Engine Which One?

[SUP4NOV4]

Im just starting on aother project nova mk2, white which i think is a great coulor. Ive so far put full suspension kit lower 6omm set of clear rears a set of 17 inch rims et49 fit very well. I bought a set of driveshafts for 2.0L conversion the inners are 2.0L and the outers are 1600 so it makes it easyer but now im not sure of fitting 2.0L i thought of going for the 1600 with a turbo conversion wat you think which engine and why? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[JSeymour]

a 2.0 would be easier and cheaper as turbo conversions arnt cheap. the engines never going to be as reliable as the redtop either.

[Mike]

2.0, cheap easy power :D

ive got a few XE parts on ebay at the mo actually lol

[Beany-Germany]

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[chris-gsi]

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[Stuart]

totally random thread hi-jack from the german lol

[Jon_nova1]

yer but if you have a small block engine you can go, ooo i got a small block beating redtop, if it gets that fast

[chris-gsi]

realiblity mate

[london_chris]

yer but if you have a small block engine you can go, ooo i got a small block beating redtop, if it gets that fast

why would you care haha

[Adam]

Tuned small blocks are reliable

[chris-gsi]

hehe been there, mate of mine built a ecotech lump 1.6 to 211 bhp yeah was relible but when you get a problem you have to have some serious cash

[Mike]

Tuned small blocks are reliable

Agreed :D ive had a few, and there are so much fun to drive!

And beany, TOP thread hi-jack that mate :D

[Rexy]

c16xe as they are a handy tool and not as common as teh c20xe. Downside the 20xe has more power more torque from std and is a piece of pish to fit weight problems arent an issue as there isnt a lot in them. A c16SE is a safe bet, 1600 8v with a nice set of 40's some head work, etc etc etc and its a killer ask dan.

[Philsutton]

Tuned small blocks are reliable


a tuned big block is more fun though lol

[chris-gsi]

^^^^^^agree

[tom reid]

1400 8V engine
Ported head
Rally cam
lightened and balanced bottom end, slotted flywheels now at 3KG!!
Uprated oil pump and modified sump
Bike carbs and custom manifold

Thats what I'd do, I just happen to have the parts lol lol lol

[SUP4NOV4]

Bike carbs i have thought about that before not sure whats involed with them, i relly like the 8v not the 16v at all.

[stv-b16a]

what a fu***** beast of an old school euro nova. love the wheels. why am i the first person to congratulate this guy. is it even your car beany? i was in germany recently and these guys know the score. they love there baby opels they do.

[SUP4NOV4]

???

[Stuart]

its the boring age old argument about which is "better"....

tbh I can see copious benefits/fun from both methods... Its all down to how much you want to spend and what your final overall goal is really.

[Beany-Germany]

Oh no, today I found out about my mistake! I thought that I posted in the old school threat! Sorry guys!

To the engine question!

I think that the better engine is the small block 1.6 engine. It's the best weight for the front axle. The handling is teriffic and you can get also a lot of power out of this engine.

The most powerful engine is for sure the C20LET, 2.0 16V Turbo. Make a electronic update, install a big intercooler and you are able to get over 300 bhp out of the engine.

Simple installation, maximum power.

The question should be:
What do you wan't to do with your car?

Driving some kind of rallye = 1.6.
Driving Motorway, blow everything away that comes = LET

[NovaLad]

Beany i love them Deep Dish alloys ... Are they expensive??

[Beany-Germany]

From the SR? Would you like to have them? I think they are for sale.

PM me if you are interested, I think that I can help you.

[Matt2107]

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[craig green]

/\/\ Deffo.

if you want easy reliable power go redtop (XE or LET) but if you want to stand out from the crowd, an 8v with a turbo gets my vote all day.

The power delivery on a forced induction 8v is fantastic, torque from tick over!