V8 Nova's

[Royston]

I saw a now closed thread bumped from a very long time ago, but thought it was worth pointing out that V8 Nova's do exist, alas they are not the Vauxhall variety, but Chevrolet Nova's and are mainly in the states, suprise suprise.

They were built in the '60's-70's

Typically something like below;)
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/1966_Chevrolet_Nova_Hardtop_Front_1.JPG

[Spudly]

Awaits Jack to arrive drooling lol

[Mike]

Does want!

[Mazz]

Who wouldn't really...yum yum

[Royston]

Infact they made 5 generations of them, bit more that our onelol

Info is here;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Chevy_II_/_Nova

[Pistol Pete]

dunno weather this post is bull or not , thought every one in this day and age had a camera . but a 3.5 rover motor does fit in a nova running rover box and jag diff . motor sits about 6" into the bulk head , as for suspension you would need to use big coilovers on the front ect . alot of work but it can be done ( anything can be done with cash and time ) . but i would like to see picks of this one . but as i say i can vouch that a 3.5 rover deffo fits

Well according to this dude, you can get a V8 in a Nova. And yes, the Vauxhall variety!!!

[TeddyThom]

Yeah I was reading that.

Giving me ideas that was lol

[Royston]

Well according to this dude, you can get a V8 in a Nova. And yes, the Vauxhall variety!!!

I didn't say you couldn't, anything is possible, I have seen a mini with a 3.5l injection Rover V8 fitted in the nose transversly, driving the front wheels:eek:

[hendrix]

didn't phil sutton start making a V8 Vauxhall Nova? lol

[MK1_Ben]

Excluding the battery tray, visually there appears to be enough room to a fit a Rover V8 engine into a Nova bay, couple guys in my local car club run hot-rods with Rover v8's and they take up virtually nothing in their bays which are smaller than a Novas (they are space framed though, which would be the route you'd want to go to V8 a Nova).

Box is a different story though.

[mk1nova_rich]

If you can fabricate like a pro and have a good knowledge of what parts and setups could be used, then anything is possible

Cash is always a bonus too lol

[Bubba]

so...1.2 mounts wouldnt hold a v8? :(

[hendrix]

any vtec into a nova gen y0?

[16v Nova Kev]

na if its a chevy it needs to be an impala()
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/25082010268.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/24082010266.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/25082010270.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/16vnovakev/25082010271.jpg

we painted the 2 quarters mmmmm nice...

[John]

Didn't phil sutton once start a rover v8 nova project?

[MK1_Ben]

If it's any old American muscle the car the Hemi Cuda is what you want ;)

http://image.carcraft.com/f/18417124+w750+st0/ccrp_0804_03_z+1971_hemi_cuda+side_view.jpg

[hendrix]

Didn't phil sutton once start a rover v8 nova project?
Can you not read my post on the previous page :roll:















lol

[John]

Can you not read my post on the previous page :roll:















lol

I has clearly not read page 1 lol

[Bubba]

any vtec into a nova gen y0?

theres a thread somewhere..a b16(i think) in one

[Bubba]

If it's any old American muscle the car the Hemi Cuda is what you want ;)



ill take a 67 impala please...dont ask me why...i just like it

http://si88.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/67-impala.jpg?w=450&h=300

[16v Nova Kev]

what about my 65 impala?

[Bubba]

what about my 65 impala?

i missed that somehow...lol thats EPIC....i want

[16v Nova Kev]

14k and its yours. not mine tho i wish it was. sitting on tick over is an awesome sound

[wwmnw]

One of the few yank tanks that get me going.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT1LjUrR55YKnbvzA4-16Xm8wZ5dOVEm7w3rU5ImlokkxfqMkdFww

INSTABONER
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRWJsOF9IQ2bGbnTeUt1e8DrJbI2BCzp zVdNMfEQjT-DBhLppAl

[Bubba]

14k and its yours. not mine tho i wish it was. sitting on tick over is an awesome sound

i can only but dream :(

[kevster]

for me i would have to have the good old ford :)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/kevster240/eabf964c98af427485b1a78b4c6ae393.jpg

[24sevenslacker]

im sure there is a video of a rover v8 in a mini on youtube?

just cant find it lol

[24sevenslacker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NxtyOoGd6g

its in the back though

[Jack]

Didn't phil sutton once start a rover v8 nova project?
Yep, but that was mid engine, RWD. And afaik he got about as far as making a rear beam, widening the rear arches and hanging the engine in - then ditched the idea lol

Whats with all the love for the Rover V8 anyway? They're sh!t, there's plenty other better V8s out there.

[mowgli]

so 170 hp & tons of work & tons of extra weight, don't be fooled by the its an ally block...they are effing heavy...... or an xe....??? no brainer...

anyone see that noggin in tv mag who blew up a 2.2 & stuck a rover v8 on his vx220???? he put a £1k engine in compared to a £100 donor....

[Andy]

you could have sex with any woman you want if you had one of these....

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQaZcbQIFMSjf4DpkTWf0fNd90uothC5 sjMEsKfkq_EnEKO3AJ27w

[mowgli]

wimmin are not as impressionable as blokes.... they would aways find something they wouldn't like.

[Angus Closier]

wimmin are not as impressionable as blokes.... they would aways find something they wouldn't like.

Was in a night club the other week and we had this convo with a few young ladies.....Which is more appealing A Range Rover Or mussle car. Surpisingly most would rather get in a mussle car.........Much more sexy apparently! (I would agree but just imagined every 18year old girl would love a BF with a Range Rover!

[Andy]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7lQGEpyKrRIipxKLSthSYJkDdDG_BD UQ3TedI4nQIvHs3cWpL
I cant understand why they'd prefer a mussel car??

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwd0KyPctgIYZ_hS1VXbPx0-pMsMlYOmPrCPSaUOpeEb3l5zgj

[mowgli]

they'll feel comfortable with the fishy smell as a guess

[loggyboy]

The Chevy Nova just reminds of Beverly Hills Cop -
'I remember when you drove around in that crappy blue Chevy Nova, what do you drive now?'
'The same crappy blue Chevy Nova'

[kevster]

The Chevy Nova just reminds of Beverly Hills Cop -
'I remember when you drove around in that crappy blue Chevy Nova, what do you drive now?'
'The same crappy blue Chevy Nova'

lol lol love it she's got the merc lol love thats film as a kid lol:thumb: