nova_rally
27-11-03, 08:32 PM
Right then - while the Nova's in the garage pending an almost total rebuild can someone help me with the following stuff?
1.) Cylinder head. Want to fit the 1.2 head, but can someone tell me if i can just use the 1.4SR inlet and exhaust manifiolds and any other bits that stick on the head? If I do use the 1.2head will I need a different head gasket?
2.) If I go for the above head, what Camshaft's best? can I stick the 1.4SRi, GTE or GSi cam in there?
3.) How much could I skim off the 1.4 Head if I can't find a 1.2 head to give the same effect
4.) Are the valves i nthe 1.2 head the same size as the 1.4?
5.) I've been hearing a lot about the carbs icing up - not nice. My old Mazda had a valve in the tube going into the airbox that let hot air from the exhaust manifold heat shield into the carb when i twas cold. Any ideas if I clould do something similar on the Nova?
6.) My Nova's J reg, so when I'm looking for aftermarket stuff do I go for the 91 onwards parts or the pre 91 stuff? (as the car's a 1991 model!)
Sorry for all the questions! My old mazda was a lot simpler coz no one does aftermarket stuff or tune-ups on them (they don't need it!)!
Alan
1.) Cylinder head. Want to fit the 1.2 head, but can someone tell me if i can just use the 1.4SR inlet and exhaust manifiolds and any other bits that stick on the head? If I do use the 1.2head will I need a different head gasket?
2.) If I go for the above head, what Camshaft's best? can I stick the 1.4SRi, GTE or GSi cam in there?
3.) How much could I skim off the 1.4 Head if I can't find a 1.2 head to give the same effect
4.) Are the valves i nthe 1.2 head the same size as the 1.4?
5.) I've been hearing a lot about the carbs icing up - not nice. My old Mazda had a valve in the tube going into the airbox that let hot air from the exhaust manifold heat shield into the carb when i twas cold. Any ideas if I clould do something similar on the Nova?
6.) My Nova's J reg, so when I'm looking for aftermarket stuff do I go for the 91 onwards parts or the pre 91 stuff? (as the car's a 1991 model!)
Sorry for all the questions! My old mazda was a lot simpler coz no one does aftermarket stuff or tune-ups on them (they don't need it!)!
Alan