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dimmaturbo
19-09-10, 09:52 PM
to build a nova 2.0 16v turbo.i would be able to do all the mechanics myself and could probably do the wiring aswell.i used to have a 2.0 16v and im on the look out for it but if i cant find her i would love to build a turbo.
Andy
19-09-10, 09:54 PM
Depending on parts used its gotta be itro 3grand at least
Sloth
19-09-10, 10:00 PM
this has been discussed before. the seasoned let owners said 5k iirc
Danb1987
19-09-10, 10:03 PM
Mines cost me about 4k upto yet.....
brainsnova
19-09-10, 10:06 PM
cheaper to buy one already converted.
Danb1987
19-09-10, 10:07 PM
Agreed!!
Andy
19-09-10, 10:08 PM
cheaper to buy one already converted.
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blue_peg_16v
19-09-10, 10:11 PM
there was one forsale for 1800 the otherday was a bargin
draper
19-09-10, 11:05 PM
depends how good a job you want to do and what you have to start with regards with suspension/brakes etc

also depending how long you take and how many bargains you get

£2k - £12k imo
dimmaturbo
20-09-10, 09:15 AM
its nice to have something you built yourself but i just would have 3 or 4 grand to spend.i did a 2.0 16v conversion on a nova i have about 9 years ago the engine cost £700 and i got a f16 box for nothing and got the 2.0 rear disc setup for nothing aswell.all in it really did cost that much cause i did all the work myself apart from the electrics.if i was gona to it again it would have to be a turbo.
Nobby
20-09-10, 02:43 PM
i built mine for just under 2k but it lasted 4 miles
Jack
20-09-10, 03:09 PM
Or do a V6 instead, mine stands me at probably about £1k and is on par with a std LET power wise.

........just don't point it at any corners lol
Nobby
20-09-10, 03:20 PM
Or do a V6 instead, mine stands me at probably about £1k and is on par with a std LET power wise.

........just don't point it at any corners lol

i wasnt over keen with the 2.5 v6 and my mate lashed me in his LET id like to have seen the 3.0 have a decent run though :(
Sloth
20-09-10, 03:30 PM
3.2 v6 with 100bhp of nos. job done, £50 shell and your easy under 900 quid.
Connor
20-09-10, 04:43 PM
I would not like to put a v6 in a 50 pound shell imo, even without nos.
But then you could be lucky and get a decent one
joshua1
20-09-10, 04:59 PM
i built one and it cost me 1800 bucks! i already had the engine and loom mind, price included new gaskets and seals etc

it was fairly tidy too, sprayed all myself etc