Longdogcharlie's 4x4 Nova

[Longdogcharlie]

do you work for the main dealer? as am getting a spanker next year,

[novacabrio]

do you work for the main dealer? as am getting a spanker next year,

Yup ;)

[Longdogcharlie]

Cool, good to know,

[Royston]

Cool, good to know,

You can give me your cast off when your sick of itlol

[Longdogcharlie]

What Royston in a diesel!!!! on the road!!!! It was my understanding you thought it was the fuel of satan!!!!

[david dixon]

missed your call yesterday mate....

[Royston]

What Royston in a diesel!!!! on the road!!!! It was my understanding you thought it was the fuel of satan!!!!

3.6TDV8 RR Sport
3.6/4.4TDV8 RR

or

5.0 Supercharged RR or RR Sport on LPG

They are all options for my next Range Rover;) ...................one day:d

Charlie I'll try and get a run over your way next week if that is convenient!

[The Simps]

When's PVS this year?

[david dixon]

next weekend mate

[burgo]

When's PVS this year?11-12th

[Longdogcharlie]

3.6TDV8 RR Sport
3.6/4.4TDV8 RR

or

5.0 Supercharged RR or RR Sport on LPG

They are all options for my next Range Rover;) ...................one day:d

Charlie I'll try and get a run over your way next week if that is convenient!

No Problem Roy, let me know when you are coming..

[Longdogcharlie]

When's PVS this year?

Are you coming Simon..

[Ben]

More questionable is the Range Rover in the back ground... Is it due for change? I know a good Land Rover salesman lol

Love it, you got more front than blackpool and yet your only 4ft10!

[mowgli]

rr sport tdv8 are fun... but buy plenty of spare brake pads & wear sensors, cos it takes some effort to stop 2.5t from that speed......

[Longdogcharlie]

it pulls like a train tho, even with the trailer + Nova on.

[Longdogcharlie]

Help got the vernier for the xe inlet cam today, how may degrees and should it be retarded or advanced???

[david dixon]

if its only the inlet then around 3-4 degree advanced

[Graeme]

if its only the inlet then around 3-4 degree advanced

Really I always thought it was half a tooth retarded

[Longdogcharlie]

Well, I'm totally confused now, will put the vernier on in standard position for the minute...

Stickers are on see pics, Looking Sweet!!!
Can somone post them in the thread for me. Ta...
http://s1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/

[pikey1986]

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/28-5-11004.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/28-5-11003.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/28-5-11002.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/28-5-11001.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/28-5-11005.jpg

:thumb:

[Plug]

now that looks spot on :thumb:

how does it drive ??

first sport on cav turbos aswell i bet

[Longdogcharlie]

havent really had it out of 3rd, but it goes well, will get it set up next week before PVS, am not putting it on the road for a few months..

it drives straight and steering is light with the power steering, will get the locking plates in the transfer box this weekend too

[boss]

get in that looks fookin mint

[novacabrio]

Love it, you got more front than blackpool and yet your only 4ft10!

5ft 7! And I'm not one of the best salesmen you'll come across for no reason ;)

[Longdogcharlie]

5ft 7! And I'm not one of the best salesmen you'll come across for no reason ;)

you will have to bring a booster custion for a blast as the seat is fixed and im 6'6"

[Benn]

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/2-6-11/28-5-11001.jpg

Turbo rims on a sport? Your a funking genius. That looks frigging fantastic.

[John]

That is awesome! Love it! :)

[scott.parker]

Humm, is this going to be one of the best ever novas to grace the pages of TV?

I think its shaping up to be just that imo.

Love it,,,,

Scott

[John]

you will have to bring a booster custion for a blast as the seat is fixed and im 6'6"

Flol!

[bazil]

That's the best sport EVER!

( just my opinion )

[Longdogcharlie]

Humm, is this going to be one of the best ever novas to grace the pages of TV?

I think its shaping up to be just that imo.

Love it,,,,

Scott

Cheers buddy, will have to see if they are at PVS

[scott.parker]

Theres is no doubt your car will be asked to be in the mag, i think you'll have to fight them off you mate, you know your self you have built "the un-build able 4x4" conversion! :thumb:

[Plug]

/\ and done a spot on conversion at that :thumb:

[The Simps]

That truely is looking the part Charlie! Suprised Benn hasnt told you it needs lowering at the front yet tho! lol

What day are you thinking of going to PVS? I might take the 200 for a ride out and take a look. Have to see how the finances stack up. WOuld be good to see this tho and have a chat!

[boffer8]

That looks teh sex and really like the exhaust exit point, hopefully see you at PVS in it!

[Longdogcharlie]

That truely is looking the part Charlie! Suprised Benn hasnt told you it needs lowering at the front yet tho! lol

What day are you thinking of going to PVS? I might take the 200 for a ride out and take a look. Have to see how the finances stack up. WOuld be good to see this tho and have a chat!

Planning on being at PVS on Sat noon till sunday about 4pm, am taking it on the trailer. like you its a 200+mile hike, never been before so should be good..

[Danb1987]

This means I have to defiantly go in my dads car now!! I must see this lol

[daz_9124]

That's some car

credit to you

[NOVA saloon]

Yep Cav turbo wheels are the nuts on it. It truly is the best of the best. Well done.

Matt

[Southie]

:eek: This looks the dogs danglers now, fantastic job :cool:

[sport]

That looks great mate.

[Cle]

Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Longdogcharlie]

Todays graft, the locking plates were fitted to the transfer box instead of the extra originals.
Fitted the vernier to the inlet cam, just set at standard position for the minute. cut out the hole in the cover so it can be easily adjusted when getting tuned.
Took it down on the trailer to get it steam cleaned off, remove the cutting paste from everything..

http://s1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/04-04-11/

[scott.parker]

Seriously this for me has taken top nova of all time! mainly as you have had the balls to do it to a sport.. simply awesome!

[Paul]

Looks spot on bar the intercooler. It doesnt seem to go with the car IMO.

Its done so subtely, then you have a massive IC hanging out the front of it.

[Paul]

That's the best sport EVER!

( just my opinion )

+rep!!!

[Longdogcharlie]

most people will only see the back, SO WILL BE OK..!!

[novasportc550]

oh yea looks awesome...:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[Edd]

IMHO I think is the best yet

The ultimate 4x4 conversion + Sport seal it for me

A truly awesome build and a great credit to you

[SGA33]

Looks lovely,a real credit to you and a big two
Fingers upto the can't be done brigade

[Longdogcharlie]

Looks lovely,a real credit to you and a big two
Fingers upto the can't be done brigade

You should have a ride up for a look see, are you going to pvs? next week.

[SGA33]

Would love to see it, will try and get down to the show
As I missed it last year

[Longdogcharlie]

Would love to see it, will try and get down to the show
As I missed it last year

when are you making a start on your SR

[SGA33]

when are you making a start on your SR


Lol When I get my farmer friend to drag it out of the barn it's
In. Looking at the novas that are getting rebuilt at the moment
Makes me want another on the road asap.
If I can't make Pvs I would love to have a look around the nova though

[Longdogcharlie]

Lol When I get my farmer friend to drag it out of the barn it's
In. Looking at the novas that are getting rebuilt at the moment
Makes me want another on the road asap.
If I can't make Pvs I would love to have a look around the nova though

It was in Richmond today, was steam cleaning it at the industrial estate on the hill, nextdoor to the isuzu garage. your welcome to come for a look, be good to have a look at your SR too

[SGA33]

It was in Richmond today, was steam cleaning it at the industrial estate on the hill, nextdoor to the isuzu garage. your welcome to come for a look, be good to have a look at your SR too

Noooo lol I just work round the corner from there near the post office.
Well I am free all next week nights if you don't mind me popping up.
My mob number is 07901981766

[richardspeed]

I have read all this project and its the best Nova project I have ever seen, it looks great, do you have any videos on how it goes?:thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

wow, that looks fooking amazing matey, the wheels really suit the car a treat.

Its a credit to you and all the work you have put into the car and getting the 4x4 nova to work !

iain

[Longdogcharlie]

I have read all this project and its the best Nova project I have ever seen, it looks great, do you have any videos on how it goes?:thumb:

no vids yet mate, I only have a short strech of road to use when it is not T&T'd. whats the crack for the drag racing? do i need insurance and an MOT?? to race.

[autoworksnovasport]

this looks realy goodmate nice to see another one working

[scott.parker]

You need a license and an mot at pod, but they never check if the mot your showing them is yours or not... ;) ;)

[maddogdaz666]

i cant wait to see this next sunday! this must be the best nova by far as ''aparrently'' its not possible to make a 4x4 nova on the origional track width. major rep to you Charlie :thumb:

[SRimon]

I'd love to see a video of this spinning all 4 wheels. Epic

Such a great car!

[Mazz]

You need a license and an mot at pod,
MOT? You sure?

What about the drag bikes/cars etc etc

http://www.rwyb.co.uk/rules.php

[ryansnova]

i LOVE this sport but i think you should lower it more :)lol

[Ben]

I have never been asked for any vehichle docs at santa pod only ever my driving liscence!

[NOVA saloon]

Only driving licence I been asked for take it just incase. Play it safe.

[scott.parker]

Sorry i was thinking of something els, yeah just your license and a helmet then, sweet it will be up the strip if the weathers good!

[Longdogcharlie]

might be worth giving it a couple of light runs to help bed things in before setting up..

[Royston]

Charlie, should I bring my camera up when I call over, could take some video flicks to wet peoples appetite:d

[Longdogcharlie]

no problem Roy, Give me a call, I am quite busy at work this week, but can try and work something out.. What night you thinking???

[Royston]

Wed/Thur

[Maka]

Just read this whole thread, you're an example to us all Charlie- every credit to you on every aspect of this build.

The finished car is definitely the best nova of all time, I cant think of any I would rather drool over haha lol

Thrilled that your bringing it to PV, I'm there for the full weekend so I'll see you there for a drool haha :thumb:

Just to re-iterate you only need your license to sign on at Pod, and a helmet if your likely to cross the line over 100mph. I'd certainly fetch your helmet mate!!

See you there!

Maka :thumb:

[Longdogcharlie]

Just read this whole thread, you're an example to us all Charlie- every credit to you on every aspect of this build.

The finished car is definitely the best nova of all time, I cant think of any I would rather drool over haha lol

Thrilled that your bringing it to PV, I'm there for the full weekend so I'll see you there for a drool haha :thumb:

Just to re-iterate you only need your license to sign on at Pod, and a helmet if your likely to cross the line over 100mph. I'd certainly fetch your helmet mate!!

See you there!

Maka :thumb:

Maka Glad you like it!!

Havent really had it out for a proper run yet, and as you would expect dont want it to fail in front of a couple of thousand people at Pod, Don't have a helmet yet anyway so may have to borrow one if i run it

Its going to need running in and setting up before it gets a good thrash. I dont want to F**k it up at this stage. I guess the best person to getr to set it up is Specky and I cant get it booked in there before Friday anyway.

See you on Saturday..!!!

[NOVA saloon]

What power are you wanting roughly??

What time do you think you will run at pod??
I mean a handful of xe are 13 sec and some let's 12

Unlike specky running massive spec and out right power. Do you think your there in the mid 9secs???

[Longdogcharlie]

didnt really build it to go racing, just to see if it could be done and to put a fookin big smile on my face when driving it on the road, I was just told that specky is the best man to set it up.

I have no idea what time it will pull,

[Ben]

What power are you wanting roughly??

What time do you think you will run at pod??
I mean a handful of xe are 13 sec and some let's 12

Unlike specky running massive spec and out right power. Do you think your there in the mid 9secs???

I would be amazed if this was any quicker than a normal fwd let nova up the strip due to the massive extra weight of the 4x4 running gear, round a track you would be looking at a completely different story!

[Paul]

What power are you wanting roughly??

What time do you think you will run at pod??
I mean a handful of xe are 13 sec and some let's 12

Unlike specky running massive spec and out right power. Do you think your there in the mid 9secs???

No chance.

[Mieran]

Whats the engine spec charlie?

[Royston]

Will ring tomorrow Charlie, to confirm my jaunt over:d

[Longdogcharlie]

Whats the engine spec charlie? I am goiing to run approx 300-350hp. it was running 320hp on the dyno in the calibra it came out of.

Like I say i have no idea what it will do on the strip. but it should be a laugh on track days and on the road.

[Longdogcharlie]

Will ring tomorrow Charlie, to confirm my jaunt over:d

Cool, give me a ring

[Longdogcharlie]

Whats the engine spec charlie? can review at PVS if your going,

[Mieran]

Should be doing 12s
imo

I don't care what anyone says but a 4x4 Nova is still light!

My mate did a 12.6 at York in his pulsar with a header tank full of oil lol and budget tyres, running just over 300
bhp and they're much heavier than a Nova!

[Ben]

My mate did a 12.6 at York in his pulsar with a header tank full of oil lol and budget tyres, running just over 300
!
they do 13's from the factory though!

and a standard pulsar is 1300kg's and a nova gte about 1000kg's so with the extra weight from the transfer box, larger engine, gearbox, rear running gear etc it wont be far of a 100kg's difference!

[garethcolley]

they do 13's from the factory though!

and a standard pulsar is 1300kg's and a nova gte about 1000kg's so with the extra weight from the transfer box, larger engine, gearbox, rear running gear etc it wont be far of a 100kg's difference!

I would be very suprised if a 4x4 Nova when setup correctly with that much power didn't hit LOW 12's IMO.

Also isnt a standard GTE 850kg? I would suspect this car is still under a 1000kg.

[david dixon]

i'll say 13.0....if the transfer box likes it :thumb:

[Royston]

Well I have been a lucky boy today, been up top Charlie's and had a ride in her:d

Took my camera to share some pictures, Charlie you should be proud of your achievement:thumb:

Photos
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4580.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4581.jpg
The man himself....No he's not stood on a soap box;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4582.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4583.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4585.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4586.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4587.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/DSCF4589.jpg

Short Video
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/PNG%20vids/th_DSCF4573.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/PNG%20vids/?action=view&current=DSCF4573.mp4)

got another I'll upload in the morning;)

[sport]

Nice drive way Charlies got lol

[scott.parker]

AWESOME.... not much els i can think to say really..

[Mieran]

front needs to go at least 20mm lower

[Edd]

Nice pics ! Needs Sport mirrors IMO minor detail tho

Ben, where the fook did you get that nova gte's weigh 1000kg ? :eek: lol

850 more like :) I'd be suprised if this was much over a 1000 tbh

[Royston]

Here's the other video;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/PNG%20vids/th_DSCF4574.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v697/1297cc/PNG%20vids/?action=view&current=DSCF4574.mp4)

Enjoy, more pace to come:)

[SGA33]

Nice pictures and video royston.
The nova looks like it's on a rally stage in those videos.
Good luck at Pvs Charlie I am sure the car will
Be a huge hit :)

[Longdogcharlie]

It just needs setting up, so it wont be on the strip at PVS, I put the vernier on and its got a miss fire, I'm not going to melt it at this stage.

[The Simps]

Really annoyed I cant come see this at PVS this weekend :( Funds and time just dont allow. Its gonna be a hit charlie tho thats for sure. I think maybe you should think about some mirrors so people can see whats gone on underneath?

So when we gonna see the four wheel drift videos?

[Longdogcharlie]

Really annoyed I cant come see this at PVS this weekend :( Funds and time just dont allow. Its gonna be a hit charlie tho thats for sure. I think maybe you should think about some mirrors so people can see whats gone on underneath?

So when we gonna see the four wheel drift videos?

Cheers Simon, shame you wont be there, will catch up some time.. I have some ramps to reverse it onto so people can have a look of they want..

[calibra-keith]

looks great and great work, if i had to pick one thing i dont like then it would be the front mount but thats if i was picky, i could live with that

[Danb1987]

This should be in total vauxhall just seen some photographers snooping around it at Pvs so I told them all about it lmaoo lol lol they asked if it was a genuine sport....... When I told them yes and 4x4 they were very interested lol

The car is awsome Charlie! Top work fella

[Longdogcharlie]

Just seen the man from tv mag, they are taking some pics,

[The Simps]

Will be very well deserved Charlie!

[farmertom]

well done charlie you have built yourself the best nova ever to drive our earth. hope its featured in tv and the rr setup works out well!

[gunny]

Looked awesome at pvs mate top work :thumb:

[Longdogcharlie]

Glad you all like it, lets hope it runs ok and the next time you all see it, it is getting thrashed up the strip!!!!

Cheers.

[wiseboy]

Looked awesome in the flesh yesterday when you pulled in with it on the trailor, nice to see the 'impossible' being archeived, faultless in my eyes mate. We were camped next to you (white astra van).

Lee

[david dixon]

looking forward to see it when its all finished and set up mate

[Longdogcharlie]

Ha got an insurance quote from one of the hotties "Penny" at the adrian flux stand. £180 quid for the year, how goiod is that.. bring it on

[david dixon]

ha ha can't grumble with that mate

[wiseboy]

I pay that a month for my 3 lol

[Longdogcharlie]

fookin bargain, and its all declaired and fully comp..

[Royston]

Have you had a good weekend Charlie?:)

[Novasport]

Wait till the modified report form comes through you have to fill out, hope you have some spare time lol

[Longdogcharlie]

Sat was good, weather was sh1ty today, left about noon..

[Longdogcharlie]

Wait till the modified report form comes through you have to fill out, hope you have some spare time lol

Yeah been there before, its a pain in the ass

[ste porter]

been looking for you all day mate couldnt seem to catch you though which was a shame as i was looking forward to a chat about it and problems we have both encountered ect

did have a spy at the car though mate and i must say i was very impressed mate to say the least well done its a real credit to you realy is

[Longdogcharlie]

been looking for you all day mate couldnt seem to catch you though which was a shame as i was looking forward to a chat about it and problems we have both encountered ect

did have a spy at the car though mate and i must say i was very impressed mate to say the least well done its a real credit to you realy is

Hi Ste, Glad you liked it, It would have been good to meet up, I left about noon. I was soaked and sick of trudging about in the rain.

If you want any help with yours just send me a pm and i will give you a call.

[Longdogcharlie]

Got new spark plugs today, will get them fitted at the weekend, will turn the inlet cam back timing back 1/2 tooth and see if it cures the misfire.. fingers crossed..

[Angus Closier]

Good luck sorting the miss fire. Really stunning car mate, credit to you.

[Longdogcharlie]

Found the miss-fire fault, one of the ceramics on a spak plug was cracked, New plugs in, Pulls like a train, next to no wheel spin in the dry, even when brutal with the clutch. Am Chuffed to bits. a liitle mod to do on the rear suspension clearance and the gear linkage to set up properly and should be good for test..

[Royston]

Pleased it has been an easy fix Charlie;)

[The Simps]

:)

[Longdogcharlie]

Pleased it has been an easy fix Charlie;)

Its ready for some video when you are free!!!

[Danny s-p]

i was the blond lad with the astra sri camped right next to you at pvs it very nice build nice fab work to wen i was looking round it

[Longdogcharlie]

i was the blond lad with the astra sri camped right next to you at pvs it very nice build nice fab work to wen i was looking round it

Cheers Danny i'm chuffed its running sweet, am just going to run it every day down the road to try and bed things in, then when I am back from travelling will change the oil, wack the boost and fuelling up and get it set up.. Track day here we come..

[Royston]

Its ready for some video when you are free!!!

I'll consult my diarylol

[david dixon]

we going to retro show at santa pod if you interested mate...

[DR]

Cracking piece of engineering there :thumb:

[Longdogcharlie]

we going to retro show at santa pod if you interested mate...

Hi Dave

Will not be able to make it as will be working. Bummer it would have been good to give it a run out!!

[david dixon]

ah i see no bother mate, just give me a shout if you fancy pod or york!

[Longdogcharlie]

ah i see no bother mate, just give me a shout if you fancy pod or york!

Hoping to be back in Uk about 10th Aug is there anything around that date??

[david dixon]

there will be mate, there's always something on at pod and york around those times.

[Longdogcharlie]

Ha am taking the nova for test tomorrow, can't wait to see the guys face when he gets underneath, should be a right laugh...

[Longdogcharlie]

Passed sweet

[krobinson]

Congrats!! :-)

[krobinson]

Congrats!! :-)

[Longdogcharlie]

Congrats!! :-)
Back from travels Saudi was damn hot 44 degrees and its not summer yet.., need to try and get the sport set up on the rollers. and fine tune the gear linkage.

[Southie]

Well Charlie glad the car was a easy fix, I hope you end up taking the Nova to York dragway I'd love to see this flying up the strip.

A credit to you, well done indeed :d

[Longdogcharlie]

when is york on??

[Southie]

See here Charlie http://www.yorkraceway.org.uk/cgi-bin/whatson.pl

[Longdogcharlie]

Well she is on the road, taxed tested and insured.
got the stainless strut brace made today. Think it looks ok.
http://s1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/strut%20brace%2017-7-11/
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/strut%20brace%2017-7-11/strutbrace001.jpg?t=1310921038
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/strut%20brace%2017-7-11/strutbrace002.jpg

Note sure the turbo is right mind, It boosts really well, and holds pressure, but it starts to smoke when left to tick over for too long. anyone tell me the best oil to use??

Thanks

Charlie

[The Simps]

Sounds pretty normal for a vaux turbo to be honest! They dont last long once you've upped the boost.

[Longdogcharlie]

umm my cav turbo used to do the same.

How are you getting on with the space frame?? any movement yet??

[krobinson]

Your turbo oil seals are gone. Time for a refurb!

[The Simps]

How are you getting on with the space frame?? any movement yet??


I've started work again so thats the main thing. Added some door bars last week and potentially viewing a donor vehicle this week. Im being made redundant soon so im now on garden leave until xmas time so hopefully get some stuff done!

[Longdogcharlie]

I've started work again so thats the main thing. Added some door bars last week and potentially viewing a donor vehicle this week. Im being made redundant soon so im now on garden leave until xmas time so hopefully get some stuff done!
Sorry to hear about your redundancy, not an easy time I'm sure.
I was made redundant 7 years ago after 14 years with the same company, It was the best thing that could have happened when I look back

Must be good to get stuck into the space frame while on leave, enjoy the time off while it lasts., it will fly over..

[SGA33]

Pity about the smoking , bet its fun on the road :)
Also bet you wish you were still working away with the horrible weather we have had up here.

[Longdogcharlie]

will get the smoking sorted when its on the move its OK to use, Its a bloody scream on the road.

Your right about the weather, bloody shocking few days, and no end in sight. bummer..

[boss]

have you had it at york drag strip yet mate

[Longdogcharlie]

not yet, but it should be Ok to run when it is next on, I wanted to watch TOTB which i think is on at the same time tho

[Longdogcharlie]

Well my KKK is in the bin, borrowed one off a mate in the short term, Garrett ball bearing on its way. wohoo!!!

[Longdogcharlie]

well got to santa pod USC yesterday. first run out. best time of the day 12.77secs, the look on the first scoobys face was a picture!!! I guess someone will put some video footage up on you tube. Sucessful day out all in all

[Royston]

Great news, pleased you have managed to get some runs;)

12.77s is a great start, wehat were the other statistics?

Looking forward to seeing some video footage:d

Did she launch OK?

Will hopefully call to see you next week if it is OK;) or you can bring her over:d

[calibra-keith]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugN6I5PUUgs

[Royston]

I think you were just nosing ahead Charlielol

Any more Keith?

[Longdogcharlie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mljg3IJLkMM

Not sure how to paste the video, but hears another with RS focus.. hope there is one of the EVO and the Scooby...

[The Simps]

:d

[John]

sweet!

[novacabrio]

Brilliant!! that intercooler needs tuckign out the way for more suprise!!

[Longdogcharlie]

I agree but its quite difficult with the engine an 1" further forward to normal, will see what I can do when fitting the Garrett.

[chrisnovaturbo]

what garrett you putting on it?

[Longdogcharlie]

Got a GT2871R

[chrisnovaturbo]

cool what power you hoping for?

[Longdogcharlie]

am happy at the 280ish I have now, but wanted to get a reliable turbo that can take me up to 400, with the next planned mods, Need to find a place to buy the tight bends in inconel if you know of anywhere?? that way i can make a start on the manifold..

[The Simps]

Got a GT2871R


Nice! Thats what I want for the 200sx. Did you get it new? How much if you dont mind me asking?

[Mieran]

what chips are you running?

[Longdogcharlie]

At the minute its a phase 3.5 regal kit with black Saab injectors, they are a bit big, going to drop down to Red ones, and get it set up, Its running too rich with the KKK.

[Mieran]

There is a 4x4 dyno in durham, they are called evotune

I think there is a discounted group day at the 27th, will need to double check the date

[Longdogcharlie]

Cool, Let me have the details, I guess the group day will be for power runs only, I will need to get it set up before that, if possible..

[chrisnovaturbo]

www.evotune.co.uk (http://www.evotune.co.uk) jamie is the owner of evotune sound bloke.

[Longdogcharlie]

Got another Video of a Scooby at USC.. look about 1.24mins in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCGCGPuraQ8&feature=player_embedded

[The Simps]

awesome!! ha ha ha

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looks quick! Should go even better with that new turbo :)

[Longdogcharlie]

yeh was really pleased, going to get some new rods and the manifold before it is fitted. should be able to push the power up a bit. the traction of the line was really good..

[SGA33]

Looks like it set of really well and i bet the scooby driver didnt go back up the strip.
Are you going to try it out at york dragstrip sometime?

[Longdogcharlie]

was thinking of going on Sunday this weekend.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Thats epic buddy.

iain

[Longdogcharlie]

Had it on the Dyno today, 290Hp, 310lbft torque, didnt want to wind it up anymore as the turbo is borrowed. cant wait to get the Garrett on, chuffed with that from a standard kkk. will post video up shortly

[Royston]

Looking forward to the video, guess your back then, so am I as of yesterday, will catch up with you soon

[Mieran]

Whats it boosting to at the moment?

[Longdogcharlie]

about 1.5 bar.. should be mint with the garrett at 2 bar. Fuelling was slightly lean on the first run, but put it up to 4bar and its sweet..

[Mieran]

power is slightly down for ph3.5 chips and regal say they should be running with 4.5bar fpr

mine made 291 on ph2 (0.95 bar) but every dyno reads differently

[Longdogcharlie]

Like you say I was told it should run about 350ish. but am happy with that for the minute, (with the borrowed Turbo)
needs rods, exhaust manifold, low comp pistons and omex management i think as the next step.

the easy power is where it is now i guess from now on its a money thing..

[Longdogcharlie]

Looking forward to the video, guess your back then, so am I as of yesterday, will catch up with you soon
HI Roy, got back last week, will run the car to work one day this week weather permitting and will call in

[Royston]

HI Roy, got back last week, will run the car to work one day this week weather permitting and will call in

Oh goody:d

[Longdogcharlie]

Soz cant get video to download, pic instead

http://1.2.3.9/bmi/i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/03092011302.jpg

[Longdogcharlie]

Had to put on two new fans hanging out the front, the one on the inside of the rad melted. oops!!!
Even less subtle with the fans on the intercooler
http://1.2.3.9/bmi/i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/16092011308.jpg

[scott.parker]

red cross mate

[Longdogcharlie]

you will have to explain that one!!!

[scott.parker]

Cant see pics etc, just a box with a red cross in, try re hosting?

Scott

[Longdogcharlie]

Cheer Scott
Try this link instead
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/16092011308.jpg
http://1.2.3.9/bmi/i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/16092011308.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

[Spudly]

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/16092011308.jpg



There ya go:thumb:

[pikey1986]

Ive just had a funny feeling down below, looks amazing mate

[autoworksnovasport]

this looks awesome mate i need to get mine finished and so does ste!! get all 3 together

[Longdogcharlie]

your right there, you both need to get your finished

finally got the video of it on the rollers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWEQsBuUtkw&feature=player_detailpage

[Mieran]

Going to York tomorrow charlie?

[Longdogcharlie]

cant a mate is doing the tracking in the morning, are you??
am going to Pod on the 1st Oct

[Mieran]

I was supposed to but everyone dropped out in the last minute and I'm not going on my own lol

[Longdogcharlie]

would have gone, but its scrubbing the front tyres off

[autoworksnovasport]

your right there, you both need to get your finished

finally got the video of it on the rollers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWEQsBuUtkw&feature=player_detailpage

yeah need abit more spare time to get on with it keep starting it then having other things to get done (:mad:to earn money:mad:)

[johnsowerby]

nice to finally see the real thing today instead of pics very impressed

[Spudly]

Looking very good in the vid Charlie, what power did it make?

[Longdogcharlie]

290hp, didnt go for more boost as the turbo is borrowed and have already restroyed one kkk. Garret id here, manifold should be here soon, and i have the rods, so ready for the next level..

[Spudly]

Thats mental as just shy of 300 in a nova is more than enough anyways but in a 4x4 nova thats got to be so useable, thats going to be mental, have you managed to get it down the strip yet?

[trossnova]

so what sort of times you getting on the quarter? must put power down quite well, cant wait to get my 4x4 nova finished

[Mieran]

He did a 12.7 iirc

[Longdogcharlie]

it went well down the strip, there are some video links in this thread somewhere. and a mate has some better quality videos of the launches at santa pod, will be posted soon..

[Longdogcharlie]

Its that time of year again, new block is in getting machined, collect this on Tuesday, new oil spray nozzles, regrind bores and crank. manifold is ready for welding to fit the Garrett, got the front stripped out to try and get it to fit..
Just need to buy pistons, I guess 8,5,1 should be the way to go. Unless anyone has any better advice..

[Old man Jimbo]

Just raced through this thread looking at picture and I have to say I funking love it. First of all it looks so neatly done and the standard wheel base is a major plus IMHO. I would very very much love to see any pictures or measurements for the underneath as I'm fascinated mate.

10 out of 10 for form, style, and effort lol +rep.

[Longdogcharlie]

Hi Jimbo

Thanks for your comments,

See attached the pics for the latest engine upgrade, manifold garrett and the oil squirters
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Nova1jan006.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Nova1jan005.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Nova1jan004.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Nova1jan003.jpg

[ocdstigy]

Shivers down my spine watching it race the scooby,this is truely awesome 10 out of 10!!

[Danny s-p]

any vids of it race

[Longdogcharlie]

HI danny

See this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCGCGPuraQ8&feature=player_embedded

[Longdogcharlie]

quick pic of the new slam panel with new manifold
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/11012012365.jpg

[Longdogcharlie]

Ooops
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/11012012365.jpg

[heds]

looking good pal, my nova's panel had to be cut the same, but ive fitted a nortech now and theres plenty room, althought the z20 seem to sit a bit further back somehow, rep added too

[Longdogcharlie]

its further forward than an Xe would be cause of the transfer box, but it cant be helped, but is coming together slowly

[Longdogcharlie]

Its been a while, But got cracked on with the turbo exhaust manifold today, 3" stainless, Sorry cant afford to pay Nortech prices so it will have to do..
http://1.2.3.12/bmi/i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Novaexhaust005.jpg (javascript:void(0);)

[autoworksnovasport]

cant see the pic

[Longdogcharlie]

Tried again with the pic
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Novaexhaust005.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/Novaexhaust005.jpg?t=1332529074

[david dixon]

looking good mate, are you going the weekend?

[Longdogcharlie]

looking good mate, are you going the weekend?
I dont think so buddy, am picking a car up tomorrow and wont get time to get it running..

[Royston]

Hi Charlie, hope you have a good trip for you new toy, wish I was along for the trip. Catch up soon, up for the meet on the 1st of April

[scott.parker]

I dont think so buddy, am picking a car up tomorrow and wont get time to get it running..

Would this be another sport by any chance?

[Longdogcharlie]

might be?? going to cut a bloody big slot up the middle and strap in a turbo again!!! ahh..

[scott.parker]

Well it's better then scrapping it! lol

[Longdogcharlie]

I dont like to see them scrapped, It will get fixed up I'm sure one day..

[Royston]

Would this be another sport by any chance?

And I thought you had your finger on the pulse Scott

[scott.parker]

And I thought you had your finger on the pulse Scott

I do mate, i knew it was Alex's sport as Ive got some of the parts here lol

[Royston]

I do mate, i knew it was Alex's sport as Ive got some of the parts here lol

Me too, Charlie is kindly collecting for me;)

[Longdogcharlie]

I need to get some rods for the new engine build, anybody got any experience for the best to get ??
Arrow, Pauter or K1 any ideas??? also looking at JE pistons Let me know boys and girls..

[Old man Jimbo]

I need to get some rods for the new engine build, anybody got any experience for the best to get ??
Arrow, Pauter or K1 any ideas??? also looking at JE pistons Let me know boys and girls..

PM'd mate.

[david dixon]

Arrow or Pauter charlie, omega or je pistons

[steveboyslim]

Arrow or Pauter charlie, omega or je pistons

JE pistons have a lot of piston skirt tapper and rattle badly when cold.

Steve

[Longdogcharlie]

JE Pistons ordered,

[david dixon]

I have to be honest i dont mind JE..

[Longdogcharlie]

JE's may rattle, but they should not melt, I spoke to Omega/accrelite engineers, and they said that there pistons were not suitable for 30psi or for NOS if I go for that aswell.

Lets hope they are here for when I get home so I can try and get the motor built for PVS..

[david dixon]

Charlie let me know if you are going to pvs mate.

[Longdogcharlie]

HI Dave, yep should be going, I just need to get a clutch and bottom end bolts for the new motor, and should have it running with the Garrett..Sweet!!!!

[david dixon]

sounds good, aren't you going to use ARP main studs mate? helix paddle clutch?

David.

[Nobby]

sounds epic mate

[Chay84]

Just read thru this thread i Seen this in tv this month stunning work mate

[heds]

thought you would have gave me or vauxsausage a high 5 for sorting you a feature ;-)

[Longdogcharlie]

Mark, with all respect I enjoyed the vauxsausage meet and high 5 to you guys for that, i think you did a great job, but i think that 7 years hard graft on the car got the feature, not 1 hour in a car park on a Sunday afternoon.

[Longdogcharlie]

Been fitting the new intercooler with 3" pipes to go with the garrett. Hope the pic works
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/image.jpg (http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/image.jpg)

[Novasport]

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k579/charlielogdog/image.jpg

[sport]

You going to be able to fit a front bumper?

[Longdogcharlie]

Should be able to fit half of it.. Lol

[Edd]

Is that boost pipe going under the front valance not going catch on the ground?

[Longdogcharlie]

Not sure edd. It is going to be close. is very little room at that side with the pipe going to the air filter. If it catches will have to have a rethink.

[turbojolt]

would it not be possible to notch into the front valance and box it out so the pipe sits up into it higher