1.4 turbo in a nova?

[treborfields]

Has anyone put one of the A14NET 1.4 Astra petrol turbo engines in a nova yet?

Would have thought that 140bhp as standard and 170+bhp on a remap in a small light package would be tempting?

From what I can see they are similar to other small block Vauxhall engines, does anybody know if the mounting points are the same?

[Stuart]

I'd imagine the basics of fitting would be the same. Depends on what gearbox they are meted to though, as I believe that many are simply M32's which are a pig to mount, but would probably mate upto an F20/F23 etc.

The smallest big challenge would be the engine management as it will require a load of CAN (not CAN-BUS before someone gets it wrong) data from other modules to work, along with the immobiliser. Obviously the easiest route is stand alone.

[Novasport]

I think for the effort a 1.6 turbo as fitted to a Corsa VXR would be better and more tuning potential. The mountings will be the same.

[treborfields]

Had a better look last night, looks like the mountings are very different due to position of turbo so not a straight swap, agree the 1.6 would be the best bet if you were to go to the hassle.

Cheers

[brainsnova]

1.6 turbo would be my first choice