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[Graeme]

Can you fit a C20let in to a Nova engine bay without damaging anything? I'm currently building my engine back up and I'm keen to get it all bolted together to check what I'm missing and so that nothing goes missing. I don't want to get into the whole from the top or bottom debate, just would like to have it as complete as possible on the stand ready to go for when the shell finally gets painted, which'll probably be no time soon. lol

Thanks in advance Graeme

[Damo]

Graeme i did my XE from the bottom loads of room tbh and didnt damage the bay paint or owt mate.

[Graeme]

Cheers pal I also prefer from underneath especially with no suspension components on, what I am asking though is can it be fitted complete with inlet manifold complete, turbo, starter, alternator and f28 without damaging the engine or fresh paint

[craig green]

I'm going to hazard a guess & say that the exh manifold/turbo will be best left off & same with the TB/top hat assembly.

Both easily bolted on in situ but will add that much more bulk to the lifted weight & much more liklihood to scratching something or snagging etc.

[Benn]

I fitted mine straight thru the top with just the turbo/exhaust manifold off.(with box)

There is loads of room.

[Sloth]

what he said. i fitted a mates with turbo on and rad out.

[Pistol Pete]

I know its not the same, but i fitted my XE (in from the bottom lol) pretty much built up except for the exhaust manifold.

[joff-turbo-nova]

Did my C20LET in one lump with the gearbox fitted without the turbo manifold on ....

http://www.elsamak.karoo.net/Install1a.jpg

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Joff

[Rick Draper]

Just leave the turbo and exhaust manifold off. Everything else can be left on.

[Graeme]

Cheers all