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turbojolt
07-07-11, 08:49 PM
as the title says what small block is the best all rounder to fit in to a nova, reliability performance cheers guys intrested in every small block lovers opinions as its what i want to do in a coupe of years after enjoying the Xe nova :thumb:
nova_stee
07-07-11, 08:55 PM
Z18XE from a corsa c, put it on jenveys makes a fast nova better than any c20xe because it will go round bends also x14 and x16 are hard to get any torque from.
turbojolt
07-07-11, 08:56 PM
is the one from the corsa not a x18xe1 matey also i heared on tb they make around 150hp is that true lol
Nova_Tek
07-07-11, 08:57 PM
The biggest one! lol
Spudly
07-07-11, 09:03 PM
C20XE lol






Sorry guys it had to be said :p
turbojolt
07-07-11, 09:04 PM
lol come on guys im trying to be super cereal here lol
Spudly
07-07-11, 09:10 PM
lol come on guys im trying to be super cereal here lol




Is that what superman has for his breakfast lol
swedge
07-07-11, 09:12 PM
hahahaha
Stuart
07-07-11, 09:15 PM
3.2 V6..... well technically its in the smallblock family :p
turbojolt
07-07-11, 09:24 PM
Is that what superman has for his breakfast lol


well duhhhh :roll:
Novasport
07-07-11, 09:25 PM
Still cant believe nobody has fitted a 2.2 on TB's yet. Alloy block for lightness, reverse head a la BTCC Swindon engine and 150bhp to start
turbojolt
07-07-11, 09:25 PM
3.2 V6..... well technically its in the smallblock family :p


compared to what a hemi lol
Stuart
07-07-11, 09:29 PM
Still cant believe nobody has fitted a 2.2 on TB's yet. Alloy block for lightness, reverse head a la BTCC Swindon engine and 150bhp to start

Because the Z22SE is a terrible engine for tuning! Even doing most of it yourself you are looking at £6-7K for a 230bhp engine + purchase and also making the F23 work in a nova lol.... Would sooner just SC one for £3K and have 250bhp with ease.


OR take the Saab 2.0 which is the same engine but happy to rev and get more power for less cash and keep NA :)
Southie
07-07-11, 10:17 PM
lol come on guys im trying to be super cereal here lol

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/funny-pictures-tiger-lick-flavor-great.jpg


Buy a C16xe engine to save any hassle in wiring as it cuts out the immobiliser nonsense, the X16xel has the better head according to SBD, also fit a powerbox of some variety as you'll gain power very easily :)
simonm
07-07-11, 11:07 PM
Have to say the e16se is a really good little engine in a nova light and with some tuning can reach some good power figure and is prity bullet proof I had one in my old car had a good few bob spent on it but was a flyer get it on a twisty road nothing would touch it in my opinion it's the best one for the job little dated but still well up for it
craig green
07-07-11, 11:23 PM
Smallblock XE with a powerbox. Going much further will cost quite a bit.
craig green
07-07-11, 11:27 PM
Still cant believe nobody has fitted a 2.2 on TB's yet. Alloy block for lightness, reverse head a la BTCC Swindon engine and 150bhp to start


It was done to a Corsa B, quite a lot of work & the engine hung out of the bonnet.
ryansnova
08-07-11, 01:01 AM
1.2 turbo ftw! :cool:
swedge
08-07-11, 01:17 AM
1.2 turbo ftw! :cool:

that would be like a 25 stone girl wearing a bikini, she'd think shes hot but isnt really
ryansnova
08-07-11, 01:35 AM
i would be cool though

but look at novarally's 1.0 turboo thats "sexy" lol
bazil
08-07-11, 01:37 AM
C16XE, decomp plate and VXR corsa turbo, good fun untill it's pops lol
ryansnova
08-07-11, 01:46 AM
C16XE, decomp plate and VXR corsa turbo, good fun untill it's pops lol

and my "pop" you mean BAAANG lol
bazil
08-07-11, 04:46 AM
Pretty much lol

I'm sure I read Craig green saying his 1.6 8V turbo was faster than XE novas and he had a 16V 1.6 turbo aswell, IIRC comptoncj had it up for sale recently.
MK1_Ben
08-07-11, 06:22 AM
12NV, best smallblock there is :)
swedge
08-07-11, 12:11 PM
c14se/c16se bullterproof engines :)
Adam
08-07-11, 06:12 PM
1.6 16v with a powerbox fitted is the easy choice
Novasport
09-07-11, 07:53 PM
12NV, best smallblock there is :)

12ST Short stroke high revving bullet proof engine
Andy
09-07-11, 07:59 PM
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR4cHYEGZTuFrGWMBDGmc7jvCV-BeZT7HVJfDrm5dR96q6Uif8v lol
Southie
09-07-11, 08:32 PM
I'm loving the 1.3 I've got at the minute... it's a KA though lol
tommy8252
10-07-11, 10:08 AM
E16se is my favourite small block.
Edd
10-07-11, 10:37 AM
I'm sure I read Craig green saying his 1.6 8V turbo was faster than XE novas and he had a 16V 1.6 turbo aswell, IIRC comptoncj had it up for sale recently.
Craig's 8v Courtenay turbo conversion would beat my XE all day long, plus his nova still had the ability to go round a corner lol ...it used to annoy the hell out of me lol

For me personally it's the 1300. Really nice small engine, can't wait till my 1300 turbo lump is ready