2.0 XE in a Nova - Checklist.

[elgan]

going to be doing this conversion from a cavalier gsi 2000 into my nova 1.0 4spd.


list of parts to get for me...

1x mounting brakets kit (ordered from valvers.com)
2x cav 1.6 big block inner cv's (got new ones today)
nova gte 22 spline drive shafts (still seeking)
1x nova injection fuel tank (still seeking)
1x fuel pump (using cavalier gsi pump)
1x nova gsi radiator (ordered today, but will my 1.0 fan and cowl fit ok?)
1x Single V Crank Pulley

Engine service parts...
Timing Belt and Rollers
Fuel Filter
Oil & Filter
Water Pump
Oil Pump Possibly
Full Gasket Set incl Crank Case Seal


All of the Brakes and Suspension have been upgraded, and the chassis modified and strengthened to spec.

Quick few questions..
1. Have i forgotten anything
2. Will i need a different O/S mount as mine is a 1.0?
3. with the valvers.com engine mount kit will i need to drop the O/S braket on the chassis
4. The nova headertank takes 2 hoses where as the cav has 3, is it possible to branch the two smaller hoses into one or do i need a differed tank?


thanks

[novashed]

T piece for connecting hoses together for header tank

1.0 engine mounts are different to the mounts on 1.2-1.6 so will need modifying/replacing with 1.2 ones etc

[Benn]

sounds like u have everything u need
and dont 4 get u can go in front the top in and get it bolded up in about 20mins,
ben

[Stuart]

^ and that in english reads how??

[LiD0N]

i found it easier from the bottom..

[Benn]

really but u have 2 take off the roll bars and everthing
from the top u can just slide it in

[elgan]

was thinking about mounting from top or bottom, but the whole engine bay is being painted up immaculate before the lump goes in and i sure dont wanna go marking it

[Aragorn]

the offside mounting braket your replacing with the valvers one anyway so it wont matter

[Ben]

nova gte 22 spline drive shafts
1x nova injection fuel tank
1x fuel pump
1x Single V Crank Pulley


As explained about shafts have got all the abpve excluding them.

I find it much easier from underneath and you dont have to remove ARB/tie bars to get it in (although you do want to remove the ARB if your fitting a big block engine anyhow).

[badnova]

in the motor sport manual
does it enlighten on the enginie convertion and all this of what you are saying

[Zak16v]

in the motor sport manual
does it enlighten on the enginie convertion and all this of what you are saying

Wtf? :o , is this the "speak in every wierdo dialect apart from english" thread?

:lol:

[badnova]

oooooookkkkkkkkkkk
wasnt surposed to say that

[badnova]

in the motor sport manual
does it tell youmore on the engine convertion and all the bits needed to be done to the car

thats better

ITS BEEN A HARD DAY

[novashed]

motorsport manual, i think your on about covers a 1600 8V. no mention of 2 ltr valver sin there im afraid matey!

[badnova]

is there anywhere that i can get a guide or soemthing from

[elgan]

valers.com have quite a comprehensive guide in their downloads section

last night i stripped the head from the cavalier, head looks very new (non-coscast though) and the pistons clearly have the markings readable on the faces.

the gearbox casing also looks very new.

head being pressure tested today, then sent of to be ported and polished while i source some compotition spec solid lifters :lol:

[cooper_nova]

nice 1 mate sounds good!

can't wait to c the final artical

keep up the good work

[Aamir]

Where can I get a single V pulley from ?

[Barn]

valers.com have quite a comprehensive guide in their downloads section

last night i stripped the head from the cavalier, head looks very new (non-coscast though) and the pistons clearly have the markings readable on the faces.

the gearbox casing also looks very new.

head being pressure tested today, then sent of to be ported and polished while i source some compotition spec solid lifters :lol:
when you fitting it mate?
if you need a hand give me a shout

:+:

[Ben]

Where can I get a single V pulley from ?

Ive got a few.

[Aamir]

Which car does it come from ?

how much inc. Postage ?

[Ben]

Off a 1600 8v, postage would be about ?10ish.

[elgan]

:roll:

epc list same part no's for all offside engine mounts on the nova including the 1.0


therefore do i really need to change my 1.0 nova one as it is in good condition and dont fancy spending more again for a mount :evil: