Hi Guys Great Site

[GartracS2]

Great Site.

I have had a Nova SR in the past and ive owned a 2.0 ltr corsa B GSi. I have an RS Turbo at the moment in bits and am going to build a high powered zetec 16 valve turbo engine in the future. However this will take loads of money unfortunately so in the meantime to get me to work and back and of course to put the grin back on my face This week im gonna look for a mint 1.2 merit to get me to work and back (reliable etc). I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do to transplant the C20 LET into the 1.2 shell but if anyone on here can post a list on the forum containing what I need to source in order to complete the conversion with typical costs per item this would be a big help. I want to complete the conversion this summer. I have a big front mount i/c already and some samco hoses and a blow off valve. I want to do the rear beam conversion and V6 brakes up front. What do you need to acquire to do the big brake setup? Bias valve? GTE / GSi master cylinder? HELP NEEDED.
cheers.

[Rach]

there's usually quite a bit of info about engine transplants etc in the technical section on this site...

i'm sure a lot of people on here would give you some useful hints...

:D

[GartracS2]

Thanks matey. Im 27 now and been meaning to do this conversion for ages so its now or never as im about to buy a bloomin house lol. I will try and sneak this one in before the missus finds oot he he. Im sure many people on here would be willing to help the site seems friendly enough ;)

[Mel]

hiya, welcome to the site.

u'll find that a lot of people are willing to help out. (might have to wait for a while for them to get on here tho hehe)

i cant help cause i havent done a conversion, lol..but im sure ste_nova, karl rowntree, jim, CP, and all that lot might be able to help.

good luck with the conversion, but it sounds like you know what you're doin, so dont realy need it :wink:

[peester]

Thanks matey. ;)

hi mate, and lol, our rach is a lass. good luck with ya gig. good things come to those who wait. (except in the case of the recent england match.)

[nam]

welcome t NL mate.

as mel said i want be able to help you with tips on theconvertion but there is plenty of people on here how will.

good look with it mate: Nam

[Will F]

www.valvers.com is an awesome resource for pretty much everything!

As for costs, its difficult, as it depends on how much you are willing to do yourself and where you source the parts from.

There are plenty of LETS about but be prepared to spend ?800 plus for a decent lump.
Alternatively buy a Calibra Turbo for ?1k and muller it! :lol:

[Riggy]

the guy above (will f) and a guy called ben sell all sorts of nova engines and parts etc so if you ever need out these will have it

im also in manchester so if you ever need help with out just give us a shout

carl

[epo]

how do and welcome

i want an rs turbo :!:

[Stuart]

hmm your RST will cost you a fair wedge to get on the road again.


so your gonna spend a mint putting an LET in a nova. hmmm confused prioroties?


ps welcome :D

[epo]

what rst u got mate fester or escort
may have to have a chat with u about it big fan of the cvh engines

[Col_Mk1]

welcum :lol:

[GartracS2]

CheeRS guys great welcoming reception what a great friendly site. I have a forum at http://www.rsturboweb.co.uk (just dont mention the font size lol). Its new but should get fairly large i hope.

Whatever you want to know I should be able to help you with.

Its a 1988 Mercury Grey Ford Motorsport Shell with no sunroof and fully seam welded bought by an enthusiast from ford as a "trimmed shell" It was pretty good before the old engine let go and its got patches here and there of rust too so only a full ground up resto is the best way to get her back up and running.


so your gonna spend a mint putting an LET in a nova. hmmm confused prioroties?



Im pretty handy on the spanners and most parts will be sourced second hand. So it wont be too expensive for me to spend 2000 pounds on this conversion when my RS engine and management alone will be near the 10000 mark.

I drive a knackered Citroen AX for work transport at the mo so I reckon you can all see where im a coming from ;) he he

[epo]

site looks good mate ive joined as am well in to me ford turbo's + i have some bits to sell

[Mel]

I drive a knackered Citroen AX for work transport at the mo so I reckon you can all see where im a coming from ;) he he

lol, oh bless ya. but at least its transport (even if it is frech lol) :wink:

[GartracS2]

Cheers For Joining. Font Size okay? lol my mates reckon its too small . Yeah Feckin French Shit. Its on it last legs now to be honest fast little bugger tho.

[epo]

no probs mate seems fine to me

[Riggy]

alright mate if you after a let theres one for sale here http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=95512

[novahead]

welcome two NL :lol:

[RJM25R]

best local person to speak to is lee haslam on this site. he lives near me in oldham and has done 3 turbo conversions.....



http://www.novaload.net/features/viewfeature.php?ref=575

check out his car....

[GartracS2]

Great looking motor that. Ill say it now and ive said it before cSpeedlines are the best looking alloy wheel ever made. I like the GSi look however Im more into me "sleepers" to be honest. After what I said about the C20 let Im thinking of just using the C20 le instead for now as IO can afford to get the C20 le fitted straight away may need to save up a bit more to do the let. Im buying my first house you see so I want a project completed start to finish in no more than 8 weeks. I will seamweld the engine bay myself and add a cage at a later date.

Can anyone reccomend any good shock absorbers. Remember this is only a work car so I dont need coilovers. I was thinking Koni. What poundage springs do I need for the front ?

Also to wire up the C20 le? The 1.2 im using am I okay to fit the Nova GTE fuel tank? and is the fuel pump on the nova GTE sufficient for the C20 le? ie pump rate etc (litres per hour) or is a bigger pump needed.

Also can someone explain what front hubs I need as i want to use the ate callipers from the astra GTE.

Also anyone got any info on the rear beam conversion?

Much help would be appreciated.

Cheers

[epo]

if u like sleepers have a look at a lads car on here he's called kruger proper street sleeper it'll be in the 2.0 16v's feature section