Longdogcharlie's 4x4 Nova

[Longdogcharlie]

Yep I could notch the front panel, but I didnt want to weaken it as the front end is very heavy with the transfer box etc, also if i go to a bigger turbo next year it will be to alter again.

Main reason is that I hate doing bodywork and it would take ages to do a tidy job..Lol

[Longdogcharlie]

Well got the sport running again, was beginning to wish I hadn't bothered, first run out tomorrow..
http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zpsee26b4d0.jpg

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zpsee26b4d0.jpg

Can someone put the pictures up.. Ta

[Benn]

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zpsee26b4d0.jpg



Just copy and paste the IMG code rather than the direct link dude.

[Longdogcharlie]

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zps11d0b1e9.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Longdogcharlie/media/image_zps11d0b1e9.jpg.html)

[scorge01]

Love this thing think I saw it at pvs few years Back reversed up ramps? Looked tidy mate :)

[Longdogcharlie]

Just got the garrett on, had a right chew on with the exhaust, but it's done, gear linkage tomorrow, and she's up the road

[boss]

Any pics of underneath the back end and the tunnel mate and did you have to move the original axel mounts

[Longdogcharlie]

Hi bud. All the box and engine mounts are moved forward about an inch. The rear mounts are gone. There are plates in the rear floor. Under The seat base for new rear arm mounts.gear linkage on the top of the box was altered. Pivot point was moved towards the back of the block about 1 inch. Inside is cavalier with the pipe modified. Sorry am away so cant get you pics at the min.

[Longdogcharlie]

Garrett fitted first go at a map. Missing a bit at revs, just needs individual coils I think and an exhaust mod.. Should do over 400 at the next session. Sweet...
http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Longdogcharlie/media/IMG_0219_zpsce774620.mp4.html
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http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/th_IMG_0219_zpsce774620.jpg (http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/IMG_0219_zpsce774620.mp4)

[bazzap8389]

Awesome! :)

[conza123]

thats looking awsome

[Mazz]

Bet that right giggle with 4wd!

[BRoadGhost]

This car's great because it's not wide arch.

[The Simps]

This car's great because it's not wide arch.

Indeed, VERY much awesome!


Glad to hear you're enjoy it mate :thumb:

[Longdogcharlie]

Hi buddy. She is running well. Looking forward to getting it tested. Lets hope its not to late for the summer. Lol..

[Longdogcharlie]

3" exhaust made and fitted. Damn it noisy. LOL

[nova.mike]

That looks ace! Bet it flies :)

[Longdogcharlie]

That looks ace! Bet it flies :)
she goes wel.

[Southie]

I love this Nova how much is the tax per year then?

On your logbook it must look good saying 2.0 turbo 4x4 lol

[Longdogcharlie]

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zps8196db1a.jpg

Sweet mapped well in the end.. Can wait to have it on the road tomorrow..Lol..
http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Longdogcharlie/media/image_zps8196db1a.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

[Benn]

Nice power curve.

[Benn]

I love this Nova how much is the tax per year then?

On your logbook it must look good saying 2.0 turbo 4x4 lol

They dont put turbo, or didn't on mine and it will be the same as any other 2lt car...

[marc69]

Truly impressive build.

[Longdogcharlie]

Truly impressive build.
Well got the engine stripped today, eight bent exhaust valves, Ooops, might have over revved it. Pistons still ok though..

[Longdogcharlie]

Not over revved, stripped the crank cam belt pulley key. Very luck only to bend 8,

[nova_stee]

Have you used the lower pully bolt more than once?

[Longdogcharlie]

Yep, need to,get a new one..

[nova_stee]

Seen this many times the bolt feels tight but its just bottemed out because its stretched

[Longdogcharlie]

http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zpsb79342f9.jpg?t=1389636215

engine back in, should be running at the weekend, just head to torque up and gear linkage.
http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/image_zpsb79342f9.jpg

[Longdogcharlie]

Latest time at Santa Pod 11.9 seconds at 120mph..
http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Longdogcharlie/media/MyMovie1_zps5d24c97a.mp4.html?filters[user]=135622616&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Longdogcharlie/media/MyMovie1_zps5d24c97a.mp4.html

[istf]

Great time! Any more information from the timeslip? How were the 60 feet with the 4x4?

[Longdogcharlie]

I didn't get the slip, there was to much of a que, It was not as good as I would have liked as it just wheel spun all the wheels in first, The Guys on the track would insist on put that liquid down for the front when drive cars to do burnouts, and that just wet my tyres as no burn out required..

[istf]

Did you run with street tyres or they were slicks? Next time you will be closer to the 11s ;)

[Longdogcharlie]

just running road tyres as I use it on the road, it would be nice to get closer to 11 for sure..

[Longdogcharlie]

New Turbo arrived, Need more power Lol..
http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t663/Longdogcharlie/WP_20140614_002_zpsc64167f8.jpg (http://s1319.photobucket.com/user/Longdogcharlie/media/WP_20140614_002_zpsc64167f8.jpg.html)

[bazzap8389]

Nice! Looks like the one I have precision 6262?

[Longdogcharlie]

its a 6266, If I remember right..

[bazzap8389]

Plenty of power to be had then!

[Longdogcharlie]

bring it on, just the manifold to fabricate and the inlet to do, and should be ready for a remap.. lets see how I get on over the winter..

[david dixon]

Nice turbo Charlie ;-)

[Southie]

Are you running again at totb next year Charlie? If so what time are you aiming for???

[jimbob-mcgrew]

charlie, have you bought this off simps ?

[jimbob-mcgrew]

naah, cant be the same car ?.... the thread was only started in 2011

[Benn]

Charlie built this one. Simp's is way way way of being finished and nothing like this one.

[Longdogcharlie]

Yeah built this one, will have to see how I get on over the winter for TOTB, I don't want to take it apart and not get it back together in time for next summer, I damaged my hand last month and will struggle with getting it done, It ran 11.6 consistently this year, but should to ten's with the new turbo on, Simps put the thread together when I was a newbie, Thanks to him for that..

[jimbob-mcgrew]

yeah that was it, my bad....

i saw his name in the thread, and my brain went into random skitzo-mode, put 2 and 2 together, and came out with scrambled eggs lol

cars looking good :thumb: