bigger engine

[smeagol65]

i have a 1.0 nova mk 1 ,i need more power how much would itset me back to fit a red top in .would it be possible to get all bits such as engine,gearbox ,and all ancilleries,seam weld engine bay ect for 1500.if i got someone else to fit?

[Rickardo]

You can buy a Nova with it in for around £1500 ish.

You could fit it yourself for alot less. There are lots of helpful things on here about fitting the Xe into a Nova.

[Andy]

Easy conversion to be fair,i did mine literally by myself
Engine was £300
My shafts cost £12 (proper bargain)
Pump was £25
V6 brakes cost me £70 including brand new discs and pads
Strengthening kit (optional,not essential)-£70
Mount kit £40.
Oils+fluids £40

[smeagol65]

Easy conversion to be fair,i did mine literally by myself
Engine was £300
My shafts cost £12 (proper bargain)
Pump was £25
V6 brakes cost me £70 including brand new discs and pads
Strengthening kit (optional,not essential)-£70
Mount kit £40.
Oils+fluids £40im not that mechanically brilliant to do myself would sooner pay someone

[wwmnw]

im not that mechanically brilliant to do myself would sooner pay someone

Best way you're going to learn about the engine/looking after it/any problems to arise is by doing it yourself (obviously with the help of someone that has done it before or has plenty mechanical know how) paying someone to do it will probably cost a fair whack.

There are plenty of threads in the articles section and plenty of project threads for reference if you get stuck.

Also, depending on how old you are or if you have any claims against you and NCB, insurance can be a killer.

[calibra-keith]

look on pissheads and ebay there is usually a job lot everything thing you need for £400-£500 tad more if comes with some good parts, do the work yourself with a mate or two then you have near on £1000 left.

[smeagol65]

thanks for advice will bear that in mind

[Andy]

im not that mechanically brilliant to do myself would sooner pay someone
Pointless imo,get friendly with folk on here and im sure over a weekend some members would help out for bacon and beers etc.

[calibra-keith]

Pointless imo,get friendly with folk on here and im sure over a weekend some members would help out for bacon and beers etc.

how many beers and pigs do you charge your local to me :p

[mk1nova_rich]

Seriously if you have a Nova, its wise to learn the mechanics of them... very simple cars too!! As Andy says, get to know local members and most people on here are willing to help out :thumb:

[smeagol65]

Pointless imo,get friendly with folk on here and im sure over a weekend some members would help out for bacon and beers etc.good job im a chef then for cooking bacon butties lol

[mk1nova_rich]

It may turn out more expensive in bacon though... I for one am a fat lad lol

[wwmnw]

Seriously if you have a Nova, its wise to learn the mechanics of them... very simple yet infuriating cars to work on! As Andy says, get to know local members and most people on here are willing to help out :thumb:

Edited for accuracy lol

[mk1nova_rich]

Very true... I know the principles of them quite well, but I usually just stand looking at the job in hand with a bacon sarnie or 6 and a brew lol think **** it and go inside

[Andy]

how many beers and pigs do you charge your local to me :p
To 16v a Nova? well,i do have a big belly lol
And an enormous alcohol tolerance lol
And theres a direct brid to seamer train service so win win,no worries of DD lol

[smeagol65]

whos the guy on here in lincs ,spalding i think that fits engines into novas,ill need to get in touch with him

[swedge]

im not that mechanically brilliant to do myself would sooner pay someone

get yourself a hammer and some gaffa tape thats the on tools you need for a nova

[smeagol65]

lol got both in boot!

[novalew]

not meaning to hijack the thread but what do people think the cost to let a nova is? using a standard let.

[moffat]

cant really give an accurate answer tbh. engine prices vary, can get brand new or second hand conversion kits etc

[novalew]

will be a project for couple of years due to funds so will probably pick up a mixture of second hand and new i was thinking around £1500 - £2500 all in with suspension and brakes etc

[Bubba]

both XE and LET prices also depend on whether you do a rebuild on it.

[novalew]

well for me i need to get a base car and stuff first so i will just play it all by ear and see whats available at the time thanks for the info tho

[Southie]

My advice would be get a insurance quote on the conversions before buying any engine, if you can afford the insurance then budget for about £600 for a xe fitted including parts and labour and about £1500 for the LET including fitting,(these are guestimates) bearing in mind though both sets of engines are now getting old and unless you know the background of said engine then it's a risk.

Tbh your better off buying a full car and selling parts to cover the cost of the parts you need, also you'll beable to hear/see the engine your wanting.

[Connor]

Instead of paying big money for an xe/let conversion, why not spend like 2-300 on a good e/c16se conversion, much easier conversion in terms of nothing needing to be modified or any conversion parts needed, just a little wiring to do and fuel tank and lines.
Perfect 1st conversion to do yourself imo

[Southie]

Coz it ain't a redtop yoooooooooo lol

[Balley]

Its Ste Porter mate