Nova Turbo

[richardspeed]

Hi guys I am new to the Nova seen, I am looking for a Nova with a 2.0 16v turbo engine in it, is there anything I should look for when buying one:thumb:

[bmw156]

alot of money?? lol

make sure the inner legs and most of the engine bay have been stich welded.
big brakes
uprated suspension.
that just because its a 2.0

in general, RUST RUST RUST anywhere
common spots, are EVERYWHERE lol, nah look in the boot floor corners, bottom front panel behind bumper, behind the rear bumper, rear arches, front arches, insider the engine bay around the turrets, doors rot from the inside outwards. just have a good look for rust and rot. and being a magnet with you. to check for filler.

hope you get one soon.

p.s the "lingo" for a turbo around here is a LET, because of the engine code, c20let

o and welcome to png

[Lee H]

Should have a 6 speed gearbox if it's been done properly unless you enjoy changing gearboxes fairly regularly.

[richardspeed]

Is there any tell tale signs for the engine going or anything like that:thumb:

[L33 LEG]

it might be worth posting up details of the car when you find one for sale on here incase any of us recognise it and know if its a bodge or not

welcome by the way, where in lancashire are you from?

[richardspeed]

There is a blue one I am thinking of looking at its on pistonheads, its says it has 305 BHP and its up for £3400, I live in Preston, maybe you could come and have a look with me? LOL

[L33 LEG]

if i knew what i was looking for i would do, but iv never had a LET so wouldnt be able to tell you if its going to blow or not lol

post up the link

[richardspeed]

I am not very good with computers, I dont know how to put a link up.:confused:

[dj_wudgey]

welcome dude look for rust on the engine side i havent had one!! so it will just be the usual to look for blue smoke out the back under load ect!

[Mr.B]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/967171.htm

this one?

[richardspeed]

Yes this is the one thanks mate:thumb: like I said I am crap with computers.

Any info on this car would be must appricated.:thumb:

[Mr.B]

I think i've seen it for sale a couple of times but i don't know much about it i'm afraid.

[Will F]

Looks a bit cheese and its a C plate so dont be fooled by the new paint!

305 bhp it isnt, otherwise it would need a new box! (still on an F20)

£3400 is a lot of money for that imo

[let_nova]

buy mine.....

[EUROTURBO]

can be on an F20 and still be good for over 300bhp i should know mine is, just check for the tell tale signs... crunching, wining etc...

glen

[Will F]

can be on an F20 and still be good for over 300bhp i should know mine is, just check for the tell tale signs... crunching, wining etc...

glen

F20 is NO GOOD for anything over standard. If yours hasnt blown up, you are lucky. I am sure you can tell me that you know 20 people who have been running one for years etc...BUT...

On 2 seperate cars my F20 and a mates would last about 50-200 miles on P1 and P2 respectively. Would much 5th gear first, then whine - then die!lol


4 boxes each later and we went to F28s

[krobinson]

can be on an F20 and still be good for over 300bhp i should know mine is, just check for the tell tale signs... crunching, wining etc...

glen

Cool, what figure did yours make on the rollers?

[let_nova]

i have used a F20 on p2 with no problems.....

[Sloth]

iirc that one had major issues, i remember the thread a bit ago...

[Paul]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/lashednova/DSC00614.jpg

If your interested PM me, but it will be a fair bit more than £3400

[Will F]

There is a nice white GTE LET on PH at the mo - go for that one.

[richardspeed]

Paul you have a PM:thumb: