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jbird2009
11-10-09, 05:01 PM
For my college project i need to do something motor vehicle wise and was thinking to do engine swap in a nova and was thinking redtop or c20let but i have no idea what is needed for any of the engine i.e mounts or anything so was thinking can anyone help me with the information thanks!
Vausey_Nova_Knotla
11-10-09, 05:03 PM
needs stengthaning(SP) first pal
jbird2009
11-10-09, 05:07 PM
how exactly would that be done?
auzzy2000
11-10-09, 05:09 PM
With a welder
auzzy2000
11-10-09, 05:10 PM
http://www.pngclub.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=71
jbird2009
11-10-09, 05:19 PM
thanks, can u tell me what i will need for the conversion then on a redtop as that is slightly what i aiming at putting in. is there any engine mounts needed? cheers
auzzy2000
11-10-09, 05:27 PM
A car,an engine and gearbox.engine mounting kit.can be bought from chris astley motorsport.Patience,skills,and lots of beer.lol
jbird2009
11-10-09, 05:36 PM
haha i can see this being a fun project haha as im only 16 one that is going to be done mind you, does that chris astley motorsport have a website? cheers + what gearbox would be needed for the redtop?
auzzy2000
11-10-09, 05:40 PM
ye he has a website.there is a few you can use!!ive got an f20.you are best of reading all the articles and you will find nearly all your answers in there!!good luck mate
jbird2009
11-10-09, 07:28 PM
what would i need for the stengthaning would a chassis plate stengthaning kit do the job? tar
auzzy-b
11-10-09, 07:38 PM
Yea but thats more for LET power, you will need to seam weld the engine bay. Take a look at http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86668 that should answer all your questions:)
jbird2009
11-10-09, 08:22 PM
cheers pal
jbird2009
12-10-09, 04:08 PM
when i come to stiching my nova ready for the xe will i have to stich the whole car like iainy has on his ?? looks abit mad that does haha, cheers
brake-dust
12-10-09, 04:10 PM
yes its the chassis plate stengthening kit you need