freak threw and threw very well shot and explained

@AlanL200Truckman 2 года назад

Afternoon Dougie. Great video as always. Interesting & what a great story this car has. Fantastic car, keep looking after it. Stay lucky. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Alan L200

@NYChemicalRomance 2 года назад

As always. A great video 👍👍

@malcolmhardwick4258 2 года назад

Nice to see these cars still running !

@jeditasticlymungus 2 года назад

That is a nice Cavalier, I had the 2.5 V6 same colour as that, fitted a stainless intake pipe & ram air filter off a Corrado V6, fitted a modified plenum & a Peco Twin Dtm Up Swept Backbox to free it up a bit. Got a set of Zender 17" alloys, new pirelli tires & a fresh set of brake pads, It was quick especially mid to top but being front wheel drive it had loads of torque steer - you had to hold the wheel tight when you floored it or it would want to veer in the direction of the camber of the road. Nice motors the old Vauxhall's my first decent car was an old mk1 Astra GTE that was good fun too.

@shauncole9509 2 года назад

Great sounding car I want one have a k reg astra gsi and can't wait to see what the rolling Road tells you keep up the great work mate

@Astra8676 2 года назад

Keep these kind of vids coming!!!

@TheDaftApple 2 года назад

That car sounds mint, keep up the great vids mate and hope all is well

@bellend691 2 года назад

Finally being waiting for you to do video on this beats 😍

@compostcorner5934 2 года назад

Great looking cavalier .. Iv had a few cars in my time including a mk3 cav Sri on an H plate ,a Calibra 16v redtop on an H great cars ..I bought another later Calibra in 2017 as a bit of nostalgia ..it's only the 16v eco 136 bhp But .it's actually quite lively tbf..it gets a lot of interest when I'm out and about ,as they are becoming very rare now . Subscribed 👍

@rogermills9512 2 года назад

Fascinating vid what a great car. Keep them coming.

@jamief1799 2 года назад

Love old vauxhalls mostly as I grow up around them cracking sound that v6 makes 😁 music to my ears well done Dougie true vauxhall nut

@NickOdantzis 2 года назад

Hey Dougie, nice channel! I used to work with you back in the day at Future - it’s Nick from Total BMW. Good to see your enthusiasm hadn’t abated over the many years!

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

Hi Nick, great to hear from you! Hope you're doing well 🤠

@scrapyardwarriorvlogging 2 года назад

Excellent video - absolutely smashing the content 👍👍👍

@seanoturbo 2 года назад

You don’t have to change all 4 tyres. Just each axle. The 4x4 doesn’t know the difference between front/rear but side to side it does. 👍🏻

@oddsandwindsocks5905 2 года назад

I used to love the cdi and sri models, my brother had a v6 model n plate, I remember it being very quick indeed

@allanlocke5420 2 года назад

GREAT VIDEO DOUGIE( YOUR KNOWLAGE IS SECOND TO NIL) A WELL MADE VIDEO VERY INTERESTING WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THIS CAR . THINKING ABOUT THE SECOND CAR I EYER BOUGHT VAUXHALL FB VICTOR PURCHASED FOR COMFORT WITH FRONT BENCH SEAT HAD A YOUNG FAMILY OF THREE THEN GREAT FUN!!

@mattbedford1275 2 года назад

Awesome vid yet again buddy. Thanks for the knowledge 👌🏻

@hoonicav 2 года назад

Nice vid Dougie, love the car! Hopefully get mine back on the road next year and pop down for a pic of the two together 😎

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

Definitely! 🤠💯🤟💥

@frothe42 2 года назад

Thank you for giving us the history of this particular Cavalier! If you could find the time, a good interior detail will make a huge difference! I'm curious to know how the 4WD system works. Love the sound of the V6!

@seankelly2383 2 года назад

Sounds beautiful this car, excellent job dougie 👍🏼

@andrewwilliams7359 2 года назад

I love Cavaliers my dads had a few of them but the gsi what u got is mint mate

@ruudkuijpers9851 2 года назад

Very Nice car! With Nice spec’s. You can add a adustable interval for the wipers off a Omega B, I like them a lot, build it in a lot of cars. And te automatic dimming mirror of an astra G, H, corsa C, D or Meriva A Did it my self, and they are very handy! Keep up the Nice video’s!

@jinp9130 2 года назад

Excellent video 🙂

@bigerch85 2 года назад

Cracking vid Dougie. You've given me the itch to get back into old vauxhalls. Was heavily into vauxhalls at the time this cavalier was put together. Remember reading about it in TV. I had a Gsi 2000 4x4 at the time painted metallic green with gold wheels 🤦‍♂️(you would have seen it at falkirk cruise I'm sure) , moved onto a redtop mk3 astra gsi from that until I made the jump to rwd and e30 bmws 👍

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

Is Falkirk cruise still a thing? Had some great nights there around 03/04

@bigerch85 2 года назад

@@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten apparently so. I haven't been in years. Back then would have been the retail park and a few laps of the circuit. Good Times. 👍

@paulhayes1683 2 года назад

Great video Dougie very interesting and informative 👍

@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld 2 года назад

Another great video 👍🏾

@old_con 2 года назад

Awesome ! Great video 👍🏽😎

@darkwinter-lll 2 года назад

Keep up the good work 👏 you are one of a kind

@deanoscott 2 года назад

Love the jumper/car colour coordination 🤣. Love a cav.

@skodakatie7341 2 года назад

That is one very nice car, it makes a great noise too!!😊.

@seancooke7332 2 года назад

Torque Monster. It does seem to catch up with doddlers very quickly, anticipation required Porsche style. Good job the visibility is excellent. Superb vehicle and you should be rightly very proud of her.

@Danny-ml4yg 2 года назад

Great car and video

@seancooke7332 2 года назад

Very much like the concept of the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 . Never worry too much about handling. Go friggin fast.

@ftchip67youngchip57 2 года назад

Great stuff thanks so much for that

@alanclarke9081 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the video, some the subjects you talked about reminded me of when I had my cavalier turbo. But yes just lock the box I had a company in Burton on Trent who came to me in Highbury London and then I found out about a person who sold the rings and at a much cheaper price, sure he was called Mike Hayward but I could be wrong.

@OnceDrivenForeverSmitten 2 года назад

I went to visit that company in Burton in 2004 with Dave Reid (Reidy) when he got the box locked on his Cav Turbo K819OUF. The name is on the tip of my tongue...

@davehedgehog4391 2 года назад

Great video Dougie. Just on the rust prone bit, I think it's best to keep sensibly using old cars through the winter like you're doing. Cars like this are for driving, not sitting looking at. Secondly, you only end up with other issues when cars don't move for six months!

@martyldl6238 2 года назад

Sounds awesome, love cavs, love v6s 💪

@bannerzone_UK 2 года назад

This Cav looks brill, I'm jealous. Although the exhaust sound doesn't give the engine justice.

@johnlad1481 2 года назад

Awesome video dougie the cavalier is a nice car I had the 2 litre 8v Sri same colour it was a quick car but I kept needing to weld it new cills arches came to a point I had to sell her…

@1066gaz 2 года назад

Has this engine got the sodium cooled valves. What a great car this is though and a superbly made video dougie. Your best yet.

@markonmotoring 2 года назад

That's very interesting what you were saying about the Bilstein yellow shocks. I was considering them for my 90s car but was wary of spoiling the ride comfort.

@lordred4116 2 года назад

Fantastic, you most certainly know your onions!

@speirsy101 2 года назад

Nice one Dougie. I do miss the old civvies lol.

@promodpromod 2 года назад

Hi dougie, It looks like you have what would have been a vauxhall internal fleet demo car, the fleet at the time of this cars registration was run by white arrow fleet who pdi'd the cars new and delivered them to any vauxhall dealer who needed to demo the cars to a customer (during this period a lot of the vauxhall network rarely held any new or demo stock with a sports badge). Back then we could request anything off vauxhall fleet and have it delivered within a few days as a short term loaner. The tell tale sign on your car is the reg number, AWP plated cars were registered through worcestershire where white arrow were based, the fleet still runs to this day but on a much smaller scale as most vauxhall dealers will stock everything in the current range, the fleet now mainly loans out electric vivaro's and corsas to companys interested in an extended demo. I worked for vauxhall during the 90's and sold most of the range new and used, if you ever want any info regards specific models and weird spec's just let me know as i will probably remember.