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Nova_Shaun
14-11-10, 10:23 PM
Hi i bought a nova 1.2i saloon today off a member on here. Its a great car but needs a bigger engine as the 1.2i and 4 speed dont really cut it. I dont have the money for a redtop and need it to be reliable. Im thinking a 1.8 or 2.0 8v cav lump. Over xmas i was going to look for a complete car so i have everything to do the conversion. I need to know exactly what i will need if i fit a 1.8 or 2.0 can i use the 1.2 drive shafts? Do i need to weld engine bay?

Is this the right choice of engine for abit more power and easy conversion?
Is the 2.0 out of a cav gls the same as a cav sri 2.0?

Also does anybody know a good garage or is there anyone on here that could do this conversion if i paid them.
THANKS SHAUN
Damo
14-11-10, 10:31 PM
An easy conversion would be considered 1.6 8v/16v as they use the same mount and shafts as your 1.2. The 1.8 2.0 are big block lumps requriing custom mounts and driveshafts.
Nova_Shaun
14-11-10, 10:36 PM
An easy conversion would be considered 1.6 8v/16v as they use the same mount and shafts as your 1.2. The 1.8 2.0 are big block lumps requriing custom mounts and driveshafts.

Okay sounds like i better idea would i need the 1.6 out of a nova or is the 1.6 cav the same as more cavs about that novas. Cheers
Damo
14-11-10, 10:56 PM
Okay sounds like i better idea would i need the 1.6 out of a nova or is the 1.6 cav the same as more cavs about that novas. Cheers

The cavs are spi mate same as yours you be better off with a mpi out of the astra mk3 or nova the spis are not worth the hassle of fitting tbh.
Jack
15-11-10, 07:57 AM
That car needs a V6 :d
Sloth
15-11-10, 10:06 AM
/\ j00 kan haz +rep
Edd
15-11-10, 10:12 AM
dont put a v6 in it if you like going round corners correctly

smallblock 16v would be best imo
Sloth
15-11-10, 10:17 AM
/\ not this argument again....
Edd
15-11-10, 10:24 AM
the argument was smallblock v big block

not fooking huge, weight 3 ton, wont handle, V6 shizzle lol
Sloth
15-11-10, 10:30 AM
hactually, get a c25xe, fit an xe flat fly and f20 then weigh it. then weigh a stock c20xe and box. there is only 10kg difference.
C612DNM
16-11-10, 10:41 PM
Put a smallblock in it.

C H E V R O L E T..... ;)
Stuart
16-11-10, 10:46 PM
technically the V6 is a small block.... lol