Nova 2.5 v6 vs Nova C20LET

[JordyzNova]

Considering no LSD just an f20 box both stripped rear with cages, my mate has a LET and im buyin L1nuxx's V6 and were taking them to a RWYB on 18th May hes thinking he'll spank me but im not 100% convinced all will prevail though just wondering what you lot think?

[Nobby]

used wrong account lol anyway - discuss!

[Adam]

Is the let standard?
Is the V6 standard?

If yes to both, id put my £2.50 on the LET.

A v6 with a cheeky set of 3.0 cams in, upped fuel pressure etc will be a very close call!

[Nobby]

Is the let standard?
Is the V6 standard?

If yes to both, id put my £2.50 on the LET.

A v6 with a cheeky set of 3.0 cams in, upped fuel pressure etc will be a very close call!

yeah mate sorry the v6 has 3.0 cams supposddly lol

[puss puss]

v6 is heavyer isnt it? tenner on the let :)

[bazil]

v6 is heavyer isnt it? tenner on the let :)

more weight on the front is good for a strip run, less spin off the line?

[Alanmc]

I had a mk1 astra with the V6 running an F20 and i don't think it was as quick as a let but it was more fun than an xe, the noise is by far the best part of the v6 though

[david dixon]

i'm going with the v6, i just ran a 13.2 gas turned off, no diff and a standard engine set up with our wideband and AFP reg

David

[puss puss]

more weight on the front is good for a strip run, less spin off the line?

ahh true but then move weight to be pulled along

i dont know would be a close one i guess but money is still on the let with a sticker sayin boost y0!1 for added effect :thumb:

[Nobby]

i'm going with the v6, i just ran a 13.2 gas turned off, no diff and a standard engine set up with our wideband and AFP reg

David

what would i do about upping the fuel and that mate?

[vxr_racing_2008]

well according to youtube the v6 edges it :roll:

[david dixon]

what would i do about upping the fuel and that mate?

your best option is to get a coosie 2wd adjustable regulator but then you would ideally need a wideband lambda reader.....although you could just set it around 3.6 bar and it should see you somewhere near

David

[david dixon]

well according to youtube the v6 edges it :roll:

i was up against 2 corsa c20lets and beat them both by at least 3 car lengths!

David.

[Nobby]

your best option is to get a coosie 2wd adjustable regulator but then you would ideally need a wideband lambda reader.....although you could just set it around 3.6 bar and it should see you somewhere near

David

like this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FUEL-PRESSURE-REGULATOR-FPR-RS-COSWORTH-COSSIE-ST-ST170-/330402132802?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ced807342

[david dixon]

like this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FUEL-PRESSURE-REGULATOR-FPR-RS-COSWORTH-COSSIE-ST-ST170-/330402132802?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ced807342

like this one but from the 2wd as they are different!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-sierra-cosworth-4x4-fuel-rail-and-regulator-/250609716569?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5980cd59

[Nobby]

like this one but from the 2wd as they are different!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-sierra-cosworth-4x4-fuel-rail-and-regulator-/250609716569?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a5980cd59

ok pal ill ge you a shout when ive got one for some tips that ok and i just need the reg not thte rail?lol

[david dixon]

yeah thats fine mate, just the reg, the 2wd reg comes off the rail where as the 4x4 doesn't :thumb:

David.

[craig green]

Let.

[sulphur]

Let should win, but the v6 will have all the attention with the soundtrack. :thumb:

[david dixon]

i think it depends if you mean standard let or a little alterations? a totaly standard let will see mid 13's without a diff @ around 106 -109 mph were as the v6 will see about the same time but slower top end 103 - 107 mph but the v6 will get a better 60ft time!

David

[l1nuxxx]

The V6 has 3.0 inlet cams, chipped ecu and an f20 box on a XE flywheel. There isnt much spin in the dry and you can learn to control the torque steer. :thumb:

[david dixon]

in that case the v6 takes it every time for me!

David

[l1nuxxx]

in that case the v6 takes it every time for me!

David

David whats this? I had the engine cover off and it looks adjustable. I left it as I didn't have a clue lol

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/oo124/l1nuxxx/P100503001.jpg

[david dixon]

no mate the standard reg is under that plug, the black cap is just covering the pressure tester nipple

David.

[Gareth_C]

i agree with dave the v6. it may be more weight but that could help stop the fr wheels spinning as dave knows

[l1nuxxx]

no mate the standard reg is under that plug, the black cap is just covering the pressure tester nipple

David.

Cheers mate I thought it was something to do with fueling but I left it well alone :thumb:

[david dixon]

no bother, if you get stuck with anything give me a shout!

David.

[l1nuxxx]

no bother, if you get stuck with anything give me a shout!

David.

No probs mate. The cars heading down south on Sunday, sad to see it go. Just got the exhaust sorted so its running great. Just got some tidying up to do in it.

[Balley]

V6 will have it to 70mph, then the LETs turbo will kick in LOL

[l1nuxxx]

V6 will have it to 70mph, then the LETs turbo will kick in LOL

Nah the V6 Pulls and pulls and pulls and pulls right up until you get scared and slow down there is no drop in acceleration at all. It weird driving one. Once it goes it just keeps on going. No lag or flat spots at all and the power is always there. My mate has an astra gsi supposidly 250bhp and the Nova pulls stronger.

[david dixon]

Nah the V6 Pulls and pulls and pulls and pulls right up until you get scared and slow down there is no drop in acceleration at all. It weird driving one. Once it goes it just keeps on going. No lag or flat spots at all and the power is always there. My mate has an astra gsi supposidly 250bhp and the Nova pulls stronger.

I was saying the same thing yesterday!

David

[sulphur]

Only experience I have with a v6 was my vectra gsi, and as for pulling all the way, and power always on tap I couldn't agree more. Even in that heavy bus of a vectra, still pulled strong..can only imagine in a nova. :)

[l1nuxxx]

I was saying the same thing yesterday!

David

Its strange the feeling. I will never have another XE as I prefer the delivery of the V6 power. I very rarley have to give it more than quarter throttle to get up to speed as its very responsive.

[david dixon]

Its strange the feeling. I will never have another XE as I prefer the delivery of the V6 power. I very rarley have to give it more than quarter throttle to get up to speed as its very responsive.

yeah i'll never do another xe now! no point as far as i can see, i have never seen a standard xe do 13.1 in my life and never will

David

[18brad18]

V6 all the way i own a corsa v6 with lightened fly wheel bored out throttle body anf f18 low ratio gear box and it munches scoobys etc. never had a race with a LET will find out at PVS 2010 hopefully. Check out pics of my car at Dreamwerx.co.uk

[Danny s-p]

all go for v6 based on see dave run his next to a let corsa meh he a vid dave v6 nova vs a corsa let

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guzc6oJy1Rc

[napalm_27]

so find out at pv :thumb:
if i can get mine there lol
see if i can get it nearer to 300bhp tho ;)

[bazil]

Its strange the feeling. I will never have another XE as I prefer the delivery of the V6 power. I very rarley have to give it more than quarter throttle to get up to speed as its very responsive.

that's the torque, it's sooooo much better than bhp, modern wrc rally cars are supposedly limited to 300 bhp but ARE faster and produce MORE torque than the group B rally cars that were banned! That's why wrc are going s2000 in a few years :(

[dj_wudgey]

the s2000 cars are going to be 1.6 turbo mate not 2ltr on bodies stil **** though and id say the let will win

[Jack]

Std 2.5 vs std LET, the V6 will have it to about 40-60, the LET would obliterate it down the qtr though.


The V6 has 3.0 inlet cams, chipped ecu and an f20 box on a XE flywheel. There isnt much spin in the dry and you can learn to control the torque steer. :thumb:
^ that in mind, I'd say close but if the LET is F20 as well, then my money would still be on the turbo.


that's the torque, it's sooooo much better than bhp
a LET has a shedload more torque than a V6 (LET 207ft·lb, 2.5V6 166ft·lb, 3.0V6 199ft·lb), its just the V6 has a smoother power and torque curve.

[total_vauxhall]

let all day every day

[l1nuxxx]

In the words of Harry Hills TV burp

"Well I like the LET "

"& I like the V6..........."

"Theres only one way to find out........"

"Fight!!!!"

[Nobby]

In the words of Harry Hills TV burp

"Well I like the LET "

"& I like the V6..........."

"Theres only one way to find out........"

"Fight!!!!"

u gay lol

[mk1nova_rich]

the s2000 cars are going to be 1.6 turbo mate not 2ltr on bodies stil **** though and id say the let will win

they are 2 litre NA engines with approx 280bhp and similar torque, very quick!!

[Southie]

Sadly neither will finish (dnf) the 1/4 mile as the V6 will have the gearbox blow up and the LET will have clutch failure lol

[david dixon]

Sadly neither will finish (dnf) the 1/4 mile as the V6 will have the gearbox blow up and the LET will have clutch failure lol

Never had a problem with either in my 13 years of vauxhall building!

David

[wwmnw]

Proof V6's are worthy of credit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWbRAt7NiBs

[vauxluva]

Is the let standard?
Is the V6 standard?

If yes to both, id put my £2.50 on the LET.

A v6 with a cheeky set of 3.0 cams in, upped fuel pressure etc will be a very close call!lightwieght let

[Southie]

Never had a problem with either in my 13 years of vauxhall building!

David
I jest lol TBH it's all down to the first one who can keep traction so I'd say the V6 would be the winner, also depends who's driving them I suppose.

[l1nuxxx]

u gay lol

Look I can just as easily un-weld the exhaust lol lol lol lol

[16v Nova Kev]

Proof V6's are worthy of credit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWbRAt7NiBs

jeebus they can shift:d