Finally 3.5l V8 Nova project started

[Philsutton]

Ive had this idea in my head for long time now, but now i have decided to do something about it. I have GTE shell, a 3.5 litre rover V8 and many other parts. I am half way through making the rear axle, its going to be rather wide to say the least. :lol: Although lots of people dont seem to think its possible im gonna give it a go, ive worked out pretty much everything that will need to be done an it isnt easy but its something i want to see done.
Im tried of seeing so many novas with 2lt 16v in, not that they are bad just that there are a lot and i fancy something different, plus there isnt a sound in the world that even comes close to the sound of a V8.
Sure most of you will think im an arse for trying such a thing but its what ive always whated to do. I'll try to get some pictures up as it progresses.

[staffychance]

Respect Mate

I have often have the same sort of idea, but i ain't got the bottle

[Philsutton]

basically i have nothing to lose, i have a knacker shell an im going to use this to cut up and work out mounting points and how much the bulk head steering rack ect has to be moved back. Then if all goes well i shall put it in the 5 door.

[Stuart]

scumbag lol

i have all the ideas in me head on how it can work (only short of the steering, but hey string will do lol)

space frame front end, spaceframe transmission tunnel and back ned for the axel. job done. wont look pretty but hey you can do donuts lol

[Dpnova]

U nutter lol, good on ya mate

[Philsutton]

no i have actually got an idea for the steering just have to find if it works :D

[Austin_Nova16]

Steering should be easy to sort. Just requires a few scrap yeard missions.....

[Philsutton]

haha yeah most the stuff i have was collected on scrap yard missions, but im working on a very small budget.

[Jules]

[quote="Philsutton"] Sure most of you will think im an arse for trying.........quote]


You're an arse!!!













Only kidding, good luck with it and hope it works out, if not then at least you've tried!!
:D

[adey]

respekt to you if it works.

[epo]

nice 1 mate good luck

[Phil_G]

KNow of a nice 350ci Chevy small block and trans if you want to put some real horsepower in it...


apart from that - best of luck mat e- that will be a car to see :)



Phil

[Cr4iG]

are u putting the engine in the back? :)
i hope so :D

and good luck

[Jules]

are u putting the engine in the back? :)
i hope so :D

and good luck

Yeah cos putting it in the front would be tooooo easy!!!
:lol:

[epo]

are u putting the engine in the back? :)
i hope so :D

and good luck

Yeah cos putting it in the front would be tooooo easy!!!
:lol:

pmsl :lol:

[Slatter]

Me and mate were gonna build one last summer .... very easy if you thinkl about it.

If you need a hand with steering let me know cos ive seen a few rear wheel drive front engine novas and its very easy

Im not letting my secret out but if i can ever be arsed ill have one but havnt decided on engine yet !

[Dare-devil]

Sweet.. Keep us posted with pics of the progres. :wink:

[Anton]

are you aiming for road legal or track slag?

[djp_y2k]

good luck mate. Sounds like a big mission but well worth the effort.

[Mel]

good luck!

[skud52]

the engine is gunna be in the front for the time being, track use only (honest) then he will put the engine into his 5 door, then maybe a rear engine version will happen, who nos!!

[XZiBiT]

v8 wow you really dont do things by half hope it all works mate i wouldnt know where to start oh yeah i would pay someone!!!!!!!!! :lol:

[Philsutton]

im aiming for just a track car first time round, find out all the faults ect... but if it all goes well then i shal transfer it all into the 5 door which is going to be road legal. First though was to put the engine in then back but then i decide to keep it in the front. Will get some picture as soon as i can find my camera.

[RobIsGrt18]

remember that standard polo that had a v8 slapped in the back ??

good luck m8

[nuno_gt]

Good luck with it, m8. :wink:

When you can, post here the progresses of it.