Gte 2.0 8v turbo technics project

[Nova16se]

hi all this my recently acquired gte I plan on doing a 2.0 8v turbo project with it useing turbo technics conversion kit and a 2.0 8v from a astra gte any advice or pics on other similar conversions would be a big help thanks all http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7f80d1d4.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7f80d1d4.jpg.html)http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8fd44b5f.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8fd44b5f.jpg.html)http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsab915fd6.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsab915fd6.jpg.html)http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4450d35d.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4450d35d.jpg.html)

[craig green]

Only advice I can think of is to remove that 'ring' sticker.

If you do go ahead with an 8v turbo, use a later 2.0 NE bottom end/pistons as it has a lower CR for turbo applications than the SER from a GTE/SRi.

[Nova16se]

some parts already acquiredhttp://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscfcb04c5.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscfcb04c5.jpg.html)http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps19e0f248.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps19e0f248.jpg.html)

[Nova16se]

hi craig yes I will be removing all the stickers and sourcing a standard nova gte stickers set and I think im going down the let piston route rather than ne bottom end

[Nova16se]

turbo technics management, turbo manifold also have intercooler,5th injector and turbo :)http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/20141107_175459_zps2cadf161.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141107_175459_zps2cadf161.jpg.html)http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q745/MattMoreDoor/Mobile%20Uploads/20141107_175554_zpsf3739129.jpg (http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/MattMoreDoor/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141107_175554_zpsf3739129.jpg.html)

[turbo-boy]

looking good pal

[Nova16se]

just trying to get it all together in time for pvs

[Balley]

I bet that loom is rare now!

[Nova16se]

im guessing the same pal its been in storage for 15 years + was originally installed onto a mk2 cav sri130 boost was cranked up and the pistons melted so got strip and hidden away lok

[Southie]

Like the colour in a strange way, what colour is it from?

[Nova16se]

I'm told its Alfa Romeo flip paint I will be going back to the original colour next year which is silver lol

[Benn]

Shame, i really like the colour.

[dgbnova#1]

Have you found an 8 v motor yet I have a low mile one here ideal for a build

[Nova16se]

Thanks pal but I have one already only thing I ain't got it a gearbox after f16/f18

[dgbnova#1]

I have both here f16 and 18

[Nova16se]

whats the condition and prices buddy ?

[dgbnova#1]

One is unknown £50 f16
89000 miles £60 f16
54000 miles £70 from mk2 gte f16
94000 mile £45 from x20xev Calibra f18

[craig green]

hi craig yes I will be removing all the stickers and sourcing a standard nova gte stickers set and I think im going down the let piston route rather than ne bottom end

Pretty sure you need to use the LET pistons with corresponding LET rods. You may as well use an XE/LET crank in that case (which is stronger & better for higher rpm), so you may as well use an XE/LET block or bottom end & I would then use an XE/LET cyl head & then you might just as well fit the LET KKK turbo........ Kinda makes sense to turbo a 16v (XE) over the 8v in that case.

[Nova16se]

I will let you no about a gear box pal and the point of me doing the 8v conversion is to be different how many turbo technics 8v Novas are about ?

[Will F]

Pretty sure you need to use the LET pistons with corresponding LET rods. You may as well use an XE/LET crank in that case (which is stronger & better for higher rpm), so you may as well use an XE/LET block or bottom end & I would then use an XE/LET cyl head & then you might just as well fit the LET KKK turbo........ Kinda makes sense to turbo a 16v (XE) over the 8v in that case.

Or, make it reliable and buy a let? Lol

the 5th injector set up is a laugh from a retro throw back perspective, but a massive pikey method from an actual practicality perspective!

[Southie]

Well I like your commitment to doing a 8v turbo, it may cost similar to buying a LET but as your fully rebuilding the 8v then you'll be having still fun and as you've said it's going to be that little bit different ;)

[Nova16se]

I no the conversion is out dated and harder to do but let Novas everywhere reliability I'm not to bothered as its a second car plus too easy to buy a let and slap it in lol

[_Jake]

Nice to see another, heres my small block

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/10421355_10152591089908701_5036087640756255294_n_z psd7d79fbb.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/10421355_10152591089908701_5036087640756255294_n_z psd7d79fbb.jpg.html)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/1601444_10152765393093701_1982285668873893483_n_zp s6015e4af.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/1601444_10152765393093701_1982285668873893483_n_zp s6015e4af.jpg.html)

[Nova16se]

Looking good pal hope to get mine started soon can't keep looking at it need motivation at the min lol anymore pics of the bay ?

[mowgli]

Or, make it reliable and buy a let? Lolthe 5th injector set up is a laugh from a retro throw back perspective, but a massive pikey method from an actual practicality perspective!But with a decent mappable ecu, and using the 5th injector, this engine could produce some serious hp.

[nova_stee]

Why use 5th injector put a decent ecu on and secent injectors job done

[Nova16se]

Point being I'm using the full turbo technics kit to be different not fussed on power or reliability even tho would probly be cheaper and Easyer to let it it will just be another let nova

[ben doodar]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh160/bodmin344/1601444_10152765393093701_1982285668873893483_n_zp s6015e4af.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/user/bodmin344/media/1601444_10152765393093701_1982285668873893483_n_zp s6015e4af.jpg.html)

loving that manifold. Bet that took some hours? Is it all guess work or is there any easy way to measure/profile the tubes?

[Nova16se]

Is a nice manifold bro

[Southie]

Is a nice manifold bro
http://funny-pictures-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Come-at-me-bro.jpg

[Nova16se]

Lol

[_Jake]

loving that manifold. Bet that took some hours? Is it all guess work or is there any easy way to measure/profile the tubes?

thanks, its not that great it could be alot smoother but im a bit restricted on space + i wanted to keep it away from the oil filter take off. its literally made from 45 and 90 degree stainless steel butt weld fittings, with a few bits of straight cut at suitable angles to match up the voids. wanted to do it properly rather than the usual png bodgetastic spi manifold with adaptor plate & 17 head gaskets to lower the compression.

[conza123]

thanks, its not that great it could be alot smoother but im a bit restricted on space + i wanted to keep it away from the oil filter take off. its literally made from 45 and 90 degree stainless steel butt weld fittings, with a few bits of straight cut at suitable angles to match up the voids. wanted to do it properly rather than the usual png bodgetastic spi manifold with adaptor plate & 17 head gaskets to lower the compression.
Only 17 lol

[Scottcooper85]

17 head gaskets :eek:

[jimbob-mcgrew]

hahah lol

[Nova16se]

Bloody hell any ideas what the c/r is now then ?