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boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:01 PM
What are they and whats the differences between them all?
and what cars are they from?
I don't have clue when it comes to engines so most of the technical stuff flys right over my head!
I know theres the XE because it seems to be most ppl's choice
but is the "redtop" any different?
think i've heard someone metion a blacktop too?
:?
it's a daft question to most ppl i'm sure so my apoligies ppl!
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:04 PM
XE=Redtop=16 valve= Twin cam
2L 8 valve
Black top= spose thats the ecotec engines i.e corsa/vectra/astra etc they have a black spark plug cover instead of the red spark plug cover-Being the "Red top"
Most people pick the redtop because its 150bhp standard & you can do plenty to em.
the c20xe is the red top and the black top is the eco-tec 16'v, you also have the 2l 8v's which i beleave there were two different sorts but i aint sure
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:07 PM
How much would i be to buy an xe?
cos my mechanic has one at the moment he wants ?400 for it
As far as i know it's complete and needs nothing else
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:07 PM
Yeah the 2L 8v came in on the mk1 Cavalier SRi's as a SRi 130 SEH produced 130bhp.
The normal 2L 8v I think was about 110 ish bhp? not sure on that 100% tho.
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:09 PM
Is that just the engine or engine & box? Also you need to buy the engine mounts & driveshafts that will be about another ?500+ worth doin tho
How much would i be to buy an xe?
cos my mechanic has one at the moment he wants ?400 for it
As far as i know it's complete and needs nothing elsedepends what the is exactly, id want the engine box loom ecu and fitting kit for that much
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:11 PM
I too would want everything for that money. You cars carb so its gonna need alittle more work if your gonna run the injection system off the XE.
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:12 PM
yeah thats what i thought,
he mentioned he had one, i just said how much?
he uncovered this beast of a thing compared with mine said he wanted 400 for it, I then sadi does that include the fittin to which he laughed n said yeah right!
only thing he said i'd need would be new engine mounts and driveshafts from a corsa
driveshafts from a corsa are no good to you and i know of a full package going for ?300 and the engine has just been rebuilt
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:14 PM
From a corsa! Lol. No! You'd probably need GTE drive shafts with Cavalier outer CV's. It will also be best to weld up the bay too for stregthening etc. You will probably need the chassis leg cutting & welding back up because of the alternator too from what I know.
From a corsa! Lol. No! You'd probably need GTE drive shafts with Cavalier outer CV's. It will also be best to weld up the bay too for stregthening etc. You will probably need the chassis leg cutting & welding back up because of the alternator too from what I know.22 spline shafts with cavvy INNER cvs
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:16 PM
I am so tempted i do have to admit, got bonus time coming up in a couple of months....
I got 4k last year hoping for a little more this year
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:17 PM
4k! what are u a pimp! Lol.
Yeah Burgo's right 22 spline shafts-Commonly found on GSI's or GTE's. Just so happens my mate is selling some GSi shafts! :wink:
4k! what are u a pimp! Lol.
Yeah Burgo's right 22 spline shafts-Commonly found on GSI's or GTE's. Just so happens my mate is selling some GSi shafts! :wink:also all td novas had 22 spline shafts and there are plenty of them in ya scrappy
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:20 PM
Forgot them! Kyle-Why not buy a 2L Nova already done?
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:22 PM
nah it won't be yet..... aint got the bonus yet!! lol!
i'm spos to get between 15 and 30 % of my wages or nothing if i've pished my directors off!! lol!
should be okay this year if i pass all my exams!
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:24 PM
If you spent 4k on ya Nova it would be a beast! If your gonna be getting a mechanic to do the work, Bring it to me & my mate Ian will do it. Leave it with him a week with all the parts & he will do it all for ?500.
ill do it for ?300 :wink:
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:29 PM
I'll be takin mine to you burgo! :wink: If I dont go down the GSi 8v twin 40 route that is! :D
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:30 PM
i vote burgo he's cheaper!!
I might hold you to that burgo!
as long as its at the end or after july as im fully booked up until then
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:33 PM
Looks like me & Kyle will be convoying down then! 8)
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:34 PM
If you spent 4k on ya Nova it would be a beast! .
and by the way there is no hope of me spending 4k on the nova thas 10 times what i paid for it!
Burgo dude probly won't be til later this year as i said i got get the bonus first then i'm gona have to get another car whle a wait for you to do this one! lol!
Might get a mini :D us ethe nova as a fun car!
If you spent 4k on ya Nova it would be a beast! .
and by the way there is no hope of me spending 4k on the nova thas 10 times what i paid for it!
Burgo dude probly won't be til later this year as i said i got get the bonus first then i'm gona have to get another car whle a wait for you to do this one! lol!
Might get a mini :D us ethe nova as a fun car!it wont take that long lol a week at most
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:38 PM
Lol yeah that is 10 times! I would though. Im just crazy when it comes to my Nova. Also. See the Nova sola with the full length canvas sunroof?-Can you fit that to mine too?
boredbloke
12-05-05, 11:39 PM
fook it i'll crash near urs then! or in the back of me car! :lol:
Lol yeah that is 10 times! I would though. Im just crazy when it comes to my Nova. Also. See the Nova sola with the full length canvas sunroof?-Can you fit that to mine too?id have to look into that, cant see it being any harder than a normal sunroof though. i dred to think how much they are to buy though
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:48 PM
Theres a smashed one on a farm near me! Lol he wants ?200 for it & the 1.2 still runs! Id trailer it to ya. Its a complete electric job mate. I seen ones on eBay go for ?300. If I find a decent enough one for that price Id reshell my Nova. But I think just having it fitted may be best. Look into it & PM me how much roughly. :wink: :D
Theres a smashed one on a farm near me! Lol he wants ?200 for it & the 1.2 still runs! Id trailer it to ya. Its a complete electric job mate. I seen ones on eBay go for ?300. If I find a decent enough one for that price Id reshell my Nova. But I think just having it fitted may be best. Look into it & PM me how much roughly. :wink: :Dwill do
NovaloadedAgain
12-05-05, 11:52 PM
Cheers mate 8)
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