My C20XE nova

[Mincyballs]

Hi all i thought i would show a few build pics from my nova its still in progress but getting there bit by bit, next step is dry sump and some kind of fire wall round the internal tank.

This is a picture from 2008 when it was on carbs run a 13 flat
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/n637091973_324752_563.jpg



On this weekend there was an issue with the linkage and instead of 3rd i found 1st and the engine found 12k and the clutch cover didnt wanna stay in one bit!!

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/s637091973_1393860_268.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/s637091973_1393730_6175.jpg

After this I went shopping in a big way to make an indestructable engine!


Jenveys- £300 from ebay a damn bargain! linkcage and trumpets were bought from emerald


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00260.jpg


Full stainless 1mm oversized valves

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00267.jpg

Flowed, ported and polished
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00268.jpg


Newman solid lifters (hate shimming!!)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00265.jpg

i favoured this clutch cause it can handle higher rpm


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00273.jpg

Steel crank with the timing disc mounts machined on

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00274.jpg


This is all up and running now but like most still not happy with it but its getting there.
Ive got the dry sump and will be putting that on very soon, then deciding on whether to have 2mm oversized valves or just go for different cams possibly will get round to some cosmetic works

There is a vid on you tube that was taken in 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7h_bdBlo3M


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/DSC00330.jpg

[Jonlem]

Sweet, I remember the car from PV I think ?

What make crank is that ?

Got to love a nice atmo engine, will sound bonkers :)

[Mincyballs]

pics from 2009
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/DSCN0508.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/DSCN0514.jpg

You dont get much for winning but at least its some thing for the hard work and cold nights bolting it together
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/DSCN0554.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Sweet, I remember the car from PV I think ?

What make crank is that ?

Got to love a nice atmo engine, will sound bonkers :)

Think it started life as a Farndon

Yrah was at PV and it did make it into the shoot out but was up against some monster cars like that twin engined mini!

[Mincyballs]

Had a full custom exhaust fitted by Haywood and Scott beautifull job if i do say so 4-2-1 manifold sbd design 2" 3/4 all the way through

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Iphone089.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Iphone090.jpg

Another santa pod pic

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Iphone088.jpg

[Mieran]

Nice engine spec

Is it just a drag car or do you use it on track too?

[scorge01]

Nice one mate lyking this:thumb:

[Mincyballs]

Nice engine spec

Is it just a drag car or do you use it on track too?

It will be making its maiden on to a track as soon as the drysump is on just dont wanna risk running dry!

Thanks though :)

[Mincyballs]

Nice one mate licking this:thumb:

Cheers matey,

Its no oil painting but its getting there!

[Danny s-p]

nice car mate

[Danny s-p]

errrr gay pc's

[scorge01]

Alot of work/money went in to the engine tho mate and loving the exhaust. oh and you Jammy git with that Jenvey's.lol

[Gareth_C]

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00274.jpg

That looks exactly the same as the crank I use :thumb:

[wwmnw]

I like this car :thumb:

[Derick-Sport]

videos definatley needed pal

[Mincyballs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7h_bdBlo3M

http://www.ultimatestreetcar.co.uk/index.html

http://www.ultimatestreetcar.co.uk/report2009.php

[Mincyballs]

Thats a good crank, it weighs roughly the same as the early lighter crank.

These are the cams im using
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%20engine/DSC00259.jpg

[Connor]

Looks awesome on the strip.
Goes some aswell ;) very impressive times

[Mincyballs]

Here are some fuel system pics, its a bit like spaghetti junction
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2061.jpg


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2057.jpg


Sneaky oil cooler
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2051.jpg


2x kenlowes these draw so much power from the battery but are brilliant
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2052.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Tried to fit dry sump pump but need to get the custom manifold adjusted as they didnt leave enough room :tard:

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2048.jpg


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2053.jpg

alloy door panels

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2055.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2054.jpg
2.2kg alternator only 40A though

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2045.jpg


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2047.jpg



Rear coil overs
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/iphone2058.jpg

[wwmnw]

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My new faveourite track car (Sorry Gareth lol ) it just needs a clean :d

[Gareth_C]

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My new faveourite track car (Sorry Gareth lol ) it just needs a clean :d

Lol no problem mate at least I wony have worry about you scratching mine anymore lol.

Looks good mate im a bit scared about the fuel system looks very complex shall we say :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Smart car mate, very good times!

Can i ask roughly how much the engine builds cost you?

Also any idea what time the read mk4 SRi turbo Astra ran? lol


Scott

[Tony M]

Mincyballs did you go to USC 2010 by any chance mate?

[Mincyballs]

Right... been a while! update time:

Been a busy time in the sh*tter last year... winning the A class at The fast show and a poor 2nd at USC which would have been the third year running if i had won it but hey ho thats what you get for not prepping properly! I took it to brands hatch and had a wicked time pooping over some nice cars until the clutch slipped so I pulled in to the pits and lone behold there was oil streaming out from the bell housing! Nice one! In all honesty it was the perfect excuse for a strip down and a peek to see how she was internally. Not bad as it happens but still the need for more power soon took over as it does....sooooo new pistons (slipper 2 rings) are on order with some funky length con rods and now the engine is out I can tidy the bay up and cut the inner wing for the dry sump pump :) Also shopping for some new cams as these ones make good power and have served well but i want LAREY lol

Also took the heater matrix and fan out and the bit that seperated the bay from the fan for some space for the air filter !

Bought my self a nice race technology Dash2 with a serial link cable to go straight on the Emerald ecu

Pictures to follow soon!

[Gareth_C]

Pics of Gtfo lol can't wait to See what you have done did the 5.5" clutch appear

[Mincyballs]

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/004.jpg

New shiny dash :) £700 later though!

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/002.jpg

[Mincyballs]

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/002.jpg

Sorry forgot how to add pics for a min then lol

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/004.jpg

[Mincyballs]

After removing the bulk head section i found some holes to say the least!

This is taken from behind the drivers turred where the battery normally goes!
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/011.jpg

[Mincyballs]

much more room to play with now :D

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/oldiphone061.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Former glory!

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/oldiphone025-Copy.jpg

[Mincyballs]

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[Mincyballs]

The undesired oil filler cap which i no longer need
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/oldiphone067.jpg

Looks better without! this isnt a finished product just a mock up also decided im going to loose the breather outlets for a total smooth look

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/oldiphone069.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/oldiphone071.jpg

[Mincyballs]

With the original dash gone i can start to fit new dash and loom! Also didnt think before i did this that the fuse box is mounted on the dash, so now i will have to make some kind of mount to hold it..... A bracket is also needed for the headlight switch as i still need it for the MOT :)

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/012.jpg

[Mincyballs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vubzn3m42g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxGrXfHHNw&feature=related

Found these on the tube that some one put up of it from 2011 USC!

[Mincyballs]

Some other vids from Castle combe spring action day 2011

Funny watching the first vid and looking how far in front the scooby is that he catches on the last vid :D (BTW thats my brother driving)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlki2ik2Kiw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xGeHlazKkY&feature=related

[Mincyballs]

Pics of Gtfo lol can't wait to See what you have done did the 5.5" clutch appear

Mate i still have a cheeky **** over that clutch but will be sticking to the 7.25" ... just with new plates that dont have oil on them! I was going to go for a SCCR set but the ratios are terrible for straight lining, I think i would end up in 5th going over the finish line!

The rods should help get the zing im after ;) a lower centrefugal mass with a smaller clutch would be an added bonus but the pockets are looking empty at the moment! I might be rebuilding the old engine with my old rods pistons and cams though if you know of anyone interested it would be good for 200 at the flywheel i reckon :)

[Mincyballs]

Mincyballs did you go to USC 2010 by any chance mate?

Hi tony, Yeah i won the A class that year as well

http://www.ultimatestreetcar.co.uk/report2010.php

Also won 2009 as well if you was there again?
http://www.ultimatestreetcar.co.uk/report2009.php

Just wainting to tear it up down there with Gareth ;)

[Gareth_C]

Lol I'll ask about mate stick it on here someone will buy it :thumb:

[Mincyballs]

New shiny bits turned up today! Got some cosworth slipper pistons (2ring) and some PEC rods which i believe are 4mm longer than standard....

Thought id do a weigh in against the old setup... the old rod and piston together was 1.178kg and the new rod and piston come to 1.00kg bang on!

700g saved off of the reciprocating mass + less friction due to the new pistons which has one less ring and alot less skirt + the reduction in angularity of the con rod = more power and a revvier engine!

Will start getting another block bored and then get some pics of the build up :D

[Gareth_C]

New shiny bits turned up today! Got some cosworth slipper pistons (2ring) and some PEC rods which i believe are 4mm longer than standard....

Thought id do a weigh in against the old setup... the old rod and piston together was 1.178kg and the new rod and piston come to 1.00kg bang on!

700g saved off of the reciprocating mass + less friction due to the new pistons which has one less ring and alot less skirt + the reduction in angularity of the con rod = more power and a revvier engine!

Will start getting another block bored and then get some pics of the build up :D

Those pistons sound familiar youve been taking notes lol.

[Mincyballs]

Do they look a little like this
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/041.jpg

Little comparison between the old and new.. the gudgeon pin sits higher to the crown 4mm i think

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/040.jpg

[Mincyballs]

New longer rods

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/043.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Finally devised a way to get the speedo to work, this little inductive sensor will pick up a small nut tacked to the drive shaft just hope it can work at high speed due to the frequency of the revolutions

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/046.jpg

Also managed to get the buttons for using the options on the dash
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/033.jpg

[Gareth_C]

Yeah there ones mate your rods are slighty different though Mine doesn't have that groove in them

[Connor]

Some nice parts going into this build :cool:

[Mincyballs]

Did you use cosworth pistons as well then Gareth? Yeah I was a bit surprised to see a groove in them as well, hope they hold the revs lol

Cheers Connor just hope it goes together right!

[Gareth_C]

Yeah I am mate I got them for the cost more than out else.

[Gareth_C]

updates updates updates :witch: lol

[Mincyballs]

Tiny update in the rush to get it done for fast show!

New cams are here and have a slight increase on the duration!
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/026.jpg


Get the dash mounted in the position im happy with although later in the year im going to put an original mk1 dash in and mount my display to that for a tidier job as there is a lot of wirirng still to do!
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/020.jpg

[Gareth_C]

lol its coming along nicely what sort of power you going for

[Mincyballs]

Gearbox looks nice and clean a bit too clean..... wont stay like that for long!
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/044-1.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/043-1.jpg

[Mincyballs]

lol its coming along nicely what sort of power you going for

I could answer that with one word! MORE! :D id be happy with 230-240whp but who knows

[Gareth_C]

lol sounds good

[Mincyballs]

More painting, just couldnt resist after is acid dip!

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/028.jpg

Got the bungs in!

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/046-1.jpg

Sbd front plate oil pump replacement

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/040-1.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Got the sump on

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/045.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/039-1.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Got the twin plate 7"1/4 clutch on with 2 new plates

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/047.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Scavenge pump


http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/050.jpg

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http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/053.jpg

[Mincyballs]

I did plop the head on for show, just to make me feel better! just waiting on the shims so we can get it on and check valve-piston clearence

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/sic20xe/Nova%202012%20rebuild/049.jpg

[Mincyballs]

Not an awfull lot left to do on the engine its self, but now i can start prepping the bay ready and get the wiring done!

[Jonlem]

Looking really good.

The sump pan is nicer than the SBD item by the looks of it as it can bolt to the lower half of the gearbox. Having seen a expensive gearbox fall to pieces ( Non Vaux ) as it wasn't bolted top and bottom its good to see QED/ Titan have thought ahead

YHPM

[Gareth_C]

did you get a 2mm head in the end??

[Mincyballs]

Thanks

Yeah i much prefer the QED kit although there were a few niggling bits with it!

[Mincyballs]

No mate still running the 1mm oversized one! but if we have worked it out right then there should be no need for biiger valves! but who knows until it gets on the rollers and makes 150hp lol