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woodyjay
13-03-13, 09:45 PM
Fitting a c20xe in to a nova why do u need a nova gte rad

Southie
13-03-13, 09:51 PM
GTE/GSI radiators are larger but tbh I reckon you'll get away with a standard one if you've got a standard setup.

Edit: if you've a 1.0 the fitments are different though iirc as in both inlets and outlets on the radiator are on the same side.

jimbob-mcgrew
13-03-13, 10:40 PM
he speaks the truth - bigger engines need bigger bollox

woodyjay
14-03-13, 07:37 PM
So what's the best to go for

conza123
14-03-13, 07:44 PM
normal one would be alright

but depending on how much you wonna spend
http://www.txautosport.co.uk/vauxhall-nova-gte-gsi-20-16v-turbo-alloy-radiator-67-p.asp

or you can normal use one of euro car parts offer codes and get a new gte rad for about £44 to the door
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Nova_1.6_1988/p/car-parts/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/cooling/car-radiator/?203720490&1&43983dd8364e12e1cebcc5b9c51607acc97f6c0a&000261

woodyjay
14-03-13, 10:21 PM
So a gte one will be ok

conza123
14-03-13, 10:23 PM
your normal one will but a gte one would be better

jimbob-mcgrew
14-03-13, 10:29 PM
conza - is the gte longer in length or taller, or both ? i forget