2.0 8v Cav SRI

[Nova-Boy]

I know this gets asked over and over but what do i need from a cavvy to transplant the 2.0 8v engine into my 1.2 nova.

welding in the bay, fuel pumps and lines ect ect. Gearbox and linkage, exhaust?

Anyone know where there is a guide or previous posts.

Also what would i need to do to change the brakes over?

master cyclinder etc etc.

Considering it cos the 1.2 isn't running well with the 1.3 carb (cos i haven't changed the jets).

[mikeoxford]

I know this gets asked over and over but what do i need from a cavvy to transplant the 2.0 8v engine into my 1.2 nova.

welding in the bay, fuel pumps and lines ect ect. Gearbox and linkage, exhaust?

Anyone know where there is a guide or previous posts.

Also what would i need to do to change the brakes over?

master cyclinder etc etc.

Considering it cos the 1.2 isn't running well with the 1.3 carb (cos i haven't changed the jets).

not long done it to my mates car

depends what nova you start off with

he had an sr

we used driveshaft combination of cav and nova gte
engine
gearbox
ecu
wiringloom
petrol pump in engine bay

thats about it

add me to msn and i can talk you through it all

we even got away using the sr engine mounts.

[Nova-Boy]

its a f reg 1.2.

My mates mam is desperatley trying to get rid of her cavy SRI (that has a new engine from vauxhall with only 7000 miles on) and she is basically throwing it away.

I am considering you now..... :lol:

Just want to know whats involved.

and i am allready on you msn list mike!

[mikeoxford]

:o 7k miles?!

id have it if cumbria werent so far

[Nova-Boy]

(bumps to top of the list)

Please help me!

What engine mounts and stuff are needed? What do i do about the exhaust!

can i still use the fuel lines from the 1.2.

this sri is still for sale and am wondering whethere to buy. What else do i need other than the SRI any other car bits??

Also would a G-max kit be a good idea for the extra weight??

[mikeoxford]

>>> (bumps to top of the list)

TUTUTUT !

>>> Please help me!

Speak to me on MSN!

>>> What engine mounts and stuff are needed?

Use the nova ones. one hole wont line up - enlarge it, use a washer JIC to prevent bolt pulling through, and bolt up tight

>>>> What do i do about the exhaust!

cut and shut both cav and nova exhaust

use cav manifold and down pipe, then just after the bend use flexible hose (metallic!) to join to nova system.

can i still use the fuel lines from the 1.2.

>>> this sri is still for sale and am wondering whethere to buy.

youd be mad not to its dead easy

>>> What else do i need other than the SRI any other car bits??

fuel pump, wiring loom

>>>> Also would a G-max kit be a good idea for the extra weight??

if u want - we never on my mates car he uses chassis dynamic / avo springs, not even shocks

[Nova-Boy]

cheers mike thats solved a lot of my problems.

I will have to speak to you on MSN.

PS the cavvy is going for ?300 but i am not sure if its worth it just for the engine and brakes??

Oh one more question.

Gearbox linkages??

[mikeoxford]

youll understand when you do it, but you need to shorten the linkage that as its too long and his the steering rack, so u need to shorten it at the bottom, so it pulls the top of the ball joint out wards away from the bulkhead,

else youll find you have gears 2 and four and nothing else.

id say its worth it depending on condition of the engine really

[Nova-Boy]

cheers for the help mike. I think i know what i need to for now. Just to decside wheter to do it or not?

[Ste_Nova]

Use the nova ones. one hole wont line up - enlarge it, use a washer JIC to prevent bolt pulling through, and bolt up tight


thats so naughty LMFAO

i spotted it when doing mine... but i never measured up to try it..... i was gonna slice then weld 2 triangle bits in then drill a new hole

http://mig.lathwood.co.uk/upload/m/mounted.jpg

[Nova-Boy]

I know you specialise in 16v fitting but how mcuh do you charge to do an 8 valve ste?

[Ste_Nova]

?100 ish... depends how easy it is....

i'm gonna hack about some nova mounts this week and see if the idea will work on the 16v :twisted:

that means ?free mounts :wink:

[Nova-Boy]

Hopefully i am swapping my mams d reg GTI for a K reg 1.2i Nova. I am assuming this will be an easier conversion cos its injetion??

[mikeoxford]

?100 ish... depends how easy it is....:

a doddle

really is.

id do it for ?100 in west midlands if anyone needed! thats how easy it is!