Saloon project

[boomtings1]

I got the car few months ago on ebay, it had done 25k miles when i got it and it looks very genuine.

Hers some pics to get started.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4671/008db.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-17

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-17

I bought it as i had a tigra for 4 years and spent abit of money on it in that time, but alot of rust on the car made me think about wat to do next as there were holes in the floor and the arches.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7792/photo004ur.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-17

looked good in its prime lol. I didnt want the parts to go to waist selling them cheap or even selling the whole car cheap so thort about getting a standerd tidy nova to put everything on.
Iv been locating the parts over the last few months to put the engine in and a few other bits id like to do all in 1 go.
The angine is stripped down at the mo as im rebiulding it as its out of the car will be easier, plus geting the head ported.
So after my holiday next month, hopefully i will be able to crack on with everything.

[NOVA saloon]

Hmmm looks a good start to me.

SALOON FOR THEE WIN.

[brownbear]

Very Tidy!!

[ryansnova]

lower it more mate but looks a very clean car :)

[boomtings1]

lower it more mate but looks a very clean car :)

Dont wory iv got some spax shocks and springs for it, mite put them on this weekend

[NOV4_SPORT]

Very nice matey.

iain

[simonm]

is that loon missing its head rests looks a bit odd must have been owned by some one old looks cool though

[7ova]

looks tidy mate
i'll look out for it as i'm often in sheffield

[novanut170]

was this the one on ebay for stupid money?? could b wrong lol
looks realy nice nice tho wish my loon was that clean!

[boomtings1]

was this the one on ebay for stupid money?? could b wrong lol
looks realy nice nice tho wish my loon was that clean!
Yes if u mean stupidly cheap lol

[novanut170]

na i saw 1 on there for like 1500....lol how much was this one? mine was 300!! :)

[boomtings1]

It ended up goin for 750. I got it off somebody on here, think hes called jack thumpy or something, hes got a nova gsi aswel i think

[boomtings1]

Finished building the engine up today
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-19
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-19
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-19

[boomtings1]

Also got 280mm disks with v6 calipers and braded hoses, did these a few weeks ago.
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-17

[Yorkie]

ooooooooo shiny new engine and a shiny new nova, oooo pretty :) looks really good :)

[boomtings1]

I kno, im well happy with the result. Took me almost all day.

[Yorkie]

I only dream of my car being this clean lol good effort looks proper nice :)

[boomtings1]

Its not as clean as id like yet, not had much time for cleaning yet lol

[boomtings1]

pic of the porting
http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/7735/004lq.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-06-19

[Damo]

Looks well mate and a fellow south yorks lad we'll have to see if we can get some meets arraged as theres a few of us around here.

[boomtings1]

Yeh sounds good. My mate just purchased a redtop nova so he will defo be along too

[boomtings1]

Been getting some novertime in after work this week lol.
Got started early.

So it goes from this
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-02

Then after 2 hours mondey night engine was out
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-02

Tuesday night rubbed all engine bay down as thort could do with a tidy up and put come KURUST on all the litle spots of rust.
Wednesday sprayed in hammerwrite smooth black
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/483/003ryi.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-02

And fitted quick rack
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-02

Then today this happend lol
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-02

Sorry for lack of picks but once i get into work on it i just dont think to take them.

[calibra-keith]

Sorry for lack of picks but once i get into work on it i just dont think to take them.

thats what im like, i plan to take plenty then i normally end up with just a before and after lol, engine bay looks like new now tho, 16xe ?

[boomtings1]

thats what im like, i plan to take plenty then i normally end up with just a before and after lol, engine bay looks like new now tho, 16xe ?

Yeh its x16xe out the tigra. There wasnt much to take now that i think of it as it is just streight in. And when its done i wont want to drive it as its soo clean lol

[boomtings1]

She lives!!!!!!!!!

Update with picks comeing tomorow

[boomtings1]

Got back off hol and and my car had been vandalized as i thort it would.
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

[octagonalpaul]

this is one clean saloon, brilliant project so far

[boomtings1]

Hear is what iv done with the AUX belt if anyone wants help,

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-23
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-07-23

I got the die grinder on the top alternator bracket and ground an adjuster out. The belt i used is a 6PK860

[scott.parker]

cool project mate

[boomtings1]

Next with the inlet i ported the tb slightly ant taperd the powerbox inner holes then fitted as so,
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7230/003gd.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

And with the exhaust manifold painted black then wrapped,
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

Wat a nightmare this was, never done it before but took ages and got fiberglass everywere so ended up binning my clothe after.

Brand spanking new fuel parts, tank was already painted but decided to do it black. Dont think thers any need for the braided fuel hose but looks cool lol
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/7401/004ysa.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

[boomtings1]

As for the inside, stripped it all out and painted the boot and back seat area black
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

Got some bucket seats for it ages ago and fitted them
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/2663/012lnn.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

Some cheap ebay seat covers off ebay with holes cut in for the harnesses
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

[boomtings1]

As for the fuel pump and filter iv decided to put under the seat putting the pipes through the water drain bungs
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

[boomtings1]

And this is the finished thing
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5452/017nh.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-08-13

Still loads i want to do to it but every thing works. I didnt have much faith it the wiring as wenever i try to wire sonething up ushaly takes me about 15 attemps lol.
So was so suprised when it fired up after just a few seconds of cranking.
Theres no leaks or noises from engine so im verry happy at wat iv acheved.
Just running it in at tho moment so wait till its done 1000 miles or so then i can see wat shes made of :)

[boomtings1]

Any one want to guess what bhp will be running at for when get it dynoed after running in. Its got re profiled cams power box full exhaust system with 4-2-1 manifold lots of porting and fpr. after this dyno i may think about getting an ecu or even chipping the one i have.

[boomtings1]

Its all run in now done about 1500 miles.
And its even faster than i was hoping it was going to be.
Today put the tigra wheels on as they have got proper tyres on and not cheap budget crap

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-09-10

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-09-10

[nova gsi ian]

looks good bud, however prefer the cesaro's, still needs to go lower tho! great work so far fella!

[Will F]

Nice car - get that fuel pump location sorted though - it looks proper pikey lol - also get the cesaros back on there!

[boomtings1]

IV decided to get some coilovers so just saving up for them, I sold the spax to a mate. I also prefer the cesaros guna get them painted, i was thinking white wat u think. As for the pump im not sure where else to put it, the feed pipe comes streight out towards the frount of the car, and dont fancy running it round to the rear and having too much pipes running round

[John]

are you running a gte/gsi tank with an in built swirl or the original carb tank? the fuel pipe on said tank exits at the rear as the fuel pump is external floor located.

[boomtings1]

No its a 1.2 carb tank

[boomtings1]

I just keep the tank full

[John]

I just keep the tank full

Perhaps something to sort in the future then? The fuel pump can then sit in the proper cradle. They're rubber mounted/suspended. When the're bolted straight to the floor they can expire quite quickly. :)

[boomtings1]

Yeh Just need funds lol, so decided to sell my evo to pay for the nova

[John]

Yeh Just need funds lol, so decided to sell my evo to pay for the nova

lol wise move! car looks good! :)

[boomtings1]

Thanks mate

[boomtings1]

Got some munies evos sold lol

[boomtings1]

Another photo


By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-09-16


By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-09-16

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-09-16

[boomtings1]

Anyone kno y 2 of my photos are forbidden :s ??????????

[boomtings1]

Bit of an update.

Got some carbon fibre dooe cards :)

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2804/004uu.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-10-11

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-10-11

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-10-11

And just got my hands on this toy

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2011-10-11

Dont kno when im going to fit it tho, as i love wireing lol

[Nobby]

i like it mate but dont like the engine bay in black looks like your hiding something imo lol

[boomtings1]

I get what you mean but there realy is nothing to hide, car is totally immacutate as for as rust goes. Just a few dents on bodywork. Chose black out of ease as i plan on keeping this car a long time.

[scott.parker]

What with the yellow on the doors inside?

[boomtings1]

Just a theme im haveing inside

[Rickyb]

looks a good project i keep thinking off weather to get a baby xe for me nova but ive got to get it metaled and painted first.

[boomtings1]

The main reason i put the baby xe in is cos i had the tigra for years and i knew everything about it, reliable, and with the mods id put on over the years was quite fast so didnt wanted to save the best thing about the car.
Now that its in the nova its same as my mates redtop nova hatch back, would have been an easier conversion if id got the right model nova to start with lol but saw it with low mites for cheap so couldnt resist :)

[Linch]

All up and running now with the gotech :D

[boomtings1]

Yeh thanks mate, awsome!!!!!!!!

[boomtings1]

Time to start the second stage. Now that i have got a runabout will be keeping the nova in the garage so can just do it in my own time.

Firstly i have stripped all the frount end down to seal it and make sure theres no major rot.

Heres the near side.
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16

And the offside
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16

Heres where she will be sleeping
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-01-16

[boomtings1]

Im happy everything is solid.
Iv not realy got stuck into much bodywork so id like abit of advice please.
Is it best to rub all or the seal off and put fresh on? And whats good stuff to use?
Thanks for advice

[Gibbo]

looking nice pal. id just wirebrush it and paint over it with hammerite

[_Jake]

Spray on stone chip :)

[dc1984]

Looking good matey, where did you get your carbon door cards from?

I was looking on eBay the other day but they don't seem to sell them anymore.

David

[boomtings1]

Looking good matey, where did you get your carbon door cards from?

I was looking on eBay the other day but they don't seem to sell them anymore.

David

I got them off a member on here second hand, not a mark on them tho. I had also noticed they had stopped doing them.

[dc1984]

Ah no probs matey. Wish I had bought a set last year when I first seen them.

David

[boomtings1]

Here is what i have been up to over the last few months.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/4219/019pqx.jpg
By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

Its the front tie bars, bottom arms and hubs off the Tigra
Thought id have a go at putting them on as i have never seen it done before and i figured there must be some advantage over the early corsa b suspention as Lotus re-designed it. There are other differences other than the bottom ball joints. the tie bars are thicker, the bottom arms arnt longer like the early corsa b ones, the extra length comes from the ball joints.
Also added the GAZ coilovers too.

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05
As you can see they are the same length, the bottom arms are also strengthened as standard. I couldnt see any differance in the hubs the, if there was it was minimal.
I found that the tie bars are too long and wont go together unless you use the Tigra ones as the 2 holes are spaced differently for the ball joint, so i got the bar machined down to fit.
After the trial fit, i got them shot blasted.
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

Then painted them yellow and fitted new wheel barings.
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

Then tracking was way out so had to do it myself with string until i could get it to the laser alignment.
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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-07-05

And i can honestly say it just doesn't loose grip no matter how sharp the corner, its my arms that cant turn it hard enough lol.

[boomtings1]

Forgot to add i have put pollybushes on also, the inner bottom arm bushes need to be the late corsa ones as they are different.

[Benn]

corsa b suspention as Lotus re-designed it

Erm did they?

As Corsa and Tirga track is wider, hence the probs you've had. Didn't know was any difference in them either...

[boomtings1]

The early Corsa suspension is the same as the nova except the bottom arms are longer on the Corsa, but Vauxhall got lotus to re-design it for the release of the Tigra in 94 and was put on the later Corsas after like 97 i think.

[scott.parker]

From them pics if anything them corsa/tigra one's look shorter, and at a different angle to the Nova ones??

[Markd89]

what did you do about the sai pump mate, as i believe if you dont have the sensor plugged in it throws up the eml ?

Its the sensor that will be on the inner arch on the tigra and has the 2 air pipes coming from it. did you use this ?
cheers

[boomtings1]

what did you do about the sai pump mate, as i believe if you dont have the sensor plugged in it throws up the eml ?

Its the sensor that will be on the inner arch on the tigra and has the 2 air pipes coming from it. did you use this ?
cheers

No mate i got rid of almost everything useless, my light came on a few times and when i checked it was for the egr valve as it was blanked from the power box.

[Markd89]

cheers bud

[boomtings1]

I had it dynod yesterday

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By boomtings1 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/boomtings1) at 2012-08-19

Ignore the rpm, the redline is set to 7150. 140 bhp 122 to the wheels, 89 torque 81 at the wheels.