making the mk1 nova a pocket rocket

[shaun87]

hi just woundering what engine mods people recomend to do on a 2.0 litre 8 valve engine?? think its the 128/130bhp engine from a cav. thanks:thumb:

[swedge]

:thumb:bike carbs

[Jack]

F/I :d

[Lee H]

Save your money and buy a 2.0 with 8 more valves instead.

[Nova_Tek]

That would depend on how much cash you have dude. Full exhaust system with a better manifold, uprated inlet manifold like a dbilas for example, port and polish the head, proper induction kit, balance and lightening the flywheel and crank to make things rev easier.

But before all of that maybe making sure absoltuely everything is working properly and it's making standard power.

[mowgli]

give it to me & put a 16v in

[Edd]

Don't put it a nova, too big and heavy.

[Rich]

^ so put an underpowered hair dryer in it instead? :)

[Adam]

Save your money and buy a 2.0 with 8 more valves instead.
Amen brother :thumb:

[jimbob-mcgrew]

SEH engine is it bud ? no mods required really, 130 brake thru the front wheels of a nova's gotta be good fun. that engine sounds beast in a cav, so in a nova revving quicker it will sound great :thumb:

youll have to weld up the front end tho, or it'll pull the shell apart, and youll need some engine mounts to fit it, not sure about alternator clearance on the 8v's.

[scott.parker]

Don't put it a nova, too big and heavy.

Totally depends what you want the car for, as im very stuck on the fence with this now, as i have both a very small block, and powerful big, so i can see it from both sides, i like to drive the small block as it feels nice, BUT i can annihilate some serious cars with the BIG block! lol

[Bubba]

youll have to weld up the front end tho, or it'll pull the shell apart, and youll need some engine mounts to fit it, not sure about alternator clearance on the 8v's.


wheres the fun in that???