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Cant seem to find my old thread i started for the daily :confused: So heres a new one :thumb:
Bog standard 1.2L on Cav slabs. Love it! apart from the 4speed box on motorways :(
Gave it a wash/clean/good going over today so took a few sneaky pics:
Thought it came up well for a 26year old car.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0321.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0322.jpg
Also had a go at making some euro rear lights too :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0324.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0325.jpg
Got some pressed metal plates for it too, UK legal ones not the german ones as the coppers are getting pretty hot on that sort of stuff about here now. Only other plans for it are banded SR steelies and get it low low :d but that will be after it comes out of winter storage. thinking about flocking my MK2 dash and putting it in with the calibra leathers i won off Ebay but im not sure? Any opinions appreciated :)
Did a few things today:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0352.jpg
Gonna take it off the road for a few days to sort the rust bubbles on the front panel coming through, want to catch it before it gets too bad!
looks tidy mate, keep up the good work
stu
basilio
23-10-11, 07:48 PM
good work stu
Mk2 dash and leathers is an option of win for sure. I do prefer the Recaro leathers I found for mine (astra, manta etc) but they were a bit of a find to be fair and at a bargain price. Might be worth looking into other marques options though as it'll be the same cut and weld onto GSI Subframes job as calibra leathers.
dannymcc
23-10-11, 08:11 PM
Looks very tidy. :)
Nice car, good to see an almost standard early Nova used as an every day car.
Keep the mk1 dash, its far better!
Keep the mk1 dash, its far better!
if you like cancer yes
looks tidy mate, keep up the good work
stu
Cheers mate, definitly looking after this one!
Mk2 dash and leathers is an option of win for sure. I do prefer the Recaro leathers I found for mine (astra, manta etc) but they were a bit of a find to be fair and at a bargain price. Might be worth looking into other marques options though as it'll be the same cut and weld onto GSI Subframes job as calibra leathers.
Well i bought some cally heated ones off ebay a few weeks ago, the bloke went on holiday and i aint heard from him since :confused:
Looks very tidy. :)
Cheers, havent found any nasty surprises yet :)
Keep the mk1 dash, its far better!
Youll be glad to here ive decided to keep it for the time being :thumb:
Bought some Uprated Jamex Shocks for it off ebay too, £80 delivered brand new! so they will be going on with the 40mm springs ive got, dont want it silly low as yet because its still my daily.
Also toying with the idea of a Fiat turbo engine, either the one out of the GT punto or the 20v out of a coupe, but need to get my other nova done first :(
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0364.jpg
GTE rear bumper on, looks loads better imo :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0367.jpg
Heated leathers & grey carpets all ready to go in some point this week :) put a 4 branch mani on and 2" race system yesterday and it sounds the tits, not too loud either :thumb:
The seats and carpets should look great in it mate.
Slight update, Pulled a mk2 astra apart for the 1300 out of it:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0379.jpg
Won these off ebay last night for £130 which i dont think is too bad:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/ahastj.png
Twin Dellorto DHLA's
You can guess where this is going... :P
Brought some new rims tonight. Schmidt Modern lines 7j wide :d
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/384809_10150489495007556_584852555_8543638_1807032 114_n.jpg
They are definitely not staying red though, going to go for anthracite and keep the polished lip :thumb:
Have you checked out the arch clearance? My 6.5's were tight with the arches tapped a bit.
They do look quite awesome though, like bigger RFX's
They sit flush with the arches, so im going to be careful with how low i go, minimal stretch should make this work..
Bear in mind that even at 40mm or so, the tyres poke into the arches, as they're square.
if worst comes to worst i can have the arches rolled a bit, They went under a corsa C okay so i guess ill just have to wait and see!
Probably worth the work to get them on, so long as you're aware of it :)
Probably worth the work to get them on, so long as you're aware of it :)
Only other thing is that ive got to make/get some spigot rings as the center bore is bigger than the flange, but thats not alot of work
Got some better pictures of them:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0397.jpg
Turns out there actually 8j after i measured them:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0399.jpg
Wont be having monumental stretched tyres like that on them though :eek:
Calamity Josh
26-12-11, 06:49 PM
love the wheels, personally i'd keep the strech tho
8's will never fit with standard arches, iirc burgo tried 8's on a saloon, and they just fit between the outside dimensions of the car and the suspension strut, pretty sure it's 8's that Dan runs on his widearch, little more offset and they sit nicely in arches that are around 2 inches wider per side.
Feel free to prove me wrong, and it would look epic if you did, but 8" wide on a Nova is a tight squeeze to say the least!
Been a while since i updated this :eek: went to the first IMCC meet last night & saw a starlet glanza with some schmidts like mine on so i put mine on today to see what they look like properly..
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01263.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01262.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01264.jpg
Also been collecting engine parts..
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSCF0431.jpg
+0.05mm pistons & E16SE big valve head. also got a 4.18 Crown wheel in a f10 i kept from the astra i broke which should go nice in a f13cr when i can find one :wtf:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01260.jpg
And the calibra seats are on nova bases now :d Not going to put them in yet though, decided to do the interior in one big hit lol
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01260.jpg
And the calibra seats are on nova bases now :d Not going to put them in yet though, decided to do the interior in one big hit lol
I lied, got bored and put them in today along with the grey carpets:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01269.jpg
Theyre ridiculously comftable but i havent wired them up as its only going to get warmer now lol After some boot & arch carpet the same shade grey as whats in the car (Out of a luxe, not the darker gte/sri grey) If anybodys got some? Next jobs door cards, got about 3 different pairs so i'll be doing some mix and match :cool:
also got a 4.18 Crown wheel in a f10 i kept from the astra i broke which should go nice in a f13cr when i can find one :wtf:
.... Couldnt find a F13CR locally so im doing the next best thing.. Hybrid F10 :d
Basically im using the 5spd F10 i had from breaking the astra for the 1.3, Keeping the 4.18 diff & pinion and putting in a F13CR Cluster back in it. Painting it & New gaskets/seals as i go along obviously :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01278.jpg
Stripped, everything out..
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01281.jpg
Old cluster.. anyone after one?
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01282.jpg
4.18 Diff :d
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01279.jpg
Starting to clean the casing down, ridiculous amount of ****e came off the thing!
The other reason apart from not being able to source an F13CR for using the F10 is so i can use the smaller flywheel so it the engine can rev up a bit quicker, not that it would make a mountain of difference i guess? Update as soon as the casings painted & my CR Cluster arrives :thumb:
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Now looking like this :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01284.jpg
Been stripping down my 1.3 over the past few weekends. Turns out it locked up because of a snapped valve:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01297.jpg
Still havent found the other half of the rocker arm yet.. :tard:
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Only other damage it did was damage the valve guide in the head & take a lil chunk out so ill put a new guide in and have the head welded & Keep it as a spare. Bore looks fine too so i think i got lucky with that.
Last thing to come out is the crank :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01296.jpg
Then to clean it down, have it rebored, crank checked & balanced with rods, & rebuilt with the big valved head so i can work out the compression ratio. But before that, i think i should invest in an engine stand rather than a seirra 4x4 wheel lol
Time for an update i think. Seeing as i have the vectra, this is no longer my daily and has been put in a barn at work to prevent further rotting lol have decided to keep it sensible and use it to get some track day experience, keeping it small block 8v.
how it stood before it went away:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/538882_10151184092228701_392196122_n.jpg
also been collecting a few bits for the engine etc got a manifold for the carbs and some spare rods to be deseamed/balanced/peened
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2012-12-05200051.jpg
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http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-02-02002240_zpsf43fef40.jpg
block is also bare now
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2012-12-26165617.jpg
also got a saloon washer bottle for 99p lol
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-01-12125635.jpg
and ive put the gearbox all together
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2012-12-26125125.jpg
been collecting panels recently too but no pics yet!
been collecting panels recently too but no pics yet!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-02-04123402_zps5b7b15eb.jpg
Just need another cill and a front crossmember/panel and that will be all ill need for the rebuild :)
had a morning on the mk1 yesterday, got it down to the interior i'll be using on track, may take the headlining out but im not sure yet.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-02-16155427_zps94fcaca6.jpg
the door cards arent staying and i plan to have the dash flocked, cannot stand that awful sandy/brown colour :tard:lol Will be getting a new steering wheel as the current ones a bit ****ed! and a pair of bucket seats as the current landrover one is only so i can drive it between the barn/workshop lol
also have ordered pistons from ze germans for the engine, still struggling to find a block though :( so i may just have to bore the 1.3 block.
im loving this and it makes me soo happy seing it have a 1300 instead of the bigblock crap lol
im loving this and it makes me soo happy seing it have a 1300 instead of the bigblock crap lol
funnily enough i was building a mk2 with a redtop but sold it all lol didnt want to ruin the handling of this one so decided to stay small block :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-02-20172128_zps7277aa9d.jpg
Brand new Mahle 1.2 8v 78mm pistons from germany were delivered today. :d
Also bought a £50 1.4 corsa 8v engine off ebay which im waiting to be delivered, so i can strip it for the block and crank then burn the rest, meaning i can start building the new engine! :d
im loving this and it makes me soo happy seing it have a 1300 instead of the bigblock crap lol
Agree! :)
Liking this a lot. Interesting engine.
Agree! :)
Liking this a lot. Interesting engine.
Thanks :)
On the topic of engines; my donor arrived today!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-01141605_zps8827d2e4.jpg
shall be donating its block and maybe crank depending on condition.
Will get it stripped down over next week as i will have no time this weekend as im working :( and if i can get enough over time in i should be able to pay for the rebore to fit the 1.2 pistons and some standard rods as a trial fit!
I like your collection of panels and also your dog.
Novasport
01-03-13, 09:59 PM
Will be interesting to see how you get on with the engine. Why are you not using the 1.3 block?
I have a 13SB & 14NV block, I have found the 14NV block is slightly shorter so that would increase the CR even more than on a 13SB block. Have you checked the height of your block? What head are you using?
I like your collection of panels and also your dog.
Cheers lol His name is hugo and he's lovely! Although im thinking of going wide arch now so they might not get used on this :tard:
Will be interesting to see how you get on with the engine. Why are you not using the 1.3 block?
I have a 13SB & 14NV block, I have found the 14NV block is slightly shorter so that would increase the CR even more than on a 13SB block. Have you checked the height of your block? What head are you using?
Im not using the 1.3 block as ive now got enough parts to repair it from when it dropped a valve so i didnt see any sense in using it to be honest! Im using a big valve E16 head which should help on the compression ratio front as it has bigger combustion chambers than the 1.3 head, although i dont know what its going to be c/r wise untill i build the bottom end then work it all out
Royston
02-03-13, 07:13 AM
Bigger combustion chamber means lower compression........less power
means i wont have to bowl pistons though like i would with a 1.3 head... cant really say anything for certain untill ive done a dummy run though.
TeddyThom
02-03-13, 11:35 PM
Bigger combustion chamber means lower compression........less power
Until you add turbo... Not that I'm hinting at anything dude lol
What engine are you putting in it?
I have a 1.4 nv with the 1.6 head on it. It does have less torque at low revs than the proper head but, over 3,500 rpm the bigger valves and ports allow far better flow and so it takes off (not quite like a jet plane lol) so it depends what you want it for? It's a great revvy set up.
Until you add turbo... Not that I'm hinting at anything dude lol
id like a 1.8 8v small block turbo in it at some point, but thats for another day...
What engine are you putting in it?
I have a 1.4 nv with the 1.6 head on it. It does have less torque at low revs than the proper head but, over 3,500 rpm the bigger valves and ports allow far better flow and so it takes off (not quite like a jet plane lol) so it depends what you want it for? It's a great revvy set up.
1400 block
1200 pistons
1300 rods and crank
40's/cam etc
Have made a start stripping the 1.4
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-04175822_zpsb0c0fcbb.jpg
apparantly its a x14sz lol
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-04180224_zps87f9308c.jpg
well manky inside! awful residue on the oil pick up pipe and the sump took a very big hammer and pry bar to remove :wtf:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-04182450_zps998102ae.jpg
also ive never seen this type of oil pump with an idler on before, does anyone know if i could just use a one of a 14nv?
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-04182432_zps1ff27554.jpg
all in all im glad i only payed £50 it!! will get the pump off and the crank/rods/pistons out wednesday night with any luck then its off to be bored if i can get into town at the weekend!
Trivs_Tom
06-03-13, 09:49 PM
1.4 8v...bloody hi-torq's get everywhere haha. Looking good mate, you need to stick to an idea and I need to stop putting ideas in to your head :P
1.4 8v...bloody hi-torq's get everywhere haha. Looking good mate, you need to stick to an idea and I need to stop putting ideas in to your head :P
Torqs tom torqs ;) and i agree! sticking to this one haha, it is my baby!
Trivs_Tom
08-03-13, 07:32 PM
I am Jake and I use hammers because I am a caveman
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/tom_1234/IMG_1126_zps06c280d4.jpg
Southie
08-03-13, 07:38 PM
Is that where the expression that "my bottom ends knocking" comes from lol
tom you *******! expert water pump removal lol
In other news:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-08175601_zpsbb299479.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-08175621_zps2703de63.jpg
Pistons/rods/oil pump are off. water pump is properly in there though! will have to "borrow" some steel bar from work and get a proper hammer.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-06182201_zps608de215.jpg
this lot also turned up yesterday for when i start on the suspension :)
Trivs_Tom
08-03-13, 09:22 PM
Hahahaha
To be honest, the hammer did do the trick...
Hahahaha
To be honest, the hammer did do the trick...
its not out yet though lol and whilst i was at the snap on man dan and jason said theyve had numerous 8v's with stubborn water pumps :cry:lol
The worst water pump removal I ever did was a 106, I snapped 3/4 of the ally casting off before finally shocking it loose with a hammer and pry barring it out, directly into my bollocks at a reasonable pace.
The worst water pump removal I ever did was a 106, I snapped 3/4 of the ally casting off before finally shocking it loose with a hammer and pry barring it out, directly into my bollocks at a reasonable pace.
you fill me full of hope lol lol lol
Trivs_Tom
09-03-13, 01:21 PM
Hah, it'll come off eventually then haha. I seriously thought you were gonna lose a finger yesterday! Yeah, and in your desperation to reach the Snap-On man in time, you sped off before i could pay you for the springs :P lol
Hah, it'll come off eventually then haha. I seriously thought you were gonna lose a finger yesterday! Yeah, and in your desperation to reach the Snap-On man in time, you sped off before i could pay you for the springs :P lol
dad obliterated it into about 97568 pieces without me knowing yesterday lol i'll come get the money tomorrow, need it for some semi slicks ;)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-03-09215856_zpsda8777f1.jpg
Inlet i bought compared a gasket.... think ive got some matching to do!
Trivs_Tom
14-03-13, 08:10 PM
Weasel
jimbob-mcgrew
17-03-13, 04:18 PM
nice build man... seems a little crazy ! a little un-orthadox ... but thats cool with me, so carry on :)
is that a vauxhall gasket ?
Trivs_Tom
17-03-13, 05:13 PM
Got pics of the GTE kit yet Jake? ;)
Got pics of the GTE kit yet Jake? ;)
not yet you hermit crab, my samsung galaxy ace decided to be not so ace and died so im using a calculator to communicate with atm, and i dont have a camera............... so i will surprise you
nice build man... seems a little crazy ! a little un-orthadox ... but thats cool with me, so carry on :)
is that a vauxhall gasket ?
Nah cheap tat i got off ebay to do a dummy run with! not using this inlet now anyway as i dont think i can port the e16 head that much :/
Trivs_Tom
18-03-13, 12:04 AM
I might have to pop round during the week to see it then haha. And you can go on about how i need a LET in the corsa.
I might have to pop round during the week to see it then haha. And you can go on about how i need a LET in the corsa.
tom you need a let. come over friday :)
Trivs_Tom
19-03-13, 11:29 PM
friday it is lad!
friday it is lad!
Sweet, recharged the battery yesterday so with any luck ill get the front bumper on after work :)
really couldnt be ****ed to do anything tonight but my mate bullied me into it so here a few pics:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01345_zpsf14caa57.jpg
Stripped the old bumper off
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01347_zps7b55a990.jpg
Offered up the GTE one
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01346_zpsf8c7289a.jpg
Grille before i drilled the holes
didnt get any of the first time fitting it but me and luke ****ed about for ages trying to make it look anything and i settled at this:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01349_zpsf6e6078e.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01350_zps00c573e9.jpg
I have the boot spoiler and skirts but there not on atm. they will all get painted together along with the rear gte bumper thats already on there so they match eventually, unsure wether to keep the rub strips or not though!
Trivs_Tom came round today. this was the result.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/601467_10200839622096156_1384514787_n_zpsd7e4774b. jpg
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Also got the crank out of the donor x14sz block so i will clean it down and grease the bores on sunday. then i'll take it to the machinist along with the pistons on friday!
Also decided against using my big valve E16 head as im going to use it on the engine that replaces this one, meaning i'll be using either a 1200 or 1300 one. Also the rfxs are growing on me again, but i think ill stay with sr steels for now.
Trivs_Tom
22-03-13, 07:50 PM
Corsa SR ftw!
The SR steel did look good! He rfx's will be ok when you deflate the balloons lol
Corsa SR ftw!
The SR steel did look good! He rfx's will be ok when you deflate the balloons lol
could use them as flotation tyres there that big!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/T2eC16d0E9s37HlbOBRTe-dwU60_12_zpsc31f682c.jpg
Going down to croydon next weekend to pick these up, also bidding on 10m of black vinyl wrap to do my dash with lol
A series of epic fails including writing off my road car in a little bump meant i never ended up with the seats, which is no big deal. Not really an update as such but with any luck ive sold the RFX's the nova sat on so here's how it sits right now:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01355_zps513af652.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01355_zps513af652.jpg.html)
Excuse the dirt and monumental arch gap lol
Engine block is at the machinists as we speak being rebored to suit the 1.2 pistons. Concentrating on getting the engine built, running, in & setup on a RR before i even bother with the rest of the car so ive been buying a few things for that (read as GTE engine for £62, was too cheap to say no lol) Hopefully should have a decent update in a week or two!
Been ****ing around with dash(s) today.
Old one out:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01383_zps6e7e2b6c.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01383_zps6e7e2b6c.jpg.html)
i may or may have not cut up a brown dash ;)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01387_zps15c48eda.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01387_zps15c48eda.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01388_zps9b2cf63b.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01388_zps9b2cf63b.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01389_zpse1ad6653.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01389_zpse1ad6653.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01385_zps9bd07d97.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01385_zps9bd07d97.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01386_zps68ea85d7.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01386_zps68ea85d7.jpg.html)
Heater/blower pipe will require trimming
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01390_zpsa66f2b30.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01390_zpsa66f2b30.jpg.html)
Im not sold on it though, Thoughts off anyone? may still have my normal full size lol one flocked and leave it at that.
shaunboy84
28-04-13, 10:43 PM
could you tell me what site you bought the pistons from mate :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-02-20172128_zps7277aa9d.jpg
Brand new Mahle 1.2 8v 78mm pistons from germany were delivered today. :d
Also bought a £50 1.4 corsa 8v engine off ebay which im waiting to be delivered, so i can strip it for the block and crank then burn the rest, meaning i can start building the new engine! :d
could you tell me what site you bought the pistons from mate :)
Ebay.de mate, search Opel 1.2s kolben and they should be in a shop called "big-cheap" i think, are you thinking of doing this too?
shaunboy84
28-04-13, 10:54 PM
i have a gte mate , just curious to what they sell:)
Trivs_Tom
28-04-13, 10:54 PM
Just flock the standard one ;)
Just flock the standard one ;)
Decided thats the way to go mate :)
Today has been rollcage day. Although i didnt get started till 2 and forgot my camera! so i went and got some pics after dinner.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01399_zps23fe3385.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01399_zps23fe3385.jpg.html)
Bent up some spreader plates in 3mm
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01396_zps39dca8a4.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01396_zps39dca8a4.jpg.html)
foot for the cage marked out
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01397_zpsb99373a0.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01397_zpsb99373a0.jpg.html)
drilled
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01398_zps3b5d624d.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01398_zps3b5d624d.jpg.html)
test fit.
The cage is actually a roll center one and they come with out the ends profiled. Im doing it as a bolt in using saddle clamps from protection and performance, would deffinitely reccomend them to anyone, had a mishap with sizes and they happily helped out with postage and swapping to the size i need:thumb: Had to spend a little while to begin with chopping the main hoop legs to get them both the same length, and then the correct length in the car. havent even started on the front or rear stays yet :( another day tomorrow though & i have all of next week off work so i hope to get alot done :)
home for lunch so heres some pics.. not got on well cos people keep coming to talk to me!! lol
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01404_zps259b4059.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01404_zps259b4059.jpg.html)
main hoop trimmed to size
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01400_zpsc088d404.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01400_zpsc088d404.jpg.html)
captive nuts welded in spreader plate
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01402_zps21a034b7.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01402_zps21a034b7.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01403_zps3918d21e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01403_zps3918d21e.jpg.html)holes drilled in sill for captive nuts to sit in allowing spreader to sit flush
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01405_zps56158c81.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01405_zps56158c81.jpg.html)
1st one welded in for the main hoop.
ignore the welding i hate welding thin.
Moar welding!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01406_zps64ba87c1.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01406_zps64ba87c1.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01408_zpsc84f1c59.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01408_zpsc84f1c59.jpg.html)
feet on and in
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01410_zpsb903885d.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01410_zpsb903885d.jpg.html)
spreader plate capped off
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01412_zps09b200f6.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01412_zps09b200f6.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01411_zps0f4bb9e5.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01411_zps0f4bb9e5.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/73c9b5a6-88ac-46c9-830f-6b90d33dc54a_zpsb2aff3c9.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/73c9b5a6-88ac-46c9-830f-6b90d33dc54a_zpsb2aff3c9.jpg.html)
mock up of drivers side of cage
going back to do a bit more now, but wont get near it again till wednesday :( any comments appreciated!
This turned up today :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01424_zpse4da39e5.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01424_zpse4da39e5.jpg.html)
Sparco Pro2000 Carbon bucket from Eurorallye for £150 which i think was a fair price for what it is, not fussed about having a matching one though. sidemounts should be here early next week!
If it's your daily what about the hobby or racing car? :D Like it anyway :)
If it's your daily what about the hobby or racing car? :D Like it anyway :)
haha title needs to be changed mate, hasnt been my daily for nearly 2years! is gonna be a track car, although i do miss having a nova on the road :(
Calamity Josh
08-05-13, 04:19 PM
haha title needs to be changed mate, hasnt been my daily for nearly 2years! is gonna be a track car, although i do miss having a nova on the road :(
can't beat a nova daily ;)
can't beat a nova daily ;)
it may be on the cards soon if i can find a solid mk2 (if there is such thing) locally!
Went to Unipart this afternoon for some gaskets for the engine, Z16SE inlet gasket & 12ST head gasket as im using 12ST pistons:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01428_zpse9bf12f8.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01428_zpse9bf12f8.jpg.html)
Round port inlet to match my head, thanks to John off here for this :) :
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01414_zps86298b72.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01414_zps86298b72.jpg.html)
and hubs off a cav with saab rear calipers (same as astra gte/gsi ones)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01429_zps4c53da73.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01429_zps4c53da73.jpg.html)
will stay drums for now, if i decide there no good for track use i will use the rear disc setup.
Novasport
08-05-13, 09:30 PM
I think I remember Mowgli saying the E16SE head gasket is the better choice with the 12ST piston conversion.
I think I remember Mowgli saying the E16SE head gasket is the better choice with the 12ST piston conversion.
Will have to see when i come to build it, still not heard back from the machinist about the block :tard:
Front passenger side spreader plate made!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01432_zps3d17751e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01432_zps3d17751e.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01434_zps24f6242e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01434_zps24f6242e.jpg.html)
Spent most of the day buggering about trying to get the passenger side leg in the correct place, roll center hadnt bent it properly so i tackled it with works forklift followed by a hiding with the gas and Me & Dad with a big bar...
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/182755_10151598182013701_1817519490_n_zps790498d3. jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/182755_10151598182013701_1817519490_n_zps790498d3. jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01431_zps6f4d31d2.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01431_zps6f4d31d2.jpg.html)
no pictures of it in the correct place though. Fingers crossed i will have more success tomorrow...
Today was more successful, in a way;
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01435_zps42313f2f.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01435_zps42313f2f.jpg.html)
although ive ran out of Argon/Co2 & Possibly just lost where i store it at work meaning i may have to get rid of it. **** it.
Novaload_Nick
11-05-13, 08:09 PM
Can't you store it somewhere else dude
Trivs_Tom
13-05-13, 01:50 PM
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/tom_1234/DSC01429_zps93d77f09.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/tom_1234/DSC01430_zps0772b22e.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/tom_1234/DSC01426_zps16fdddd2.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/tom_1234/DSC01450_zps8eddfde5.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/tom_1234/DSC01437_zps1fd8de91.jpg
Storage sorted for now, so have a small pointless update;
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-05-18194920_zps25367b4a.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/2013-05-18194920_zps25367b4a.jpg.html)
Side mounts for the seat, bit heavy but will do for now.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/2013-05-18194854_zpsb18fb810.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/2013-05-18194854_zpsb18fb810.jpg.html)
And some box section to sit the side mounts on!
May be an update during the weekend/next weekend although im struggling for motivation/inspiration with this right now!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01436_zpse76a48ec.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01436_zpse76a48ec.jpg.html)
One block cleaned, decked and bored out to fit the 1200 pistons. Now for a dry build...
Trivs_Tom
28-05-13, 11:53 AM
I'll get those pics up later on today mate, been with the Mrs. so haven't had a chance yet lol
Todays doings:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01438_zps056bc02a.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01438_zps056bc02a.jpg.html)
Old engine and box out, deffinitely needs a clean though!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01441_zps72b41bbe.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01441_zps72b41bbe.jpg.html)
Got a new dished genuine fake OMP wheel and a Securon harness for it
So today i picked up some wheels ive been after for a while now..
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01445_zps6f797423.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01445_zps6f797423.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01446_zps2e245ef3.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01446_zps2e245ef3.jpg.html)
ideally theyd be 6j but 5j will do for now, although im not sure if a 185/60 will go on a 5j?!
Novasport
07-06-13, 11:20 PM
Not sure what brakes you are using but my 5x14 TH's would not fit over 256mm GTE brakes.
Theyre the brakes im planning on using lol will have a try tomorrow, if they dont fit over i guess theyll have to go :(
scott.parker
07-06-13, 11:37 PM
Did you ever get round to finding out them door cards?
yeah im sure i sent you pics?!
thats a nice welded cage m8, keep ut the good work.
scott.parker
08-06-13, 06:13 AM
yeah im sure i sent you pics?!
They didn't work mate, I pmd you back about it.
thats a nice welded cage m8, keep ut the good work.
thanks :)
They didn't work mate, I pmd you back about it.
will go get some more this afternoon mate
Bolted up my 256 brakes to some corsa hubs i have spare and put a wheel over it, initially it didnt fit over but after grinding the pointy bits off the carriers and putting 10mm of washers between the rim and hub they'll fit over. Being 5J i think ill get away with using 10mm spacers without arch rub!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01448_zpse21d0b0c.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01448_zpse21d0b0c.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01447_zpsc4f1b6c4.jpg
(http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01447_zpsc4f1b6c4.jpg.html)
EDIT: Gave 1 a wash and had a mate fit a knackered 185/60 he had laying around which is the size of the maxsport rb5's i'll be using. They seem to fit on a 5j rim okay so im happy!
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Just about alive again after download festival lol so i decided to do a little bit tonight :)
Test fitted me wheels:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01466_zps43191688.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01466_zps43191688.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01467_zps92435359.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01467_zps92435359.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01468_zpsecf94c1a.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01468_zpsecf94c1a.jpg.html)
reckon i could get away with 10mm spacers front and back to be honest!
then i washed it, possibly for the first time since ive owned it but i could be wrong :eek:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01470_zps3454e00d.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01470_zps3454e00d.jpg.html)
then i took the passenger wing off, and got happy with a screwdriver and ended up being not so happy!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01472_zpsa7349a56.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01472_zpsa7349a56.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01474_zps486d1042.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01474_zps486d1042.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01473_zpscaab8882.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01473_zpscaab8882.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01475_zps56080268.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01475_zps56080268.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01476_zpse4cc9fdb.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01476_zpse4cc9fdb.jpg.html)
Looks like the welders gonna be coming out again.. :(
todays doings:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01480_zpsd46a2721.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01480_zpsd46a2721.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01481_zps456b9081.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01481_zps456b9081.jpg.html)
Hello rot... meet Mr Hitachi :d
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01482_zps36e1e853.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01482_zps36e1e853.jpg.html)
Quality of pattern parts is pants!!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01483_zps875b0d9f.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01483_zps875b0d9f.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01484_zps09d98fe8.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01484_zps09d98fe8.jpg.html)
welded in.... badly, i need more practise on thin wall stuff.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01494_zps0b8cb28c.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01494_zps0b8cb28c.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01492_zpsd513eea5.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01492_zpsd513eea5.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01495_zps31788059.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01495_zps31788059.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01496_zps4930d61f.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01496_zps4930d61f.jpg.html)
Hole filled in & primed from where the rot was. Normally i wouldnt leave it looking so awful but i cant get in with a welding torch that well let alone a grinder + i wont be able to see it once the headlights in so im not too fussed.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01500_zps8902a4b3.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01500_zps8902a4b3.jpg.html)
Cut the slam panel out aswell as im going to make it removable to making access easier!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01499_zps608a6e97.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01499_zps608a6e97.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01498_zps51b634d3.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01498_zps51b634d3.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01497_zps1020948e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01497_zps1020948e.jpg.html)
Also finished up the door bars on the cage, there removable mimiking the cage from the build manual a little bit. next job...... rot behind the strut, fun!!
DAVIDKEDENS
07-07-13, 07:45 PM
Nice bit of fabrication mate!
Nice bit of fabrication mate!
Thanks :)
Did a bit more mincing tonight as im still recovering from a rough as fahook chest infection i wasnt going to get overly keen!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01501_zpsa95c1cb0.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01501_zpsa95c1cb0.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01502_zps96ea0f16.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01502_zps96ea0f16.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01503_zps8e00c525.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01503_zps8e00c525.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01505_zps45a625f0.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01505_zps45a625f0.jpg.html)
Put one of my new pattern part wings on to make sure it all fits okay still after the repair to the headlight surround and it all seemed fine so im happy :)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01509_zpsfa92f34f.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01509_zpsfa92f34f.jpg.html)
Wire wheeled a load of surface rust of the panel behind the splash guard and primered it to keep it safe for now
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01508_zps31342959.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01508_zps31342959.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01507_zps471b7129.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01507_zps471b7129.jpg.html)
Took the wire wheel to the rot behind the strut too, can get at it easy enough from underneath but the tops going to be a right bugger! have a good idea of what im going to do now though :)
had another play tonight. B pillar supports/tie in's/whatever you wanna call them.
Take some 50mm box, a 50mm holesaw & several drill bits and a few hours and you get this...
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01512_zps2ce80547.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01512_zps2ce80547.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01511_zps53edaf02.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01511_zps53edaf02.jpg.html)
They bolt into where the seatbelts used to be, so i guess its technically a 6point bolt in cage as it stands lol
Last update ill bother putting on here as i may as well be talking to a wall!
1200 piston pushed onto one of my spare 1300 rods
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01522_zpse5897888.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01522_zpse5897888.jpg.html)
BDC
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01527_zps4c5431df.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01527_zps4c5431df.jpg.html)
TDC
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01525_zps132fa7b9.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01525_zps132fa7b9.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01526_zps66090e8f.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01526_zps66090e8f.jpg.html)
Picture proof of 1200 pistons on 1300 rods with a 1300 crank in a 1400 block to clear up any confusion..
thats as far as ive got with it apart from cleaning up my £10 16se head ready to work out c/r http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01533_zps500eb2f2.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01533_zps500eb2f2.jpg.html)
Would like to say thankyou to mowgli for being a big help with the bottom end :)
Novasport
15-08-13, 12:00 AM
Last update ill bother putting on here as i may as well be talking to a wall!
1200 piston pushed onto one of my spare 1300 rods
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01522_zpse5897888.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01522_zpse5897888.jpg.html)
BDC
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01527_zps4c5431df.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01527_zps4c5431df.jpg.html)
TDC
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01525_zps132fa7b9.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01525_zps132fa7b9.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01526_zps66090e8f.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01526_zps66090e8f.jpg.html)
Picture proof of 1200 pistons on 1300 rods with a 1300 crank in a 1400 block to clear up any confusion..
thats as far as ive got with it apart from cleaning up my £10 16se head ready to work out c/r http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01533_zps500eb2f2.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01533_zps500eb2f2.jpg.html)
Would like to say thankyou to mowgli for being a big help with the bottom end :)
Interested to see how this turns out and the CR you get, keep us posted. Was it a 14NV block?
I checked the 14NV block and it seems to be shorter than the 13SB so thought it would have the pistons protruding out the top of the block at TDC or a crazy high CR.
Nice, Moss green? :)
I think its called silver moss or something along the lines of that, hated it at first but now i really like it lol
Interested to see how this turns out and the CR you get, keep us posted. Was it a 14NV block?
I checked the 14NV block and it seems to be shorter than the 13SB so thought it would have the pistons protruding out the top of the block at TDC or a crazy high CR.
X14SZ block, i was on the hunt for a cheap 14NV but the SZ came up for £50 so i used that. Not sure if there the same or not! i was expecting the piston to pertrude aswell. Looking at it theyre deffinitely going to have to be machined, thinking of having a bowl machined into them rather than going near the crown but thats something ill have to discuss with my machinist as i still need to work out c/r so i know how much that needs to be machined off.
Peredur
17-08-13, 12:20 PM
Looking good Jake, makes me want to build my engine up now. Keep at it
That will be fine but a crazy cr lol
My grasser has flat top pistons at same tdc as that and a skimmed to buggery head lol
novadave24
17-08-13, 05:29 PM
this looking good mate I like the roll cage good work :)
jimbob-mcgrew
18-08-13, 06:28 PM
suprising you had to bore it out for the 1200 heads...
Im guessing the regular 1400 has smaller sized heads, with a longer stroke right ? .. and your basically re-creating a long stroke 1.2 that will be a bit nutty right ? lol
interesting. good progess too. look forward to the end result :thumb:
nova.mike
19-08-13, 05:17 PM
Good progress keep it up! :)
suprising you had to bore it out for the 1200 heads...
Im guessing the regular 1400 has smaller sized heads, with a longer stroke right ? .. and your basically re-creating a long stroke 1.2 that will be a bit nutty right ? lol
interesting. good progess too. look forward to the end result :thumb:
12st pistons are 78.28mm and the x14sz ones were 77.60mm, finally got some sheet perspex today so all i need is a syringe from the dairy at work and i can work out the C/R. Andy what C/R is your grasser? sounds fun lol
Cross member needed patching so this happened lol
Brace in between chassis
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01536_zps9ee92b69.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01536_zps9ee92b69.jpg.html)
Cross member out
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01539_zps5fc8c8ff.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01539_zps5fc8c8ff.jpg.html)
Excess fat off and roughly in place
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01540_zpsd4249930.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01540_zpsd4249930.jpg.html)
Tacked in
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01542_zpsa31709b4.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01542_zpsa31709b4.jpg.html)
Got it in completely level and square all directions, wel chuffed :)
Hope fully finish that tomorrow and begin stitch welding.
DAVIDKEDENS
23-08-13, 08:17 PM
First av ever seen anything like that done Jake.. well done mate
First av ever seen anything like that done Jake.. well done mate
Cheers :) got keen again today..
Made up some gussets to go between the crossmember/shell
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01543_zps780123d3.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01543_zps780123d3.jpg.html)
Then capped the ends off:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01545_zpsdc45592e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01545_zpsdc45592e.jpg.html)
Finally getting the hang of thin stuff!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01547_zps795bf211.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01547_zps795bf211.jpg.html)
Then i capped off the gussets and gave it some primer:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01548_zps38b08d1b.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01548_zps38b08d1b.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01550_zpsc0ee38d0.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01550_zpsc0ee38d0.jpg.html)
Gonna make some gussets underneath each side as the orange lines show:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC015491_zps2a07751e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC015491_zps2a07751e.jpg.html)
much better than the gm one i hope!
DAVIDKEDENS
24-08-13, 09:43 PM
Loving this, possibly the best welds I've seen on a Nova's engine bay hahaha.
millworm
24-08-13, 10:03 PM
Really good welding/fabrication mate, love it :thumb:
Didnt make any gussets today i think its an area i may revisit as im not sure wether its a bit overkill or not.
Did some stitch welding instead!
Cleaned:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01551_zps00fcd121.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01551_zps00fcd121.jpg.html)
LH leg/strut:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01552_zps1dd86eb5.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01552_zps1dd86eb5.jpg.html)
RH leg/strut:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01553_zps110e2f59.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01553_zps110e2f59.jpg.html)
And the rest:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01554_zpsb0c1183a.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01554_zpsb0c1183a.jpg.html)
Made up some templates for strengthening plates similar to the hockley jobbies but im not going to spend a £80+ for something thats rather easy to make yourself, no pics of them though as camera ran out of bat so i abandoned the nova for cider lol
DAVIDKEDENS
25-08-13, 09:18 PM
Loving this thread... keep it up mate!
Got a bit more done this afternoon before getting called into work :tard:
Template made up:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01556_zpsbb9eadec.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01556_zpsbb9eadec.jpg.html)
Cleaned area and welded mount:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01559_zps417dc12e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01559_zps417dc12e.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01560_zps215441d3.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01560_zps215441d3.jpg.html)
Plate made up:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01558_zps44b00916.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01558_zps44b00916.jpg.html)
And in:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01562_zpsbca25271.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01562_zpsbca25271.jpg.html)
Then got called in to work to go harvesting, to only do 4loads and finish two hours later :mad:
Nice work on the engine bay, love it. Been thinking of doing something similar on the crossmember myself, how are you making sure the geometry remains unchanged when you drill the holes for the tiebars?
bazzap8389
27-08-13, 09:21 AM
Quality work there mate, keep it up :thumb:
jimbob-mcgrew
27-08-13, 09:39 AM
12st pistons are 78.28mm and the x14sz ones were 77.60mm, finally got some sheet perspex today so all i need is a syringe from the dairy at work and i can work out the C/R
sounds like your on it jake :)
let us know what the new CC is, when you get that far :thumb:
(im gonna take a wild guess and say it'll be 1521 cc) lol
^ ^ fabrication work looks epic by the way
zeifer33
27-08-13, 09:44 AM
Yeah, nice engine bay and fantastic fabrication job.
Nice work on the engine bay, love it. Been thinking of doing something similar on the crossmember myself, how are you making sure the geometry remains unchanged when you drill the holes for the tiebars?
Thanks :) Im going for a whole new rose jointed setup on the front, so far everything has gone in exactly as it came out as i measured everything about 58times and took note of it lol
Quality work there mate, keep it up :thumb:
Cheers :)
sounds like your on it jake :)
let us know what the new CC is, when you get that far :thumb:
(im gonna take a wild guess and say it'll be 1521 cc) lol
^ ^ fabrication work looks epic by the way
Cheers :) comes out around 1398cc i think
Yeah, nice engine bay and fantastic fabrication job.
Thanks :)
Topmanbeny
28-08-13, 09:46 PM
Love checking in on this thread for small block tuning progress , top work mate
Love checking in on this thread for small block tuning progress , top work mate
Got these back today:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01565_zpscf624f69.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01565_zpscf624f69.jpg.html)
Hopefully ordering some of them super duper hockly front struts on monday...
Bit of and update...
Deseamed and polished the rods up a bit:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01587_zpscdeb000e.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01587_zpscdeb000e.jpg.html)
Did some scary seaming welding under the arches etc:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01568_zps51bc48f6.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01568_zps51bc48f6.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01575_zps4becb7ae.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01575_zps4becb7ae.jpg.html)
Minced about with the cage a bit too, still bolt in...
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/IMG_0004_zpsa2494380.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/IMG_0004_zpsa2494380.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/IMG_0006_zpsc18f3ce0.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/IMG_0006_zpsc18f3ce0.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/IMG_0005_zps16d117ef.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/IMG_0005_zps16d117ef.jpg.html)
Still got some triangulation to add in.
Oh and picked up some speedlines...
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/DSC01577_zpseb6321e0.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/DSC01577_zpseb6321e0.jpg.html)
They shall need some fettling to fit though.
Had a mince about again tonight, another diagonal cut/notched ready for welding, getting the hang of this now!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/IMG_0008_zpse1f02b99.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/IMG_0008_zpse1f02b99.jpg.html)
Got 2m tube left over, sure i can lose that somewhere lol
zeifer33
13-12-13, 08:37 AM
Had a mince about again tonight, another diagonal cut/notched ready for welding, getting the hang of this now!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/IMG_0008_zpse1f02b99.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/IMG_0008_zpse1f02b99.jpg.html)
Got 2m tube left over, sure i can lose that somewhere lol
you have here a serious cage, is handmade or bougth??
you have here a serious cage, is handmade or bougth??
I bought the main hoop and front legs from Rollcenteruk and made the rest :)
Trivs_Tom
15-12-13, 06:32 PM
Jesus, I was only round about a week ago and now look at it! You actually get work done when I'm not around lol
ive done more since these photos too ;)
ive done more since these photos too ;)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/IMG_0012_zps13e5cff6.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/IMG_0012_zps13e5cff6.jpg.html)
:)
3 years ago! Might update this if i can get near a computer, lots gone on... Ish.
So. ill upload a few photos of what ive been up to..
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Converted some Bilsteins to adjustable platform:
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sat with 12" springs at the moment but it sits too tall for my liking. going to try some 10"s and cut down the bumpstops.
also acquired some of my favourite wheels:
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/v/t1.0-9/10505329_10152595754843701_2388515127630255544_n.j pg?oh=23378d630a1a510579cd871939385f20&oe=57129346
and then this happened after having a go in a GTi-R
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Set about making up a manifold and that. so first up is flanges..
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added in a cross brace between the struts that ties in with the cage while i was at it!
mounted the rad to clear the oil cooler in front
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10984633_10153308604548701_9159622562534736269_n.j pg?oh=c9e036e60ad6571c57f5eccb9fd05a26&oe=571E882D
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then i got carried away with the holesaws lol
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Front panel notched to clear inlet boost pipe:
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mocked up a stainless water pipe with turbo feed:
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minced around with washer bag tank and intercooler spray tank mountings:
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then the dash:
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then started on the exhaust. 3" turbo back made from 304L stainless but ive decided im changing the down pipe and over axle section since these photos..
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then i cut the boot floor out
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that pretty much brings us to the beginning of this summer, i got kicked out of my workshop so i havent done a great deal. i plan on starting in business towards the end of this year so im prioritising investing in tools and sourcing a workshop over this now.
bought a gun and painted my cage and had the inside painted:
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made this up too the other week.
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lots ive missed out due to the fact im going to remake alot of the stuff ive done. should be getting a coat of arctic white on it in february and im working on a rear disc conversion using clio 172 stuff. ill update it when i remember too lol
ben doodar
02-01-16, 04:41 PM
Nice work mate. Some nice fabrication work there. + I'm building an 8v turbo myself.
nova_stee
02-01-16, 09:08 PM
Very nice build this
totalnova
02-01-16, 11:04 PM
Some great work love your fabrication, definitely try and keep it updated
Nick
josh-sri
03-01-16, 09:32 AM
Very nice progress keep up the good work, that strut cross brace looks great :thumb:
ben doodar
03-01-16, 11:08 AM
What clutch and gearbox will you be using?
Not giving away anything regarding engine or box setup ��
turbojolt
03-01-16, 03:11 PM
Because it's entering a race series?
turbojolt
03-01-16, 03:13 PM
Such as http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?212465-Vauxhall-race-series-2016-Track-Attack-Race-Club
ben doodar
03-01-16, 03:26 PM
Not giving away anything regarding engine or box setup ��
Lol how come?
No racing in its current form. Id like to get it running and get some seat time in it and see how i like it, at the moment its looking like i'll finish and sell it to play with evo's with the view to enter time attack, but thats a ways a way yet...
Got my rear bumper and sideskirts in primer today, no pictures im afraid!
& regarding the engine and box comment, the reason im not giving anything away is because the whole reason i decided on small block turbo is that its never been done in the way im doing it & i do not wish to be imitated
ben doodar
03-01-16, 07:24 PM
Shame to come over so obnoxious it's a great thread and some real decent work has gone in to the car. I only asked out of interest pal not that I or anybody else is likely to copy the way your car is put together. As I said I'm building 1 myself at the moment, I don't intend massive power just a conversion that's useable and hopefully as reliable as possible.
Good luck with it mate.
Sorry i didnt mean to come over that way lol
Enjoyed the last couple of pages of this thread.
I noticed I asked about your xmember a few pages ago, I've since done mine and would recommend the extra bracing you were looking into doing (up the bottom of the chassis legs). Ideal time would have been when adding the strengthening plate to the inside of the legs). The OE one has bracing there don't forget.
I like your pedal cylinder assembly, do you plan to reverse the 'throw' of the clutch pedal since the current cable is pulled and attached at the top? Just a clevis half way down the clutch pedal below the pivot (although may be tricky to get the right clutch travel)?
Enjoyed the last couple of pages of this thread.
I noticed I asked about your xmember a few pages ago, I've since done mine and would recommend the extra bracing you were looking into doing (up the bottom of the chassis legs). Ideal time would have been when adding the strengthening plate to the inside of the legs). The OE one has bracing there don't forget.
I like your pedal cylinder assembly, do you plan to reverse the 'throw' of the clutch pedal since the current cable is pulled and attached at the top? Just a clevis half way down the clutch pedal below the pivot (although may be tricky to get the right clutch travel)?
i did put that bracing in mate just didnt take a photo! Im going for hydraulic clutch on this so im hoping getting the pedal travel wont be too hard, more concerned about the brake pedal travel! Should have some more pics to upload sunday, test fitting my wheels and tyres before it goes for paint and painting my rear bumper/sideskirts :)
Quick update...
Sprayed my GTE kit. considering the only thing ive ever painted is my cage im really pleased!
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and then the car..
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VXR Arctic white. really pleased with how it came out!
Single piece ACW windows in the doors along with a seal kit from 8 valve craig on here, had a slight retard moment when fitting them but im really pleased with how they came out (Drivers side does have a slider in, just dont have a photo lol )
https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-9/12806076_10154051519543701_6161922564016712098_n.j pg?oh=b6d99bdefb125f73bb74a8726b81ee3c&oe=577D69A2
all the photos i have of it currently! lots of other things have been fitted that i'll get on here eventually.
I need to bond a GTE spoiler to my boot, any tips people?
This looks proper hardcore I love a prepped shell stanced up with no front end on.
Peredur
07-04-16, 06:47 PM
Cracking stuff as usual Jake, nice to see this taking shape, can't wait to get mine in paint now
Few more as promised:
Carbon door cards :d
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Electric heated screen & polycarbs in
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Racks not staying like that nor is the suspension, havent got there yet...
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