My C20XE nova

[Mincyballs]

Hi all i thought i would show a few build pics from my nova its still in progress but getting there bit by bit, next step is dry sump and some kind of fire wall round the internal tank.

This is a picture from 2008 when it was on carbs run a 13 flat




On this weekend there was an issue with the linkage and instead of 3rd i found 1st and the engine found 12k and the clutch cover didnt wanna stay in one bit!!





After this I went shopping in a big way to make an indestructable engine!


Jenveys- £300 from ebay a damn bargain! linkcage and trumpets were bought from emerald





Full stainless 1mm oversized valves



Flowed, ported and polished



Newman solid lifters (hate shimming!!)



i favoured this clutch cause it can handle higher rpm




Steel crank with the timing disc mounts machined on




This is all up and running now but like most still not happy with it but its getting there.
Ive got the dry sump and will be putting that on very soon, then deciding on whether to have 2mm oversized valves or just go for different cams possibly will get round to some cosmetic works

There is a vid on you tube that was taken in 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7h_bdBlo3M

[Jonlem]

Sweet, I remember the car from PV I think ?

What make crank is that ?

Got to love a nice atmo engine, will sound bonkers

[Mincyballs]

pics from 2009




You dont get much for winning but at least its some thing for the hard work and cold nights bolting it together

[Mincyballs]

Sweet, I remember the car from PV I think ?

What make crank is that ?

Got to love a nice atmo engine, will sound bonkers

Think it started life as a Farndon

Yrah was at PV and it did make it into the shoot out but was up against some monster cars like that twin engined mini!

[Mincyballs]

Had a full custom exhaust fitted by Haywood and Scott beautifull job if i do say so 4-2-1 manifold sbd design 2" 3/4 all the way through





Another santa pod pic

[Mieran]

Nice engine spec

Is it just a drag car or do you use it on track too?

[scorge01]

Nice one mate lyking this

[Mincyballs]

Nice engine spec

Is it just a drag car or do you use it on track too?

It will be making its maiden on to a track as soon as the drysump is on just dont wanna risk running dry!

Thanks though

[Mincyballs]

Nice one mate licking this

Cheers matey,

Its no oil painting but its getting there!

[Danny s-p]

nice car mate