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Way back in the day when nova's were common place on the road and The PNG was not long in starting up i had this little diamond black gsi. I spent an absolute fortune on it and went to various shows with it, back then i had the registration J16NOV which i had on all my Gsi's & 16vs around that time.
The previous owner had also spent a small fortune on it lightening and balancing the bottom end, fast road cam & remapped ecu which at the time went really well so i kept it as it was. Having spent too much on it i thought i had gone as far as i could with it so sold it to my mate in 2000. He still has it to this day taking it off the road every winter and giving it a full paint job, he just cant help himself. :roll:
Over the years i think its had a 2.0 8V in it, 2 redtops and now has just had a 2.5 V6 plumbed into her :eek:
Trix in dunfermline is the man responsible for doing the conversion a few months ago with a little help from myself i might add :D
Basically the engine went in place fitted with an F20 Box & flywheel, once in place he mocked up a front mount and got it fabricated.
The nova was previously fitted with an C20XE so existing shafts were used.
Removed power steering and got a shorter Alternator belt.
Front manifold and downpipe fitted without modification but rear manifold was shortened and welded at a different angle after which the downpipe was modded to go round the steering rack, this was all done and lined up perfect with the existing exhaust system.
A slim line fan was used on radiator due to lack of space and the landing panel was trimed slightly to go round timing cover and oil filler etc.
Everything else was pretty much straight forward.:p
Its an absolute beast and sounds the dogs danglies :thumb:
With the right suspension set up you wouldnt know you've got all that weight up front
With
If you fit 3.0 ltr cams and an uprated fuel regulator these engines are capable of over 200bhp :D
The initial mocking up making mount etc. takes time but basically the car was in and out within the week :eek:
Spec includes:
Interior - Full Leather Interior, Nardi Steering wheel, Momo Gearknob, Astra Digi Dash, Corsa Stalks, Alpine sound system with Ipod/Usb/Bluetooth,CD Head Unit, Alpine 6 disc changer, Alpine time alignment, Alpine 8" subs in custom door builds, Alpine 4" speakers & tweaters in custom footwell builds, 2 Alpine 12" Subs & 2 Alpine V12 Amps....
Exterior - Full Colour coded Gsi Kit, VX Monteray Scoop, Astra Gsi Vents, Mk1 tailgate with wiper & lock removed, de-locked doors, smoked rear lights, Renault Espace Splitter, Aero fuel cap Speedline Alessio alloy wheels *5....
Suspension - Janspeed Coilovers up front with Janspeed rear shockies & 80mm springs at rear.......
Brakes - Astra Gte front calipers & Braided hoses......
Engine & Drivetrain - Cavalier 2.5 V6, F20 Gearbox, 2.0 16v Clutch & flat flywheel, Jetex exhaust system with custom front pipe.
Security - Toad CAT 1 Alarm & Immobiliser with Clifford sense & tell.....
All Work carried out by TRIX, H2o Valeting & Ally Himself.....
This will be for sale towards the end of the year as my mate is heading to OZ ;)
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novadoneitthistime
11-01-09, 09:39 PM
That looks awesome! I'm just on with making my front mount now. I'm using the veccy x25xe engine so I need to trim loads off my slam panel! :-(
I know what you mean though, I think the front mount is the trickiest bit I think it'll all be down hill sailing after that. Maybe the exhaust?
Do you know what belt they used for the alternator?
novadoneitthistime
11-01-09, 09:51 PM
Just looking at that last pic.
That pipe I've highlighted, I think on my vectra it went to the top of the expansion bottle. I think it puts the expansion overflow from the thermostat housing back into the bottle. Not sure it matters, but thought I should say.
http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp237/novadoneitthistime/cavvyexpansion.jpg
Think i remember this car from years ago, is it calibra leather thats in it?
This will be for sale towards the end of the year as my mate is heading to OZ
Please make sure you contact me when you do :)
matt_vaughan
11-01-09, 10:50 PM
Gawjus!
krobinson
11-01-09, 10:51 PM
Beautiful car.
If you fit 3.0 ltr cams and an uprated fuel regulator these engines are capable of over 200bhp :D
Just fit a 3.0 and have >200bhp standard lol
Looks smart though. Tidy install! Shame about the vents on the bonnet being a bit pointless but I guess they're for a previous engine...
What poundage springs did you use on the front?
ill be 2nd in line after lee mate thanks.
trix2702
12-01-09, 08:36 AM
That looks awesome! I'm just on with making my front mount now. I'm using the veccy x25xe engine so I need to trim loads off my slam panel! :-(
I know what you mean though, I think the front mount is the trickiest bit I think it'll all be down hill sailing after that. Maybe the exhaust?
Do you know what belt they used for the alternator?
Front mount was quite easy, just put stands under engine and moved it till perfect then cardboard cutout ftw... mate made it up in 6mm steel for £40.
Alternator belt used was a unipart one model GMV61050
sulphur
12-01-09, 08:40 AM
Very tidy motor. Really impressive. :thumb:
That looks awesome! I'm just on with making my front mount now. I'm using the veccy x25xe engine so I need to trim loads off my slam panel! :-(
I know what you mean though, I think the front mount is the trickiest bit I think it'll all be down hill sailing after that. Maybe the exhaust?
Do you know what belt they used for the alternator?
Unipart belt GMV61050 was used :thumb:
We checked that pipe out and found it really didnt make any difference on this where we put it so its all good.
Yes way back when i had it, it did have calibra leather in it. Ally took that out & got a nova rear retrimmed and bought evo fronts trimmed in leather. MINT :D
The vents were on the car when i bought it so reckeon the've been there for about 12 years now. Part of the fixchers lol
Its away getting rear inner & outer arches fitted the now and a wee spruce up again so come selling time it will be mint ;)
Hopefully if i get my mk1 finished were both hoping to come to a few shows with them.....
novadoneitthistime
12-01-09, 05:21 PM
Unipart belt GMV61050 was used :thumb:
We checked that pipe out and found it really didnt make any difference on this where we put it so its all good.
Cheers for that! saves hours of trawlking through belts down the motorfactors! I didn't think that pipe mattered, I'll probably put it in the same place, looks neater.
Would love a V6 for the noise of it, and that looks to be very well done!!
But by the look of the engine bay, the handling would scare me, what does it drive like?!!
Would love a V6 for the noise of it, and that looks to be very well done!!
But by the look of the engine bay, the handling would scare me, what does it drive like?!!
Drives fine actually, not really any different to a valver.
does look really nice, top work boy's :thumb:
ben doodar
12-01-09, 08:41 PM
beutifull car. xx
wilson_sri
12-01-09, 08:51 PM
Awesome motor!
Trix and H20 unit has really been nova central lately eh! lol
stuartyj21
12-01-09, 08:58 PM
awsome looking car mate...
Update!
This beasty is currently in the bodyshop and has gone from just getting rear arches replaced to getting everything painted apart from the roof! :roll:
Ally is off his rocker considering hes bombing off to OZ at the end of the year.
Whomever gets this after him il be getting a gud un ;)
In between working on my own project ive been helping my m8 out with this.
Its had both rear arches replaced, monteray bonnet scoop removed and basically everything bar the roof painted. Didnt come back from the bodyshop in a clean and finished condition it should have done but after a lot of hard work its looking pretty damn good i think.
Its not going to be up for sale now as he aint going to Australia any more so i brought Oz to him and put on some Holden badges.
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Smooth mk1 tailgate.
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Holden badges on flaps and centre caps.
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Tidied up the engine bay a bit aswell including custom scuttle cover and strut brace that was ment for my xe but didnt fit.
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Interior consists of Black Leather Evo front seats and retrimmed rear.
Has also just had a new Custom ICE install by Trix. Originally had the custom builds in the doors with alpine 8" mids and kickwell builds with alpine 5" & tweaters ran of 2 amps. New boot install consists of 1 12" alpine sub rather than 2 10"s and an additional V12 amp. So 1 amp per side running fronts and 1 amp running sub, there is also an alpine time alignment thingy in there aswell to distribute the sound better. (So im told ) Build was trimmed in black alacantra.
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This car has never really seen a full summer as its always getting something done so thankfully this year its all been done n dusted in time and will be out enjoying the sunshine.....
Atleast as im not sure when mines il hit the road we've got summit for a bit Nova action.
spike16vgte
10-09-11, 03:15 AM
This is now my nova.
Hope its gone to a good home mate and you get it back to its best :thumb:
Where abouts are you?
LEWI007
10-09-11, 06:50 PM
Very 90's, Lewi approves :thumb:
Love the cutout on the slam panel for the dipstick.
spike16vgte
11-09-11, 12:15 AM
I shall be adding pictures of what car is like when it comes back from having a new clutch fitted.To be continued............
Very 90's, Lewi approves :thumb:
Love the cutout on the slam panel for the dipstick.
i like that aswell but the whole cam cover is close to the slam panel, would like to see a pic i bet its really thin?
Mine was well wedged with the plastic covers on so we had to cut loads off, but that was with solid mounts. The metal covers give a bit more room (and move the oil filler cap so negate the problem anyway)
[edit] Forge Action Day on saturday has proven how well a V6 handles anyway, even with crap suspension and tyres :)
spike16vgte
12-09-11, 07:08 AM
Would love a V6 for the noise of it, and that looks to be very well done!!
But by the look of the engine bay, the handling would scare me, what does it drive like?!!
Ive had a astra gte 16v, corsa c20xe and this nova.I dont think the nova is the worst handing car of the three, the corsa is!.Std springs and shocks with a c20xe is a bad idea (I bought the car this way).The handling of the nova is not bad at all, yes it is a tad heavy esp with no power steering but its nothing like as bad as i though it would be.And the noise from it is defo my fav part of the car!.
spike16vgte
16-09-11, 07:04 AM
The clutch is in but the clutch arm has been welded into place!.The clutch arm will not move the clutch correctly so at the moment its scratch head time!.There's at least 2 inches of needed movement to work clutch so im not sure how thats gonna be repaired.Looks like the old clutch is brand new, what a surprize.To be continued............
The clutch is in but the clutch arm has been welded into place!.The clutch arm will not move the clutch correctly so at the moment its scratch head time!.There's at least 2 inches of needed movement to work clutch so im not sure how thats gonna be repaired.Looks like the old clutch is brand new, what a surprize.To be continued............
welded where?? piccys?:eek:
The clutch is in but the clutch arm has been welded into place!.The clutch arm will not move the clutch correctly so at the moment its scratch head time!.There's at least 2 inches of needed movement to work clutch so im not sure how thats gonna be repaired.Looks like the old clutch is brand new, what a surprize.To be continued............
Sounds like last owner really has made a bodge eh!
When we done the conversion on this car originally we fitted it with an early flat type flywheel from an 20XE with the relevant clutch
and an f20 gearbox.
Lovely car would love a V6 for the puuurrrrrrrr :thumb:
spike16vgte
10-10-11, 10:55 AM
Ive got it back at last!.Many thanks to ALAN in lopen who worked hard to get it working correctly and many nights of shaking our heads.Because it broke down on the first hour i got it, i havent been able to drive it.The car is rapid!.Here is a picture of the nova as it stands now.
spike16vgte
10-10-11, 11:03 AM
http://http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v456/spike16v/?action=view¤t=101020111051.jpg
scott.parker
10-10-11, 11:11 AM
Pics not working mate, looks nice in old pics.
Scott
spike16vgte
10-10-11, 11:32 AM
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scott.parker
10-10-11, 11:35 AM
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NOV4_SPORT
10-10-11, 06:22 PM
Sexual !
reevie1987
10-10-11, 06:36 PM
nice im likeing it
spike16vgte
16-10-11, 09:05 PM
The clutch arm was welded in the wrong place!.Looks like it was just welded on anywhere and it would burn out the clutch in 200 miles or so.The clutch arm would not move the clutch all the way off the flywheel so it would get hot and you have no gears what so ever.The clutch that came out was nearly brand new and was smooth.I do have a video of what it sounds like but someones gonna have to help me put it on here.Its LOUD.....
why the fook was the clutch arm in need of welding ?
spike16vgte
08-11-11, 07:35 PM
I dont know why it was but its all sorted now.In the wet, the nova is a animal!.It doesnt like the wet one bit, in fact, it doesnt like the dry either!.I have never driven a car which wheelspins all over the place even when your not trying to go fast.It only does 0-60 in 7 or so secs because of the traction issues.once you get over 70mph then it really is fast.It has never failed to make me smile when im driving it!.Im gonna be changing the front end very soon so i shall put pictures of before and after.
ha lol mines locked away in the garage now it aint worth driving in the wet! Best thing you can do is buy a LSD pal changes the car sooo much mine was ****e i nearly hit the wall at santa pod and now she pulls like a train!
spike16vgte
11-11-11, 12:03 AM
I do know what a lsd is but is it really worth the money?.How much did it change your car nobby?.Im tempted now!.
Dubmeister
01-12-11, 03:17 PM
This car is for sale! Please call 07730 526473 for more details.
I do know what a lsd is but is it really worth the money?.How much did it change your car nobby?.Im tempted now!.
best thing you could ever buy for a v6 or 20xe mate
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