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Kruger
08-09-03, 05:58 PM
I'm sure I've read before that 1.0 shells are no good to use for 2.0 conversions because they have different engine mount locations, is this true?

thanks
locky
08-09-03, 06:56 PM
Yeah they have different mounting positions, but nothing a grinder n welder could sort out i guess!
Aragorn
08-09-03, 07:44 PM
omm no thats shite

ive just fitted a 1.4 to my 1.0 shell and the mounts are identical

fitting valver to a 1.0 shell is the same as fitting it to any other nova shell except the diesel ones which use totally different mounts
shauntruscott
08-09-03, 09:27 PM
i think the engine bays are made of thinner gauge steel than a GTE or GSi so could be more prone to suffering from the weight/stresses a big engine would add.
CP
08-09-03, 09:44 PM
Try PM ing Ste - he might be able to help?
Aragorn
08-09-03, 09:46 PM
1.0 - 1.4 (bar the SRi) all have the thinner shells and plenty have been converted to 2litre/turbo spec

the best option would prolly be a SRi as the have GSi spec shells BUT are about 5 insurance groups lower :)
Ste_Nova
09-09-03, 09:53 AM
1.0 will be fine.....

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/psc/imageup/1062583032__nova4xxxx.jpg
brian
09-09-03, 01:47 PM
i used a 1L shell to run a valver pluis it was running on rosejointed suspension.
Didn't shake it to bits and now the car is a rally car.
No problems with these shells.
finlay
09-09-03, 11:54 PM
iv got a gsi shell but im only 17 if i put a 1.3 in it do i insurance it as a 1.3 or a gsi?


thanx elliot.
Ben
09-09-03, 11:57 PM
It will be a GSi wich will mean group 11 insurance.
finlay
10-09-03, 12:18 AM
Thanx ben most helpful :cry:


elliot.
Kruger
10-09-03, 06:38 AM
Cheers guys,

Can now broaden the search to cheap 1.0 shells! but why are there soo many people around who want top money for old rust?
brian
10-09-03, 02:15 PM
If you are really serious about getting a mint shell and are willing to travel i can get you a 100% mint shell in Ireland. Have discussed this in the past on the site. completely rust free examples are pretty common over here.
As i said if you are serious get in contact or maybe you dont want to go to so much effort.
Ste_Nova
10-09-03, 02:27 PM
Cheers guys,

Can now broaden the search to cheap 1.0 shells! but why are there soo many people around who want top money for old rust?

why a 1.0?
brian
10-09-03, 02:29 PM
why a 1.0?
as he said he can now broaden his search to include these too as they are fine to use. whatever comes up.