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    Been on the forum a few year and finally got a mk2 nova about 8 months ago, completely unmolested 1.4 spi. I originally put a x16xe in it but wasn't really happy with it tbh so goin to put a c20xe into it over the next couple of months.
    Just after I got it I got coilovers:


    Then got some th1s which where too small and to wide :





    It had the 16 in at that point:



    So now it's engine-less with the bay striped bare ready to be strengthened. Updates will be slow and steady but I've all the conversion bits there minus a rear gearbox mount spacer if anyone has one? Thanks

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    Got the engine out earlier


    It's a standard redtop with rod bolts, a quaife diff and Ashley manifold. Should be good enough fun to begin
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    Whats wrong with the astra?

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    Nothing wrong with it, gonna put a turbo in it after the novas done

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    Good call

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    Looking well on those th wheels.

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    Are the strengthening plates that people weld onto the strut tops essential for a conversion ?

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    Not really but quick and easy to install, however welding the bay up and adding crossmember strengtheing plates is strongly advised

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    I got a kit but it didn't have them in it, was planing on stiching the bay just. The shells pretty clean so I may just give them a miss

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    Got front strengthening plates in and engine trial fitted




    I thought a nova and corsa conversion mount was the same but turns out they aren't to I'm gonna fabricate a temporary one tomorrow so I can fit exhaust and mark alternator cut out

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