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Morton
19-12-09, 11:12 PM
are diesil nova shells stronger than petrol ones ???
the reason i ask is because i was told they where as im doin rallying and need the strongist shell i can get

AlexW
19-12-09, 11:26 PM
Diesel shells have extra bits in the chassis IIRC like nova GTE/GSI's. They also have strut top plates as others, maybe be a myth but thicker inner wings?

They do also have thicker tiebars.

Morton
19-12-09, 11:40 PM
well i think im gonna go for this car i seen forsale diesil shell converted to pertol stich welded... should hold up to alot off abuse

smcgsi16v
19-12-09, 11:49 PM
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loggyboy
20-12-09, 12:27 AM
GTE, GSI, SRi and Diesel shells have thicker steel to eng bay and strut top reinforcement.
Downside is they are about 30kg heavier!

Pistol Pete
20-12-09, 10:23 AM
And IIRC diesels engines are mounted differently in a Nova bay. So if going for petrol power some fab work will be required.

olienova1
20-12-09, 10:40 AM
diesels are completly differently mounted! if you want a gte shell i have one!:thumb:

LEWI007
20-12-09, 10:57 AM
Yes diesel shells have strengthened chassis legs, and come with anti roll bars i think.