black nova 1.3sr, the story.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

PS: Sorry about the repeat photos photobucket being a right pain in the ar.

[Chay84]

Love this project

[Nova_Tek]

That plough looks sexy

[therealnovaboy]

Thats one sexy paint job

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks for the positive comments guys, big push on the engine side to try and get to some of the shows this year if possible.

Keith

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi all, a big day today, it felt like waving goodbye to an old friend as the nova was loaded onto the trailer for dropping off at the garage for engine fitting.
Once again I have to mention my mate Gary.V.B , a work colleague and top man who once again came up trumps with the trailer and transport.

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/offforengine004_zps8118caf3.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/th_offforengine003_zps9cb5dfd5.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/offforengine002_zpsc10a6314.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/offforengine005_zpsd1146252.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/offforengine006_zpsd0713cb9.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/offforengine006_zpsd0713cb9.jpg

So there she is in the garage waiting for the engine to be fitted, I will update as soon as possible with more pictures of
the engine going in and hope to be driving out of there in around a months time.

Cheers Keith

[Southie]

Stunning Nova Keith, looking forward to the engine updates.

[EwanG]

Nice! But its getting wet! It will rust! lol. Looking forward to an update :)

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Southie, really looking forward to the next few weeks, engine in for easter, maybe, and maybe, just maybe Ewan some decent weather l.o.l !!!!!

[Southie]

It's exciting when all the hard work starts coming together, this will truly be a stunning car when finished IMO... I hope to see a decent Total Vauxhall feature when you've completed it ;)

[tahir868]

Looks fantastic Keith, really looking forward to seeing this finished, and as Southie said, a feature :)

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks tahir, I love reading about other members cars in the likes of T.V but i'm not sure if I would deserve one as I've had to rely on other people to a certain
extent, unlike others on here who are far cleverer than I am and have managed to do nearly everything themselves.

Thanks Keith

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi guys

Hope to have the engine fitted this week if this bstard snow shifts!! a few pics of where its up to and the type of bits
going on/in the engine:

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/20130314_173525_zps7379f215.jpg



http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/th_20130315_172524_zps9722864c.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/20130315_172524_zps9722864c.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/20130312_114232_zps8922e39d.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/wheelsandsnow001_zpsb8745415.jpg

Wheels bought from Alex J (top man) need to change the white to the same as the inside of the car (very sad!!)

Should have more pics this week of engine in, and will post a.s.a.p

Thanks all

Keith

[conza123]

looking good m8,

are you puting the stickers on the oz's or keeping them plain

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Yes I'll go for the red OZ stickers I think Conza

[novadave24]

This is looking very good mate :thumb:

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Dave, was hoping to have it on the road for easter but the weather has held things up, waiting on bits etc.

[Acerliam]

Looking good mate , carn't wait until this is finished , keep it up

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Liam, not long to go, the engine is going in tomorrow and I will be going down on Weds to take some pics, in the
meantime this will give you an idea of what she looks like:

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/fuellinesetcmarch25006_zps37d1609e.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/fuellinesetcmarch25005_zpsa8d4559c.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/fuellinesetcmarch25003_zps74ec1f09.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/fuellinesetcmarch25002_zps0fe57790.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/fuellinesetcmarch25001_zps40c7290f.jpg

All comments very welcome guys, more photos throughout the week.

Cheers Keith

[Edd]

Very very nice on the underside there Keith

What you doing bout a handbrake?
What rear springs?

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi Edd, the handbrake is shown on the previous pics, its the small picture, hydraulic one, bought from o.b.p, the rear springs
came with the bilstien kit.

Keith

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

A few more pics:

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/20130325_100030_zps71877422.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/20130325_100002_zps9d591e6e.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/20130325_095949_zps87df0f4d.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/20130325_095949_zps87df0f4d.jpg

[Novasport]

Looking good, can't beat a fresh engine. BTW, the rocker cover is on upside down ;)

[tahir868]

Credit where credit is due, hats off to you Keith :thumb:

[gte-87]

This car is looking the nuts

[conza123]

looks awesome,
i through you couldn't have a hydraulic handbrake for mot

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi guys thanks for the comments, that rocker cover is not the one being used its just keeping any crap out for the time being, all depends on who you know Conza!!!!!!!!

[conza123]

Hi guys thanks for the comments, that rocker cover is not the one being used its just keeping any crap out for the time being, all depends on who you know Conza!!!!!!!!

lol

[yellowsrnova]

have to say brillant work done to this nova
can't wait till shes finished

[novadave24]

looks so clean and smart and iam sure the weather will pick up soon mate :)

[M Sutton]

Lovely work!!

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks very much for the positive feedback guys, within touching distance of the finish line, should be able to see the engine in today will post
some pics later all being well.

[Nova00]

is it the intention to go to the local shows ?


Thanks very much for the positive feedback guys, within touching distance of the finish line, should be able to see the engine in today will post
some pics later all being well.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Yes, definitely, there's one at the Tweed Mill I think it's the 21st April, trying for that but see what happens.

[Nova00]

excellent. we will be there also

[Coo]

Great resto, well done chap!

[Benn]

Wow! How have i missed this. Amazing rebuild.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Coo and to you Ben, very much appreciate those kind comments, so was this the best day of the year so far??? I think so because
the engine finally went in the nova, this is how she looks at the moment:

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/engineinwheelspainted007_zpse9dc02c3.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/engineinwheelspainted006_zps79a5377f.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/engineinwheelspainted004_zps17fc9e7f.jpg

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/engineinwheelspainted003_zps38e520e7.jpg

The wheels also got finished today, with regards tyre size I was going to go for 185 x 50 14 anyone got any thoughts?

Thanks all

Keith

[Edd]

stunning engine bay there Keith, makes me want to start again lol

How wide are those wheels ? 6J ? you might get away with no rub with that size, may need to go 175 tho

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Cheers Edd, if mine ends up looking half as good as yours I'll be well chuffed !!!!!!!!!!

[Edd]

Are you not fitted a cam belt cover?

Bit risky without IMO, small stones etc

[Southie]

That's a lovely looking engine setup, I bet you can't wait to take her for a spin around the block once the weathers a little better :wisewood:

I agree with Edd though regarding cam belt covers though.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

I agree with both of you regarding the covers, might well end up fitting them, hope to god we get some decent weather soon otherwise she stays in the heated garage!!!

[Southie]

I had a bizzare thought of your Nova snuggled up to a hot water bottle lol

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

What's bizzare about that Southie ??????????

[Southie]

What's bizzare about that Southie ??????????

I feel more at ease now lol

[Benn]

Well, i've now sat and read the whole thread, i can only say Fu*k. What a fantastic rebuild. You've done so many great small details that get forgotten, finding all the parts new that you have is brillant work too as that isn't a easy job.
Everything you've done has been done to such a high standard too, so so impressed. Keep the good work up, gonna be watching this much more.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks very much Ben, I really do a appreciate those extremely kind words.

Keith

[peester]

[QUOTE=masseyk@deeside.ac.uk;2139885with regards tyre size I was going to go for 185 x 50 14 anyone got any thoughts?
[/QUOTE]

I was looking to buy those wheels myself when they were for sale. But 6J is a bit close for me.
Tyres wise yep - Yokohama A539 in 185/50 x 14. Around £50 each.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Peester, I'm still not 100% sure t.b.h, the thing is I could do with trying one first before buying the new tyres, so I think I'll pick up
an old knackered one first, put it on, and see if everything is ok.

Thanks Keith

[paul james]

Are you not fitted a cam belt cover?

Bit risky without IMO, small stones etc

Definitely put one on, that lovely cam pulley will get battered up if not, it doesn't take much.

[Nick J]

Awesome work as per Keith...... Regarding the covers could you not speak to someone like toovey/swindon to have a similar guard made up? I know they do them for the xe/let but unsure about small blocks etc.

Nick.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi Nick, that sounds like a good idea, I'll have a ring around next week and see what I can find.

Keith

[conad]

the lad who is doing the welding/bodywork
was employed by demon tweeks at one time working on their rally cars so he does know what he's doing.


I'd take that with a pich of salt.... i know a few guys who work in tweeks (i live in wrexham) and they're a bunch of idiots. im sure he's done a great job but dont let him fool you, a turd is still a turd even if its covered in glitter.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi Conad, I live in Mold, I know what you mean about tweeks there basically sales people in the shop and I do feel that they can be quite patronising at times, the lad who did
the body work worked for a firm that prepared their cars so didn't actually work for them direct. The firm who carried out the work has a very good reputation, so no need to worry.

Thanks Keith

[craig green]

Great work on this since I last looked. You have done the car proud.
What does your sister think? Has she seen the progress on her old car?

[w88rdy]

Amazing build ! Love the attention to detail and the new genuine parts ;)

[conad]

You're from mold? I'd love to come have a nosey 1 day. Fair enough if it was a contract company, Iddidn't want to step on any toes with my comment.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi guys, thanks very much Craig, really pleased that people seem to like the way I've gone with this, my sister loves the fact that the car has been saved after having it
for over 20 years, don't think I'll be letting her drive it though when it's ready, it was never one of her strong points, L.O.L (Sorry Joy).
I think sourcing the genuine parts is all part of the build, but I never realised how much time you could spend looking for a single item, appreciate the comments w88rdy.
Hi Conad, not a problem with your comments mate, everyone is entitled to say what they feel, your more than welcome to pop down when she's ready, I'll let you know.

Thanks Keith

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi all,
Well I'm almost there, m.o.t on Monday tax and insurance Tuesday, been for a spin today and it was slightly different to driving my vauxhall combo
van!!!!! One thing that almost caught me out was how close the pedals were on the pedal box, I went to brake and was still touching the accelerator
very foooking scary.
Things left to do include : fit wheels and new tyres
samco hoses
carb filters
passenger harness and a few other bits, heres how she looks:

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/amconvsat13april2013004_zps8fae8de4.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/amconvsat13april2013004_zps8fae8de4.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/march20th005_zps1ca2a94c.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/march20th005_zps1ca2a94c.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/march20th003_zps2662b9ed.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/march20th003_zps2662b9ed.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/march20th001_zpsa4bfe49b.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/march20th001_zpsa4bfe49b.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/march20th008_zpsd8906675.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/march20th008_zpsd8906675.jpg.html)

Last few bits to fit this week

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/march20th007_zpsb10b8299.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/march20th007_zpsb10b8299.jpg.html)

The next post will be when she's back on the road, Thursday Friday ? definitely next weekend.

Thanks guys

Keith

[gte-87]

Well done I bet u are glad it's almost done looks the nuts

[sport]

Awsome build and seems to have been done at some pace, a credit to you.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Awsome build and seems to have been done at some pace, a credit to you.

Thanks guys, t.b.h I was begining to wonder if it would ever reach this stage, but when I fired her up and heard those 45s singing it made it all worthwhile.

[tahir868]

Fantastic Keith, car will look awesome with the OZ wheels on too :thumb:

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking epic mate I bet your made up how it's turned out I know I would be over the moon mate well done

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks very much for the positive comments guys, I've relied on the feedback from you all to keep going at times, much appreciated.

Keith

[Acerliam]

Well done mate looks awesome build, fairplay to you

[istf]

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/engineinwheelspainted007_zpse9dc02c3.jpg

Perfect!

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Yes, it brings a smile to my face every time I lift the bonnet istf, thanks liam it's nearly there!!

[fossit85]

just sat and read this thread from start to finish. holy moly absolute pleasure reading this. Well done. i thought i had attention to detail. this takes it to another level! + rep

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

I'm really pleased you enjoyed reading the thread mr fossit, I thought most people just looked at the pictures l.o.l, I have mentioned it before but I know very little
compared to some of the other guys on here who I take my hat off to.

Thanks a lot
Keith

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi guys, time for an update, been out for a run in the nova with a few vauxhall mates, great night, nova went really well, still trying to keep her under 5000 rpm but difficult!!
going back for mapping in a couple of weeks.
Some pictures of tonights run up to the horeshoe pass near Llangollen.

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass012_zps2d45d858.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass012_zps2d45d858.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass010_zps89e8067c.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass010_zps89e8067c.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass006_zps4667ae5e.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass006_zps4667ae5e.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass004_zpsb8b4efb1.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass004_zpsb8b4efb1.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass003_zpsa6dc006c.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass003_zpsa6dc006c.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass008_zpsd7b37f95.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass008_zpsd7b37f95.jpg.html)
Astra runing 320bhp

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass016_zpsf0c5ea8d.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass016_zpsf0c5ea8d.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass014_zpsd6518a8a.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass014_zpsd6518a8a.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass015_zps51b47814.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass015_zps51b47814.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/roadtriphoreshoepass013_zpsc3771f2f.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/roadtriphoreshoepass013_zpsc3771f2f.jpg.html)

Hope you enjoy.

Keith

[conad]

great weather to be up the pass, surprised it wasn't full of bikes! the cars looking sexual by the way, those tyres look well!

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Cheers Conad, Ponderosa caff was shut but still a good few bikes around, fantastic up there when the weather is good.

[conad]

I don't go up there too often... the mrs is scared of heights lol went up in the snow with a few mates once, was a bit bum twitchy on the was back down to llan lol

[Southie]

The car looks fantastic on the road, please move the numberplate though as its bugging me lol

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Sorry Southie it's staying there for the time being
got a few bits to change and touch up though.

[SimonTW]

Beautiful Keith! Such an awesome build! That looks like a nice place for a run out in the countryside too!

[Edd]

Absolutely fantastic, top job, one of the best builds

Number plate needs moving, and IMO the stickers on the front look out of place a bit

Is it a good drive?

[conad]

Absolutely fantastic, top job, one of the best builds

Number plate needs moving, and IMO the stickers on the front look out of place a bit


agreed! I think a square plate to 1 side would look good. and no stickers :thumb:

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks for the comments guys remember its work
in progress as you all know, things will change over
the coming months, what we think looks good today
we end up cringing about a few weeks later l.o.l.p

Ps: I just think you lot are to young to appreciate a
good sticker.

[M Sutton]

Looks great!

[Benn]

Looks very nice, i have to agree with the stickers on the bumper tho, not a fan.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Ok guys, first job this weekend is..................................stickers off.

[kbnova]

goods the job now, nice project thread, just realised your the fella I think I bought the chassis leg from /

[gte-87]

If you like stickers keep them don't worry about what ever one else said it your car at end if day

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hello KB, yes I'm the one you bought the chasis leg from, have you fitted it yet?
Gte-87, I know everyone is entitled to their opinion and what one person likes about a dozen others will hate, I'll try it without the stickers, doesn't mean they wont go back on l.o.l

[kbnova]

don't need it for my car , bought it just to have it, just in case

[conad]

Don't take them off on everyone else's account. I'm sure someone would photoshop them off to give you an idea of what she'd look like.

[faker]

Car turned out swell fella. Hats off to you. Enjoy.

[dgbnova#1]

Hi Keith just like to say looking spot on! Reminds me of my first Sr (but mine was not built like your) I have seen this car before it was fully re assembled and believe me it's a nova owners dream pretty flawless, and I have just got the nova bug big-time again after seeing it.
I've been a nova person a long time and I've not seen a build as good as yours.
Hopefully I will have a road worthy car soon and I can get about in a nova instead of a van!
Also Keith is the yoda of part finding I kid you not.
See you soon mate Dave

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi Dave, thanks very much for those kind words, you must have enough parts to build a dozen novas l.o.l. Gave her a wash and polish today and going for an early
morning run tomorrow, your welcome to pop up anytime for a closer look mate.

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/insurancepics012_zpsed458725.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/insurancepics012_zpsed458725.jpg.html)

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/insurancepics011_zps87add7e7.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/insurancepics011_zps87add7e7.jpg.html)

Southie this ones for you l.o.l

[Nova00]

Excellent throghout

I look forward to having an inspection of the finished car
Hopefully our paths will cross soon

[Southie]

That's much better, it makes the front end look so much cleaner ;)

[Edd]

Front looks a million times better


Will you be fitting the side vinyl and bumpstrips?

[sport]

Will you be fitting the side vinyl and bumpstrips?


Was thinking this myself.

Looking great mate.

[Nick J]

Looks fantastic! I'd say your a set of vinyl/bump strips away from the best sr restoration to date. However that doesn't take anything away from how special it currently looks. I really hope you attend billing with it as I know many of us would love to have a look round it!

Nick.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks guys, remember I'm still a novice compared to most of you, not to sure about the viynl and bump strips, I'll definitely have a look though, Nick, I just pmd you after reading another thread
and before reading your post on here!!

Keith

[Novasport]

I think the vinyl and bump strips will make the car, very nice example.
Dont like to pick fault in what is a superb build but the finish on the bumper and plough just does not look right imo. It needs to be more of a matt finish. Is the black metallic now?

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

I think the vinyl and bump strips will make the car, very nice example.
Dont like to pick fault in what is a superb build but the finish on the bumper and plough just does not look right imo. It needs to be more of a matt finish. Is the black metallic now?

At the moment its semi-gloss on the bumpers, the actual colour doesn't show up very well on the photos, think I'll live with it for the time being.

[_Jake]

Funking love them wheels, looks ace!!

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Jake, wasn't to sure in the begining.

[masseyk]

Hi Guys, thought I might share the latest news with you all as I haven't posted anything for a while, after reaching around 800 miles in the nova and running well I was
coming home from a local show when I lost 3rd and 4th gear, managed to limp home and stuck it in the garage for a week.
I thought it might just be the selector but no such luck, gearbox came out and a full rebuild was required. The nova has put another 100 miles on the road since then and
all seems ok, so this week she went back for mapping, quite a respectable result really i.m.o 201 bhp, (before anybody starts asking for proof etc I have seen the video
and I will post it on here as soon as I get it.


http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/2013-06-16160708_zps5f18c4f0.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/2013-06-16160708_zps5f18c4f0.jpg.html)
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http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/2013-06-16160550_zpsd265e1a5.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/2013-06-16160550_zpsd265e1a5.jpg.html)
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A few pictures for those who can't be bothered reading .

Keith

[masseyk]

TEsting

[dgbnova#1]

Hi mate how's it goin got myself to much nova stuff again but did find myself a gsi to do now. Car looks spot on mate you doing any shows?

[masseyk]

Hi guys, been extra busy later in college lately so no time for posting, so what's been going on? Well, after getting the car taxed, tested etc I managed to put around 800 trouble free
miles on the clock. I went down to my first show where the car had a lot of interest with lots of questions being asked, good day or so I thought!! on the way home I lost 3rd and 4th gear,
as luck would have it the show was pretty local to me so I made it home, and stuck it in the garage thinking (hoping) it's probably the selector. No such luck, out came the gearbox for a
second full rebuild!! Since then I've had it in for mapping where she made 201 bhp which I was rather pleased about.

For those who can't be bothered reading heres some pics.

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[masseyk]

Hi Dave, won't let me post for some reason, maybe because Iv'e changed the username, car going well after a few gearbox gremlins, been mapped last week and made 201bhp well pleased,
next show will be Boddlwyddn (sp) around the 21st July.

Keith

[dgbnova#1]

201 mate I need some of that I'm just snowed under here but 2 weeks and I'm on it with mine then. got loads sorted now so hopefully make a dent in all the work needed.
What was with the gear box?
And details of that show as want to do some this year, I'm thinking of doing retro rides fill the van with parts and have a van boot sale outside.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

The F13 box s.c cr with quaife was going fine but something to do with freewheeling sections and a couple of pins sheared buts its sweet at the moment.

Bodelwyddan show is really good, loads of cars, I usually join the vauxhall drivers stand, it's on 21st Sunday in July, good idea with the van but the amount
of parts you've got an arctic wagon might be more suited l.o.l.

Keith

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

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I was trying to post these from another computer but it wouldn't allow me to because I didn't have enough
posts after changing my user name, so heres how she looks at the moment.

[srs1]

Lovely lovely car mate. I soooo need to get mine done and have a good run out in. Novas can take over the nw again

[Riggy]

Indeed that's gorgeous , been saying for ages about sorting a NW meet , really need to get my head out my **** lol , just got nova back on road myself after 18 month and have used it twice in a month lol

Hope you can get along to one

[istf]

Nova porn

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking fooking Awsome mate, it's a real credit to you, hope to see this at shows for a look around it mate

[masseyk]

Would love to meet up some time Riggy, just tell me where and when, I'm sure Vinny would come he's only down the coast and any others we drag there!!

Glad you boys like the way she's turned out, just got back from a brilliant run out, going really sweet.

Would love to make all the shows but at the moment the gearing is much more suited to the lanes/ roads where I live rather than motorways, for eg: at 90mph
I would be pulling around 7500/8000 revs so not really fair on the engine,over the winter I will probably change the box to an f16 and gear it to give me a chance to
cruise in 5th rather than asking the engine to work as hard as it is at the moment, so the shows I will attend will be no more than around 50mile away, although I will
be at Billing although I'll be in the mrs bog standard Astra!!

[Benn]

Looks fantastic!

[dgbnova#1]

If I'm going to any shows I have no problem taking it on the car trailer for you as don't fancy towing it on the a frame, would rec the paint on ure bottom arms. It's running cr f13 atm not sure may have an f16 here

[Steve]

That engine bay is amazing, top work!

Was this ats PV this year? There was another black one there.

[Balley]

Very impressive, looks a lot better now you have removed the stickers too.

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Thanks Ben glad you like it, Dave thats very kind of you, not quite sure what to do at the moment t.b.h, Steve it's getting there not finished yet, more
spending to do I'm afraid l.o.l!! didn't make P.V.S this year so it wasn't me you saw. Cheers Bally, i'm glad stickergate is finally over.

Keith

[DAFTJOHN]

Lovely car, wouldn't mind a look around it if it makes billing.

What colour did you paint the bumpers?

Cheers

[masseyk@deeside.ac.uk]

Hi John, the bumper colour was pretty close to the original, not sure of the paint code, as above, due to the type of gearing i've got at the moment
it really wouldn't be fair to stick it on the motorway so may well have to leave Billing to next year.

Keith

[DAFTJOHN]

Thanks Keith, do you have a note of the name for the paint? Trying to get a close match.

[dgbnova#1]

Some one mentions a rover color back a few pages, different from Keith's color.

[salter]

Saw this car at the Prestatyn car show last month, this really is a superb example of a Nova, well done....

[masseyk]

Did we manage to speak mr Salter? although I did nip off for a couple of hours as my mum lives just around the corner and the bacon butties were to good to resist l.o.l

Keith

[Topmanbeny]

Incredible car there mate

[salter]

Did we manage to speak mr Salter? although I did nip off for a couple of hours as my mum lives just around the corner and the bacon butties were to good to resist l.o.l

Keith

No we didn't, while I was looking around the car there didn't seem anyone about.

Also spotted a silk violet GSI driving through the center of the town, looked very nice.

[Nova00]

Lets hope that a few members will attend the show on the 21 st. Always good to have interest in the novas.

[Les Frangins]

Amazing build !!! That's fantastic !

Congratulations for your job !!

[Shamish82]

amazing build Keith well done look great. Love the sr.:thumb:

[masseyk]

Thanks for the comments guys, very much appreciated as always, quite a few changes over the winter being made, all will be revealed soon.....

Keith

[dgbnova#1]

God like the end of a tv soap cliffhanger lol
drop me a txt when u get signal or a chance mate

[masseyk]

Hi Dave I'll have to call down soon..........still after an interior drivers side door pull handle for the mk 1

[Nova00]

I Look forward to seeing the changes. New stickers ?

[Nick J]

Come on Keith! Don't keep us in suspense for too long! Really hope to get to see this fantastic build this year. All the best,

Nick.

[philip]

Ive heard about this but hadnt seen it, Car looks awesome fair play. What specs the engine to be running 201bhp, notice its a one lap engine....green hammerite on the block is the give away.

[masseyk]

Hi guys, apologies for taking so long to reply been really busy in college lately, no more stickers I'm afraid, stickergate has well and truly ended!!!!
The changes Nick, revolve around the gearbox issues I had which prevented me from bringing the nova to Billing last year. As previously mentioned
the revs were around 7500 at 85-90 mph....way to much, so I kept the distances quite short last year as it wasn't fair on the engine, so I've got
an F20 dog box going in, just waiting for a few bits from quaif (about 12 weeks after ordering) along with a new set of HH shafts etc and the HH internal
shifter. The ratios should enable the engine to maintain its speed going up through the gears and fifth should drop the revs and enable it to cruise along
at much lower revs than before.
That sounds as though I understand what I'm talking about........I don't really but that's the general idea.....
Hi Phil I'm only in the Mold area mate if you ever want to pop up this way, garage doors always open and the kettle is always on...

Cheers all
Keith

[philip]

Inbox me an address or a number. Im currently moving units from behind thorncliffes to coedpoeth but sure can spare half hour :)

[masseyk]

Hi all, had a few bits sitting on the garage shelves for a while so over the last few weeks thought it was time they were fitted.....
H.H drive shafts...Quaife shifter...polished strut brace and had a nice header tank made..........

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Big thanks to the guys in the fab and weld shop at the college where I work for making whatever I ask for !!!! At the moment everything has been trial fitted to the new F20 dog box, new L.S.D
and a big 5th gear made especially for this box by elite transmissions which is working well. There are just a few bits to finish off but I should be on the road by Thursday, I need to crack on with
repainting the areas inside marked by grinding...cutting etc but should be ready for Tatton park next weekend.

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I'll keep you updated as to whether I get to next weeks show ....or not

Thanks Keith

[Nova00]

I look forward to see the results .......................next week ?!

[dgbnova#1]

Looks awesome mate you do do it the right way lol will see you at tatton was gona try getting mine in but just been crazy busy to sort it out the parts you got there look great

[Novaload_Nick]

Looks great Keith

[masseyk]

Really hope to make Tatton park next weekend, it doesn't give me much time to try out this dog box....but I'll try my best...........hope this crap weather improves first......

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[masseyk]

Cheers Nick, just hope i don't make a tw-t of myself driving it...L.O.L

[scott.parker]

This car is awesome, some serious money and lovely kit gone into the build..

[nova_niek]

Straight cut boxes are automotive porn :thumb:

[masseyk]

Thanks Scott...your dead right about the money..!!! Hi niek..straight cut dog box doing 90mph going into 5th gear without using the clutch w.t.f !!!
Took it out sunday morning for the first time...the gears are so close and there's no movement whatsoever on the shifter...so much fun and quick!!

Cheers Keith

[dgbnova#1]

Good stuff I need a ride in this at some point you think you may do a track day in it at some point keith ?

[Novaload_Nick]

I'll join the queue for a ride in this lol

[masseyk]

Hi Dave...Nick....it definitely needs the track and concentration!!! after driving the old combo van then jumping into the nova, everything happens so quickly in the nova,
floor it and your into 4th before you know it...but its the not having to use the clutch which takes a bit of getting use to, the car is back with me tomorrow so I'm hoping
to get some miles on her ready for the Billing trip ..

Cheers Keith

[Southie]

Another brilliant purchase, I bet you feeling like you need more gears though... Love this car :)

[masseyk]

Hi Southie....six gears would be nice but the big fifth that's in the new box certainly relieves the stress on the engine, elite transmissions have done all the calculations
and say it should be good to around 130...135mph don't think I'll be doing that any time soon !!!! What it does need is the all in one digital speedo set up as the old clocks
are way out of sync with the d.t.a.......but that will have to wait for a while..

Cheers Keith

[masseyk]

Evening all, well I made it to Tatton park last Saturday ...just... picked the car up on the Thursday night, so only had Friday to get her looking presentable...
After removing the seat and shifter and spending an age masking up, I filled her out where required, etch primer, 2 x high build primer followed by base coat
and 2 x clear.......the journey down was fine and the gearbox performed superbly, although the ratios are extremely close I felt comfortable driving it and only

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made a couple of wrong gear changes...........

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After all that I decided to try the carpets back in on Sunday !!!!

Cheers All

[dgbnova#1]

I'm gutted I went Sunday as could not get my butt out of bed sat and thought you would be there Sunday looks good will defo call up and have a look soon

bet your paper bin was stuffed full after that lot

[masseyk]

Hi all......just thought I'd share these photo's with everyone.....I was give n a free ticket to the Cholmondeley pageant of power last month, not a show I usually bother with as it's
quite expensive, but the quality of cars is something else.....enjoy..

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[nova_niek]

Some impressive cars there. Nice.

[Benn]

This looks fantastic.


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[Seano]

Just spent a few hours reading this full thread
top man for a top job!

[masseyk]

It's premier league stuff Niek.....thanks Benn..it's getting there slowly....put it on the weighbridge the other night 800kg.....that's very kind Seano..thanks..

[Southie]

Looks brilliant as ever, are you taking this to billing next year? Would look great on the PNG stand ;)

[Nick J]

looked lovely at billing fella... Good to chat as always! I'd be very proud of your build if I were you! Look forward to seeing it parked next to mine in 2015.

Nick.

[masseyk]

Hi Nick.......thanks for letting me bend your ear at Billing and for giving it the once over...much appreciated..I also managed to catch up with Matt
and spoke to him at length over that beautiful car of his......b.t.w i'm still jealous of that paint job on yours..

Cheers Keith

[masseyk]

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Hi all, had a bit of a change in the dashboard department, gone for the s.p.a clocks, another dash from mr Butler reflocked by Prey (top work Al).

[masseyk]

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[andyredtop83]

This is such an awesome build, really impressive, top work!!

[masseyk]

This is such an awesome build, really impressive, top work!!

Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it...

[boffer8]

Are you coming to the Ladybower Reservoir meet next weekend Keith? would love to have you along in this beast!

[masseyk]

Are you coming to the Ladybower Reservoir meet next weekend Keith? would love to have you along in this beast!


Hi Boffer, I think I'm booked in with a couple of lads at another event somewhere , there coming through
thick and fast at the moment....

Keith

[dgbnova#1]

It's this Sunday Keith if you can dash looks spot on mate ��

[masseyk]

Hi Dave....you came to my rescue as usual mate !! dash working well looks good driving in the dark!!

Keith

[srs1]

I so need to see this car. Need some inspiration for me to pull ones finger out.

[masseyk]

Come on up mr srs......I'm only in Mold 20 mins away... pm me anytime...

Keith

[srs1]

In not long back from a road trip up to see Keith and his nova.

The he pictures do not do this car justice. It really is a fantastic car and built with care and attention. It's rare to come across any car that has been built to this standard. Keith really has taken his time in building this the way he wanted.
And
keith is genuinely a really nice bloke and easy to chat too.

A great eat car and a great owner. Best combination

[dgbnova#1]

SRs I'm only in birkenhead should keep in touch doing some local meets soon Tatton park is the next one if you're interested Keith are you on a stand this year? If not mate were having a meet In the car parking area outside if your interested

this car is spot on it's actually the reason I got back into Novas so much I did have a car and loads of parts when I first met Keith but his car was so good it made me want to do more to mine and a genuine nice bloke to boot

[masseyk]

SRs I'm only in birkenhead should keep in touch doing some local meets soon Tatton park is the next one if you're interested Keith are you on a stand this year? If not mate were having a meet In the car parking area outside if your interested

this car is spot on it's actually the reason I got back into Novas so much I did have a car and loads of parts when I first met Keith but his car was so good it made me want to do more to mine and a genuine nice bloke to boot

Great to meet up yesterday, I only hope you managed to get some of that inspiration you were looking for !! Dave, after reading the last two posts
I'm going to spend this morning polishing my halo I think !!! (out in the nova really )

Thanks again both, Keith

[srs1]

I'm gonna throw a few night shifts into the car. Nothing like a couple of 14 hours graft that can't push the car forward.

[masseyk]

Hi all, well this week has been a one of the worst for quite a while with regards to the nova.
After having a slight fuelling issue and fitting a new pump, the clutch plate decided to give up so new £200 plate fitted,
On the dyno later, you know what's coming, the engine went bang !!

So after much deliberation and with the daughters wedding fast approaching, a house move, and my other half taking
early retirement I've decided I'm moving on from the nova and sadly she will be broken up over the coming weeks for
parts, so any one who may be looking for things such as pair 45 webbers, dog box with quaife diff, s.p.a clocks etc
keep a look out over the coming weeks. All the parts that I've bought along the way have been the best I could find
so I'm sure you fast boys out there will find something you may need.

Thanks Keith

[Nick J]

Gutted to see this Keith! Very unexpected!! Can you please drop me a line with price on shell and front brakes. I will pm you my number. All the best!

nick.

[EwanG]

Sell as a complete project!

[nova_niek]

Hi all, well this week has been a one of the worst for quite a while with regards to the nova.
After having a slight fuelling issue and fitting a new pump, the clutch plate decided to give up so new £200 plate fitted,
On the dyno later, you know what's coming, the engine went bang !!

So after much deliberation and with the daughters wedding fast approaching, a house move, and my other half taking
early retirement I've decided I'm moving on from the nova and sadly she will be broken up over the coming weeks for
parts, so any one who may be looking for things such as pair 45 webbers, dog box with quaife diff, s.p.a clocks etc
keep a look out over the coming weeks. All the parts that I've bought along the way have been the best I could find
so I'm sure you fast boys out there will find something you may need.

Thanks Keith

Keith,

sorry to hear about your engine throwing its internals. :(
Any idea what caused the engine to desintegrate? Spun bearing shell or something? If there's anything we can learn from this, then please share.

Good luck,
Niek

[srs1]

Omg. What a shock. Is it not worth throwing in a replacement engine to just get the car going.

[masseyk]

Hi guys.....after the initial shock of engine failure I've decided to get up and go again.....picked up a vx220 turbo
with less than 20,000 on the clock the other day.......soooo watch this space !!!

Cheers

[srs1]

A what's the plans with the nova then? Just gonna leave it for a bit or sell on and play with vx

[dgbnova#1]

You putting the engine in the nova

[masseyk]

Hi Dave...s.r.s......only bought the engine....it was still in the car when we went down.....heard it running checked it out with the equipment that plugs in
everything was as it should be.....so it will be stripped checked...new gaskets etc..tweaked slightly and into the nova it goes...

[Nick J]

That's fantastic news Keith! Even if it does mean I don't get your stoppers lol. Hope to catch up at billing if your making the trip?

Nick.

[bazzap8389]

That's great news. Too nice of a car to break :)

[dgbnova#1]

Keith great news I'm so happy your keeping it ��

[masseyk]

Thanks guys....apologies nick think i may be relying quite heavily on
those stoppers when this engine is fitted ��

[srs1]

Brilliant news Keith. Keep the engine as std so you can enjoy the nova more. That way you can go out and abuse it and have fun.

My my rebuilt has gone really well this week. I haven't uploaded pics on here but I have on the face book page.

[Southie]

So Keith did you decide in the end to get this sorted out for keeping or is it now another memory of a cracking build?

[masseyk]

Hello mr Southie..........yes she's getting sorted.....I'm moving house this coming week, so she's off to the
workshop on weds.....the v.x 220 motor is being stripped down atm to check everything is as it should be
on a 17,000 mile motor. Having a tank made to sit in the boot with the pumps and everything on show, as well
as a stainless exhaust and manifold. I need the daughters wedding and the house move over with first though !!

Cheers Keith

[Southie]

Nice reading that this is getting a new heart, all the best on the daughters wedding as well.

[AndrewC]

Hi Keith....nearly had a heart attack when I read you were breaking that masterpiece...much better news now to hear the project is just beginning a new phase. Good luck with everything. I've moved to Cambridge now with your old box and should have a running car by the end of the year...with some assistance!

[masseyk]

Hi Andrew.....I have been following your build with interest your within touching distance....a good feeling...I'll be back next year..hopefully! !

Keith

[masseyk]

Hi Andrew.....I have been following your build with interest your within touching distance....a good feeling...I'll be back next year..hopefully! !

Keith
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[masseyk]

Hi all..........just making sure I remember how to post pics..........more coming soon.

Keith

[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

The exhaust is almost complete, tank is now fitted in the car, still waiting for the intercooler atm...

[masseyk]

Radiator has been completed also.....

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[krobinson]

Turbo!!

[masseyk]

thats the one keith :)

[masseyk]

So after nearly 12 months I'm hoping to be back on the road soon, this is where i'm at a.t.m...........

Exhaust is almost complete, small amount of welding left all stainless....
Turbo has been sent away for final check and clean
Hardline fuel pipes going in next week
Pully and other bits being skimmed here in college
Radiator has been sent back to firm who made it to have the intercooler joined to it
Spare bonnet is back from having louvres pressed in ready for paint...

Intercooler will not be on show on this car.........

More pictures to follow soon.........

[Southie]

This build gets better and better every time I see it :thumb:

[masseyk]

This build gets better and better every time I see it :thumb:

Thank you Mr Southie, its taken a while but the shell has not been touched as in no cutting
or grinding, the fabrication work has taken a while but I was inspired to go down this route
after seeing the light blue one at billing (Graham?) loved the tank in the boot etc..........

Keith

[AndrewC]

Looking good Keith

[Nova00]

Some amazing work going into the car as always. Hopefully soon back at he shows ?

[masseyk]

Ķkkkkkkkk

[masseyk]

http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/masseyk2/Mobile%20Uploads/story
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[srs1]

Sounds awsome as ever. Where you moved too now Keith.

[masseyk]

Moved to a place called Brymbo...about 10 miles away from where I was......dont think i'll be there long though........

Put the hardline fuel pipework in weds night, took paul the plumber down with me to do all the bending, it's come out really nice.

Cheers

[Jonesfach]

Moved to a place called Brymbo...about 10 miles away from where I was......dont think i'll be there long though........

Put the hardline fuel pipework in weds night, took paul the plumber down with me to do all the bending, it's come out really nice.

Cheers

Bleek up in brymbo don't blame you not being there long.:)

[masseyk]

.....

[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/fuel%20line_zpsejpjuuvf.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/fuel%20line_zpsejpjuuvf.jpg.html)

[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

new rad and intercooler arrived today.....i'll definitely get to billing !!!!!!

Keith

[totalnova]

Lots of nice new shine bits. Look forward to seeing it.

[masseyk]

Thanks Mr total nova....I'll try and post a few more photos if photobucket let's me !!!

[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

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[Kev Turbo]

Great stuff - Keep the pictures coming!

[Will F]

Nice rad/I/c are they brand new?
It's just they look like my friend Gary's - he had them custom made by AH Fabrication years ago...

[masseyk]

Hi Will, both brand new, just about got them in !!
I'll put a few pics up when I get chance. Hopefully exhaust will
be welded up this week.

Keith

[masseyk]

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w468/kmass1/intercooler%20in%202_zps3ntkom2t.jpg (http://s1077.photobucket.com/user/kmass1/media/intercooler%20in%202_zps3ntkom2t.jpg.html)

[masseyk]

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[Will F]

That is a work of art - did you send them all the dimensions etc or take your car to them?

Do you mind sharing the price? (PM me if you like)

[josh-sri]

That rad/ intercooler setup is brilliant, how much clearance do you have from turbo to rad? I didn't realise you where fitting the z20 engine into this, I've just about completed mine now nice to see another been done :thumb:

[masseyk]

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag311/masseyk2/exhaust3_zpsap0n39xk.jpg (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/masseyk2/media/exhaust3_zpsap0n39xk.jpg.html)

[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

Exhaust almost ready for welding.................Hi Josh, it's pretty tight in there tbh........will you be at billing?

[Jonesfach]

Exhaust almost ready for welding.................Hi Josh, it's pretty tight in there tbh........will you be at billing?

That is well tidy!

[josh-sri]

Exhaust almost ready for welding.................Hi Josh, it's pretty tight in there tbh........will you be at billing?

Exhaust looks great, I may possibly be at billing but undecided yet :)

[masseyk]

HI will....Cost around £1200......

[SRsam]

I don't think I've seen any nova project go to this extreme near enough new car all new panels in at top quality work by the looks of the pictures . Credit where credit is due you have done a great job.
I started reading the whole build from page 1 with 30%battery halfway through battery went i has to plug it in and read the rest couldn't leave it haha well done . Wish I could source the parts you got for yours I'm struggling finding 2 mk1 gm front wings let alone anything else

[masseyk]

HI Sam, thanks for those comments, just stick with it, you'll get there in the end....i've just got back on the road after a few problems
But the the new motor has 200 miles on it now and is brilliant. I'll try and upload some pictures soon.

Cheers Keith

[masseyk]

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[masseyk]

Great to be back out on the road..........

[masseyk]

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[Will F]

Love it. Engine looks a great fit in there too

[josh-sri]

Nice work mate, looks like we did the same job completely different ways judging by the photos :) Are you running without the Afm?

[masseyk]

Thanks Will, its tight on the alternator side but it sits in very well without any cutting, as long as they both run as well as we
expected Josh !! I made 270 on the dyno which is just where i wanted to be....

[nova_niek]

Wooo nice! Any pics of the intercooler setup? Looks sweet and stealthy. :) :thumb:

[masseyk]

HI niek....I'll put a few up....

[Southie]

Looks fantastic ;)

[masseyk]

Thanks Mr southie...it's a dream to drive...

[Southie]

Thanks Mr southie...it's a dream to drive...
I bet it is, it will get plenty of interest when people see it and also tempt you into a bypass race lol