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meritlover
27-01-09, 05:04 AM
i did think about just shielding the exhaust side but its goter pass through the charge cooler after the turbo so the air will be warm at that point of the carge system anyway
thinking about water/methenol injection to help with charge temps too
that is true but its always better to start with temps as low as you can get them, rather than trying to lower them afterwards.
run the car first and see if you really need water injection, perhaps you will get the desired ignition advance and be limited by other factors besides boost. see what the IATs are like under load, and then make judgement. perhaps a water spray on the charge cooler radiator would be more beneficial? with a carefully selected turbo, you may be able to keep the compressor efficiency good enough that it is not needed.
but beware of the chaffage on the oil line from the heat shield, it will soon cut through the braid.
your impellor blades have suffered the ravages of time. i hope you use a good quality filter in future Mr G8WCC ;)
oh i do like a good project
best of luck
Meritlover.
that is true but its always better to start with temps as low as you can get them, rather than trying to lower them afterwards.
run the car first and see if you really need water injection, perhaps you will get the desired ignition advance and be limited by other factors besides boost. see what the IATs are like under load, and then make judgement. perhaps a water spray on the charge cooler radiator would be more beneficial? with a carefully selected turbo, you may be able to keep the compressor efficiency good enough that it is not needed.
but beware of the chaffage on the oil line from the heat shield, it will soon cut through the braid.
your impellor blades have suffered the ravages of time. i hope you use a good quality filter in future Mr G8WCC ;)
oh i do like a good project
best of luck
Meritlover.
advice well logged:thumb:
i was thinking of using some kind of gromit around the oil feed but it would probably melt lol ill just make the hole a bit larger
good eyes noticing the turbo blades thats because i used a pipercross viper but it got sucked inside out and split draging a load of crap through the turbo (doh) got a new turbo on order
cheers
Looking awesome, when you say you trial fitted the front bumper, lights etc, does the bumper not fit because looks a big gap, or is that just not bolted up properly?
The front end looks evil, going to be mental whens its finished - but are you going to be able to shut the bonnet!?
The front end looks evil, going to be mental whens its finished - but are you going to be able to shut the bonnet!?
exactly what i was thinking
Shaun_O'Donnell
27-01-09, 11:11 AM
The front end looks evil, going to be mental whens its finished - but are you going to be able to shut the bonnet!?
exactly what i was thinking
Already been asked...
Will the bonnet shut? :confused:
nope!!!!!!
im goner have to raise the rear dont rele like the look of it but it will also help with cooling
dj_wudgey
27-01-09, 12:22 PM
this will be a right beats when its done looks awesome mate!!!
Looking awesome, when you say you trial fitted the front bumper, lights etc, does the bumper not fit because looks a big gap, or is that just not bolted up properly?
its not bolted up properly just wanted to make sure the bumper and grill didnt foul on anything and yes the bonnet will need work to fit but thats no problem
Looks fu£king awesome. Goin to be a seriously fast nova when its all done. :thumb:
This thread highlights the possibilities when you have the comitment to do something - and not being scared to do something different!
Just makes those project threads with people updating theirs, by relocating the numberplate screws etc a little silly!lol
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova107.jpg
F**king love that pic! lol lol :cool:
vaughanmc
27-01-09, 06:34 PM
Looks like a mean bit of kit - Shame to hide it all away with bumpers and grills etc!
Top work fella
I havent checked this thread in ages. Now i seen what i was missing out on :( Car looks unreal :thumb:
I cant get over how the engine looks, pipes and shiney bits every where lol
Mucho rep
cheers for the good comments guys its getting there now didnt get a chance to touch it today but will have a few hours on it tomorrow night
I trust youve got a heatsheild for your header tank chap :thumb:
I trust youve got a heatsheild for your header tank chap :thumb:
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova103.jpg
yep
twistysnovagte
27-01-09, 08:04 PM
wow, just had a good read in this thread, thats some machine you have there mate,exellent sworking skills too must i say.
andy
Rick Draper
27-01-09, 09:38 PM
Looks good but are you going to get a manifold made up by jay? Dont really hold up much hope for the XE modded one to last very long.
Looks good but are you going to get a manifold made up by jay? Dont really hold up much hope for the XE modded one to last very long.
i will get 1 made but just wanna run it for now see how it runs be a lot of money to get 1 made only to find out im not happy with it. ill ring jay to see how much he would charge for 1 like this
sulphur
27-01-09, 09:45 PM
That looks incredible. Sounds like it's gonna be a complete animal. Loving the build, excellent work. :thumb:
corsakid
27-01-09, 10:01 PM
Looks good but are you going to get a manifold made up by jay? Dont really hold up much hope for the XE modded one to last very long.
why dont you think itll last very long its braced so shouldnt be to much stress on welds
Rick Draper
27-01-09, 10:05 PM
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e373/M4DRST/09022008321.jpg
Something like that would work quite well for you i would guess? Would cut down on runner length quite a lot as well.
that's pretty cool did jay make it
i like to do as much as possable myself so ill try myn first if i have probs or it doesnt work to well ill look into having 1 made
corsakid
27-01-09, 10:19 PM
no ian howell made it from area six, that said fiesta is a mates luke top motor, id see how your s works mate then modify if you dont get the desired results
Rick Draper
28-01-09, 12:01 AM
why dont you think itll last very long its braced so shouldnt be to much stress on welds
The steel will imho crack on the XE manifold due to the high EGT temps its going to be subjected to that it was not designed to cope with. Tube thickness on the XE one is like 1.5mm or around that iirc, decent tubular is 3mm or around that i believe.
Coming along nicely now !
I'm with Rick on the manifold though, its far from ideal and will most probably eventually fail but I respect you reasons for atleast trying it for now considering the T4 flange was possibly the most expensive bit lmao
Off topic but I read your a Powerflow fitter, any chance of making me a centre box for the Audi if I gave you some dimensions ? I need to get it trackday quiet :)
no ian howell made it from area six, that said fiesta is a mates luke top motor, id see how your s works mate then modify if you dont get the desired results
It actually turns out that his supplier uses Passion Ford as he's mentioned he makes them for Ian several times on his JWRC kitted Fiesta thread , I cant say I'm a fan of that collector but as he said, it works well enough :D
im a little confused as to why youve got both the hot and cold sides of the turbo in the heat shield??
DaveyLC
28-01-09, 10:54 AM
Charge-cooler FTW :D
Rick Draper
28-01-09, 10:57 AM
It actually turns out that his supplier uses Passion Ford as he's mentioned he makes them for Ian several times on his JWRC kitted Fiesta thread , I cant say I'm a fan of that collector but as he said, it works well enough :D
I agree, that manifold but with made by Nortech would IMHO be far superior in collector.
anyone got a number for nortech
google it mate, it comes up its in sheff iirc. (goes to look)
edit, 01709888170 its in rotheram apparently....
well just got off the phone to jay at nortech.
if i send him my manifold he will copy it in 312 stainless tig welded for
£800 sounds like a plan :thumb:
im goner run myn for now see how it performs then get 1 off nortech
he also said the last 1 he did spooled up better with the drag manifold than with a front mount.
Good news !
No reason why yours won't work for the moment, its just one of those things I wouldn't want to keep fixing !
Out of interest how is that turbo braced or did I miss that picture ?
i wondered that too, and was it the right number?
yea good news should work for now (hopefully)
its got 2 braces on it 1 coming off the flange to the gearbox taking the verticle weight of the turbo and 1 about 6 inches further forward just to help support it as it comes over the gear box
it never was a perminent design just a easy way of fitting it all in without having to downsize on the turbo and power, dont get me wrong i will keep it like this untill i have problems with cracking ect but like i said i like to have a go at most stuff myself on my builds best way to learn :thumb:
and sloth the number was right cheers
indeed, im eying up a truck turbo and a let bottom end with a ecotec head now...... glad it was right mate, any new pics???
no more pics at the moment mate
and jon send me some pics and dimension and ill make you some thing up for your audi no problem mate
Superb ! I'll get it on a ramp and see what we can do with the room we have.
havnt got much done on the car last few days but i did manage to do some work
finaly picked up my oil cooler pipes and fitted them
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova109.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova114.jpg
also fitted my willwoods and tried my speedlines over them
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova108.jpg
mk4 rear disks look tiny compared to the fronts have to get some larger ones for the rear lol
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova112.jpg
i borrowed my mates speedlines to push it around on for now
as it standes now
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova110.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova113.jpg
Fantastic build, I look forward to the future updates
discoinferno
30-01-09, 10:15 PM
looks good mate as always top top work
Lovng the smoorh boot grab handle too, aswell as this mental build! What wheels are you going to be using then the dark grey speedlines?
Lovng the smoorh boot grab handle too, aswell as this mental build! What wheels are you going to be using then the dark grey speedlines?
yes mate but having trouble with tyre sizes at the moment ive got r888's but their a 195 50 16 and i think their a bit to big for how low i want to drop it:cry:
novaxe235
31-01-09, 10:14 AM
those willwoods are the same as mine let me know what u think of them as i cant seem to get mine to work all that well
dj_wudgey
31-01-09, 12:19 PM
looks well tidy this mate its a quality car!!!
krobinson
31-01-09, 12:46 PM
What Wilwood kit are you running, and do your allesios fit without spacers?
What Wilwood kit are you running, and do your allesios fit without spacers?
they are 310 willwood 4 pots
2 mm spacers needed
novaxe235
31-01-09, 01:36 PM
my willwoods with no spacers needed http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww30/novaxe235/novanails017.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww30/novaxe235/novanails022.jpg
wot size are your disks they look like 280's are they bells and rotors?
novaxe235
31-01-09, 02:15 PM
wot size are your disks they look like 280's are they bells and rotors?no there not bells and rotors i bought the kit years ago cant remember what size they are but i think your right they are 280's
well i havnt got much done lately as ive been busy in work
but i managed to fit my rose jointed bottom arms and front coilovers today
on the look out fot some uniball bottom ball joints and track rod ends if any one has any also selling my strengthend and polybushed bottom arms and gsi tie bars goner put them in the for sale section
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova120.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova116.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova117.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova118.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova119.jpg
the metal brake pipes arent finished yet lol
Glad to see your still hard at work, them coilovers avos?
Glad to see your still hard at work, them coilovers avos?
yes mate avo coilys
im trying to get it done my 2 week dead line is closing in now.
chris gsi
05-02-09, 08:31 PM
cracking build mate:thumb: and i want your brakes
cracking build mate:thumb: and i want your brakes
lol got a company called comp brake making me a matching set for the rear
they dont need to be that big on the rear i know but itll look better the rear disks look tiny
chris gsi
05-02-09, 08:43 PM
you best order a land ancor aswell lol
(not to self keep out the way when red rear lights are on at combe)
well i havnt got much done lately as ive been busy in work
but i managed to fit my rose jointed bottom arms and front coilovers today
on the look out fot some uniball bottom ball joints and track rod ends if any one has any also selling my strengthend and polybushed bottom arms and gsi tie bars goner put them in the for sale section
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova120.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova116.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova117.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova118.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova119.jpg
the metal brake pipes arent finished yet lol
cracking build mate.are these the same make as ollys as look just like them.
they are ollys old ones mate
i thought they were as can remember taking them apart.
keep up the good work and hope to see it at combe.
ill be there even if i gotter push it there
ill be there even if i gotter push it there
Good lad, just over a 2weeks....
loving this, car of 09 imho!
should have it running by the week end just waiting on a few parts to turn up like my fuel tank (sits in the spare wheel well) hydraulic hand brake and clocks then i can crack on and finish it.
Cool, hopefully i see you at combe!
shold be a good day just still worried about the screamer pipe i cant run it back into the exhaust as its goter go after the turbo and i havnt physically got the room to run it up there.just hope their not doing fly by's
vids the minuite it runs matey!!!
shold be a good day just still worried about the screamer pipe i cant run it back into the exhaust as its goter go after the turbo and i havnt physically got the room to run it up there.just hope their not doing fly by's
With the screamer pipe on you mite not be lucky enough to get it pass the statik (sc) test they do before they let you on.
Im worryed as it will be the first time with my car but always use to be fine with the old one.
Good luck and sure you could find some thing in merlins to make it a bit quieter.
Good to see the tie bars and wishbones went to a good home :)
jon do you know anyone who could set them up for me i know im over the other side of the country but i dont mind traveling to get it right
Any rally preparation places near you ? a garage with a proper laser setup can do it if you give them the settings.
Are you in Swansea ? if so I went to the ring with a group from that way so they will more than likely know of someone to use
im near swansea mate do you think you could find out who they use cheers
I've dropped him a Pm on passionford, I'll let you know what he says
There is a place in Newport that sets up geo - Ninja something?!
I've dropped him a Pm on passionford, I'll let you know what he says
thanks jon
will that place is called ninja tune factory he uses a guy 2 doors down from me (orchard motors) he can set them up if you know wot settings you want but im not sure wot to set them up at. need to speak to some 1 whose set them up before.
Count Vaux Alot
06-02-09, 10:06 PM
Try Olly then?? or read his wip with all the setting in...
You can use the settings from the Group A manual although you can dial in a lot more castor (if you choose to)
My feelings are that you need to experiment to see what does actually work on that chassis and that it suits your driving style.
+1mm Toe out on the front although grp A manual says 2mm
negative 2 degrees camber and as much castor as your wheels allow you (before they touch the bumper)
I believe the rear is suited to 1mm toe in and 1 degree negative camber, all the beams are different though so its just worth checking how straight yours is (which will posibly be very if its a modern Astra one) if its crap simply replace it
+2mm toe out will make it lively in a straight line but good in the corners, I never had a problem and others don't with those settings, I know personally Olz found his hard work for some reason with that much toe out.
Forgot to add I got a reply of that bloke and he just does it himself, try that Ninja company as I'm sure they can do it using those settings
You can use the settings from the Group A manual although you can dial in a lot more castor (if you choose to)
My feelings are that you need to experiment to see what does actually work on that chassis and that it suits your driving style.
+1mm Toe out on the front although grp A manual says 2mm
negative 2 degrees camber and as much castor as your wheels allow you (before they touch the bumper)
I believe the rear is suited to 1mm toe in and 1 degree negative camber, all the beams are different though so its just worth checking how straight yours is (which will posibly be very if its a modern Astra one) if its crap simply replace it
+2mm toe out will make it lively in a straight line but good in the corners, I never had a problem and others don't with those settings, I know personally Olz found his hard work for some reason with that much toe out.
Forgot to add I got a reply of that bloke and he just does it himself, try that Ninja company as I'm sure they can do it using those settings
spot on cheers jon spoke to a fella round the corner with 4 wheel laser aligner he can do it with the settings thanks again.:thumb:
discoinferno
09-02-09, 04:23 PM
fuel tanks arrived yet mate?
fuel tanks arrived yet mate?
tomorrow morning:D
discoinferno
09-02-09, 04:29 PM
have they been fitted with a outlet for a fuel sender?
have they been fitted with a outlet for a fuel sender?
nope
discoinferno
09-02-09, 04:44 PM
ok can you have a chat with him tomorrow and see how much he will charge to mod it, as it would be handy to know how much fuel is in it lol
well for those of you who asked here are the pics of the down pipe inside the car hope i havnt goter take it out again lol http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova123.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova121.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova127.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova126.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova125.jpg
That is awesome mate!
cheers jay
I love the fabrication, how do you get all this free time to do all this to the car?
I love the fabrication, how do you get all this free time to do all this to the car?
time is the problem at the moment mate and lack of it i was hoping to have the build more or less done by now
wont be long though
only took me about an hour to build it today ill finish the rest of the system tomorrow
Cool! Will it be done in time for the all important day?
Nice work once again !
Are you going to box that exhaust in as the fumes off that lagging will kill you (not literally) but it will smoke the car out like fook
discoinferno
09-02-09, 08:48 PM
loks mint ga :) nice job now do mine
i am going to box it in as i cant seal the holes in the bodywork around the exhaust (that wont melt) still goter heat protect the body work around the exhaust yet too. the bore looks small in the pics but it is 3" mandrel bent stainless.
loks mint ga :) nice job now do mine
no worries ill start it wednesday for you
Cool! Will it be done in time for the all important day?
itll be done jay itll be there
cool cant wait to meet it on track.
What coolour is it?
its a renault colour on the exterior a pearl yellow
and a 2 pac flat yellow on the interior
Just,absolutely stunning,1st class craftsmanship mate.You have some bonkers ideas lol
its a renault colour on the exterior a pearl yellow
and a 2 pac flat yellow on the interior
Liquid yellow? from the megane r26?
unsure of the name but i was told its used on the clio cups????
discoinferno
09-02-09, 10:47 PM
liquid yellow is the colour
grrr damn you!
Pic of it out in the sun with anthracite allesio's you copy! Lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/lashednova/Nova13.jpg
no way !!!!!!!!
i didnt have the shell painted hense why i was unsure of the colour
gutted now cheers
even the speedlines are the same colour:cry:
your gutted, how do i feel :( LOL
My brother car :D although yours is slightly better specced than mine
it does look nice in that pic mind:thumb:
Its green flip out in the sun along the edges Lol,
Listen to us tarts
thanks jon
will that place is called ninja tune factory he uses a guy 2 doors down from me (orchard motors) he can set them up if you know wot settings you want but im not sure wot to set them up at. need to speak to some 1 whose set them up before.
Looking Very impressive :thumb:
Ninja tune factory :roll: Lionel :cuckoo:
Looking Very impressive :thumb:
Ninja tune factory :roll: Lionel :cuckoo:
lol
yea thats him (lionel)
lol
yea thats him (lionel)
Sorry, but I wouldn't take my car there :mad: I had a gtir and had a 3" janspeed system made by him, 3" from tubby back. Paid him $$$ for it and when it came back it had the lamba and egt put in the wrong place.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/MATTYGREEN/elbow2.jpg
Sent it back - which I had to pay for and it came back looking like this...
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/MATTYGREEN/DSC01753.jpg
The blokes a complete idiot lol
thats not good i didnt know he makes exhausts around there
Tell me about it :mad: was like this on the inside.....
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/MATTYGREEN/DSC01756.jpg
Car was running 420bhp too and was almost a show car :D
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/MATTYGREEN/DSC01838.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/MATTYGREEN/DSC01837.jpg
Anyway.... enough said, don't want to spam your thread, just would give him a miss myself :thumb:
finished fabricating my exhaust today:)
im happy with it just wanna start it now to hear wot it sounds like
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova136.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova133.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova134.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova131.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova132.jpg
vaughanmc
10-02-09, 09:41 PM
Looks awsome :)
The underside is almost as shiney as the bodywork! Awsome attention to detail
dj_wudgey
10-02-09, 09:50 PM
exhaust looks well good mate!!
cheers for the positive comments guys
looking awsome. Will you be having passengers to burn themselves on that exhaust? lol Shame your too far to do me an exhaust :(
discoinferno
10-02-09, 10:33 PM
do mine do mine :)
Nice work on that exhaust, looks well.
Can i ask where you buy the bends from as im after some in 2.5" cheers
matt
scott.parker
11-02-09, 04:10 PM
That systems ace! love the downpipe.
I want to put a tail pipe like that on mine, as the system i have is a JP one, but it's got a huge 1990's 4-5" tail lol
cheers scott
M7VLJ i buy the bends in bulk mate from powerflow but they dont deal with the public
let me know wot you need and i can get you prices ect
Peanut_119
11-02-09, 04:56 PM
i really like that yellow colour, what colour is it exactly, canary yellow?
go back a few pages peanut.
Peanut_119
11-02-09, 06:22 PM
sorry must of skipped that page by accident
so - can i pop over this weekend for the first fire up??;)
boats 16v
11-02-09, 09:26 PM
yer the colour is nice and looks very nice all in all
running this weekend? jesus you dont fook about eh? vids aplenty boys!!!!
started to make my dash today its not finished yet but its getting there
its not staying bare alloy its being flocked along with the centre console and rear panels
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova142.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova139.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova138.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova140.jpg
I like this car more and more after every update :thumb:
cheers jay
as i said the dash is no where near finished yet goner alleyweld the seams flock it mount my clocks, boost controller ect in it
Let me know where you get your flocking done, i may be interested too.
Stunning is all i can think of
Let me know where you get your flocking done, i may be interested too.
ill pm you the number tomorrow mate their based in somerset
Let me know when dude - want some bits doing!;)
Let me know when dude - want some bits doing!;)
no worries ill take yours when he does myn mate :thumb:
fitted my speedlines and r888's today
needs to come down alot yet but need to flare rear arches a bit for cleareance
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova149.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova144.jpg
That thing looks awesome. What an animal it's gonna be!
:thumb:
Hope to see this on saturday....
hopefully mate doing all i can to finish it just waiting on parts to turn up that were ordered over 3 weeks ago
Oh dear where are you from mate?
newport south wales only 25 mins from combe
Cool, hopefully ill see you there.
discoinferno
18-02-09, 06:41 AM
looking good mate :D
chris gsi
18-02-09, 07:28 PM
not much time left, looking forward to seeing this on sat
hopefully itll be there mate had some parts turn up today finally:thumb:
discoinferno
18-02-09, 09:45 PM
hopefully itll be there mate had some parts turn up today finally:thumb:
fuel tanks mate:confused: :confused:
friday it should run so ill put some up then
chris gsi
18-02-09, 09:54 PM
thats cool, i just checked the wether and it looks like it will be dry:thumb:
imnobby
18-02-09, 10:12 PM
also made a heat shield for the turbo using triple plated alloy heat shield
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova103.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova102.jpg
thisll be going in next:thumb:
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova106.jpg
may have been pointed out before them blades in the turbo look funked!!
yea it has been said, i had air filter failure lol
new 1 will be on soon
projects coming along nicely mate,
looking like your right on plan to make it to combe,
Another Tv feature aswell maybe :thumb:
not 100% sure on combe trying my best though
dougy from tv has been on the phone already they wanna shoot it when its done :thumb:
Well you don't want to rush it so combe can wait.
Another feature will be good publicity for you there will be a top track monster when done
Just read the thread right through again.....love this build... is the lower half of your cossy plem stainless rather than ally?
craig green
19-02-09, 04:28 PM
Loving the tailpipe!
R888's on the speedlines must be a tight fit too?
Good luck getting her ready.....
sr jack
19-02-09, 07:44 PM
fcuk iv just had serious sex wee over this car lol
Just read the thread right through again.....love this build... is the lower half of your cossy plem stainless rather than ally?
yea lower part is stainless mate
right then a bit gutted today because i hate to admit defeat but it wont be going to combe this saturday :cry:
however i did make some progress today
fitted my hydraulic hand brake and rear brake pipes
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova159.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova157.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova158.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova153.jpg
also painted my dash matt black for now will get it flocked eventully
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova156.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova160.jpg
fitted my dump valve
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova161.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova162.jpg
trial fitted my fuel cell before the mounting brackets ect are welded in place
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova163.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova152.jpg
also slammed the rear coil overs to check for cleaences their a bit close so got a bit of arch work to do there
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova154.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova155.jpg
Looking fab as always, shame its not going to be there on sat, is this going to be used on the track only or will it be road legel?
its goner be road legal to mate (should be fun)lol
chrisnovaturbo
19-02-09, 11:14 PM
have you got any pics of just the inlet maifold.
discoinferno
20-02-09, 06:24 AM
looks good mate :)
I love this nova. :)
I realllllly like the tires the white lettering looks amazing :thumb:
have you got any pics of just the inlet maifold.
page 4 mate...
Super_Shaun
20-02-09, 03:13 PM
Ive read through all 42 pages and theres some amazing work and attention to detail.
Its a real insperation to anyone wanting to start a project such as myself although my skill level is no were nears yours.
i wish i had your enthusiasm
i wish i had your enthusiasm
lol i wish i had the same money to spend on parts
It really is one of the best w.i.p ive read to be honest,and the timescale in which it has been done is phenomenal.
Rick Draper
20-02-09, 06:57 PM
Looks good but you might want to check the plumbing of the handbrake lines.
discoinferno
20-02-09, 06:57 PM
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Looks good but you might want to check the plumbing of the handbrake lines.
whats wrong with it mate? first hydraulic hb ive fitted checked with merlin ms and they said its fine
i wish i had your enthusiasm
lol myn is lacking atm
Rick Draper
20-02-09, 08:02 PM
The feeds are fitted the wrond way round. Well at least they would be going off all the master cylinders i have used. When you pull it as it is fitted now it would add pressure to the brake master cylinder direction.
no there were in and out markings on the cylinder mate its the right way:thumb:
fearless
20-02-09, 09:58 PM
I'm affraid I'm with Rick on the Handbrake plumbing - Looked a bit odd when I first saw it so went to look at a few pictures I have :
Unless your using an AP cylinder like so -
http://www.prepfab.co.uk/images/jun05/911handbrake800.jpg
The type of cylinder your using should be Feed in the Back of the cylinder, and output from the front - like so
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/fearlessmotorsport/brakekit.jpg
Dave
ill check again tomorrow after looking at those pics but there were markings for in and out on it
krobinson
21-02-09, 07:28 PM
Where did you get the T piece for your brake lines? Need to sort one so I can run a bias on my own.
Tommydewe
21-02-09, 11:47 PM
Excellent Thread!
Did you manage to get it ready?
Where did you get the T piece for your brake lines? Need to sort one so I can run a bias on my own.
merlin motorsport
cossienova
22-02-09, 12:47 AM
Wicked project mate.Im not far from you in merthyr tydfil.
NathanSRi
22-02-09, 03:32 AM
This car is awesome! I havent seen a Nova with a higher spec :thumb:
Well done!:thumb:
progress has been abit slow lately been a bit busy
my etb dd2lite standalone dash turned up finaly fitted it to my dash along with my apexi boost controller a few switches and push button starter
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova164.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova167.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova166.jpg
corsakid
26-02-09, 10:31 PM
looking really good ga
looking really good ga
cheers dude
Looking better by the day, hopefully it will be done soon...
Tommydewe
26-02-09, 11:00 PM
looking nice!
likeing the dash
t45_ste
26-02-09, 11:03 PM
the ultimate nova?
:thumb:
i just did a dirty in my pants! lol lol
this is awesome mate, i dint read it all but the pics did all the talking! i am gobsmacked, the downpipe coming through the car...:eek: !? i take my hat off to you sir :thumb:
vxr_racing_2008
27-02-09, 12:15 AM
minter:thumb:
dj_wudgey
27-02-09, 01:25 AM
dash looks sweet matey!!
blue_peg_16v
27-02-09, 01:07 PM
jesus this car is awsome
ednovasr2
27-02-09, 04:25 PM
All I can say is feck me thats one hell of a car! Skills and attention to detail are just mind blowing!
Dash looks ace mate - I will have to pop over this weekend - it cant be far off now surley? Just waiting for Gav are you?
:)
cheers for the good comments guys
and will its not far off my fuel cell and swirl pot turned up yesterday so im pretty much done apart from wiring ill put some pics up later of the cell and swirl
corsakid
28-02-09, 08:45 AM
get the pictures up
here you go then fitted the fuel cell and swirl pot mounted 1 of my pumps
still got to run the fuel pipes to the second pump and filter but you can see wot its goner look like
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova170.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova168.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova169.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova171.jpg
F*ck me, looks like spaghetti junction!lol
Looking awesome- that tank looks put together well too!
cheers mate its a 8 gallon cell so its not to small ive got a sender with the clocks to put in it too.
looking good mate. did you ever post any info on the MK4 rear beam?
discoinferno
01-03-09, 09:25 AM
looks good mate, wait till mine comes back will be like twins :)
Count Vaux Alot
01-03-09, 09:53 AM
Coming on well - i like the dash, was it difficult to install and get everything working?
discoinferno
01-03-09, 10:05 AM
Coming on well - i like the dash, was it difficult to install and get everything working?
the dash is very simple and fool proof tbh, eveything is supplised in the kit plus a 4-5 page instal guide and a colour wiring diagram excellent bit of kit
here you go then fitted the fuel cell and swirl pot mounted 1 of my pumps
still got to run the fuel pipes to the second pump and filter but you can see wot its goner look like
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova170.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova168.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova169.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova171.jpg
very impressive :cool:
The Simps
01-03-09, 11:10 AM
looking sharp :cool:
what are the other 2 outlets on the swirl pot for? I take it bottom goes to 2nd pump/filter and top is return but are you not running return direct to the tank?
looking sharp :cool:
what are the other 2 outlets on the swirl pot for? I take it bottom goes to 2nd pump/filter and top is return but are you not running return direct to the tank?
thats right bottom goes to fuel in on the rail (after pump and filter) top 1 is return if you look on the very top of the swirl you will see 1 going back to the tank which completes the return system.
The Simps
01-03-09, 11:38 AM
Where's the long one going down the back? breather into chassis leg or something?
Where's the long one going down the back? breather into chassis leg or something?
yea its a breather still goter tidy it up yet but its gotter loop up higher than the tank to stop fuel running out on corners .
Coming on well - i like the dash, was it difficult to install and get everything working?
the dash is all plug and play comes with sensor's ect which fit into original sensor posititons comes with water temp, oil temp, oil press, engaged gear,shift light, speedo,rev counter, gps, gps laptimer and 0-60 loads of spec on it
looking good mate. did you ever post any info on the MK4 rear beam?
sorry to repeat myself, just very interested in this lol
discoinferno
01-03-09, 07:00 PM
sorry to repeat myself, just very interested in this lol
its not a mrk 4 beam just runs mrk 4 rear disc brakes:)
discoinferno
01-03-09, 07:03 PM
oh right lol:tard:
the previous owner told gareth that it was running a mrk 4 beam but on inspection it is just a nva beam with te spring cups removed etc and mrk 4 astra rear disc conversion
sorry to repeat myself, just very interested in this lol
pm'd
any vids of it running yet?
any vids of it running yet?
not yet dude theyll be up once it runs
see you've got a sneaky pic in the new tv!
updates coming monday jay, hopfully vids too:thumb:
i havnt seen total vauxhall yet i did a exhaust for dougy i take it he
took a sneaky pic of it
ill have to pick up a copy tomorrow
vaughanmc
12-03-09, 10:34 PM
Cracking build mate! +1 rep :thumb:
Courtnova16v
12-03-09, 10:35 PM
Some good work and ideas gone into this, should be good fun when its finished. So is a full feature in TV planed? Where did you get the R888 with the white writing on if you dont mind me asking.
021-bennettt
12-03-09, 10:41 PM
This is soooooo GOOD :D
cheers for the good comments guys and vaughanmc cheers for the rep
tv are going to do a full feature once its finished
corsakid
30-03-09, 08:18 PM
progress is being made! seriously its not to far away! thats all i am saying i am sure ga will update this soon
dj_wudgey
30-03-09, 08:25 PM
its a top thread this mate!! the car looks ace will be fun im shure when are you hoping to have it on the road??
only just noticed the pic of this in TV
top car mate will be ace when done
ooooh i canny wait!!!! good on him!!!
progress has been a bit slow the last month or so, been real busy in work
the cars been in the body shop this week having a new lower cross member(after i hacked the old 1 up for my turbo to fit only to then move it anyway doh) and paint the roof and bonnet matt black (came out a bit satin though) ill post pics later
as for when the car will be done i booked track time with png for combe on the 25th next month and it WILL BE THERE.
wooooooooooooo any vids of it running yet?
~~joycey~~
31-03-09, 04:44 PM
WOW! :eek:
Wot a build! +Rep :thumb:
no vids yet sloth sport and joycey cheers for the rep:thumb:
Not been on here for a while, car is certainlyu coming along a fair bit now :)
Whats the flow rate on the Facet red top ? I've only ever seen the Red Tops used on one big power turbo engine and it ran 2 of them into the swirl pot then 2 044's feeding the engine.
The Holley pumps are man enough on their own, I forget their flow rates but its a lot, I can give you a number for someone if you choose to go down that route.
Dash looks cool though, have to say we've banged our heads against a wall with Gavs trying to think about how to do it, hopefully though our planned one will look as it did on paper
Dug out the info on the pumps :
Facet is 159 litres per hour unregulated
Holley blue top is 420 litres per hour unregulated
Quite glad I looked those facts up as Speedflow are £30 cheaper than Hauser quoted me ! cheeky bastar*s lol
discoinferno
01-04-09, 04:56 PM
Dug out the info on the pumps :
Facet is 159 litres per hour unregulated
Holley blue top is 420 litres per hour unregulated
Quite glad I looked those facts up as Speedflow are £30 cheaper than Hauser quoted me ! cheeky bastar*s lol
funny you should mention this i ordered a holley blue top from speedflow last week, after speaking to merlin who orginally sold me the facet red top they said it may cope with just one but mentioned about 2, im airing on the side of caution and bought the blue top the flow rate is massive on the thing, better to have too much to regulate it back rather than not enough and cause problems when mapping it.
my brother can use the redtop for his nova on 45's:thumb:
There isn't really a issue with being overkill on the feed to the swirl pot IMO, it will only return to the fuel tank anyway.
The only problem with setups like this is warm fuel, how much of an issue that can be is anyones guess as I've never known it to be a problem or read any factual proof of anyone having such a issue (with anything we are likely to mess with that is)
Not been on here for a while, car is certainlyu coming along a fair bit now :)
Whats the flow rate on the Facet red top ? I've only ever seen the Red Tops used on one big power turbo engine and it ran 2 of them into the swirl pot then 2 044's feeding the engine.
The Holley pumps are man enough on their own, I forget their flow rates but its a lot, I can give you a number for someone if you choose to go down that route.
Dash looks cool though, have to say we've banged our heads against a wall with Gavs trying to think about how to do it, hopefully though our planned one will look as it did on paper
hi john i have had issues with the pumps (and deciding which ones to run ) the number for the supplier of the holley pumps would be handy mate. which pumps would you recommend to run after the swirl to the fuel rail ?
glad you like the dash got any pics of gav's
discoinferno
01-04-09, 11:15 PM
same as me mate a bosch 044 cant rate them highly enough:thumb: expensive but worth every penny
hi john i have had issues with the pumps (and deciding which ones to run ) the number for the supplier of the holley pumps would be handy mate. which pumps would you recommend to run after the swirl to the fuel rail ?
glad you like the dash got any pics of gav's
By the looks of it Speedflow do the best prices on the Holleys, a fair bit cheaper than I was quoted by a usually good supplier !
What power are you expecting from the engine ? One 044 will do 550-600 at a push, Gavs using a Aeromotive pump from the states, apparently delivers a easy 800hp and although the engine can make that we both agree we'll be picking bits of it up well before it ever makes those sort of numbers lol
£-$ is crap at the mo so I can't advise anyone in the US to get parts off but if you want a 044 just look about on ebay, I believe a mate of mine paid £130 or maybe less delivered for one from someone on there, I'll get their detaisl if you like :thumb:
Back to Gavs car though, as you may of read and already worked out the car is going a bit off schedule, the spec has wandered into something silly and due to this its never going to make a useable road car so a decision (atleast for this year) has been made to keep it stictly for drag use only, 109 octane fuel being a major change due to high c/r, were moving a lot of stuff forwards in the car and the passenger when mapping will have all of about 6" x 6" to fit their feet in due to trying to balance the car out a bit lol We have use of a runway so all mapping will be done on there which is a fair bit safer than doing it on our local test strip, dash isn't made yet, just drawn up, I've got a new job which is crap and I've had a hell of a lot on at home as has Gav so we've only got as far as ripping is car back to the shell and basically re thinking the whole project so once again its not going to be done anytime soon.
As soon as there is a good update I'll get him to put a thread up on here about it :thumb:
miffy010
02-04-09, 10:54 AM
that looks mint . . . very very nice work !!!!!!!
wow, have just read/ well looked at the pics... and some good work gone into that mate :)
[quote=Jonlem]By the looks of it Speedflow do the best prices on the Holleys, a fair bit cheaper than I was quoted by a usually good supplier !
What power are you expecting from the engine ? One 044 will do 550-600 at a push,
i should see 450 - 500 bhp when its mapped so the 044 should do the job and £130ish sounds good ill have a look on ebay as for the red top ive got another 1 so maybe ill just run 2 of them if i was to replace them for 1 what kind of flow rate should i be looking for (didnt run a swirl pot when the engine was in the van new to this lol ) cheers for the advice john.
well heres some pics of the black roof it was supposed to be matt but turned out more like satin ill have to get it done again:mad:
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova178.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s165/birchy_2007/projectnova179.jpg
oh thats just rude!!!!!!
looks great as it is mate, seriously. matt is too rat, satin looks shexual!
The Simps
02-04-09, 10:05 PM
are you running modded bottom arms? some top castor going on there!
Car looks rude!
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