My RWD C20XE Chevette build [Archive] - Page 2 - Performance Nova Group

The Simps

18-01-10, 11:08 PM

You have 4 nuts securing the bearing plate, you can get to these through the holes in the hub.

Then pull out.

So pretty much the same.

So bearing plate comes off like sierra then hub is held into bearing plate. Does the hub allow a splined shaft to pass thru it I take it? How easy are they to convert to disc rear?

The Simps

20-01-10, 02:16 AM

Any chance you could measure something for me bud? The distance between the bolt holes on the bearing plates. Hoping they're the same as sierra!

bmw156

20-01-10, 08:44 AM

Any chance you could measure something for me bud? The distance between the bolt holes on the bearing plates. Hoping they're the same as sierra!

so the 4 bolts, which hold the backing plate to the drum, onto the axle?

ill do it today :)

The Simps

20-01-10, 10:17 AM

Yeas mate, I think so! lol Its my understanding the hub goes into a bearing carrier which then is held onto the axle by 4 bolts. Maybe you could take as many pics as possible of the setup? Much appreciated.

Sloth

20-01-10, 12:21 PM

i can post the relevant pic from the manta haynes tonight if you wish?

The Simps

20-01-10, 02:26 PM

i can post the relevant pic from the manta haynes tonight if you wish?

Please mate, more the better!

If its inappropriate to post the info I've requested in this thread please put it in my project thread.
:thumb:

bmw156

20-01-10, 04:22 PM

ok, as im off work for a week, i busted the engine out today. first time i have taken an engine out by my self, borrowed a crane of my mate and had some fun lol.

car in place for surgery, looking innocent
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3273.jpg

loom removed previously
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3274.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3275.jpg

gearbox spat its guts, thanks. engine crane 1 - engine 0
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3276.jpg

chopped out some rot
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3284.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3277.jpg

and my bargin of the day, from halfords, 10 quid!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3291.jpg

bmw156

20-01-10, 04:22 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3287.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3288.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3289.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3290.jpg

just for you simps

burgo

20-01-10, 04:24 PM

how the hell did you get that part washer for a tenner

bmw156

20-01-10, 04:25 PM

how the hell did you get that part washer for a tenner

i dunno lol, just had a browse throught the reduced shizzle and saw it, checked the price and was like yep mine, it is only a 10L one...

The Simps

20-01-10, 04:38 PM

Good work today mate! Looking forward to seeing this take shape.

Thanks for the pics. I'm going to assume tho taht the hub and half shaft are all one piece which means no good for my application :(

L14MNP

20-01-10, 04:38 PM

Total bargain!

lol @ diff oill. Did you try and split the box before emptying it?

Crack on!

bmw156

20-01-10, 04:43 PM

Good work today mate! Looking forward to seeing this take shape.

Thanks for the pics. I'm going to assume tho taht the hub and half shaft are all one piece which means no good for my application :(

yeh i think this is true :)

and no i didnt split the box, i pulled the engine up and let the prop fall out lol. then it went everywhere lol.

"crack on", its getting dark now lol. tomorrow i think im gonna weld up the bit i cut out today, and possibly rear axle out. win. will take loads of pics :D

Count Vaux Alot

20-01-10, 05:51 PM

Reasonable progress :thumb:

djbrowney

20-01-10, 05:55 PM

looks good buddy, im off down halfords bye !!!

djbrowney

20-01-10, 06:01 PM

just reserved mine online lol

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_18 9766_categoryId_165727_langId_-1?cm_vc=IOV4PLPZ1

bmw156

20-01-10, 06:21 PM

just reserved mine online lol

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_18 9766_categoryId_165727_langId_-1?cm_vc=IOV4PLPZ1
LOL, good times

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_26 9739_langId_-1_categoryId_165727

they also had this, ex display, with out the earth clamp or the rod holder thing. for 20 quid, not sure if i can buy the rod handle seperatly, so left it lol

octagonalpaul

21-01-10, 08:22 AM

that is awesome, love Chevette's

bmw156

21-01-10, 12:44 PM

ok had some more fun this morning, fighting with spanners and ratchets

left me with this

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3292.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3293.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3296.jpg

and just a few pics of the cleaniness of it :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3302.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3303.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3304.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3298.jpg

and one tiny bit
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3307.jpg

going to get my manta axle out and compare, will take some pics for reference

then im gonna nail my loom to a board :D

The Simps

21-01-10, 02:18 PM

Looks like a cracking shell for the age! Good work.

bmw156

21-01-10, 04:09 PM

cheers simps, about to upload some more work i have done, and also i have some measurments of both axles. for reference, might be useful to you :)

bmw156

21-01-10, 04:26 PM

ok went out again this afternoon, didnt do much. pics non the less

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3311.jpg

this should help when i come to install megajolt

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3312.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3313.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3318.jpg

check out the size difference of the diff etc lol.

Grey

21-01-10, 05:03 PM

im very impressed :) i will have to pop and see it! ever need a hand give us a shout can get there in 15 lol

scott.parker

21-01-10, 06:08 PM

Count Vaux Alot

21-01-10, 06:12 PM

I like this keep it up, it will be sweet once finished

bmw156

21-01-10, 07:33 PM

From them pics the Manta rear axle is either wider, or has the suspension monts slight closer to the center, might just be bad pics, not sure.
but if it work then alls good..

Lovely car again mate.

Scott

i haz measurments....

the manta axle is 131cm wide and the chevette is 125cm wide, so a couple of inches ( this makes it a manta b axle, as the manta a in about 20mm wider then the chevette) so total about 2" wider, not to bad, ill make it fit :>

suspension spring seats.
manta 92cm
chevette 95cm
i reckon i should get away with that. itll be fine.

and the length of the center tube from join to end, manta is 64cm long and the chevette is 59. so need a slighty shorter propshaft.

and cheers count, im off holiday until wednesday, so will be doing small bits until then :D

bmw156

25-01-10, 04:35 PM

ok so im off work still until wednesday, so i thought i would crack on with some more goodness.

ill let the pics do the talking.
working on the front mount....
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/rearaxle003.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/rearaxle001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/rearaxle006.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/rearaxle002.jpg

on th emanta axle the panhard rod fitting is on the wrong side, so it just unbolts and goes on the other side. i wish mine unbolted easily, i must of spent hours trying, and then gave up and took it of the chevette axle instead. so now i have two on the manta axle lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/rearaxle004.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/rearaxle005.jpg

( ignor the half painted state, i ran out of paint :( )

then i bolted it back to the car. to see how it is

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3355.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3356.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3357.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3359.jpg

and dropped it onto its wheels, and its well ummmmm wide........

FYI tyres are 155 13's

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3353.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3352.jpg

bmw156

25-01-10, 04:36 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3363.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3364.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3350.jpg

djbrowney

25-01-10, 05:37 PM

fook me there is loads of room under there, get the right ofset and you can have some awsome wheels lol

rwaggers

25-01-10, 05:39 PM

:dfunking hell martin the look like they are spaced now

i love it !!

burgo

25-01-10, 05:42 PM

fapping awesome fella. the wider track is also a good thing just means your going to have to work out what offset wheels you need

scott.parker

25-01-10, 06:10 PM

lol lol lol lol

How dam funny do them steelies look!

But as said with the right offset you can get some really wide rear wheels to smoke up!

vaughanmc

25-01-10, 06:13 PM

Do Manta twin headlights fit onto a Chevette ? Or am I being silly ?

Good project fella :thumb:

burgo

25-01-10, 06:22 PM

Do Manta twin headlights fit onto a Chevette ? Or am I being silly ?

Good project fella :thumb:

they may do as they look very similar to mk1 cavalier headlights and they have the same front ends

scott.parker

25-01-10, 06:23 PM

Do Manta twin headlights fit onto a Chevette ? Or am I being silly ?

Good project fella :thumb:

Dont think they would dude, but he could convert it into a Opel Ascona, same car, just different wings, lights grill etc.

robertdevlin69

25-01-10, 06:23 PM

very impressive mate cant wait to see it finished,good luck

vaughanmc

25-01-10, 06:24 PM

Dont think they would dude, but he could convert it into a Opel Ascona, same car, just different wings, lights grill etc.

That'd be smart

I like the black runner things that go up the wings on some Ascona's

Kinda like wind-deflectors for the wings - They look smart

MK999

25-01-10, 06:26 PM

That'd be smart

I like the black runner things that go up the wings on some Ascona's

Kinda like wind-deflectors for the wings - They look smart

'Can' get those for novas too, there was a pic from duick or someone similarly well researched with them on. I'm pretty sure it's the manta b/ascona that are the same shells though, unless it's also the chevette?

mayhem

25-01-10, 06:29 PM

lol at the opel badge.. opel never made such a dumb looking front end :P

iirc chevette is kadett C based.

bmw156

25-01-10, 06:30 PM

cheers for the comments guys.

and i wanna keep it looking standard as much as possible. just for the sleeper look lol.

and the steels, you gotta love them.

mayhem, i want a vauxhall badge! but thats how i got it lol

scott.parker

25-01-10, 06:44 PM

lol at the opel badge.. opel never made such a dumb looking front end :P

iirc chevette is kadett C based.

Kaddet C

http://www.plasmafarm.de/images/1976_kadett_c.jpg
Ascona A

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Opel_Ascona_A_rear_20071012.jpg/800px-Opel_Ascona_A_rear_20071012.jpg

Ascona B

http://www.ferretsdomain.co.uk/gfx/ascona/opel_ascona_061.jpg
http://www.ferretsdomain.co.uk/gfx/ascona/opel_ascona_064.jpg

mayhem

25-01-10, 06:53 PM

loland what's youre point scott?
manta B, ascona B, kadett C (coupe) is something i see daily, few mates of mine are into RWD Opels. i know how they look lol

MK999

25-01-10, 06:57 PM

ahhh, ascona b is the manta based one then I guess, didn't know of the ascona a

mayhem

25-01-10, 07:06 PM

manta b is basicly an ascona b coupe. swapping fronts is easy, mostly get called a 'manscona' . even the doors are the same, grinding of the upper part (window frame) of a ascona door makes it a manta door :)
underside is almost the same.

Count Vaux Alot

25-01-10, 07:30 PM

Some good progress but what were you doing with those spot welds lol

chimp007_uk

25-01-10, 08:40 PM

ahhh, ascona b is the manta based one then I guess, didn't know of the ascona a

Call yourself a petrol head?!?

http://www.opel-martin.de/autohaus_martin/img/detail_oldies/ascona400.jpg

Legendary car! :thumb:

Count Vaux Alot

25-01-10, 08:44 PM

thats one sexy car chimp

bmw156

25-01-10, 08:53 PM

lol, i was drilling them out with a normal drill bit. i wanted to get out as much of the weld as possible so i didnt distort the manta axle much, or the chevette bracket.

i havent yet welded the chevette bracket to the manta axle, as i wanted to bolt it up, befor i welded it and its a good job i did as it needed moving lol. it also bolts on :)

Count Vaux Alot

25-01-10, 08:59 PM

i wanted to get out as much of the weld as possible so i didnt distort the manta axle much, or the chevette bracket.

lol Well you failed on both fronts there then, it looks like you ripped them off,
joking aside fair play i like this project :thumb:

bmw156

25-01-10, 09:04 PM

lol there may have been some ripping involved, but non the less i got them off lol.

think its gonna be a dry spell for a while until i get paid. and start getting a gearbox and bellhousing etc etc etc

MK999

25-01-10, 09:21 PM

Call yourself a petrol head?!?

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Legendary car! :thumb:

You just posted an ascona b... call YOURSELF a petrol head? lol

chimp007_uk

25-01-10, 09:27 PM

You just posted an ascona b... call YOURSELF a petrol head? lol

Wrong pic... There's your ascona A

http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/9306178/0407_45z+opel_ascona_coupe+front_right.jpg

bmw156

28-01-10, 05:51 PM

ok, i have been doing some research and have found out some good info for the conversion.

to use a XE with a ford type 9 box. i need certain bits from SBD, gave them a call and the guy was very helpful and explained some things to me.
parts needed to mate a type 9 to an xe are:

bell housing 7 degree - 154.52
release arm - 32.85
fulcrum pin - 3.96
release bearing - 23.44
spigot bearing - 8.50
a standard XE clutch cover to suit flywheel ( flat or pot) 138.06
and a special 1" x 23 spline clutch plate - 126.33 ( uprated ones available)
and a 7 degree manifold for twin 45's is - 94.00

just some useful info for reference.

bmw156

28-01-10, 11:19 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3374.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3375.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3376.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3378.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3379.jpg

got these 45's today, am over the moon. need to get a few bits for them, might rebuild them, not sure yet.

getting smaller trumpets and for 80 quid i cant complain. also got a sweet idea for a air box, now uploading a pic....

burgo

28-01-10, 11:23 PM

bargain mate. i would say it would be rude not to rebuild them with how cheap the kits are

bmw156

28-01-10, 11:25 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3381.jpg

yeh good point burgo, like 20 quid each a kit isnt it? i need to get some of the fuel pipe fittings and bolts, and some other small bits i think

and the carbon airbox above is oval. and i will drill some sweet holes into it and itll be lovely

burgo

28-01-10, 11:26 PM

ouch that airbox cant have been cheap

bmw156

28-01-10, 11:29 PM

Free :D
and the person who gave it to me said it cost him a few quid, literally 3 or so.... good times :D

burgo

28-01-10, 11:31 PM

how the hell!!!! you jammie cock

bmw156

28-01-10, 11:32 PM

lol good times. its proper sweet as well. nom nom nom,

its gonna hurt when im cutting it, especially if it splinters lol

The Simps

29-01-10, 09:58 AM

Mmmmmm 45s.

Burgo is right as usual - you're a jammy cock.

Count Vaux Alot

29-01-10, 05:57 PM

Not a fan of the 'air box' although its a cylinder as its not in keeping with the theme imo i think the carbon will look out of place and a bit halfords in the engine bay. Sweet carbs though, i loved the sound of mine and well done on the price of them too.

bmw156

29-01-10, 06:26 PM

cheers for the comments guys,

and about the airbox, yeh it might be a bit of theme, but if its **** then ill get rid and get something more suiting.

nova_niek

31-01-10, 10:42 AM

...and my bargin of the day, from halfords, 10 quid!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3291.jpg

Makes you wonder who did the translation on the box... since when does 5 gallon equal 10 litres? :confused:

bmw156

31-01-10, 03:14 PM

lol i dont know but i couldnt care less for 10 quid

MK999

31-01-10, 05:27 PM

Makes you wonder who did the translation on the box... since when does 5 gallon equal 10 litres? :confused:

I have one and it says 20 litres on it too lol Mine came unboxed though? It's all brand new inside so I wasn't gonna complain for a tenner tbh, but thought it was a bit odd.

djbrowney

31-01-10, 08:25 PM

^ picked mine up the other day, should chech it works really lol

bmw156

05-02-10, 06:01 PM

ok havent been doing much recently, not money problems as such, but waiting for a type 9 to come up cheap. as thats what im waiting on really to move on. and theres no point wasting money now on of the shelf parts.

so just to keep me busy i rebuild the carbs. not many pics as i couldnt be arsed, but i had all the bits layed out on paper and numbered lol.

and they were very clean inside, and fitted all new gaskets.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3384.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3385.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3390.jpg

also i put in new needle valves, making sure they were the same as the ones already in there (size 200) and made sure the distance of the float was right, 8.5cm closed and 15cm open. was all spot on, so chucked them back together.

daverobson

05-02-10, 06:59 PM

this is the 1st time i've read this. looks good. keep it up :thumb:

bmw156

12-02-10, 08:48 PM

thanks for the comments

as i dont think i will ever find a manta big wing sump. i have decided to make my own from a 8v steel sump.

so to get a rough idea and shape, i have made it out of card first, very rough. but i think it has come out alright.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3393.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3397.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3395.jpg

db_1.2

12-02-10, 11:18 PM

Cardboard fibre sump!

Christ

12-02-10, 11:50 PM

bmw156

13-02-10, 09:16 AM

thanks for the advise, i have heard very bad things about yukspeed, so i dont fancy dealing with them lol.

mayhem

13-02-10, 11:32 AM

i still dont get why you want to use a type9 gearbox.

gertrag 265 from a manta 18s is expensive, but a r25 from a c20ne carlton works perfect. my mate is running 300hp on one in his c20let ascona B.

a mate of me currently has a full conversionkit for sale. manta sump, left 18s mount,right carlton mount and a exhaust manifold, 400 euro's.

bmw156

13-02-10, 02:52 PM

lol, getrags are just to hard to come by.

what if i spend average 150 quid and get a crap one. what do i do, buy a type 9 instead. or wait for another crap getrag.
i have been looking for a carlton box, but cant find any lol.

and with a type 9. it might be a bit more expensive to start with but there are so many after market parts for them if i ever want to upgrade.

fjc

13-02-10, 07:13 PM

Today 02:52 PMbmw156lol, getrags are just to hard to come by.

what if i spend average 150 quid and get a crap one. what do i do, buy a type 9 instead. or wait for another crap getrag.
i have been looking for a carlton box, but cant find any lol.

and with a type 9. it might be a bit more expensive to start with but there are so many after market parts for them if i ever want to upgrade

id say go for a type 9 aswell, i managed to wreck 2 getrag boxes from a manta in my 16v kadett and it wasnt crazy bhp ........

mayhem

13-02-10, 07:50 PM

what getrag's? 240 or 265?

my mate even ran a 240 4speed on his let lol crazy thing max'd at 180km/h but went sideways till rev limiter in 4th lol

bmw156

13-02-10, 08:00 PM

m not sure what getrag, i think 165.

the one that came out of the 1.8 manta berlinneta or how ever you spell it lol.

and the carlton box, is it only on the 2.0 engines?

boyle_46

14-02-10, 03:08 PM

hey martin check this lads one out , c20xe on carbs :d

http://jon44w.co.uk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=274505&page=1

bmw156

14-02-10, 03:30 PM

plus rep mr boyle, many thanks

novashed

14-02-10, 05:00 PM

i have an omega r25-28 from a 3 ltr for sale was going to use on my manta saab conversion but heading for quite high torque figures which wont suit this box, but ideal for xe etc

bmw156

14-02-10, 06:50 PM

you sir have pm

bmw156

14-02-10, 11:57 PM

i have just won a getrag box on ebay for a ton. going to pick it up very soon, and im a very happy chappy.

WOOOOO HOOOOOOO

puss puss

15-02-10, 12:15 AM

whooooooooooo go you :D projects coming alone nicely, shame i got to travel to bury to do mine but meh o well at least its in a garage lol :)

mayhem

15-02-10, 01:18 PM

lol i hope it is the correct one...

novashed

15-02-10, 07:13 PM

lol i hope it is the correct one...

yup 2ltr one no good, alt is on wrong side, only the 1800 manta one is any good

bmw156

15-02-10, 10:40 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3438.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3439.jpg

i fooking hope its the right one, saying that i know its right as the guy had it bolted to his XE lol

boyle_46

16-02-10, 01:57 AM

get her degreased powerhosed and painted martin will look smart done in silver paint :d .

bmw156

24-02-10, 06:37 PM

small update, havent been doing much as im skint and waiting on parts!

got a nice package through today. a few pics. and im really happy with it.

Can ya guess what it is yet,

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3460.jpg

nice pile of bits

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3461.jpg

and mocked up sort off lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3462.jpg

am waiting on a few bits at the mo, flywheel, clutch, bottom pulley bolts and i need to swap my trigger wheel for a bigger one.

dj_wudgey

24-02-10, 07:26 PM

nice matey will be nice to see it done!!

rwaggers

24-02-10, 07:27 PM

wow that looks lovley mate:thumb:

db_1.2

24-02-10, 09:23 PM

Is it 4 speed?

Theres loads of 5 speeds you could possibley use, all depends on if you want to make your own bellhousing, personally, i would of looked at a type 9

blue_peg_16v

24-02-10, 09:40 PM

thanks for the advise, i have heard very bad things about yukspeed, so i dont fancy dealing with them lol.

ive never had a problem with him but depends when you go a mate went needing a part and he wouldnt open the shop till the grand prix had finished but he made my mate a drink and my mate sat in is house and watched the grand prix then got his stuff lol

hes an old bloke and very helpful last time i went my x wasnt to happy only went for a throttle cable she was sat outside for 2 hours while i looked round his s2000 mk1 escort and talking about cars lol

kent14sr

24-02-10, 09:47 PM

Yukspeed is a great institution. When I rallied he (Yuk) and Pete Stansfield (Yorkshire Rally Spares) were a wealth of advice and great at sourcing parts that are difficult to find.

IIrc Yuk used to co drive for Piggy Thompson (James Thompson' touring cars father) and was fairly successful.

blue_peg_16v

24-02-10, 09:51 PM

yorkshire rally spares seems to be mainly old bike stuff now had a few gearboxes off him in the past tho and got my first set of 48s from there too

kent14sr

24-02-10, 09:54 PM

Yeah I emailed Pete a few weeks ago as he was selling some Dellorto bits I was interested in and I wanted other bits.

He has backed right off competition cars from what I gathered and as you say just does other stuff. He used to pretty much deal in Nova competition parts but said he hasnt had any for years.

Shame as I got loads of my rally car bits from him at sensible prices/and assistance as required setting stuff up. He built/prepared some really decent clubman rally cars in the day!

blue_peg_16v

24-02-10, 09:57 PM

ye when i went once he had a light blue nova rally car in that he was rebuilding and an astra gsi that he was preping go past quite a bit as its on the way to my dads

kent14sr

24-02-10, 10:01 PM

Knew both of those cars

The astra was built for the lad who had the Nova. Once built the Nova was stripped I think - was very very ropy though bodywise - been on its roof a few times etc and patched up (if they are ones you mean and im thinking of lol)

The nova had a carpetted room in his workshop area!

blue_peg_16v

24-02-10, 10:06 PM

possibly there was only a bottom end left under the bonnet of the nova

was a white astra gsi

kent14sr

24-02-10, 10:20 PM

prob same ones

the astra got vauxhall dealer sport style vinyls I think

bmw156

24-02-10, 10:46 PM

Is it 4 speed?

Theres loads of 5 speeds you could possibley use, all depends on if you want to make your own bellhousing, personally, i would of looked at a type 9

im not sure! if its 4 or 5, i can only find 5 places if that makes sense, no up or down selection if that makes sense and nothing in 6th so to speak.

i dont fancy a 4 speed, not good lol

and i looked at type 9's and was going to go for one, but this came up cheap and close, and no where had type 9's everyone holds them lol.

blue_peg_16v

24-02-10, 10:57 PM

wouldnt an omega box fit iif needs be ?

bmw156

24-02-10, 11:06 PM

yeh it would, but they are alot bigger and heavier.

bmw156

25-02-10, 05:08 PM

Got another package today.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3463.jpg

nothing special and dirty cheap. another step closer to the complete though lol

Sloth

25-02-10, 05:12 PM

bmx there is a few type 9's at upullit at york. sierra goodness.... omega box is about the same tbh, if a little shorter.

bmw156

25-02-10, 05:15 PM

no worries sloth, is the getrag breaks, then ill get a type 9 lol

Sloth

25-02-10, 05:27 PM

doubt youll bust a getrag, very similar box to e30 m3 beemers, and the same as the old 525 and 325s

bmw156

25-02-10, 05:29 PM

i have heard different things. people said they have been running LETs through them, others say they are week,

i can only try for my self:)

bmw156

26-02-10, 06:03 PM

Flywheel on, with ARP's

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/newpics002.jpg

Clutch also on and aligned.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/newpics003.jpg

scott.parker

26-02-10, 06:17 PM

Glad to see it's still going on, i would of lightened the fly though while you had access to it etc.

Scott

mayhem

26-02-10, 11:24 PM

doubt youll bust a getrag, very similar box to e30 m3 beemers, and the same as the old 525 and 325s

you bust an e30m3 gearbox on a let in 2 weeks..

a getrag 240 lasts on a c20let a bit longer..

@bmw: what setup are you running? XE fly and 2.4 clutch?

db_1.2

27-02-10, 09:10 AM

scott.parker

27-02-10, 09:20 AM

bmw156

27-02-10, 09:34 AM

mayhem, normal xe clutch. this fits yeh?

mayhem

27-02-10, 09:47 AM

did you put the extra bearing in the crank?

iirc the center of the clutch plate doesnt fit into the gearboxs shaft.

overhere the use a flat XE flywheel, a 2.4 cih clutchplate and a c20let pressure plate.

i could be wrong in the translation, i dont know the exact part names in english. by pressure plate i mean the big metal part you install last when replacing a clutch setup.

bmw156

27-02-10, 09:49 AM

ok, i will try the gearbox on how it is now, and see if its wrong

what car is the 2.4 cih clutch plate, a manta?
and i always thought the LET and XE clutches were the same...

mayhem

27-02-10, 09:58 AM

2.4 is a cih engine. there found in many cars, omega A etc.

i'm not sure about clutches.

http://www.mantacabrio.nl/ombouw-2liter-16v-in-manta-b/

you need google translate for that one lol but it's a full how-to for a c20xe in a manta B. most of it goes for youre build aswell.

bmw156

28-02-10, 04:18 PM

went to the VBOA parts day today and picked up a little bit of sex for the chevette.

5 of these, with 4 new tyres, for 40 quid. steal

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/wheels005.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/wheels004.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/wheels001.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/wheels002.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/wheels003.jpg

scott.parker

28-02-10, 05:36 PM

went to the VBOA parts day today and picked up a little bit of sex for the chevette.

5 of these, with 4 new tyres, for 40 quid. steal

There Alloys mate!

:thumb: look nice, what they off?

bmw156

28-02-10, 06:16 PM

not a foggiest what they are off lol

novashed

28-02-10, 08:50 PM

i thought about buying them slotmags

Sloth

28-02-10, 08:55 PM

you need aq chain link steering wheel and a jack up kit on the back....

puss puss

28-02-10, 09:51 PM

you need aq chain link steering wheel and a jack up kit on the back....

thought you was banned :tard: lmao just kidding ;)

keep the updates coming martin i need to update my thread when i do something with the nova lol

bmw156

01-03-10, 06:13 PM

ok so i thought tonight i woudl quickly trial fit two of the wheel to the chevette.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3474.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3476.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3481.jpg

all looking good, look really good IMO

its just a ****ing shame they are 4 x 98 not 4 x 100 as i was told.

im slighty annoyed lol

burgo

01-03-10, 06:15 PM

can really see how wide the back axle is now lol

mayhem

01-03-10, 06:18 PM

lol he has no other option.. kadett C 1600 or higher rear axles are silly money.

it needs ats classic in 7 and 8x13 though lol

bmw156

01-03-10, 06:19 PM

its a tad wide. is just such a bugger about the wheels as the offset was excellent.

burgo

01-03-10, 06:21 PM

they will be alright wont they?

blue_peg_16v

01-03-10, 06:23 PM

its a tad wide. is just such a bugger about the wheels as the offset was excellent.

woble bolts ftw

bmw156

01-03-10, 06:26 PM

they are studs not bolts

and it pulls them inwards quite noticabley, i wouldnt fancy going 120 with a wheel falling off.

blue_peg_16v

01-03-10, 06:29 PM

sure you can get woble nuts to its the colar that moves to enable them to be tightened up not the bolt its self

bmw156

01-03-10, 06:31 PM

OOOOO ill have a ganders,

i would need spigot rings as well lol

Welsh Dan

01-03-10, 09:44 PM

If they're studs then can you just get another set of holes drilled into the hubs for 4x98?

bmw156

29-03-10, 06:02 PM

ok, have a bit of a slow patch atm,

sold the slotmag's got given some 13" ats classics for free. nom

i bought the wrong clutch, so am waiting for some money to buy another, then the engine can go together.

found a guy who makes ally big wing sumps. so might contact him and get him to make me one. 90 quid, which is a bargin.

also after ages of searching everywhere, i have found a set of manta engine mounts so i can use them and bolt in the redtop.

should start to pick up again soon. :D

puss puss

30-03-10, 12:01 AM

nice nice fella give me a shout if you ever need a hand you have my number :)

mines going slow at the moment just collecting panels after panels and bits and bobs really lol!

The Simps

30-03-10, 12:50 AM

Would be interested to see pics of the quality of ur mates sumps as its something i will need too.

021-bennettt

30-03-10, 02:34 AM

bmw156

30-03-10, 07:14 AM

Would be interested to see pics of the quality of ur mates sumps as its something i will need too.

it was an ebay auction. advertising ford bigwing sumps.

i asked about the redtop ones and he said 90 quid, if i supply the alloy sump. i just need to find an alloy sump now lol.

if i get it done, ill get some pics up.

and as for the exhaust bits, i think they are from ashley exhausts but through ebay, cost 100 quid.

dj_wudgey

30-03-10, 09:37 PM

good project this dude!

bmw156

06-04-10, 08:15 PM

ok, finally i hunted down some of these :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3672.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3673.jpg

which go here,

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3678-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3681-1.jpg

also ordered the rubber parts from rally design. so i eagerly await them through the post :D

dj_wudgey

06-04-10, 08:34 PM

nice mate will be class when this is dont chevettes kick ass!!

bmw156

10-04-10, 04:40 PM

ok seeing as i have my engine mounts now i thought i best get the front end off.

so after a evening of sockets, and a grinder. the subframe came off. and i took it all to bits today.

a few pics for your pleasure

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3693.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3694.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3696.jpg

this pic shows the subframe and how it needs work to fit the engine mounts.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3699.jpg

NathanSRi

12-04-10, 12:57 AM

Looks good dude :)

Plus you'll be pleased to hear i've changed my mind about the SR :)

The Simps

12-04-10, 08:58 AM

Coming on nicely...

bmw156

22-04-10, 05:38 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/engine002.jpg

NOM

Connor

22-04-10, 05:40 PM

Looks very :cool:

bmw156

22-04-10, 05:42 PM

cheers :D

puss puss

22-04-10, 05:51 PM

still looking awsomer then ever man!

i quit my job the other day so the nova is going to be a very slow project i wish i could get it ready for pv's but doesnt look like its going to happen

how are you anyway? :) Done anymore to the golf?

bmw156

22-04-10, 05:53 PM

hey puss puss, im alright thanks.

thanks about the project, and unlucky about your job etc.

and nah havent really done alot to the golf, just drive and enjoy :D

puss puss

22-04-10, 06:00 PM

hey puss puss, im alright thanks.

thanks about the project, and unlucky about your job etc.

and nah havent really done alot to the golf, just drive and enjoy :D

good to hear and meh about the job going into ict and gonna keep messing around with cars as a hobby, me and my boss didnt see eye to eye really.

And yeh its a nice car to enjoy :)

i had a look at one the other day and got quoted like 1500 same as my mondeo at the moment :eek: :cry:

The Simps

22-04-10, 09:28 PM

Nice to see some progress on this. You blasting and powder coating the suspension parts?

bmw156

22-04-10, 10:53 PM

Nice to see some progress on this. You blasting and powder coating the suspension parts?

cheers, the engine should be in soon,

and nah just wire brushing all the **** off then spraying them. not looking for concourse :)

and tbh i work with powder coating machine (which only does medical white) and i know how cheap it is lol

bmw156

27-04-10, 07:42 PM

Reference Information

Ok i thought i would put some helpful reference material in here for people who fancy doing this in the future.

If your going down the manta route.
Gear Box - manta 1.8 Getrag. be careful there are two getrags which came out of the mantas, and one is right, one isnt.

spigot bearing - you'll need one. standard manta item, internal Dia 15mm, overall Dia 21mm
Flywheel - Flat XE
Clutch Cover - Standard XE
Clutch Friction plate - Carlton 1.8 fits bang on the getrag box. and is a good size for the XE cover.
Sump - dont buy a yukspeed one. doesnt fit with the manta sump, some clash with the clutch cable.

Type 9 box -

SBD do all of these parts, of the shelf. i think the only special piece from them is the clutch friction plate, as it has the 1" splines for the type 9, but the size for the XE.
sump wise with a type 9, a yukspeed one should be fine and easy to source.

Engine mounts - everyone raves about the manta ones. they are so overrated.

in the chevette. once bolted on. you have to mod the cross member to get them to line up. i do have the diemensions to do this, but its alot of hassle. and if you knacker the cross member, you have to source another one.

My way of doing it is. keep the cross memeber standard.
and make custom mounts, make the triangles bolt to engine and then using the rally design rubbers, make up the difference.

hope this helps some people. :d

The Simps

28-04-10, 12:18 AM

Does anyone other than yukspeed do big winged sumps? There's look crap quality!

bmw156

28-04-10, 10:00 AM

Does anyone other than yukspeed do big winged sumps? There's look crap quality!

i saw a "one man band" on ebay offering to weld up alloy ones, for about 90 quid.

but the main thing i think with the yukspeed ones, crap quality or not, is that they are not 7 degrees.

bmw156

28-04-10, 06:10 PM

ok got my spigot bearing through today, fits like a glove. and looks all good.

am close to bolting up the box for the last time :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/engine.jpg

Sloth

29-04-10, 05:08 PM

I know someone who gets frontera 2.0 8v ones and alters the bowl height. other option is cut and weld a steel 2.0 8v one.

mayhem

29-04-10, 05:21 PM

manta 18s sump with the 18s pick up pipe.
you dont really need the pipe, an 20XE item is the same, it's just at a different angle, but not much, so easy to mod (read: bend to fit.)

manta 18s mounts are overpriced, but as i stated before, the best way is one manta 18s mount, and 1 carlton 2,0 mount.
there easy to make youreself tbh.

r25 is also a straight fit, and isnt as big as a getrag, less mods to fit in a smallblock tunnel.

also, dont be worried about the engine not sitting straight, for some reason the sump sits straight when the engine itself looks to be hanging sideways a bit.

bmw156

29-04-10, 05:56 PM

my mate is doing me a 8v sump for about 30 quid, making it into a big wing :)

yeh the manta ones are the of the shelf method, but i have two problems. one is finding one of the buggers, and the other is if i have a accident etc, and i crack the sump, im not gonna be happy.

yeh im gonna make the mounts my self, even though i have the manta items as well ! lol

and a small update while im here,

went to vauxh today to get the 6 new clutch bolts, bolted it all up finally and chucked the box on for the final time. all bolts in, and got the starter motor on as well. good times :D

next should be, make some triangles for the block, and then mount the bugger :D

bmw156

03-05-10, 07:51 PM

sump has been done. wicked

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3913.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3916.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3915.jpg

bmw156

07-05-10, 05:08 PM

ordered my inlet manifold today from SBD, with some other accessories

exciteddddd

Edd

07-05-10, 05:14 PM

You not finished this yet ? lol

bmw156

07-05-10, 05:38 PM

You not finished this yet ? lol

rofl, not im not rich, so cant buy all the bits at once :D

bmw156

12-05-10, 08:38 PM

ok have been doing a few small bits to the chevette.

got it rolling again. after i removed all the front suspension etc.

and been doing some smaller trivial bits while i wait for my welder to come back.

The Panard (sp) rod has to be shortened by a few mm, so i thought i would put an adjuster in there, not finished as im waiting on the welder lol.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car002-1.jpg

and also, after some decisions, im not using the Manta mounts. as its a PITA. so i bought some of these plates, and it gives me a good base to weld the mount to.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car005-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car001-1.jpg

and also the inlet manifold and a few small bits are on order from SBD, should be here end of week :D

bmw156

20-05-10, 09:36 PM

ok, i took of the wings today, in prep for the engine going in, just dont really wanna scratch them.

i have already taken of the pass one, and its mint under!,
today i took of the driver one, these are the results.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3952.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_3947.jpg

im not best pleased to say the least. i pulled a massive handful of dirt from the bottom, which probably had excelled the rotting. grrrr

engine in in a few weeks.

Mboasty

20-05-10, 11:49 PM

interesting project keep up the good work bud

burgo

21-05-10, 03:03 AM

that rot is nothing with the skills you gained from the nova, get it sorted fella

bmw156

26-05-10, 09:24 PM

cheers guys, yeh burgo it will be done soon, i finished cutting it out, and was left with this.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car007-1.jpg

also as it used to be an auto, i had to source a clutch pedal. so hunted down a chevette pedal box, and it was a perfect fit, so changed the auto brake pedal (wider and more central) for a manual brake and clutch pedal. it fits perfect, and i havent got to alter the shell at all. win

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car008-1.jpg

and also picked up a locking fuel cap, so chopped it some and made it fit lol

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car006-1.jpg

bmw156

28-05-10, 08:34 PM

its ready for tomorrow :D
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car010-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car009-1.jpg

Sloth

28-05-10, 10:57 PM

fit the other engine ;)

burgo

28-05-10, 11:13 PM

did you make that trolley to fit? tis an awesome little bit of kit

bmw156

29-05-10, 08:37 AM

did you make that trolley to fit? tis an awesome little bit of kit

no burgo, it was a damaged piece of stock at work, so i borrowed it long term.

i modded it abit, but i thought it fits quite well lol.

its just 60 x 40 x 2.5 and then 4 x 100mm castors.

bmw156

29-05-10, 06:13 PM

ok so today me and a friend put the XE into the chevette. it was certainly tight at times lol.
we put it in engine and box together, through the top as there is a cross member below.
we checked and checked to make sure its 7 degrees with a piece of wood cut to 7 degrees and a spirit level and all is perfect.
sorry no pics before it went it.

engine in and starting to get it over to 7 degrees.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car021-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car022-1.jpg

The gap to make up.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car020-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car014-1.jpg

the we got some 40 x 40 x 2.5 and made the middle part, the bit on top of the rubber it 60 x 6 btw. tacked in place

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car026-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car015-1.jpg

fully welded them, and added a gusset for strength.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car019-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car018-1.jpg

and bolted them in, and propped up the gearbox end for now.

some completed pics :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car024-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car025-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car012-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car017-1.jpg

well chuffed now that its in.

comments please

p.s the bonnet shuts with about 5mm space. good times

Sloth

29-05-10, 06:28 PM

martin, i can get a carlton water pipe setup, which feeds to the front, seen as your water pipe is going round the back of the engine.

comptoncj

29-05-10, 06:36 PM

That looks lush :)

Cle

29-05-10, 06:52 PM

Me like :thumb:

The Simps

29-05-10, 06:58 PM

Ace!

Paul

29-05-10, 07:35 PM

nice work...

djbrowney

29-05-10, 08:22 PM

cracking work mate

might pop up soon and have a butchers and collect the roof rack lol

bmw156

29-05-10, 09:50 PM

cheers guys for the comments, means alot.

what does everyone think of the engine mounts? strong enough?

and yeh browney, by all means :)

bmw156

29-05-10, 09:51 PM

martin, i can get a carlton water pipe setup, which feeds to the front, seen as your water pipe is going round the back of the engine.

pics and prices :d

Graeme

29-05-10, 10:06 PM

Wish I still had my shuv-it, though I was proper ace with my 7 x 13 minilight replicas

Joe Richardson

29-05-10, 10:34 PM

I take it your gonna paint the car/engine bay aswell :confused:

nice work mate :thumb:

bmw156

29-05-10, 10:45 PM

I take it your gonna paint the car/engine bay aswell :confused:

nice work mate :thumb:

why do you think this?

Lee

29-05-10, 10:49 PM

Great work martin :)

Joe Richardson

29-05-10, 10:53 PM

why do you think this?

I mean anybody,is the car getting painted once everything is done :)

djbrowney

29-05-10, 10:54 PM

cheers guys for the comments, means alot.

what does everyone think of the engine mounts? strong enough?

and yeh browney, by all means :)

i dont mind offending you as others probally do lol, looks like the welding could be a little better imo mate :thumb:

bmw156

29-05-10, 10:59 PM

I mean anybody,is the car getting painted once everything is done :)

no joe, lol its staying as is :)

and lol browney, i done one and my mate did one. it was windy, and the welder was struggling. they are solid. if worst come to worst they fail, i make a new set and get them welded at work.

we welded some test pieces together. and cut it open, and penetration was good. so all should be well.

djbrowney

29-05-10, 11:11 PM

i can chuck my welder in the boot when i come over if you like buddy ???

Andy

30-05-10, 08:50 AM

Great work mate.Awesome stuff.

bmw156

30-05-10, 09:09 AM

lol cheers browney, but they are all done now :)

and cheers to everyone for the comments :D

NathanSRi

30-05-10, 12:12 PM

Looks good dude, might have to come over and have a looksy :)

Sloth

30-05-10, 02:46 PM

martin, £5 for you and i'll deliver to pvs if your going?

bmw156

30-05-10, 02:55 PM

martin, £5 for you and i'll deliver to pvs if your going?

pm sent

AlanH

30-05-10, 05:14 PM

bmw156

30-05-10, 05:16 PM

i am impressed! awesome work. looks like it was meant to fit in there, nice job of the mounts but the sump could have been tidier IMO. + rep for doing something a bit different though and doing the work yourself

i didnt do the sump, my mate welded it up for me, it performs how i want it to, so thats all that matters lol.

chrisnovaturbo

30-05-10, 10:04 PM

why have you mounted it at 7 degrees and not straight mate?

bmw156

04-06-10, 10:13 AM

because the gearbox is sitting at 7 degrees, to the engine has to as well. :)

bmw156

08-06-10, 08:57 PM

havent been doing much as im skint, but managing to get on still lol

trial fitted some hoses for possible rad places.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4066.jpg

also after being at the classic ford show, i saw some guys doing this kinda of thing with fancy hose.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4068.jpg

and also trying to sort out my rear gearbox mount.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4055.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4057.jpg

novalovingned

08-06-10, 09:06 PM

Nice work mate, looks good.

novashed

08-06-10, 09:26 PM

coming along well, gearbox mount easy enough cut and weld a piece in

bmw156

17-06-10, 05:51 PM

ok, i got a prop shaft which fits both ends now,

and have phoned a few companies who can shorten it. looking like 70 + VAT for it to be done. which isnt to bad IMO

also had an update on my inlet manifold from SBD. another 2 week wait. this is starting to take the biscuit.

bmw156

07-07-10, 11:04 PM

ok so today i finally got my inlet manifold, looking like this

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4186.jpg

after a few turns with a 13mm spanner, i got this,

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4191.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4200.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4198.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4197.jpg

burgo

07-07-10, 11:11 PM

damn you, ive just messed myself

scott.parker

07-07-10, 11:24 PM

Looking lovely mate!

MattBrown

07-07-10, 11:58 PM

Whats with the TPS?

Is it going on management over the 1600 cav dizzy and coil stuff?

Lee

08-07-10, 12:03 AM

WOuld there be any way of mounting some custom lenses into the inner headlight holes, and then covering the outer holes with some perspex droop snoot style?

That would look ace :)

mowgli

08-07-10, 12:07 AM

i thought the later chevettes had sticky out lenses... but i think they were like the manta ones...

shed-on-wheels

08-07-10, 03:14 AM

this is ace i had one with a 1.3 engine which i ran a nova twin sr carb on it i used to love it esp sideways

good work fella

bmw156

08-07-10, 07:13 AM

Whats with the TPS?

Is it going on management over the 1600 cav dizzy and coil stuff?

its going on megajolt, but that TPS was there from the previous owner and i think i need to change it for a 4 pin one.

bmw156

08-07-10, 07:18 AM

WOuld there be any way of mounting some custom lenses into the inner headlight holes, and then covering the outer holes with some perspex droop snoot style?

That would look ace :)

early chevettes had this - which is nom nom nom

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/j2cams/phonepictures050.jpg

and my "newer" chevette has this - not so nom

http://www.motorbase.com/uploads/2007/01/30/fs_vauxhall_chevette_1982_1.2l.jpg

and do you mean ones like this

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/classic-car-images/firenza4.jpg

Edd

08-07-10, 07:31 AM

Inlet manifold looks very nice,
I actually prefer the lights you have on yours, not keen on those recessed ones.

bmw156

08-07-10, 08:19 AM

lol, the recessed ones go for loads of money, like 100 quid a set with the recessed plastic bits. crazy money

Count Vaux Alot

09-07-10, 12:59 AM

Haven't looked at your progress recently and im seriously impressed love the look of it - i think you may like my latest acquisition!

Keep it up mate

nova_niek

09-07-10, 04:26 AM

...and do you mean ones like this

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/classic-car-images/firenza4.jpg
As I eyed up the lovely looking Droop Snoot above, I couldn't help but think of this:
http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff333/nova_niek/auto/Mad%20Max/O3.jpg

Must be the headlamps I guess. :cool:

(sorry for the slightly pointless post ;))

djbrowney

09-07-10, 06:34 AM

i want a chevette :(

bmw156

09-07-10, 08:33 AM

Haven't looked at your progress recently and im seriously impressed love the look of it - i think you may like my latest acquisition!

Keep it up mate
tell me more :D

bearbenuk

10-07-10, 08:00 AM

mani looks amazing!

bmw156

20-07-10, 08:49 PM

ok so since my engine has been in the gearbox mount has been a piece of rope, i pulled my finger out and finally done the mount.
using the original mount i worked out what i needed to do and extended the mount.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car037-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car039-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car030-1.jpg

gave it a lick of paint and fitted it up, and it didnt move an inch, well chuffed :D

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car038-1.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/car029-1.jpg

djbrowney

20-07-10, 08:58 PM

good work,

welding look 100 x better aswell :)

bazil

20-07-10, 09:24 PM

Cracking project, the xe looks better pointing that way lol

I saw this at the weekend and thought you might like this picture

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/fast%20and%20modified%202010/P7180044.jpg

bmw156

21-07-10, 10:41 AM

thats a great picture bazil, any more of that car engine bay wise.

and thanks browney, i like to think im improving :)

Count Vaux Alot

21-07-10, 01:28 PM

Question - couldnt you have used one piece of new metal and shaped it instead of welding the two together?

What rad are yo using?

L14MNP

21-07-10, 02:47 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/DSC_4191.jpg
THIS. :)

Nice progress matey!

mowgli

21-07-10, 02:54 PM

sorry, but if they went to the trouble of putting an opel badge on, you'd think they'd bother to put the kadett front panel on too

bmw156

21-07-10, 03:16 PM

Question - couldnt you have used one piece of new metal and shaped it instead of welding the two together?

What rad are yo using?
i could of, but then it would of meant faffing trying to get the spaceing right

where as the original mount + a 6mm piece of plate was the perfect fit.

meathod in my madness lol.

and mowgli, it was the old dear that had it, the vaux badge got nicked, and she took it to her local always used garage and he put a opel badge on, i got another vaux one, but the holes for the opel one show when the vaux badge is on lol.

p.s count, probably a manta 2.0 jobbie, i need to find out if they are any different from my chevette one.

bazil

21-07-10, 03:49 PM

sorry mate, the only other picture i got of it was this one

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/fast%20and%20modified%202010/P7180045.jpg

bmw156

21-07-10, 03:50 PM

thats so my twin car lol

Count Vaux Alot

21-07-10, 04:56 PM

The Manta rad is larger - good luck finding one.

bmw156

21-07-10, 05:05 PM

when i was skint, one went on ebay with no bids... at 20 quid.

bmw156

08-08-10, 06:24 PM

ok finally an update.

ill let the pics do the talking lol

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone010.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone094.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone072.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone172.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/bmw156/iphone014.jpg

the exhaust is only tacked in atm as i need some more bends etc, and it sits very close to the inner leg as can been seen lol.

the FRP and pump have been fitted and plumbed in.

still loads to do!

Count Vaux Alot

08-08-10, 09:19 PM

Nice to see some progress :thumb:

bmw156

08-08-10, 11:24 PM

lol thanks dude, we need some like this on your red beast :D

AlexW

08-08-10, 11:40 PM

Is there not going to be an issue with the exhaust touching the chassis leg? Suppose it depends how stiff your mounts are

scott.parker

08-08-10, 11:43 PM

Is there not going to be an issue with the exhaust touching the chassis leg? Suppose it depends how stiff your mounts are

Good point, could yon not cut another 1" at least of all the primary's?

Scott

bmw156

09-08-10, 09:27 AM

at the moment with the engine unrun, the mounts are stiff as hell, and were bought as stiff mounts.

there is literally a few mm i could gain befor i hit number 2/3 primaries.

its only tacked at the mo, so i can change things if i wish.

all in all, its 4 big pipes trying to get into one pipe befor it passes the gearbox, its all very tight.
i have seen some people cut the inner leg, but i dont wanna go that route.