long live the nova xe fitting guide over msn

[jamie gsi16v]

Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
aye
But
40s are the cost of a xe

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
and will not beat spi for mpg

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
i get 40mpg
thrashing it

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
lol

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted,says:
is your new corsa going be a everyday car?

jamie says:
price of an xe engine yeh, people forget they need to put the engine in the car, shafts mounts brakes cv's welding exhaust etc etc

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
brakes i've got
engine in DIY
shafts-i know some going for ?15
welding-meh, not needed
exhaust-?4 flexi pipe

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
chassis leg mod
hammer

jamie says:
welding not needed?

jamie says:
u gonna use chewing gum or summet?

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
errr no
Ste ran his for months
no welding
fine

jamie says:
about the most important bit!

jamie says:
yeh id like to see how long it really lasted

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
its still going now

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted,says:
insurance none to friendly tho, for xe
lol

jamie says:
yeh but it wont last long not welded

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted,says:
it will
if your sensible
and dont do track days etc

jamie says:
it wont full stop,

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
welding is highly recommended
not 100% neccessary

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
mounts can be sorted with poly sealent

jamie says:
welding is necessary mate trust me

jamie says:
poly sealant?

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
to stiffen the mounts

jamie says:
are you a proper monkey or half monkey?

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted,says:
its better than nothing

jamie says:
what about the drivers engine mount what you going to do with that?

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
buy a chris astley mount

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
and rear spacer

jamie says:
thort you didnt have to buy owt

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
meh
?40

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
a rolling road carb tune is ?200

jamie says:
i dread to see your workmanship going from how you put an xe engine in
jamie says:
i might post this convo on nl and see what they think lol

so no welding needed
4" flexi pipe
poly sealant
no track days
15 quid driveshafts
:thumb:

[Adam]

Yeah?
Thats my quick cheap easy guide for a xe :)
I didn't say it was the best way? lol


*Disclaimer-I take no responsibility for you crashing If your chassis tears apart and lands you in a hedge after following the above guide*

lol:p

[jamie gsi16v]

you said it was your way you would do it!!!!!

[Adam]

you said it was your way you would do it!!!!! Lol, no i was proving how cheaply you could do it.
Im not fitting an xe? Lol

[Jack]

I'm going to fit an XE in with blu-tac and string

[ANDYRACER]

Ste shell is fine with no welding, checked all over the other day. Aslong as the shell isnt rotten welding isnt exactly needed. Fair enough if you track the car then id suggest you weld it.

[Stuart]

agreed. welding isnt "vital" but since the engine is out you may aswell...

only really important bit is the suspension and brakes. the rest of the car can take it (if in good enough nick)

no point wasting time and effort when the purpose that your using the car for dosent require certain things doing

[Adam]

See, Jamie, told you it can be done on the cheap ;)

[Lee]

Agreed, even mark watt's LET wasnt welded, and thats still about (a bit shoddy but about lol)

Although i personally would NEVER fit an XE without sorting the bay out first, it does help chassis stiffness for handling purposes as well you know, not just to stop the engine ripping off and buggering down the road on its own lol

[Philsutton]

Next time i get a nova in thats "nah doesnt need welding but has full apart in 4 months" i shall take lots of photos and post them up. Ive seen enough home conversions that just fall apart because they were lazy and took advice off a monkey. Only last week one ripped the engine mount off the chasis leg and that wasnt rotten.

All done in the same way you describe. But until people find out the hard way they wont really listen to be honest.

[John]

Long live, let me now where the 15 quid shafts are, i'll have two sets please!

[Ben]

Welding is not needed its a preference

[edens-xe]

personally i wouldnt buid an xe nova without do any welding, the car wasnt designed to take as much torque from an xe, it'll rip the car apart or it will turn into a banana car and will crab down the road. seriously if you do a conversion its better to be safe than sorry!!!!! its your life mate!!!

[Ste L]

-Ad-Twin 40s wanted, says:
errr no
Ste ran his for months
no welding
fine


lol lol at bringing me into this lol :thumb:

[Ste L]

my conversion was quiet cheap
engine :?200
22 spline shafts : Free
cv : ?35 each (70)
exhaust flexi : free
Mount kit : ?40
Induction kit :free
Welding : Free (didn't do any)
Altenator mod : Free (big hammer)
--------------
?310

[hendrix]

I think my conversion will be just as cheap tbh ste. Most of my parts dont stand me at any money as Ive baught them on full cars/parts of sets etc and sold the rest of the bits on to pay for the bits ive kept etc.
Ive seen novas that have been welded and unwelded, it all boils down to how well you have done the conversion and how you drive, treat the car etc as to how long its gonna last. Obviously welded ones should last longer but non welded ones can be as good. all ofcourse imho!

[Ste L]

i was planning to weld mine, but due to losing unit, and needing car shifting, threw engine, and finished it at home on the drive.

was going to do it oneday, but got shot of it now

[Adam]

Long live, let me now where the 15 quid shafts are, i'll have two sets please!
Scrapyard special, set of 22spline shafts on a nova 1200 flair ;) :thumb:

[General Baxter]

Scrapyard special, :thumb:

dont you bring me into this lol

[Lee]

I think welding the bay is like wearing a motorbike helmet in texas.

Not essential, but highlt recommended lol