Valver shopping list......

[TomSR]

Ok, assuming I have the base Nova (GSi) with welded engine bay, and a C20XE with F20 waiting to go in. I wanna know what other parts are best to get

1. Suspension - best set of adjustables?

2. Springs - where can I get the Nova 2.0 16v front springs from?

3. Manifold - make or buy the Manifold - Downpipe section?

4. Exhaust - is a 2.5" system really needed? Where from?

5. Inner CV joints - Cav 1600, ?40 each

6. Engine Mounts - best set? will they let me use three bolts on the gearbox? Do I need Gearbox spacers?

7. Induction Kit - Astra GTE 16v one ok?

8. Breather mod - worth doing first? guide anywhere?

9. Throttle butterfly removal - is it worth it? does it reduce mpg at all?

10. Radiator - standard GSi one ok?

11. Brakes - 16v discs and calipers good enough?

12. Lowered Tie Bar Mounts - where from?

Anything else I need to think about or buy? I wanna know how much it's gonna cost you see

Thanks guys

[jim sri]

1. PMC's XE front springs (-40mm). Designed for 2.0 16v novas, althoug im still using gmax springs(60mm)and gas shocks and they are coping fine.
2. as above
3. mine is standard astra gsi manifold mated to a custom 2.5" system, not sure if this is needed-does sound good though.
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5. use a set of nova gte driveshafts, with the std nova outer cv joints. take the inner cv joints off, and you can use Astra / cav mk2 1.6 inner cv joints. these will fit straight on the nova gte shafts, and will allow them to locate in the big block gearbox. i used second-hand courtenay items-no probs so far.
6. prob best off getting some decent engine mounts tyo stop engine movement.
7. the astra airbox wont fit, you'll need a k&n or such like.
8. iv done the breather mod, helps idliung etc-good free mod.
9. not done yet so cant comment
10. standard rad fine.
11. yes, im running cav gsi 16v brakes and they work fine although i may upgrade to calibra turbo calipers soon with redrilled discs (5 to 4 stud)
12. i didnt lower mine, had to grind a bit of the metal away from the g'box-once its in you'll see where it touches slightly on the passenger side bar.

change the clutch before you put it in.
the engine should have an oil cooler-get a part from vaux (90144360-about ?3.50) to convert it to run without the cooler-u dont need it and its a hassle routing the pipes!!

[jim sri]

4 got to say:
you will defo need gte or gsi fuel lines and fuel pump to start with,t i presume uve got a sr, so ur tank wont have a swirl pot-so you ideally need a gte/gsi fuel tank too. i am still running a sr tank, but you'll have to keep the petrol levels right up to avoid fuel starvation!

[TomSR]

Yeah, I've got an SR, but am gonna buy a GSi to use as the base for my Valver :D

Do you know what make some of the things from above you mention, and where I can get them from (online or phone #)

Like, 2.5" exhaust, engine mounts? What make? Where can I get them PMC springs from?

Thanks

[jim sri]

the exhaust i had made locally to me, if you post up in general chat asking if anyone knows of any places local to you im sure someone will help, or im sure you must be able to buy these ready made from some places-again im unsure, post that up too.
PVD (08708 500 600) do the engine mounts, and there are other places too, try www.raldes.co.uk/main.htm

[mr_tricky]

you can buy the exhaust manifold ready to fit to a nova system from just novas and if you look on migweb brian s is selling the engine and gearbox mounts for the xe to fit in a nova for 18 quid each inc delivery. im also using gmax -60 springs on the front and they are ok at the moment.

[Ste_Nova]

13. labour... i fit the whole lot for ?100 :D

[TomSR]

Lol, once I get the parts, fitting will be pretty easy. Just incase though, where are you?

[Ben (lurk75)]

For ?100 mate you would be daft not to get him to do it, he does loads and will get it runnming for you, saves you messing around.

[TomSR]

Does that include him seam welding my engine bay? :lol:

[Ste_Nova]

does it fuck!!

but look at all the probs peeps have on mig with thinking it's easy then they have masses of probs.....

p.s. read about me fitting lancys engine in 4 hours in revs :lol:

[Ben (lurk75)]

but look at all the probs peeps have on mig with thinking it's easy then they have masses of probs.....


Like me :roll:

[TomSR]

Well I'd need the engine in it to get to you lol

[wisewood]

You not thought about getting someone to tow you there on a hired trailer or something?

[Ste_Nova]

i come to you ya muppet.... i'm down at bens on friday sorting his wiring fiasco :twisted:

[TomSR]

Lol, well will you bring your own hoist with you?

[wisewood]

... and all the rest of the stuff too :lol:

[Ste_Nova]

Lol, well will you bring your own hoist with you?

nope, i don't use a hoist anymore i just ***** ***** ****, but if one is needed i hire from hss cause i get 1/2 price hire :lol:

[wisewood]

Oh yeah i forgot you lower teh car over the top and then lift the engine in dont you :D

Seen pictures somewhere...

[Ste_Nova]

the engine has to go in through the bottom what ever..... it's too big to go through the top

[Ben (lurk75)]

we done *ha* wi*h mine.

some bu**ons aren* working!!!!!!!!!! :evil:

[wisewood]

Is you letter T not working or has someone decided to add it to the swear filter?

[Ben (lurk75)]

some bu**ons aren* working!!!!!!!!!! :evil:

[TomSR]

How the hell am I menna get the engine in from the bottom?! Will the car jack up that high? :o

[wisewood]

:lol: oh yeah... i understand what it says now.

[Ste_Nova]

How the hell am I menna get the engine in from the bottom?! Will the car jack up that high? :o


Lol, once I get the parts, fitting will be pretty easy

i'll leave you too it yeh? :lol: :roll: :lol: :roll:

[TomSR]

Just been talking to me mate (the one whos gonna help me) He said we can just put the back on axle stands, then jack the front over the engine, get the under under the car, then lower it back over. Reckon it'll work?

[Ste_Nova]

sorry i can't comment due to health and safety reasons!!

[Ben (lurk75)]

lmao, won* be held liable :!:

[wisewood]

I am not saying that method works - but i have seen pictures of this method in action in the past.






**disclaimer**
wisewood is in no way responsible for your injury/death due to you trying this method of engine installation. wisewood was simply saying there are pictures somewhere which show this method being used.

The outcome of that particular activity is unknown.

[Ben (lurk75)]

we done i* on mine and are bo*h alive, bu* up 2 u if u do i*.