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Stevo16V
28-12-04, 06:02 PM
im taking my 2L 16v out of my nova this week so i can get the engine bay strengthened. has any one got any pictures, diagrams or any info on wot specific parts need to be welded.

also is it worth getting a kit or would a good bodyshop be able do this. :D

Dan
28-12-04, 06:11 PM
http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=103323

Theres some pics on there i put up which might be of some help

Philsutton
28-12-04, 06:46 PM
basically you want to weld all the seams in the bay and plate up on top of the inner wings. Thats what has been done to mine

-=VanMan=-
28-12-04, 06:46 PM
Mines bein done in exactly the same way, should be done by thursday :D

dan16v
28-12-04, 11:14 PM
if your only fitting a n/a 16v use the proper kit and just stitch weld the legs and turret seams from inside the wheel arch, keeps the bay clean of welding 8)