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clubberlang23
26-04-11, 08:11 PM
I know its probabaly been asked 100 times before, but i can't really find to much info on it. What parts/bearing are needed and what maching is needed (I am manual miller by trade so not a problem, also have a spare set of front hub knuckles)
clubberlang23
26-04-11, 09:48 PM
Any1 give me some info?
MattBrown
26-04-11, 09:53 PM
Streight up it can't be done. (bolted together)

But if it's a smallblock, I'd cut n shut the shafts.

If you staggered cut them, and sleeve them, then balance them I can't see an issue?

Unless it's some 220bhp c16xe?
mk1nova_rich
26-04-11, 09:58 PM
Streight up it can't be done. (bolted together)

But if it's a smallblock, I'd cut n shut the shafts.

If you staggered cut them, and sleeve them, then balance them I can't see an issue?

Unless it's some 220bhp c16xe?

cut and shut shafts?! :wtf: you use Mk4 Astra stuff IIRC
Mieran
26-04-11, 10:00 PM
You can get adapters but they're no cheap

Are you thinking of fitting 5x110 wheels?
bazil
26-04-11, 10:30 PM
F13box to Astra mk4 1.8 inner cv to big block conversion shafts to cav/cally 5 stud hubs machined to fit nova bearings,
bazil
26-04-11, 10:40 PM
Inner cv pattern part number from AMK TDL4950
shed-on-wheels
26-04-11, 11:19 PM
or use cav mk2 outer c.vs on gte/gsi shafts
bazil
26-04-11, 11:22 PM
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MattBrown
27-04-11, 12:51 AM
cut and shut shafts?! :wtf: you use Mk4 Astra stuff IIRC

Yup, I have seen worse (Welded up cvs together) etc.

Sure a member on here welded part of an inner to part of an outer in some real bodgerylol
db_1.2
27-04-11, 08:19 AM
There's no problem with modifying shafts, intact, there's companies out there who do this as a business. But ultimately, Bazil is 100% correct"
bazil
27-04-11, 08:53 AM
Just a note on pcd adaptors, iirc they are about a minimum width of around 16mm so a et49 wheel becomes et33 and difficult to fit on a nova,

However these adaptors are readily avalible on eBay and some of the companies will make to order at no extra cost.
clubberlang23
27-04-11, 08:25 PM
Cheers for the advice, so many options! Think i'm gonna go down the route of gte/gsi shafts with mk2 cav cv's. Now i need to make a parts list so i can post a wanted thread up.
Am i right in thinking i'll need (please add or correct parts)
GTE/GSI shafts
Mk2 cav cv's
Cav v6 front and rear hubs & brakes