12k mile mrk 1 C20let Project!!

[LEWI007]

Gotta have quite some skill to make a manifold like that then :thumb: gonna be really nice once its running

[Huffy]

lookin good mate i need to make a start on mine but the colds a bit off putting lol :thumb:

[corsakid]

lookin good mate i need to make a start on mine but the colds a bit off putting lol :thumb:

the joys of having a workshop to do the conversion in, i owe my mate big time for allowing me to take up space while i complete the car!

though he is a true vauxhall man he has the mrk 4 astra van that was on the front cover of total vauxhall in april or may this year! so he is happy to help:thumb:

[corsakid]

just purchased a helix 4 paddle clutch this should hold up to the power and abuse it will get :)

flywheel next :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/clutch1-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/clutch3.jpg

[scott.parker]

You'll love it, there not as agresive as some might make out, i love mine,best £170 i spent on my engine/box.
Top stuff..

Scott

[discoinferno]

well having remembered my user name and password i have now got my own username so no more mix ups :D cheers gary

[trackdaynova]

Ahhh Mr Gary Hurn :thumb:

No more mix ups with Kris pretending to be you lol

[Courtnova16v]

well having remembered my user name and password i have now got my own username so no more mix ups :D cheers gary

So am I right in thinking this is your build? Sorry if im been abit slow.

[discoinferno]

yes this is my build me being Gary Hurn
my brother is corsakid - Kristan Hurn

up till now he has posted and its caused some issues with whos car it is etc

i have finally found my log in details and hopefully now no more mix ups :)

[twistysnovagte]

well this is a truly great read,and such a impresive build,im pretty sure everything will work as it should,stunning work as said, and cant wait to see/hear more about the build.
andy

[krobinson]

Good Times!!

[discoinferno]

well this is a truly great read,and such a impresive build,im pretty sure everything will work as it should,stunning work as said, and cant wait to see/hear more about the build.
andy

cheers for your comments :thumb: hopefully it will all work as it should:D

[Daz9124]

Spent last hour reading through this, got confused when it all of a sudden it cloned into a Gte or maybe in my drunken haze i clicked a few extra pages!

Loving this project, bookmarked pal

Take your time with it, it's all coming along nicely

[discoinferno]

Spent last hour reading through this, got confused when it all of a sudden it cloned into a Gte or maybe in my drunken haze i clicked a few extra pages!

Loving this project, bookmarked pal

Take your time with it, it's all coming along nicely

it was cloned into a gte upon buying it the pictures on the first page are when kev advertised it. cheers for your comments :)

[discoinferno]

had the final delivery of engine parts today from mr astley, engine can be sealed and timed up, flywheel can now be fitted along with the clutch and more importantly the engine can go in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/parts.jpg

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got a new throttle body gasket
new top hat gasket
inlet manifold gasket
cam seals
rocker cover gasket
new inlet studs and nuts
new exhaust studs and nuts
arp flywheel bolts

all gm stuff :D

[discoinferno]

these just came with the postman :D

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[discoinferno]

built engine up today :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01821.jpg

picture of the 750cc injectors :D

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[trackdaynova]

look beaut Gary :D keep us updated with plenty of pics :) :thumb:

[Adam]

Looking good. Loving that exh manifold

[Ernie]

Dark grey rocker and red spark plug cover.That gives me an idear as a colour sceam for next year maybe lol.
Keep up the good work.
(Leaves for the loo with the box of tissues) lol.

[scott.parker]

If i may ask and you dont mind saying, how much did the light covers coast?

Engine looks a beaut!

PS: bit off topic, so is it worth fitting bigger injectors if runing say a mapable ecu?

Scott

[Riggy]

very nice , manifold is pure sex

[Ben]

loving the mirror image engines lol

[discoinferno]

bigger injectors needed if going over 280-300bhp imo

[Novaboi_1991]

why is it everyone says dont do work to a clean n rust free shell?

i would have thought do it to a clean n rust free shell then you dont need to worry about it rotting or collapsing under the c20let f28's weight,

if anyone can let me into a logical explanation to put my mind at rest please do,

[vaughanmc]

Fair enough some mint original shells should stay original but I'd only say that about an old SR or GSi or something

But a mint 1.0 base model shell is absolutely ripe for a bigger engine :)

Top work fella!

[discoinferno]

thanks for the comments

the shell imo was perfect for what i planned it was the lowest spec - a 1.0

a gsi gte sr etc are worth keeping standard nothing else is imo, but i paid the money to buy the car, its my car i shall do with it what i please, if i had found a gsi or gte in the same condition for the same money i wouldve probably done the same

i wanted the best shell i could find it just happened to be a base model

[vaughanmc]

Your quite right mate :) Be as well starting with a good car to make a better one

[discoinferno]

did a bit on the nova today :D

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[discoinferno]

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[trackdaynova]

what a manifold that is! :cool:

good work Gary - looks proper clean, all it needs now is a cage :D

[krobinson]

Looking good mate, any "hammering" needed to fit those rear coilovers?

[corsakid]

nope none needed

[Will F]

And it was COLD...

lol

[game1]

Can't wait to see this finished :thumb: what brakes are you going to use?

[The Simps]

I want your manifold :(

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looking very nice - that manifold is pure sex!

[discoinferno]

Can't wait to see this finished :thumb: what brakes are you going to use?

not 100% on brakes yet i really wanted reyland 4 pots, will have a chat with martin to see if anything can be done to fit the calipers to 288mm discs , failing that may settle for either v6 or willwood 284mm kit

[discoinferno]

I want your manifold :(

:thumb: alot of people have said that give me 700 and you can have it, give me enough to buy a replacement :D

[Ernie]

It looks like some sort of 4 horned ram under the bonnet.Keep up the good work.
Chris.

[discoinferno]

It looks like some sort of 4 horned ram under the bonnet.Keep up the good work.
Chris.

cheers :D hopefully be running soon.......................ish:tard:

[Ernie]

i cant wait.

[discoinferno]

i cant wait.

i cant either, i have spent way more than i ever intended initial thoughts were while down the pub "lets build an let nova, we ve done xe's small blocks and tb's and carbs, we'll just build one on phase 2, hang on we'll scrap the corsa and take the engine out of it and put it in a nova shell for some fun"

its kind of snowballed out of control, i now have an engine i bought from my brothers old corsa whihc ran 299bhp sat next to the nova unused and a new engine which when finished will have cost me over 5-6k i reckon once running :cry:

will be worth it though hopefully

[game1]

not 100% on brakes yet i really wanted reyland 4 pots, will have a chat with martin to see if anything can be done to fit the calipers to 288mm discs , failing that may settle for either v6 or willwood 284mm kit

I've got the wilwood 280mm 4-pot kit on mine, work well :thumb:

[Nobby]

foookin cracking mate just read the whole thread cant wait to see it finished!!

[Nick J]

oooooooww engines in... glad to see some steady progress fella, your rear coilys avo? I have a full set of gaz to go on soon and was wondering if or how much treatment the inner arch would need etc hopefully mine will go on as easy as yours then if you needed no abusiveness etc. Also You may need them before Im ready but I will have a set of V6 stoppers in excellent cond available in a few months time.

[discoinferno]

oooooooww engines in... glad to see some steady progress fella, your rear coilys avo? I have a full set of gaz to go on soon and was wondering if or how much treatment the inner arch would need etc hopefully mine will go on as easy as yours then if you needed no abusiveness etc. Also You may need them before Im ready but I will have a set of V6 stoppers in excellent cond available in a few months time.

hoping to get it on the road within the next 4-6 weeks all being well.so will get the willwoods probably if i have the spare cash

the coilovers are very close but just fit without any help from a hammer.

[dalenova]

that looks mint

[G8WCC]

hoping to get it on the road within the next 4-6 weeks all being well.so will get the willwoods probably if i have the spare cash

the coilovers are very close but just fit without any help from a hammer.

itll be done in 4-6 weeks mate
i need the space to finish myn lol

[G8WCC]

ive seen the whole build on this car it is going to be a seriously quick car

[discoinferno]

ive seen the whole build on this car it is going to be a seriously quick car

hopefully mate :thumb: will be fun lol

[G8WCC]

you are going for the willwoods then

[discoinferno]

yeah i will go for the 280 midilite kit want to keep my 15" though your 310's make me want 16"

[G8WCC]

will was on the willwood forum looking at the 310's earlier
think hes goner go for them

[discoinferno]

he is ordering a set of bells rotors and brackets tomorrow, i believe :D

[corsakid]

i am gunna order a kit as well soon lol i am not being left out i need those brakes in my life lol

[discoinferno]

i ve done a bit more
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shafts and hubs on :D

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mounted the fuel pressure regulator

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00493-1.jpg

note my list of things to do it is getting smaller:thumb:

gearlinkage next

[Ernie]

looking good keep up the good work.

[The Simps]

I'm liking the new air filter ;)

Can I offer some advice? Your alterntor earth strap - rather than bolt it to the adjuster, try and find somewhere on the body to bolt it on. I hade the adjuster bolt vibrate lose on mine, earth fell off and it then starting arcing on the fuel lines eventually burning through. I cought it in time but it could of been a very unhappy PVS that year!

[The Simps]

Oh - you going front mount rad fan?

[Rick Draper]

Looks good but i think rad fitment might be a issue!

[krobinson]

Looks great :)

[corsakid]

yeah he is going for a front mount rad and charge cooler rad its been custom fabricated by ah fabrications in hereford and we have trail fitted it and it isnt a problem clearance wise he will have to get rid of the bumper iron but all will be come clear soon enough

[The Simps]

:thumb:

[discoinferno]

over the next few days i shall be fitting the latest emerald ecu m3dk and loom to the nova hopefully it may run soon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/emeraldm3dk.jpg

[The Simps]

Good choice on ECU! Any reason why you chose it?

A mates going to run his bike bodies on it and I want to get it for my R1s down the line too. For us it was a case of Dave Walker only being 45mins down the road.

From what I was told today the ECU comes with 1 map to get you going then for around £250+VAT they'll spent the day mapping it and put 3 maps on there for you. Is that normal with most custom management mappers?

[Will F]

Its what his mapper-friend likes to play with..

The first rule of map-club is that you buy the ECU/management that your favourite resident mapper prefers....

;)

[The Simps]

The first rule of map-club is that you buy the ECU/management that your favourite resident mapper prefers....

;)


Thats what I was told yeah. Hence us using Emerald and Dave as he's just up the road. :D

[krobinson]

Emerald ECU's are really good, will yours have a launch control option etc?

[The Simps]

http://www.emeraldm3d.com/em_k3.html

[Fow16v]

any luck with getting the ecu fitted and running yet? is the car still down gareths ill have to pop down have a look at them both, this going down to combe on the 21st aswell? gonna be awsome when done

[discoinferno]

not shore on combe if i can get it mapped etc then maybe

[discoinferno]

little update

took these a few weeks ago been slow with the updates sorry

bottom pulley and alt belt all on now
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01861.jpg

swirl pot and fuel pump sorted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01860.jpg

had a delivery from rallydesign 2 weeks ago

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[Bubba]

only just seen this thread...what a clean base you got there. and that engine looks simply awsome.

[gunny]

:eek: WOW! Cant believe i hadn't seen this project before, the car looks amazing mate really good work, should be awesome when its ripping up the road too. Are you going to be making supports for the turbo/manifold, i know a couple of people who have ran similar/bigger turbo's and had issues with their manifolds, its clear your manifold is of excellent quality, but i wouldnt want to risk even a small crack personally. Also how much was the emerald engine management? Ive been looking at Omex 600 but still unsure what to go for. Keep it up :thumb:

[Aky]

Never seen such a clean shell - WOW !

[discoinferno]

:eek: WOW! Cant believe i hadn't seen this project before, the car looks amazing mate really good work, should be awesome when its ripping up the road too. Are you going to be making supports for the turbo/manifold, i know a couple of people who have ran similar/bigger turbo's and had issues with their manifolds, its clear your manifold is of excellent quality, but i wouldnt want to risk even a small crack personally. Also how much was the emerald engine management? Ive been looking at Omex 600 but still unsure what to go for. Keep it up :thumb:

emerald was 580+vat for the ecu then bought a flying loom for 60+vat then bought the electronic boost control solenoid so the ecu can run the boost for 49+vat

cheers for the comments will get some finished pictures soon

[dj_wudgey]

well matey this looks like its going to be quite a tool when it hits the road keep up the work!!!

[discoinferno]

well matey this looks like its going to be quite a tool when it hits the road keep up the work!!!

:D thanks

[stuartyj21]

amazing project mate, good job...

[Andy_L]

Sorry to read the shell has been scrapped.

[jayme taylor]

Wats going on ? just see that on mig web !

that nova was going to be wicked !

[Cle]

why would the shell be scrapped it was mint ?

[nova_saloon]

ANSWERS IVE BEEN WATCHING THIS, why has the shell been scrapped or is this a stupid rumour

[Sloth]

your taking the pi$$......

[G8WCC]

lmfao
who said its been scrapped
it has been picked up from my garage by a scrappy

[nova_saloon]

why?

[G8WCC]

scrap price is high at the moment
especially with the weight of that turbo and manifold

[game1]

:roll: can't seriously think for one moment it's been scrapped lol I would think it's been picked up and taken to be mapped.

[G8WCC]

nar its gone to have alloy rads charge cooler fuel cell and swirl pot made for it at alimax motor sport be back soon

[Andy_L]

lollollollollollollol

I read this on MIG


now scrapped
clearly someone's having a little fun

[discoinferno]

its fine, it was just picked up by a scrappy, but later found he was just subbing for alimax as there lorry was busy.

:D:D:D:D:D
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[The Simps]

so sexual it hurts.

[Nick J]

Looks awesome fella :)

[Cormac]

Looking great boss, You be doing PV and Billing this year??

[Benn]

Knew it was bulls*it. Looks good, why the gte stickers tho, its not a gte.

[areofall]

This wind up made me really spit the dummy out !!!

[Mark Sparks]

mint leave it standerd

[Benn]

This wind up made me really spit the dummy out !!!

Oh is it you on mig to?

[areofall]

Oh is it you on mig to?

:thumb: When I though it was scrapped I seen red:tard: , I'd kill for a proper Mk1 shell

[corsakid]

gary bought the car with the gte stickers on and the bumpers and the interior which has since been ripped out, it makes sense to use the gte bumper as it will help hide the rad and the charge cooler pre rad! as we'll have to mount them quite far forward ( the bigger conceals everything as with a one piece bumper you would see the rads etc sticking out past the crossmember and would look a bit odd imo) to clear the rather large turbo and manifold! but surely it doesnt matter about the gte stickers, as its not an original 1.0 anymore either!

[corsakid]

.

[discoinferno]

Looking great boss, You be doing PV and Billing this year??

maybe will see how nusy i am in work:thumb:

[discoinferno]

new loom to run the engine :D:D:D:D

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[gunny]

I could only aspire to make my omex loom look like that lol very nice

[nova_saloon]

wow very impresive, really admire people that spend the time and effort to make everything that bit better

[The Simps]

That looks ace! do it yourself?

[Wazza024]

Builds looking superb :thumb:

Wish i had a shell that mint :cry:

[Mike]

Ooooh aircraft loom, very smart.

[Nick J]

Loom looks great...... this is certainly a no compromise build! Would be great to have a look round it at pv or billing this year if you make it fella. :)

[discoinferno]

Loom looks great...... this is certainly a no compromise build! Would be great to have a look round it at pv or billing this year if you make it fella. :)


i wouldnt look to close.......lol lol after all i have put it togther

[krobinson]

Sex Wee!!!

[discoinferno]

Sex Wee!!!

glad you approve :D its getting there

[discoinferno]

went to see the nova at alimax today. had to go and see how they were getting on , and to have a chat about which direction we wanted to go with regards to the radiators

the fuel cell is in the boot and looks fantastic, 2litre swirl pot is also mounted, fuel pump brackets made,

hopefully by the end of the week the nova should have some rather sexy ally rads squeezed in the front.

i can then set about getting the car ready for mapping which is booked for the middle of april.

not alot of things todo , bleed brakes, fit loom and ecu, wire in dash, starter wiring, some cables for the battery relocation

no pictures but when i get it back and washed i will get some up hopefully all finished
:thumb:

[discoinferno]

just a little taster for you all :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00038-1.jpg
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[The Simps]

oooooo very shexy!!

[Rick Draper]

Very nice fuel cell.

[discoinferno]

Very nice fuel cell.

very happy with how its turned out, will have more pictures in a few days when it comes back:thumb:

[discoinferno]

oooooo very shexy!!

im happy:D

[G8WCC]

like your fuel cell dude :cool: lets hope you get it back by thursday

[discoinferno]

like your fuel cell dude :cool: lets hope you get it back by thursday

fingers crossed:)

[sparkie1401]

Amazing, jealous, want it! NUFF SAID

[dj_wudgey]

fuel cell looks sweet matey well the whole car looks well sweet lol

[Maka]

this is an epic build matey... just read through the whole lot and im astonished. really liking your fuel cell! just hope you dont get a flat tyre mate! keep up the good work, I'll be watching this thread

[discoinferno]

this is an epic build matey... just read through the whole lot and im astonished. really liking your fuel cell! just hope you dont get a flat tyre mate! keep up the good work, I'll be watching this thread

i will be carrying a space saver :P thanks for the positive comments, im am pleased with how its turning out

[krobinson]

Stunning work :)

[discoinferno]

Stunning work :)
cheers:D

[Will F]

Bored!

[discoinferno]

Bored!

bored of what?

[Ben]

Originally Posted by Will F
Bored!




bored of what?

Being in the closet!

[discoinferno]

Being in the closet!

lol lol lol lol i thought it may have been bored of his nova as he never drives the thing, it is starting to rot though:thumb:

[Will F]

lol

Yeah - as a pear.

BORED of you not finishing this feckin car!

[discoinferno]

lol

Yeah - as a pear.

BORED of you not finishing this feckin car!

im just giving you time to make yours faster as yours will be way way behind when we go any where:thumb:

[Stevo16V]

Very nice mate!! Mk 1, clean and a sorted lump! spot on ;)

Liking the fuel cell also!

[discoinferno]

Very nice mate!! Mk 1, clean and a sorted lump! spot on ;)

Liking the fuel cell also!

thankyou:) kind words indeed

[discoinferno]

its almost complete!

[Bubba]

:d

[Will F]

YEAH..........update with the pics then!lol

[discoinferno]

YEAH..........update with the pics then!lol

Get them off your phone then

[game1]

Pics :thumb:

[discoinferno]

Pics :thumb:

still waiting for will to get them off my phone mate

[shed-on-wheels]

im sure thats rhys's old cav in the background on your first pics mate

[kevster]

just read the hole thread , omg what a build !!! hats off to ya a real spoton job!!!! wish i had the time and the money to do the same :(

one day one day

[discoinferno]

just read the hole thread , omg what a build !!! hats off to ya a real spoton job!!!! wish i had the time and the money to do the same :(

one day one day

cheers its getting there slowly :D

[Ben]

Will you skinny gay gimp get the photos loaded!

[chimp007_uk]

Just looked through from start to finish...

Awesome! Keep it up...

How come you're selling the cage?

[discoinferno]

Just looked through from start to finish...

Awesome! Keep it up...

How come you're selling the cage?

im getting a full harry hockley weld in cage

[discoinferno]

WELL ITS BACK

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some new seat rails

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now to get it running!

[gaznovalet]

awesome work fella hats off to you. like it a lot!

[discoinferno]

awesome work fella hats off to you. like it a lot!

thankyou:D

[Adam]

Looks awesome, liking the rad/ic setup!!! Very nice

[discoinferno]

Looks awesome, liking the rad/ic setup!!! Very nice

its a rad and heat exchanger pre rad. a very tight squeeze:)

[Adam]

Aye.
Its quite a size for a CC rad.

[discoinferno]

yes its a fair size. but required if it is to cool 400bhp :D

[Matt]

Looks a fair animal! How come you're getting rid of the cage?

[discoinferno]

Looks a fair animal! How come you're getting rid of the cage?

going for a full weld in one:thumb:

[E5XTC]

How mint is that !

[discoinferno]

How mint is that !

cheers :thumb:

[discoinferno]

Will you skinny gay gimp get the photos loaded!

i took some myself ben, couldnt wait any longer from will, he is ****e!!!!

[Huffy]

wow thats one super clean nova i think the last time i read this you and your bro where fitting the engine mounts its really came one hasnt it :thumb:

[corsakid]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01960.jpg

awesome picture :cool: need new headlight though

[LEWI007]

Love that picture :thumb:

[discoinferno]

Love that picture :thumb:

cheers

[XE PROJECT]

thats some turn about

[Will F]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01960.jpg

awesome picture :cool:

Best one is missing:roll:

[craig green]

Best one is missing:roll:

Are you sure it isnt buried in that pit? lol

[krobinson]

Epic mate :)

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looking very nice - as said before thats an impressive front end!

May i ask were you got that slam panel from?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01955.jpg

[discoinferno]

Best one is missing:roll:

if you actually used it instead of leaving it rot in the garage then it couldve been in the picture :thumb:

[discoinferno]

Looking very nice - as said before thats an impressive front end!

May i ask were you got that slam panel from?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC01955.jpg

the guy who who did all the allywork, if you want one, pm me as i will be selling a load of his products in the next few weeks

[Count Vaux Alot]

Ah cool - the Alli work looks good does he have his own company?

[discoinferno]

yes, alimax motorsport

[Nick J]

Front end looks really mean! An animal in the making. :)

[discoinferno]

Front end looks really mean! An animal in the making. :)

cheers fella, its not the best looking front end but is there for a purpose to do a job. once the bumper is all on etc it should look mean as **** :thumb: , polycarb windows and grp panels to go on next week :P

[game1]

very nice :thumb: will it all be finished, mapped etc in time for pv :confused:

[discoinferno]

very nice :thumb: will it all be finished, mapped etc in time for pv :confused:

no probably wont be at pv, it will be running within a week or two but mapping wont take place for at least another 4-5 weeks after i get it running due to the waiting list @ jkm

[Jonlem]

Nice garage !

Cars coming along so well now :)

[discoinferno]

Nice garage !

Cars coming along so well now :)

cheers :thumb: be nice when its actually running

[dj_wudgey]

that picture is ace 3 beats are lurking in that garage!!

[gunny]

the guy who who did all the allywork, if you want one, pm me as i will be selling a load of his products in the next few weeks

What products are available mate?

Car looks awesome btw, i wouldnt mind that front end for mine:p

[shed-on-wheels]

very nice fella

[discoinferno]

little update

fitted ecu and loom

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02026.jpg

and new widnows

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02028.jpg

removed rear wiper whilst doing the window

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02030.jpg

new holley blue top lift pump

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02032.jpg

bosch 044

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02033.jpg

and my fav picture

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02031.jpg

paint work looks awesome considering it hasnt seen day light or a bucket of water in 8-9 months

[The Simps]

That bottom pic does look great! Fans look like big headlights lol

How much was the lifter pump?

[kevster]

omg sweet bit of kit :)

[scott.parker]

Where do you get the filter pump mount braket mate?

Getting there now dude.

Scott

[krobinson]

Keep up the good work :)

[dj_wudgey]

this car is stunning!! looks class imo!

[novaload1992]

brillant its really looking the part now :D

[Ernie]

Where do you get the filter pump mount braket mate?

Getting there now dude.

Scott

They come up on ebay from time to time as thats were mine came from.

[Cormac]

Love it!!

[discoinferno]

That bottom pic does look great! Fans look like big headlights lol

How much was the lifter pump?

lifter pump was 120ish i think from speedflow:thumb: does about 470ltrs p/h awesome bit of kit

[discoinferno]

no real update really, i have been wiring yesterday, all starter/alternator wiring is complete, battery cable ran inside the car

oil return sorted for the turbo so thats another job ticked off the list, map sensor and boost control solenoid also mounted.

i just need to get a little battery for behind the passenger seat and she wil turn over

its getting close now

[Ernie]

not long now then.
Fingers crossed.

[Will F]

not long now then.
Fingers crossed.

You dont know Gary lol

Will end up buying more and more gubbins until he loses track and gives in with minutes to go...

:eek:

[kevster]

You dont know Gary lol

Will end up buying more and more gubbins until he loses track and gives in with minutes to go...

:eek:

:eek:

[G8WCC]

You dont know Gary lol

Will end up buying more and more gubbins until he loses track and gives in with minutes to go...

:eek:

sounds like wot your doing with your's will lol when's yours coming back out now

[Ernie]

I thought Will had sold his lol.

[Will F]

lol

It will be on the road THIS WEEKEND! :eek:

Going to Dar's tomorrow to finish off the fule gubbins.

[Ben]

It will be on the road THIS WEEKEND! :eek:

On a Trailor?

[discoinferno]

i have done a bit more on the nova

fuel system is pretty much there once i get the rivnut tool from will i can secure everything down!

cav internal shifter is there as well cheers to kristan for his help

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/Photo0060.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/Photo0062.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/Photo0063.jpg

[The Simps]

That tank really does look wicked!

[discoinferno]

That tank really does look wicked!


thank you :D im pleased with it

[discoinferno]

did a compression test today

175 175 170 175

still wont start though :(

[Dec16v]

Serious bit of kit mate :)

[djbrowney]

tank looks awsome mate, where did you purchase it from ???

any idea why its not starting ???

[discoinferno]

tank looks awsome mate, where did you purchase it from ???

any idea why its not starting ???

ecu base map issues i think mate, will need to plug laptop in next week and see if i can play about and get it to run

[Twistie]

hope you get it started mate will be a cool car wen it is all done

[discoinferno]

well not updated for a few weeks so here goes alot of pictures in one go

before i start must say massive thanks to gareth (G8WCC) and my brother (corsakid) for all the help

finally got around to installing the cav shifter or calibra as this turned out to be anyways

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02090.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02091.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02092.jpg

on with the exhaust

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02063.jpg

welding hero and exhaust fabricator mr birch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02064.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02068.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02069.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02071.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02079.jpg

down pipe tacked in

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02080.jpg

almost dropped it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02081.jpg

kristan inspecting gareths welding lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02082.jpg

gareth doing what he does best

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02086.jpg

[discoinferno]

one down pipe done, a flexi was installed before fitting

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02087.jpg

few of the car and engine

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02088.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02089.jpg

excuse the oilcooler, just a temporary measure just so i could get it running, waiting for hydraulic man to come and make some new pipes for the mocal oil cooler

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02083.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC02084.jpg

also anothet temp is the blue silcone going from chargecooler to header tank i have got bends on order, will be sorted today if they arrive :D



and a video

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/th_MOV02094.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/?action=view&current=MOV02094.flv)

not perfect but im no pro at this mapping lark yet, but im getting better :D

[Rick Draper]

Looks good, can i ask where you got your ignition leads from?

[Jonezy]

Bit of topic, But you see the autograss Mini in the background? Has that a Vauxhall engine in it? Only wondering because it looks like the car I built!

[discoinferno]

Bit of topic, But you see the autograss Mini in the background? Has that a Vauxhall engine in it? Only wondering because it looks like the car I built!

yes it has a 1.4 8 valve

the owner said it was built in north wales

its in for twin 45 conversion :)

[discoinferno]

Looks good, can i ask where you got your ignition leads from?

magnecour direct

[Jonezy]

yes it has a 1.4 8 valve

the owner said it was built in north wales

its in for twin 45 conversion :)

Thought it looked familiar mate. Im sure It'll fly with 45's on, Went well with just a twin choke! Btw, Your car is looking good mate! :thumb:

[stevie-p]

car looks cracking

[Cormac]

Thats a nice bit of welding on the exhaust!!

[novaxe235]

b e a u t i f u l

[Jay]

Looking good :)

[discoinferno]

its getting there :)

[G8WCC]

glad your happy with it dude wont be long now till its on the road. :thumb:

[Andy]

Just read all of this,its truly stunning.Excellent parts combined with outstanding workmanship.
Well done

[discoinferno]

:)
Just read all of this,its truly stunning.Excellent parts combined with outstanding workmanship.
Well done
thankyou for the positive comments :D


bit of an update it moved under its own steam, we have gears, clutch, just need to bleed the brakes now and ready to roll

[Ernie]

Not long now then Gary.

[discoinferno]

not long at all, im off on holiday now so final mapping will take place once i get back!

i will then get some power figures and see where we stand

[discoinferno]

nothing new really just purchased a set of vx220 dials for the nova!

[Will F]

Chav.

Will you be wiring them in? lol

[discoinferno]

Chav.

Will you be wiring them in? lol

YES they wont be that hard to wire in,

[noknok]

Just saw the whole thread...thanks for story and photos. She's a real beut mate, the metal work and welding is pure art !

[Jonlem]

Glad it nearly finished ! bet you can't wait to use it in anger.

[discoinferno]

Glad it nearly finished ! bet you can't wait to use it in anger.

it will be a a great moment when i get to drive it properly for the first time!:cool:

[discoinferno]

Just saw the whole thread...thanks for story and photos. She's a real beut mate, the metal work and welding is pure art !

thank my brother he did most of the welding:thumb:

[Will F]

Get it mapped then you mess!

[corsakid]

thank my brother he did most of the welding:thumb:

:D

[Fow16v]

any more progress on this?

[Will F]

As far as I know, the exhaust was finished a few days ago and its about to go for mapping with Dave Young (Mech Motorsport):thumb:

[novanova636]

WOW..............enough said!!!!

[scott.parker]

As far as I know, the exhaust was finished a few days ago and its about to go for mapping with Dave Young (Mech Motorsport):thumb:

Will it was them as i/you was on about at Billing, i shall have to save some Penny's and give them a bell, as it's only 30miles away :d

[Will F]

Will it was them as i/you was on about at Billing, i shall have to save some Penny's and give them a bell, as it's only 30miles away :d

Yep - he has done me three times! :eek:

lol

[scott.parker]

Does he charge per hr,or day? if so what sort of price?

[discoinferno]

350-400 depending on what engine spec it is, he charged will 450 as his car bust his monitor while being maped, how ever he charged g8wcc 400

gary

[scott.parker]

Thats not too bad then, about the going rate, best put some cash to one side and get it over there soon.

Cheers for the info.

Scott

[Will F]

350-400 depending on what engine spec it is, he charged will 450 as his car bust his monitor while being maped, how ever he charged g8wcc 400

gary

Also ran over his new wide-band. He loved me! lol

[discoinferno]

little bit of an update the car is now home, massive thanks to gareth (G8WCC) for letting me store/build the car at his workshop for so long!

now i have a new house and a garage, i got it home!

Will_F and i towed it the 3 miles back to my house using his xe'd combo :D

i have done a fair bit of work on it, since i ve had it back home, so much easier to just pop into the garage:d, engine bay wiring's been re routed so it wont burn on the manifold, washer jet bottle relocated and wired up, oil cooler installed and pipework made, wiring inside the car has been tidied up (not 100% yet), brakes are now fully functional ( no handbrake exhaust got in the way so will plumb in an hydraulic one once the disc'd rear beam goes on!), sorted out the idle as i am no using an iscv i have had to open the butterfly slightly to get it to idle, its a bit tight getting access to the screw but bit of playing about sorted it!

[discoinferno]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/DSC00015.jpg


washed it for the first time in 10 months :D

[discoinferno]

a few videos not very good but still

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/?action=view&current=MOV00019.flv
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/?action=view&current=MOV00018.flv


http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v227/RSGBodystylingska/?action=view&current=MOV00020.flv

not 100% but hopefully final mapping will be sorted next week!

[Ernie]

"its alive"
Well done and not much left to do then now.

[discoinferno]

no not alot really, just tidy things up, though once its mapped hopefully i can drive it to the combe action day under its own steam!


had to fit a gasket between the manifold and turbo what a **** that was, but its done and not chuffing any more!


expect another update and some final power figures within 2 weeks

any body like to guess what it will make ?????? lol

[The Simps]

Looking the nuts mate. Bet you can't wait to plant your right foot in it.

[discoinferno]

Looking the nuts mate. Bet you can't wait to plant your right foot in it.

thankyou, even on the base map it spins the wheels and leaves 11's up the street lol

cant wait till it running 20+psi:cool:

[Plug]

i dont know enough about engines to have an acurate guess at what it will make with the mods but im going to have wild guess at 372?

id thats lower than what your expecting sorry lol