1.7td

[Martin]

Right, if i had a full cavvy 1.7TD what would i need of it to get the engine into a nova? the nova is a 1.2 spi flair/spin..

Wouldi need any engine mounts?


Is this an easy conversion?

Just asking as my mate has a cavvy td that hes going to scrap, and i have a nova shell that we could put it in..


Cheers martin

[Lee]

I really wouldnt bother, try to find a 1.5 Isuzu lump if you really want a diesel. The 1.7's are dire! Mine drinks more diesel than my Nova drinks unleaded!

[draper]

PM burgo, he'll prob still have all the conversion parts

[Martin]

I really wouldnt bother, try to find a 1.5 Isuzu lump if you really want a diesel. The 1.7's are dire! Mine drinks more diesel than my Nova drinks unleaded!

Really?

[Lee]

Really! Youll end up with an engine that performs like an SR and drinks like an SR, all youll gain is a lot of extra weight for a lot of extra work.

The 1.5 is much more economical, and actually performs better IMO

[ANDYRACER]

I agree my 1.7 diesel cavalier is pritty crap for a diesel around town, but on the motorway its really good.

[Martin]

Really! Youll end up with an engine that performs like an SR and drinks like an SR, all youll gain is a lot of extra weight for a lot of extra work.

The 1.5 is much more economical, and actually performs better IMO

Better just too stick wiith the original plans and 1.6 8v t40 it then?

[Lee]

Most definately!

[Martin]

Case closed then.


Cheers all