A reg Saloon 1.2

[Danb1987]

Well finally iv got hold of a saloon..

Some of you may remember a thread i put up about a saloon that trebled its sale price in 4 weeks...

Tbh i was p!ssed off about the money the guy wanted for it at the time.. but last night i contacted the bloke offering him some monies, he thought about it and accepted my offer at 10.30pm

However the car was 62 miles away from me and i had no way of getting there! But me and our lass decided to get a taxi of all things to take us on our mission lol we arrived at 12am and i must say i am extremely pleased with the car.

A87PTM 1.2 gl nova saloon in white
Its got every single peice of history to go with the car
47 thousand genuine miles
Full butterscotch interior thats awsome!!
Original vauxhall fitted alarm system that works lol


Theres a few minor signs of rust just coming through the rear arches but everywhere else is absolutely mint!

I would get some pics up but its been raining like a bitch here all day and the pics will not do it justice,, so pics will hopefully be up tomorow.

I do however need a passenger side door strip and a original casette player to really finish the car off so if anyone has these items i have cash waiting :thumb:

[stupot89]

Well finally iv got hold of a saloon..

Some of you may remember a thread i put up about a saloon that trebled its sale price in 4 weeks...

Tbh i was p!ssed off about the money the guy wanted for it at the time.. but last night i contacted the bloke offering him some monies, he thought about it and accepted my offer at 10.30pm

However the car was 62 miles away from me and i had no way of getting there! But me and our lass decided to get a taxi of all things to take us on our mission lol we arrived at 12am and i must say i am extremely pleased with the car.

A87PTM 1.2 gl nova saloon in white
Its got every single peice of history to go with the car
47 thousand genuine miles
Full butterscotch interior thats awsome!!
Original vauxhall fitted alarm system that works lol


Theres a few minor signs of rust just coming through the rear arches but everywhere else is absolutely mint!

I would get some pics up but its been raining like a bitch here all day and the pics will not do it justice,, so pics will hopefully be up tomorow.

I do however need a passenger side door strip and a original casette player to really finish the car off so if anyone has these items i have cash waiting :thumb:

pics or its all lies lol

[Count Vaux Alot]

I look forward to the pics

[Danb1987]

pics will be on tomorrow i promise :thumb:

The weather has not allowed me to take any today :(

[chambers1984]

hi mate its mark u had car of. glad your happy with it. hope u keep it clean and std.

[Danb1987]

Aup matey! Yeah I couldn't be more pleased with it, Thanks again

Plans are to lower it and fit some banded steels... Done!

Maybe fit a later engine at some point thow i brought an x16xe In bits today lol so I need to try and rebuild that.

[chambers1984]

thats cool mate at least u can put it back to std if u wanted to in a few years. i will keep a look on it. maybe see it at sum shows in summer

[saloonwoody]

wtf how much did the taxi cost lol

[Danb1987]

lol The taxi cost £70 it was a right mission lol only about £15 dearer than the train but it took me straight to the guys door :)

Anyway pics as promised!

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0293.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0294.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0295.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0296.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0297.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0300.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0302.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0303.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0304.jpg

[peester]

thats ace; quite like the red coachline/strip too.

[johnny_turbo]

looks nice mate glad to see there is another loon in chesterfield

[Danb1987]

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0306.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0307.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0308.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0309.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0312.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0320.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0323.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0324.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0325.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0326.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0330.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0331.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0332.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0333.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0334.jpg

[Danb1987]

I now need a saloon door bump strip to make it complete! sorced a radio lol

It drives spot on.

[burgo]

very very nice mate, dont ruin it

[Graeme]

Hasn't the count got some of those rubbing strips that he isn't using? Looking good btw

[Danb1987]

Il pm him now thanks mate.

[barryj75]

very smart

[deanwilko]

looks smart as hope you're keeping it standard

[mk1nova_rich]

Nice find, have some rep for the mad taxi mission lol

[Count Vaux Alot]

Love it clean as fook!

[Danb1987]

I am dean was planning on fitting some arches to it but it really is to good to ruin!

I just brought an x16xe in bits thow that im going to rebuild and make as clean as i can to fit in it, im not looking for power at all i just want a tidy engine bay and looking at BenL's it looks pretty smart in there..
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/nova3.jpg

Other than that in going to get the wheels what are on it banded and lower it on either coilovers or 110mm springs.

Its going to be garaged most of the year anyways lol

[Danb1987]

Love it clean as fook!

Did you get my pm Count?? :thumb:

[Elstro1988]

That is absolutely gorgeous...please don't mod that unique timewarp interior whatever you do!

[Elstro1988]

Deleted - multiple post!

[AdamK]

Love the car hate the interior lol good buy nether the less looking to get some banded steels myself seems there like hens teeth to get hold of now im looking for them tho:wtf: have some rep im subscribed!

[Danb1987]

Im pretty sure the wheels on it are sr steels thow? i brought a different set of sr's so now i have 10 sat here lol

5 will be standard/winter wheels 5 will be banded :)

As for the interior..... i fooking love it! theres a minute sign of bolster wear on the drivers side but nothing bad. I wont be changing anything on the inside im even keeping the casette player in there (when i get one) no subs, amps or 6x9s going in!

[Mazz]

Very retro! Are those the original dials? And whats the remote box for?

[AdamK]

I dont remember saying they wasnt:) ?

[Danb1987]

All the service history leads me to believe they are the standard dials matey.. It's got full heaters not pov spec! Door cappings that I thought was only gsi/gte? Everything is original lol

I was just asking about the wheels novakid just wasn't sure lol

The remote box is for the vauxhall dealer fitted alarm system, it works of an issued fob and fully works bonnet boot and doors lol

[John]

yes, i can confirm that the gl models came with the 6 pot dials :)

[John]

Gl's also came with colour coded door cappings too. See here on my old gl
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l240/tooleater16v/100_1683.jpg

[Danb1987]

Just ordered a set of coilovers some underseal and some touch up paint!!

Im stuck on what wheels to get now thow..??

for the price of getting some bandeds and tyres + paint i could get some new wheels with tyres..

just stuck for what to get really? suggestions please.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Did you get my pm Count?? :thumb:

I did - im sorry mine have already found a new home

[frills]

what sort of money would you looking at to get wheels banded,i hear more and more people talking about this

[Danb1987]

well the bandeds work out at £280 for 4 shot blasted and widend... then theres finding the right tyres....£150ish then il have to get the wheels painted upto show spec??

i think for around £450-£500 il get some pretty decent brand new wheels with tyres lol

just stuck on choice.... will minilights look wrong??

[Danb1987]

Well thanks to chambers1984 for 1 selling me the saloon! and 2 dropping this off for me....

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0340.jpg

Itl take me a while to get it all looking minty fresh but at least i have it!

It looks 10x better than the one i picked up last night lol

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0343.jpg

[boss]

sure this was on ebay a few year back with door strip missing it looks spot on btw

[Southie]

Cleeeeeeeeeeean I like it :cool:

[saloonwoody]

lovin the reg mine was A78 RTM lol

[Danb1987]

Thanks for the comments lads... i really need a bump strip thow i dont want to de-strip it tbh :/

[saloonwoody]

pm burgo , i think the one he stripped in seaton scrapyard had those trims ??

[Danb1987]

Pm'd :)

[maddogdaz666]

that looks spot on! i love the white paintwork and red interior! its temptin me to keep mine, and if i do ill be puttin a x16xe in mine too!

[Novasport]

Vauxhall Green Parts have full sets of the plastic bump strips for a loon in stock. They also have a new front carpet in stock the same colour as yours.

[G-nova]

Vauxhall Green Parts have full sets of the plastic bump strips for a loon in stock. They also have a new front carpet in stock the same colour as yours.

is their another way to contact them other than the form on the website?

[burgo]

pm burgo , i think the one he stripped in seaton scrapyard had those trims ??good point, dont think i grabbed them though :(

[Danb1987]

Thanks for the info on vgp mate!

Not really an update but my coilys will be here by friday just a cheapish cheerfull set ;)

Delivered these today....

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/IMG03110-20110208-1721.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/IMG03111-20110208-1721.jpg

Decided to stick to my guns about the wheel choice!

Rears are being banded to 9j fronts 8j ;) super wide lol

Iv been told its going to be 2 weeks to get them back there being banded shot blasted and Powdercoated!

Unsure what colour to have them done yet thow deadline is Monday.

[burgo]

i never understood the point of having the backs made wider, just looks odd imo

[Count Vaux Alot]

8's and 9's are going to be very wide with a stupid neg offset so you may not be able to go as low as you want esp on the rear due to poke even with stretched tyres

[Danb1987]

Neg offset? Count iv never really understood what the affects of offset does??

Basicly neg = \ / pos = / \ ??

I just want somthing different but the same if you get me Burgo lol

[burgo]

lol thats camber, try using google

[Novasport]

http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/uploads/monthly_07_2007/post-2-1184063972.jpeg

[Danb1987]

+rep Sport! thanks matey...

Do toyo t1r's stretch any good? if anyones had experience with them lol

[Novasport]

Guys on here may be able to help more....

http://www.wheel-whores.com/

[Count Vaux Alot]

Stolen from retro rides >>LINK<< (http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=usetharch&action=display&thread=38107)

Its a start on the explanation to banding

Steel wheels - To understand banding you must first understand the construction of steel wheels.

They are usually constructed from 2 main parts, the rim and the centre. The rim is manufactured from sheet steel that is ‘spun’ into the correct shape. The centre is also made from sheet steel but is usually pressed into shape. Material thickness varies between types and sizes of wheel but most of the car wheels I have come across are made from steel between 2.5mm and 4mm thick. The thickness of the rim and centre may be different!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/slater3333uk/wheelconstruction.jpg
x-section of a wheel showing centre in red, rim in black and the possible location of some spot welds

The rim is usually joined to the centre by large spot welds but occasionally by a manually welded joint (MIG etc.). Sometimes rivets are present but these are only there to align the rim and centre before it is welded and are not really there to form any kind of permanent load bearing joint.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/slater3333uk/DSCF0309.jpg
2 spot welds and rivet

So what is a banded wheel?
I would define it as any wheel that has been cut around its rim and has had a band of metal welded in to make the rim wider.

So How’s it done?

Well first you need to work out how wide and what offset they need to be. Usually you can just add a metal band into the outer section of the rim which will increase both the width and the offset. If your really picky and want to change the offset and width by a different amount then you either have to weld in 2 bands, one on each side of the centre or move the centre in relation to the rim which means you need 2 sets of wheels, one for the rim and one for the centre.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/slater3333uk/wheelbanded.jpg
Adding a band to the outer part of the rim increases width and offset

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/slater3333uk/wheelbanded3.jpg
To change width and offset by a different amount out a band in and relocate the centre (2 sets of wheels needed)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/slater3333uk/wheelbanded2.jpg
The same outcome done the dodgy way by using 2 bands! 2 bands = twice the chances of getting it wrong imo!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/slater3333uk/wheelbanded4.jpg
the cheeky way using 2 wheels and no band.

[Danb1987]

Small update... Got a few goodies today

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/b879565b.jpg
Radio off John H thanks very much!!

Cheap n cheerfull coilys one with the helper spring taken out lol
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/1f30938c.jpg

How does this work then?? Am I right in thinking my strut top fits over this?
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/c37c3b8f.jpg

Also received plenty of underseal..

And I'm waiting for new discs,pads,rear shoes,goodridge orange brake lines, new copper brake pipes 4x new tyres and some other nit bits...

My wheels were sent to be banded on tuesday so should hopefully be getting them back next weekend. I decided to go 8.5j and 8j powdercoated either red or white.

Next week I aim to get most of the parts for the x16xe rebuild.

[John]

glad you got it ok. in case you haven't seen the code it's om the top.

[Danb1987]

glad you got it ok. in case you haven't seen the code it's om the top.
Yeah I noticed that thanks John I just need to wire it in lol

[G-nova]

Thats alot of parts and a empty wallet lol

The wheels are going to look mint mate, I would get them done white then paint centers black or gray.

[Danb1987]

My original plan was to have them black with a white edge as in the photo shop pics..

I'm deffo staying White now thow with either full black centre or just the centre caps black with a red griffin.

[Danb1987]

Well got on with fitting the coilovers today... Before...

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0352.jpg

Blasted all the old underseal off and wire brushed the drums.
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0357.jpg

Freshened things up a little.
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0361.jpg

The finished product..
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/5ca04e02.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/55779653.jpg

I can only say im not to happy with the rear at all... il be ordering some 110mm springs next week.

The fronts not to bad but i need to get the camber and toe set up right as it doesnt feel right at all when driving!!

Aslo started attacking the surface rust today before it sets in however i didnt take any photos.

Managed to get a door stip aswell that should be here next week then im gonna take all the red pinstriping off and replace it with minty fresh stuff!

Dan

[Count Vaux Alot]

Good work - your right the rear end is no were near the front. How much were the springs you have on the rear supposed to lower the car? An 80mm drop?

[peester]

you didnt get gaz coilies then..
Aye the 4 or 5" Rear pig tails arent much and will get the stance sorted no worries.

[Danb1987]

It was stated that I'd get an 80mm drop lol I ended up taking the adjusters out that gave me another 15mm

Deffo need some springs to sort it thow! They were only eBay cheapys so I wasn't expecting the world...

[novadose2009]

Needs To Be Decked :d

Fully Adjustable Rears Coilies Are The Best Way.

Im Running Ultra Low GAZ Gold Fully Adjustables On The Stops And Id Still Like It Lower.

Shame Novas Are So High To Start With

[Connor]

Nice bit of rake you got going on there ;) lol

[General Baxter]

going to lower it then ? lol

[Danb1987]

Few more things arrived today....

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0366.jpg

Cheap hair dryer
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0367.jpg

And these to be stretched
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0368.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/Nova%20saloon/DSCF0372.jpg

Still waiting on a few other parts to turn up but nothing much really....

And one from the mig meet Sunday!

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/eb25fea0.jpg

Unsure on what to do with the X16xe engine iv got now.... its going to be fitted but after speaking to Chambers it doesnt really seem that hard to Turbo it?!

So i may just spend a few months on attempting to do that and leave the 1.2 in for a while.

[charl.xo]

I have the original radio out of my F reg nova. works and everything, pm me if your interested mate

[Danb1987]

Today's mincing.....

Got the car up on the ramps

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/d0259d72.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/351e6723.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/d189aab0.jpg
Nice and clean..http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/6bbeff50.jpg

Then we sorted the shafts out!

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/dd692e09.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/ea0a2958.jpg
Out...http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/84abc9e1.jpg

No pics of actual removal but we ended up with this.... Ignore the really old grass covering/soaking up some oil lol lol
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/b497f927.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/15243fdf.jpg

The bay is MINT.. I'm going to clean it up this week but it will come up spotless ;)
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/96c577b9.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/23857bdc.jpg
Even got all the original soundproofing on the bulkhead
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/828b3a94.jpg

Really happy with today's progress will keep you posted.

[maddogdaz666]

sweet! Its screaming for a bigger engine! :)

[88ESR]

That is one cracking Nova, mate :thumb:

Loving the original GM alarm..

And the 752 stereo..

Note: If you ever lose your code, flip the metal cover off to expose the printed circuit (keep radio connected to car's electrics)..

Slacken the two retaining screws holding the chrome strip over the printed circuit..

Switch radio on and tap the chrome strip (watching the display)..

Takes a while but eventually radio will 'bleep' and code will overridden..

This will be fine until the next time you disconnect/go flat, then simply repeat..

Sorry to hi-jack but it's a handy tip..

Did dozens, years ago...:thumb:

[Danb1987]

Just a quick one.... Will my brake servo be anygood with bigger brakes or should I be looking for a better alternative??

And daz it does need a bigger engine but I'm to chicken to go "big" engine hahaa

I think it will be going smallblock of some sort!

[maddogdaz666]

:( i want your wheels :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[moffat]

Just a quick one.... Will my brake servo be anygood with bigger brakes or should I be looking for a better alternative??

And daz it does need a bigger engine but I'm to chicken to go "big" engine hahaa

I think it will be going smallblock of some sort!

brake servo should be fine :thumb:

[Danb1987]

Picked this little beaut up today! :thumb:

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/3e456de7.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/d5177789.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/ea57b34b.jpg

Corsa sport 1.6i No mot but I only want the engine ;) 90k starts on the button..

Clifford alarm with remote central locking etc full stainless cat back exhaust system!!

All for the measly sum of £200 :D bargain :thumb:

Itl be bieng broken after iv took what I need :)

[Danb1987]

Had a good day on the Corsa today.... http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/a4461778.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/80b5d108.jpg

No need for the front panel lol lol

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/a65add1c.jpg

And it's out :)

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/f1541563.jpg

Plans are to get it on the engine stand (when I get some bolts that are long enough)

It needs a new clutch but I'm going to change the cambelt and waterpump while its out then strip it down and get it looking mint! :thumb:

[DR Kauffman]

nice progress, this is exactly want i want to do! 1.6 drop into the loon

how are you getting around the fuel tank/pump situation ?

newer spi tank or aftermarket pump?

[Danb1987]

I'm getting a new tank I think well an old new one lol of colin pretty soon!

It's gonna be a few week yet thow as I want to do a basic rebuild etc... I don't think it's ever ha a cambelt..

[ryansnova]

more pics of the wheels on the corsa lol lol

[DR Kauffman]

... I don't think it's ever ha a cambelt..

**** the bed!

[Danb1987]

more pics of the wheels on the corsa lol lol
Lol lol there the banded steels from the saloon... I had to put something on to get it towed back :)

As for the cambelt everything I intact like the pulley cover etc...

I don't think anythings been touched!

Anyways managed to get the engine stripped down to the bare block tonight! Pics will come tomorrow :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Humm wheres the V6??

[AlexW]

Not bad, Get that pot flywheel off though, And if you need any help or anything fire me a PM.

[Danb1987]

Humm wheres the V6??
Errm I shat It last minute lol

I'm planning on turbo-ing this lump eventually to around v6 power...

So handling and power should all be nice :) lol

Started to freshen up the engine today... Not finished at all but it's a start lol

From this
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/0df9c96b.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/7a07542d.jpg

To this
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/ebedb5a1.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/d72c1826.jpg

Also spruced the inlet up slightly
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/eccd6295.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/685f66ca.jpg

I was going to start on the gearbox but it's electrical :( and I want to keep my 6 dials....

Just lost an f13 on eBay dammit!! Alex il be pm ing you shortly!

[chambers1984]

got a f15 box here mate if u need one

[Danb1987]

Isit mechanical mate?

[chambers1984]

yes mate

[Danb1987]

Pm'd

[AlexW]

You can convert your current gearbox using the bits off the old 1.2 gearbox.
Just need to have a bit of patience lol

Bin the standard inlet too, get a power box!

[Danb1987]

Picked up a few things yesterday!

This bargain £50 quid and it's been used once!!
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/dfe8ff5e.jpg

I got an injection tank and lines off Colin :thumb:
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/f155d657.jpg

And this off Colin :) few holes but iv already started smoothing it off lol
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/1d0c873b.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/5c313478.jpg

Got a mech g/box off ScottC1088 to :thumb:
Stripped cleaned and painted!!
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/3d171814.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/d238243f.jpg

It came up pretty awsome after some Gunk!
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/99380cf6.jpg

And painted!! Ignore the gazebo struts behind lol lol
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/0a1bd508.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/e4c3d7f1.jpg

Also order myself a new Waterpump, plugs, oil, filter, and a Fast road clutch to be mated to a flat flywheel from an x14xe!

[NOV4_SPORT]

Nice one matey :thumb:

iain

[calibra-keith]

your last few updates are very similar to mine lol i bought a corsa GSi for the engine and got my self my own hoist, im also wanting to turbo my x16xe.

[Danb1987]

Iv been looking for a Corsa gsi loom for a while now as I want to use it instead of the x16xe loom :/

Fancy selling me yours lol lol lol

[calibra-keith]

Iv been looking for a Corsa gsi loom for a while now as I want to use it instead of the x16xe loom :/

Fancy selling me yours lol lol lol

whats the difference ?

[Danb1987]

The c16xe uses a air flow meter and the x16xe uses a map sensor... Plus the x16 you have to have the ecu key chip and transponder from the same car.

[Danb1987]

Not an update as such but.....

I trial fitted the engine today to see about the alt clearance......

It didnt fit :( :( however a few love taps with a LARGE hammer and now it fits in nicely lol lol

Couldnt get any pics thow as my iphone has decided to let me down and decided to break :(
That is all....

[jaygsi]

Reminds me of my last nova, till some tit bought it off me striped the interior out, how could you destroy something so retro, full red interior nice

[Danb1987]

Absolutley nothing is changing in the interior department! its staying just as it is :)

[Danb1987]

Not an update as such... Just a few pics that I just decided to take lol

http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/4e7f18b6.jpghttp://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/d39a286f.jpg

The oil cooler relocation kit should be on it's way the hotside fouls quite badly lol
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh431/danpuntosport/ff1cbf1b.jpg

Sorry for the bad pics lol

[calibra-keith]

going a head with turbo then, i take it you will be getting rid of standard inlet for powerbox jobbie ?

[Danb1987]

Yeah I managed to pick the turbo up at half decent money lol

The guy who sells them on eBay says he will make one with the inlet at the other side for me aswell, itl make routing the intercooler easier :)

[Mieran]

You can get twin pass intercoolers if you want but making tb at other end probably be better because you have more room at that side

[Danb1987]

I was looking at twin sided intercoolers but my mates just changed one on his astra for a normal better flowing one.

[AlexW]

I have a reversed powerbox inlet that I may be tempted to sell ;)

The turbos are cheap for what they are, Easy to resell too.

Also, even with a oil filter kit your need to put a notch in the downpipe I worked out, Not ideal but heyho.

[calibra-keith]

what turbo setup is it off ? corsa vxr or something else ?

[Danb1987]

I have a reversed powerbox inlet that I may be tempted to sell ;)

The turbos are cheap for what they are, Easy to resell too.

Also, even with a oil filter kit your need to put a notch in the downpipe I worked out, Not ideal but heyho.

How much would you be tempted to sell for?? :) lol

And yes Keith it is a turbo off a corsa vxr.