My first ever nova, 1.2 turbo (standard engine with a turbo slapped on) [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

Technicalsteve

27-04-09, 12:56 PM

Hey People.

Firstly sorry for not being on here for so long, got side tracked with my job,home DIY, Family and then my Range Rover...

So I am sorry for not replying etc,

The nova is still sitting in the garage waiting for some new tyres as I gave my last set to a mate of mine for his motor. But with any luck my new tyres will be fitted this weekend :-)

As ive had to restart my thread heres a little back group info..

The nova started off as a 1.2 star, I then stripped it all out, fixed a few minor problems and started to look at my turbo conversion.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/IMG_2003.jpg

after some troubles and two sets of lowering kits the nova was 40mm lower and looking good. I then fitted a light weight racing seat out of a kit car.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/IMG00083.jpg

Then it was time for turbo power, I had a 1.9 306 tdi turbo laying around in the garage so after making an adapter plate up, sump drain and a new inlet box the turbo was fitted, I then added a T piece for the oil pickup.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/IMG_1996.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/IMG_1916.jpg

A few test runs on NO PSI the car was running well.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/th_MVI_2065.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/?action=view&current=MVI_2065.flv)

So were is it now.

Its full pipped up (no intercooler yet), dump valve fitted, boost running about 0.5 of a bar. Just need to finish off the air filter and tyres then its MOT time and on the road for some blasts.

Just uploading some more videos so I will update later today.

Also if your interested this is my new project http://www.insanelaners.net

Technicalsteve

27-04-09, 01:05 PM

One more Video
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/th_MVI_2336.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/?action=view&current=MVI_2336.flv)

Jim Mcrae

27-04-09, 03:56 PM

I will be keeping an eye on this, good luck with the MOT.

chimp007_uk

27-04-09, 04:17 PM

followed this before :) nice to see you haven't given up!

Good luck with it all!!! :)

Southie

27-04-09, 04:19 PM

Ah the vanilla slice master is back lol :thumb:

What happened to the old thread then???

let_nova

27-04-09, 04:21 PM

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94036

Ernie

27-04-09, 04:22 PM

still going on yay.
But what is going on with the tail pipe/back box

NOV4_SPORT

27-04-09, 05:28 PM

Thats well kool mate, hope it goes well when its on the road.

iain

Steve

27-04-09, 05:49 PM

I did wonder what happened to this thread, good to see its still on track. Have to have a meet when its all done. :thumb:

Technicalsteve

27-04-09, 08:30 PM

I searched for ages and couldnt find my old thread,,, oh well..

Ive driven it on a private road, and its not to bad :-) it does shift for a little 1.2, but thats not fully tuned etc so im hoping for a lot more :-)

Technicalsteve

27-04-09, 08:31 PM

Ah the vanilla slice master is back lol :thumb:

What happened to the old thread then???

Top, glad you remember the Vanilla slice. Its got a bit black now so it doesnt look as tasty

Technicalsteve

27-04-09, 08:45 PM

some more pics that i just took

http://www.technicalsteve.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nova/P1010403small.jpg
http://www.technicalsteve.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nova/P1010404small.jpg
http://www.technicalsteve.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nova/P1010405small.jpg
http://www.technicalsteve.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/nova/P1010407small.jpg

Gibbo

28-04-09, 04:22 PM

well done mate when will you know the bhp

Technicalsteve

29-04-09, 10:40 AM

well done mate when will you know the bhp

Once my wheels are fitted and ive finished off some small bits, I hope to put it on my dads rollers.

Gibbo

29-04-09, 10:42 AM

did you know the bhp befor ?

ben doodar

29-04-09, 05:20 PM

lol thats ace

robertdevlin69

29-04-09, 05:49 PM

wondered what happened to this thread
looks cool good on ya for havin a go

buzbi

29-04-09, 06:36 PM

it looks good mate, there not much better than making things rather than just buying them. is the car going to be road legal? where abouts in kent are you?

DW-Nova

29-04-09, 11:30 PM

Good to see that you've kept with it mate ! like the pic of that engine bay too !! looks very different ! i'm not sure if you'll remember but i had an intercooler for you, are you still wanting for this ? as it's still in the boot of my car and has been ever since i last spoke to you lol.

Technicalsteve

30-04-09, 01:56 PM

it looks good mate, there not much better than making things rather than just buying them. is the car going to be road legal? where abouts in kent are you?

Yeah it will be fully road legal, soon as my tyres are on and the final bits are sorted.

then its to be sold as I need the space back lol, but every time I work on the nova i think "how could I sell it, its just way to funny and wicked to sell" lol

Technicalsteve

30-04-09, 01:57 PM

Technicalsteve

30-04-09, 01:57 PM

Oh I live in Walderslade Woods in Kent.

Technicalsteve

30-04-09, 03:24 PM

did you know the bhp befor ?

No but it was a standard 1.2 so that must be about 50-70bhp ish..

Technicalsteve

30-04-09, 03:27 PM

still going on yay.
But what is going on with the tail pipe/back box

Its a bit of odd pipe that I had laying around (i believe its from a metro or like, the front bit of pipe that connects to the mainfold) but hey, it fits and will do untill selling time.

NovaLad

30-04-09, 04:48 PM

No but it was a standard 1.2 so that must be about 50-70bhp ish..
IIRC... Injection 1.2's are 45bhp and carbed 1.2's are 55bhp from factory, minus all the numbers lost over the years lol.!

Don't hold me to this it may be wrong.

Gibbo

30-04-09, 05:21 PM

^^
lol.
can i ask why a 1.2?

krobinson

30-04-09, 08:02 PM

Awesome, glad to see its still alive :)

chimp007_uk

30-04-09, 08:35 PM

^^
lol.
can i ask why a 1.2?

It's being different and doing something someone hasn't done... It's not about exhaust and airfilters "to get me novar to go well quick init" lol

novait

30-04-09, 09:36 PM

looks wicked.. keep it up carnt wait to see this..

Steve

30-04-09, 10:44 PM

1.2 carbs were 55bhp std. Anyone hazard a guess at what its making now? Maybe 90bhp?

Good project though, nice to see something different.

021-bennettt

30-04-09, 10:56 PM

Love this as i have a 1.2 myself lol
the idea of puttin a turbo on mine would be some laugh :D

Gibbo

01-05-09, 12:31 AM

It's being different and doing something someone hasn't done... It's not about exhaust and airfilters "to get me novar to go well quick init" lol
true lol

MK999

01-05-09, 01:13 AM

this is awesome, i love the dull black pipes running somewhat randomly, with a shiny dump valve and brand new silicone hose on the side lol

Technicalsteve

01-05-09, 09:30 AM

this is awesome, i love the dull black pipes running somewhat randomly, with a shiny dump valve and brand new silicone hose on the side lol

Made up from what I have in my garage, so it will never look like a pro job. But hey its quick enough and sounds good, who cares what it looks like lol.

Technicalsteve

01-05-09, 09:31 AM

1.2 carbs were 55bhp std. Anyone hazard a guess at what its making now? Maybe 90bhp?

Good project though, nice to see something different.

90 would be nice, but really have no idea. See who much boost the engine can take and just wide it up :-) when the engine goes put in a 2L 8V lol.

bowman

01-05-09, 10:01 AM

or gte 1.6i with your turbo on!

MK999

01-05-09, 10:43 AM

Made up from what I have in my garage, so it will never look like a pro job. But hey its quick enough and sounds good, who cares what it looks like lol.

I like it, it's brutally simple, reminds me of the farmers from scrapheap challenge, fooookin slap dat on dere liek, bit o weld, propa job! It's no bad thing being able to turbo something with just whats laying around :D

Technicalsteve

01-05-09, 11:33 AM

How much you think its worth with an MOT?

Steve

02-05-09, 12:31 AM

I like it, it's brutally simple, reminds me of the farmers from scrapheap challenge, fooookin slap dat on dere liek, bit o weld, propa job! It's no bad thing being able to turbo something with just whats laying around :D
Thats pretty funny lol lollol and well said. Can just imagine a western farmer type saying that lol

How much you think its worth with an MOT?
You thinking of selling? No idea of value, its really down to what people will pay, could only get a few hundred for it on a bad day or if its what someone really wants then who knows.

dj_wudgey

02-05-09, 10:58 AM

well im interested to see how well this works me!

General Baxter

02-05-09, 11:02 AM

iv got some more 1.2 pistons, for when you shove 500+ degrees back into the bores lol

Technicalsteve

05-05-09, 08:03 AM

iv got some more 1.2 pistons, for when you shove 500+ degrees back into the bores lol

lol, Thanks mate..

Technicalsteve

08-05-09, 10:32 AM

Have picked up some new wheels and tyres :-) thanks to a PNG member, and getting the pipe for the air filter this weekend.

also getting an intercooler from another PNG member :-).

still on the hunt for a nice exhaust and some seats. See what you can help me with

let_nova

08-05-09, 11:44 AM

c20let standard intercooler here.

Technicalsteve

09-05-09, 09:53 PM

c20let standard intercooler here.

Thanks, but ive got one on the way :-)

dj_wudgey

10-05-09, 11:41 AM

any updates? im intereted in how well it will work me!!

Technicalsteve

11-05-09, 09:21 AM

any updates? im intereted in how well it will work me!!

Finished doing the pipe work on sunday, but my bloody battery was dead... :-(.

Should get time to do a test run next sunday eve (maybe even with a intercooler)..

then its MOT time :-)

And then up for sale..

Technicalsteve

19-05-09, 04:03 PM

Some good news!!!!
I have recieved the intercool from a PNG member (thanks)
Will have to redo a bit of pipe work, but shouldnt be a problem.
Got the battery on charge as well.

Next two weeks I want to see this thing running and MOT'ed and up for sale.

Steve

19-05-09, 04:54 PM

Why do you want to sell it if its only just finished?

Technicalsteve

20-05-09, 09:18 AM

Why do you want to sell it if its only just finished?

I have another project, and never wanted to keep the Nova anyway.

Just wanted to see if it could be done :-)

Damo

20-05-09, 04:48 PM

Really likeing this steve good that someone has the b**ls to try something different for a change insteasd of your usual xe/let conversions;) will be keeping an eye on this one.:thumb:

damen.

Technicalsteve

21-05-09, 10:22 AM

I hope to get some cool pics tonight (if I can fit the intercooler) and maybe a little video if my battery is charged :-)

My range rover is taking over my life, I just got my new tyres http://forum.difflock.com/files/post_14027_1215959103_546.jpg

Just need to find another set of wheels.

So any takers on a NOva 1.2 turbo? will have MOT but no tax

novaguy08

21-05-09, 10:47 AM

Depends how much ya want for it :D

MK999

21-05-09, 11:03 AM

those tyres look a bit dodgy to me, are you sure they have at least 1.6mm tread depth? lol

Technicalsteve

21-05-09, 11:13 AM

Depends how much ya want for it :D

Open to offeres.

Technicalsteve

21-05-09, 11:14 AM

Yeah there getting a bit low. might have trouble getting through the MOT with them on... lol

Technicalsteve

22-05-09, 09:13 AM

Quick Update...

I have now fitted the intercooler :-), Its not in the best place as you have to remove the intercooler to check the oil (will move the dip stick).

So piped up and ready to go, took her for a spin and OMG...... Its way cool :-).

Sounds fantastic and is really isnt bad on the 0-60.

Think I need to wind the turbo back a bit as it was pushing over 1bar :-S. Couldnt take any pic's as it was a bit dark when I finished (plus I want to give it a wash under the bonnet before I let the world see my handy work...

Last bits required to finish it..

1) Cut hole in bonnet for air flow to intercooler, then paint matt black
2) Would like to fit two SR or SRI seats with full harnesses
3) Find a rear box.

Then its MOT time..

Daz9124

22-05-09, 09:54 PM

Just when you think you've seen it all over the years!

Good Crack

craig green

22-05-09, 09:56 PM

Find a rear box? Side exit F T W.

chrisnovaturbo

22-05-09, 10:38 PM

get some videos as well mate as want to see what this goes like:thumb:

DW-Nova

24-05-09, 12:30 AM

good to hear mate, got any pictures ?

Technicalsteve

25-05-09, 04:34 PM

Yeah I know, need to find some flexi pipe (think my mate will have some). will sort the exhaust issue :-)

Technicalsteve

25-05-09, 04:36 PM

get some videos as well mate as want to see what this goes like:thumb:

Yeah i will try and get some video's asap, only thing is. NO MOT or TAX or INSURANCE..... so cant really take it up the road and film it :-(...

Going to book its MOT soon, so as long as I insure it, then I can legally drive it to the MOT place :-).. sure one of my mates can film me driving to MOT (at legal speeds of course)

Technicalsteve

25-05-09, 04:36 PM

good to hear mate, got any pictures ?

Going to take some in a min... so will upload tomorrow when at work :-)

Technicalsteve

25-05-09, 05:33 PM

New Pics of the "NEAR FINISHED" project

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010843.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010845.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010846.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010847.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010849.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010850.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010851.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010853.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/cupra_duper/Nova%20Project/P1010854.jpg

Just working on cutting the bonnet so the intercooler in shown (allowing air flow)... then its seat's or seat belt and flexi pipe for exhaust...

novaguy08

25-05-09, 05:43 PM

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 09:05 AM

why dont you FM that cooler, its right above a turbo and exhaust manifold, its going to turn into a interHEATER, only seen this done once before, on the Driftworks 200SX S14, and thats transverse engine, so it worked, but this, i think is going to be problematic!

I know its going to mean re-routing pipes an whatnot, but thats not going to do anything sat there!! dont take this the wrong way or anything (IE you thinking im calling you an idiot, im not!) but head rises and a hole in the bonnet i wouldnt think is going to suck air in but blow hot air out!

Indeed I could re pipe the intercooler to the front, but really cant be bothered. After a few runs the intercooler stays cool, so I'm going to give it a go and see how it works.

My old 306, 405 tdi's use to have the intercooler over the engine so I would assume this will work as well.

Thanks for your note tho, always good to see what people think about my madness :-)..

novaguy08

26-05-09, 11:34 AM

scoobies & minis have the same set up too, over the engine, but i still think that because yours is over the exhaust & turbo on long runs its going to over heat & cause you trouble! Or whomever you sell it on to anywho lol

If you want to make sure that you get cool air being sucked through the intercooler, make sure you make a forward facing vent on the front & a smallish rear facing vent on the back of the bonnet, that way itll suck cool air in through the front and blow hot air out the back.

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 11:40 AM

Will have a look to see what I can make up. Remember the nova is being done on a £0 budget lol. and is only a laugh anyway.

So tempted to put it up for sale now..... willing to take offers. It owes me about 300 notes in total

novaguy08

26-05-09, 11:42 AM

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 11:49 AM

is that it?? buggerin eck man that cheap!

If only i had 300 notes, id flippin walk up there!! Just for the engine!! lmao

Get a MOT on it, tidy it all up get the engine setup properly and then sell it for a fortune!

Cant be bothered with it now lol. Will sort the bonnet out, etc and get it an MOT.

But if someone said heres x amount then its sold........

novaguy08

26-05-09, 11:51 AM

50p!!

novaguy08

26-05-09, 11:51 AM

lol

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 11:56 AM

50p!!

That is an x amount, but no sale lol

novaguy08

26-05-09, 01:06 PM

damn it!! lol

would ya swap it for another nova??? lol :-P

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 01:56 PM

damn it!! lol

would ya swap it for another nova??? lol :-P

Na sorry, I need the space back in my garage + the cash. My range rover V8 is taking all my time as well...

novaguy08

26-05-09, 02:01 PM

righto then :(

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 02:02 PM

righto then :(

Sorry mate. The Nova is now up for sale in the Car section and is also going on ebay today :-)

DW-Nova

26-05-09, 07:41 PM

Man i'm actually tempted to buy this ! just having the space really, hmhhh.

Technicalsteve

26-05-09, 09:17 PM

Man i'm actually tempted to buy this ! just having the space really, hmhhh.

Well its a good little turbo :-) worth every penny

therealnovaboy

27-05-09, 02:19 PM

i have looked at this thread for a while and there seem to be a few major 'technical' issues with the fueling that have not been addressed. and from the standard of the build so far.....i doubt they ever will be......

in the end, it will probably be as succsessful as this :

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93683

Technicalsteve

27-05-09, 05:13 PM

Technicalsteve

24-06-09, 11:45 AM

This is now up for sale around £280 figure without the bucket seat. Might break if people are interested.

Lost interest and really dont have the time for it anymore, which is a shame :-(..

Anyway, pm me or call me on 07894095098 if your interested. Must go ASAP.

Guderian

24-06-09, 12:13 PM

Technical point- At what RPM does the turbo start 'paying for itself', steve?

i am just a bit surprised that it works ok on that engine having come off a 1.9TD.. On that basis i would not expect any oomph till over 3000?

Technicalsteve

24-06-09, 12:26 PM

dont have a rev counter so dont know what RMP.

"paying for itself" would kick in around 2500 tho, as thats about when a tdi turbo kicks in. All done on how the turbo blades are set (size and angle)...

Goes ok to be honest, im use to driving a Modided Skoda Fab VRS and a Leon Curpa R, and the Nova runs well for a 1.2 turbo without any real setup..

021-bennettt

24-06-09, 02:14 PM

Aww id love to buy this!
Too bad i live in Ireland:(

Technicalsteve

24-06-09, 04:24 PM

Aww id love to buy this!
Too bad i live in Ireland:(

Its a total laugh thats for sure. Just no time to enjoy it, would even take £250 for the car if someone was interested and took it this week/weekend.

novaguy08

25-06-09, 03:25 PM

I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT!!

I want this beyond belive....... hope my nova sells soon as and if it does ill buy the bloody thing off you lol

Technicalsteve

26-06-09, 09:01 AM

I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT!!

I want this beyond belive....... hope my nova sells soon as and if it does ill buy the bloody thing off you lol

Well its on ebay if your interested :-)

novaguy08

26-06-09, 09:38 AM

I saw its already out of my budget unless someone buys my nova today!

novaguy08

26-06-09, 02:54 PM

its on the for sale thread, not a link item number tho

Technicalsteve

26-06-09, 03:47 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nova-Turbo-Corsa-turbo-track-day-or-rally-car_W0QQitemZ170349092298QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomo biles_UK?hash=item27a998ddca&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7|66%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1| 293%3A1|294%3A50 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nova-Turbo-Corsa-turbo-track-day-or-rally-car_W0QQitemZ170349092298QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomo biles_UK?hash=item27a998ddca&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C 301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)