Nova turbo build

[wilson_sri]

Hi folks, sort of new here. Been around a while but never really posted, just used the classifieds. Thought i would make a thread about my nova project, hopefully get upgraded to premium aswell :thumb:

Well folks as some of you may know i had a wee accident in the nova. Was going to just fix the damage then sell it, but decided to go the whole way and build my ultimate dream nova.
Some history of the car so far. bought the car in April from Kano off here, then fitted some cavy gsi wheels for a while
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6070/dsc00398.jpg
Then went on the trusty old speedlines, astra mudflaps and a set of 80mm rear stock rod springs :thumbs:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6262/knockhill_may_2007_064.jpg
Ran around in it for a while just enjoying the car untill i had a wee accident with a renault and it ended up looking like this :mad:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6070/sp_a0236.jpg
So decided to take her off the road and rebuild her and change the engine to a c20let. Now sitting in my garage, started taking bits off ready for a respray in a few weeks. Puting brand new genuine front wings, bonnet and bumpers on which are coming all the way over from luxemborg :!
Engine plans are where im focusing, wanting a strong reliable engine, power aim is 280bhp minimum, hoping for 300 mark though. Plans are
Phase 3 LET
Courtney fast road cams
vxr injectors
steel headgasket
arp bolts
uprated pistons
OE Throttle body
Maybe a hybrid turbo, but i doubt it.
Interior will be getting set about aswell. Front seats are away getting retrimmed in leather and black cloth as we speak, doorcards are also away. Going to fit a black carpet (well spray paint the standard one :o ) A hald white roll cage will also be getting fitted.
Handling the suspension will be gaz gold coilovers, whiteling arp and superflex all round.
Will try and remember to update this as i go along.

Well i finally got set in about the car today! Got the bodywork bits off that are getting replaced. Brand new wings, bonnet, bumper and sideskirts to go on. Then tackled the job of removing the engine, was nice and easy didnt get any hassle apart from one bolt that stripped on the manifold, but managed to hammer on a 10mm socket and get it off.
Glad to say the project started off without a hitch.
Set about taking the panels off
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0264.jpg
Then onto the engine, thats me in the ford overalls :rolleyes:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0266.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0267.jpg
Finished off with a nice empty bay ready to get seam welded.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0268.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0269.jpg
Next to do is seam weld the engine bay and fit the chris astley strenghening (sp) kit i bought. Then will be going for paint :thumbs:

[vaughanmc]

Hope this Nova looks as good as it did when I seen it at Knockhill mate

Glad to see you didn't sell it :)

[stigggeh]

Hope this Nova looks as good as it did when I seen it at Knockhill mate

Glad to see you didn't sell it :)


if it looks as good as the first two pictures it would get a :thumb: from me...

I would have cried after the accident :cry:

[wilson_sri]

Hope this Nova looks as good as it did when I seen it at Knockhill mate

Glad to see you didn't sell it :)
It will look better mate :thumb:

Picked up a set of these audi door (not sure which model) handles yesterday off a mate. Iv heard of people puting them on novas, but never seen it. Anyone got any pics?

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0273.jpg

[fearless]

IIRC Ricks used audi door handles

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/RickDraper/CIMG0024.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Martin Weaver's Nova used to have them on as well -- But I've been told the handles are going back to original Nova items :)

[wilson_sri]

Cant decide if i want to change the handles or not, whats other peoples views on this?

Well parts are slowly arriving, these brand new still in packaging GM headlight protecters came today.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0277.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0276.jpg

Still waiting on my cris astley strenghening kit. Was meant to be here Yesterday but still no sign of it! Hopefully have it tomorow so i can get on with seam welding the car.

[wilson_sri]

Well these arrived today, Brand new genuine GM GSI sideskirts. All the way from Luxemborg :D
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6070/sp_a0278.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6070/sp_a0279.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6070/sp_a0282.jpg
Also received my chris astley strenghening plate kit, so now i can crack on with seam welding the car
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6070/sp_a0283.jpg

[Iain]

NIce one, nothing like brand new parts! I say fit the handles, it's a nice touch.

[BenNova]

nice mate, will keep an eye on this. looks sweet as in the top pics.

[wilson_sri]

More stuff still to come! Got new front bumper, a o/s front wing on the way. Hopefully have brand new manta 400 mirrors, heated seat wiring harness, pads and switches and some new wind deflectors!

[wilson_sri]

Wee update here

couple pics of the engine!
101k miler, still runs as sweet as the day it left the factory. Had a rebuild about 3 or 4k ago, still going to strip it down and change gaskets, belts and oil seals.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0295.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0298.jpg
Cars away with a mate getting fully seam welded and strenghened, should have it back by end of the week. Then its time for a coat of paint or two.

[shy witness]

this project seems to be going well mate

good on ya

[novautd]

how did you order parts from luxemborg?

[wilson_sri]

Finished off seam welding today also the chris astley strenghening kit is welded in! Will post some pics of the welds when my camera is charged :)

[Jeff16v]

Nice looking car before the accident. Where did you get the headlamp covers from?

Looking forward to see it come along. New parts always look the best.

[wilson_sri]

I got them off ebay mate. There like rocking horse **** so i snapped them up when i had the chance!

Yeh new parts will look a lot better, will hold up better against the dreaded rust in the long run! Also went and ordered my self 2 rear 1/4 from Duick, so there getting replaced aswell.

[wilson_sri]

Grey looks like a shout, gold is a bit loud for my liking!
If its not staying whit, will definetly go grey. Just need to make my mind up now :lol:
Thats the welding and strenghening been done! Few pics
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3447.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3448.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3456.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3451.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3457.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3458.jpg
The welds have been primered to stop them reacting and starting to rust. Will be getting them smoothed off when the car goes into paint.
How the car stands just now, still a loooong way to do :lol:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3459.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3462.jpg

So now its just a case of waiting on my panels so i can get it in for paint.

[scott.parker]

Good project mate.

keep us updated.

Scott

[vaughanmc]

Looking good - Nice looking shell as well :)

[carls nova sri]

looks tidy mate keep up the good work

[dan16v]

coming along well! tho the welding looks like its been done with gasless mig set? could have been alot neater!

[wilson_sri]

Anyways, the stopping power arrived today. In the form of wilwood 4 pot calipers with 310mm brake discs. Going to need spacers though to get them to fit.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0307.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sp_a0308.jpg

[kevster]

love the wiloods

[kevster]

dont snap the bleed nips lol like i did :0

[blue_peg_16v]

willwoods are awsome got dynalites on the saloon

[shy witness]

yum yum to the brakes mate

they shopuld certainly do the job

[vaughanmc]

Do u remember your car ever looking like this mate?
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7747/novagsiovp0.jpg
Vaughan!

[wilson_sri]

Jesus! Where did you find that? lol

[vaughanmc]

Had it in an old folder of pics from when it was on eBay - 2003 :)

[wilson_sri]

lol thats crazy, looks a lot differant now anyway

[vaughanmc]

Aye - still as tidy though :)

[wilson_sri]

Not much been happening lately, waiting on panels so i can get the car painted. Should really be rebuilding the engine, but cant be bothered tbh lol
Coilovers arrived this week though.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Coilovers002.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Coilovers001.jpg

[vaughanmc]

Should be a topper once its all rebuilt - Can't wait to see it again...? :)

Get some more banter lol

[silvertornado_sr]

thats looking well nice mate starting my project soon and it white hopefully can do just as gd a job :)

[smokegreyturbo]

lovely mate, I love white novas! especially with let's

[shanemc]

looks like a quality nova,hope my rebuild progresses that fast

[carls nova sri]

top work there mate

[silvertornado_sr]

top work mate keep up the gd work :)

[wilson_sri]

Should be a topper once its all rebuilt - Can't wait to see it again...? :)

Get some more banter lol
Im sure we will bump into each other at knockhill!

Well spent a bit more money today and decided to order some rear quarter panels from Duick along with the front wings and gsi bumper i have ordered. Decided if im going to all this trouble, might aswell get it all done perfect. Will hold up better in the long run! :thumb:

Its booked in for paint, so its just a case of sitting back and waiting for the panels to arrive :cool:

[wilson_sri]

Well new engine is planned, something a wee bit differant! :thumbs:

Courtney sport 1.6 turbo
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/1engine2.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/1engine.jpg

Not received it yet, was sent off by courier yesterday. Should get it Friday or Monday and will post more pictures then.

[Lee-170]

looking good mate cant beat a nice white nova keep up the good work mate looking good so far

[wilson_sri]

Cheers mate. Pick up my panels from Duick tomorow, so hopefully get it painted in the next month or two!

[craig green]

Nice build. Decent shell, genuine panels & quality choice of motor.

I'll keep an eye on here. ;)

[wilson_sri]

Well engine arrived today! Also just ordered a Quiffe LSD for it 8)

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3467.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3468.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3470.jpg

Also got some of my panels on Saturday
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3472.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3473.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3474.jpg

All brand new genuine OE panels, which are extremly hard (and expensive) to get a hold of for novas now! These ones came all the way from Germany 8O
Unfortunatly one of the rear 1/4 panels was damaged, so that will be getting sent across soon.

Here is a picture of the side i really need to replace, n/s rear quarter. Other side is in perfect condition though.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3476.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3477.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3478.jpg

Also got some 16" Irmscher softstars to replace my speedlines
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3475.jpg

As soon as i get the rear 1/4 il get it away for paint, then its the hard part. Putting the car back together! 8O Got all the parts i need/want now.

[Mike]

Looks like a very promising project this :D I see Craigs old engine will finally live on :D

[Mint FRST]

The bonnet came from Spain via Staffordshire IIRC lol

Nice looking project.

[vaughanmc]

Should be a good wee project now with the small block Turbo :)

Keep it up mate!

[greg1.4]

same as above..not many small block turbo's.

something i wouldnt mind doing in the future.. along with many other conversions.

Greg

[craig green]

PM'd about the engine details mate.

Let me know if you need any more advice for it.

[Riggy]

aye looking very good falla

[7ova]

Hi mate
did you get your softstars from lmf?
I got a set from them two weeks ago, :D
I found a good deal on yokos from r tec ?160 posted
cant wait to get them on gsi :thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Just a wee update. Picked up a new intercooler, one off a Focus ST from work. Should do the trick as its a decent size, going to paint it black and have it out the middle of the bumper just below the number plate.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100140.jpg

Also picked up my other rear quarter on Sunday, so hopefully get it painted over the next few weeks. Then it will be time to put this jigsaw together!

[wilson_sri]

Finally found somewhere to paint it, had a look at a few other cars the guy had done and they were nothing short of immaculate. So towing it away in the next couple of weeks, hoping to have it back for end of Febuary...Again, hoping to!

[davidvsb]

This will be top notch when its finished

[wilson_sri]

new bits arrived.

New genuine gsi front bumper
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100175.jpg

and all red rear lights
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100176.jpg

Cars heading upto stuart moncriefs this month for bodywork.

[vaughanmc]

Keep the updates coming - Can't wait to see it painted :)

[wilson_sri]

Your not the only one lol

[wilson_sri]

Well been trying like mad to sort out all the vinyl.

Vauxhall only have the gsi door stickers left, so got them today.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100215.jpg

Got genuine B-pillar vinyls coming over as we speak.

Now the rear vinyls im in two minds about.
Picked up a genuine set today, its got vauxhall on the right though. A bit looks a bit like the badging on basic models. Which im not to sure about, and i also think the gsi badge may be squint.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100209.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100216.jpg

Also got a set of replica vinyl from Steve, which im faveouring more as the quality is excellant. Only problem is with the G on the sticker
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100226.jpg

Do you think it will be easily noticed?

Car is also away for paint finally, i might make PVS yet! :D

[adam c]

what about trying to shape the G like the original with a steady hand and a craft knife?looking good btw:thumb:

[Riggy]

another probleam from vaux lol ,

your gen boot badge has the right G but a round I

lol the 2 i got have square I's but the wrong G's and even then the I have a boarder on one and not on the other lol

[wilson_sri]

Went and seen it today. Took the camera but only managed to get 3 pictures before it died :roll:

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100234.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100233.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100232.jpg

[krobinson]

Lookin good mate :D

[scott.parker]

Car looks to be comeing on nice now mate, lol at the boot badges i dunno what i would do, i guess you could go get some made up to the correct way,or how you want?

Scott

[wilson_sri]

Cheers man, wouldnt say its looking good. But i know what you mean lol

[wilson_sri]

Car looks to be comeing on nice now mate, lol at the boot badges i dunno what i would do, i guess you could go get some made up to the correct way,or how you want?

Scott
Think i have a solution. Seemingly you can remove the vauxhall badge from the genuine one with a bit heat. So going to give that a try and if not il put the replica one on, and im pretty sure you can still buy genuine boot badges from vauxhall.

[vaughanmc]

Should be good to see it painted mate

When do you hope to have it done for ?

[wilson_sri]

Hoping for may/june but not sure. Doubt it will be at pvs to be honest.

[vaughanmc]

Would be good to see it there like

Maybe one of the Scottish Nova - PNG Scotland meets ?

[Novasport]

I have just bought a new genuine GSi boot section decal which does not have the Vauxhall logo on it, I am going to try & get it copied by DMB(Who did an excellent job of the Sport decals) in textured vinyl.
Will keep you posted

[Lee H]

I have just bought a new genuine GSi boot section decal which does not have the Vauxhall logo on it, I am going to try & get it copied by DMB(Who did an excellent job of the Sport decals) in textured vinyl.
Will keep you posted

Out of interest what colour is this vinyl? I have a genuine one here which is blue/grey like the door pillars but the original one off my car appears to be matt black?

[Riggy]

I have just bought a new genuine GSi boot section decal which does not have the Vauxhall logo on it, I am going to try & get it copied by DMB(Who did an excellent job of the Sport decals) in textured vinyl.
Will keep you posted


would be interested in one of them aswell :thumb:

[wilson_sri]

I have just bought a new genuine GSi boot section decal which does not have the Vauxhall logo on it, I am going to try & get it copied by DMB(Who did an excellent job of the Sport decals) in textured vinyl.
Will keep you posted
that would be brilliant mate! Sport copys looked excellant so id be more than interested in one :thumb:

[Novasport]

I have a Mk2 Astra GTE one to copy aswell :D, will see how they go

[wilson_sri]

bloody hell, you must have some collection of vinyl in your garage! lol
Hows the sport coming on?

[Adam]

Full new rear 1/4s then?
Nice :cool:

[wilson_sri]

Yep mate, it had replacement arches done by the last owner and was also starting to rot under the sideskirts.

[Riggy]

lol looks like its goin to be a beast then when its done :thumb:

[Novasport]

bloody hell, you must have some collection of vinyl in your garage! lol
Hows the sport coming on?

Well:roll:, I have all lower early SR vinyls, all early grey door pillar vinyls, 1.3SR boot vinyl, Nova GSi boot vinyl, Astra GTE boot vinyl, a couple of sets of replica and one set of genuine Sport decals.

Sport is slow, no VERY slow!

[stuartyj21]

hi wilson awsome project, where did you get the original gsi skirts from and how much? also can you still get them would really like to get some if possible:thumb:

[wilson_sri]

hi wilson awsome project, where did you get the original gsi skirts from and how much? also can you still get them would really like to get some if possible:thumb:
cheers mate. I got them from Duick off here, not sure if you can still get them best to check with him :thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Nothing major today. Got some autsol and polished up my cam carrier, rocker cover and AFM. Afm still needs a lot of work, but the carrier and rocker cover are just about there.

Before
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/100_3467.jpg
After
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100235.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100236.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100239.jpg
Also got my 5 softstars wrapped on 195/40/16 Toyo proxes T1-Rs
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100237.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100238.jpg

Also getting the gearbox off tomorow and giving it some paint. And try and change some of the rusty bolts around the engine for new ones.

Car will be coming back from bodyshop on the 19th. Its going straight into trix to get the engine fitted, dont have time to do it myself sadly if i want to make PVS on the 8th of June!

[shy witness]

the engines looking really tasty there mate.


alot of tiome spent ......no doubt.

nice project

[wilson_sri]

Not as long as you would think, it had already been polished up. But the engine has been sitting a long time. Was just a case of buffing it back up.

[Adam]

Nice :)

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see it finished mate - Do you think it'l be done for PV?

[Rickyb]

i hope to see this at pv :thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Can't wait to see it finished mate - Do you think it'l be done for PV?
Considering no major setbacks, yes. So fingers crossed really!

[wilson_sri]

Went up for another nosey today, pretty pleased with the progress since i was last up. The quarters are now on, all welding in the arches done, all arches are rolled, door locks welded up and the rear wiper hole welded up.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100269.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100272.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100271.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100273.jpg
Getting there :D

[krobinson]

Looking good!! I wouldnt have taken the rear wiper off a GSI tho if you plan on fitting the rear vinyl again, it'll look like a replica.

Keith

[wilson_sri]

I never actually thought of it like that. Hopefully should look fine, the grab handle will still be there. If my imagination works, itl look fine! lol

Really pushing it for pvs though.

[Nick J]

Looks like its nearly ready for primer... Nice work I hope it makes pvs!

[Big_Chap]

Looking good!! I wouldnt have taken the rear wiper off a GSI tho if you plan on fitting the rear vinyl again, it'll look like a replica.

Keith


I never actually thought of it like that. Hopefully should look fine, the grab handle will still be there. If my imagination works, itl look fine! lol

Really pushing it for pvs though.

thats why i drilled my replacement tailgate, if i'd known that we could have swapped! lol

good progress, you got much to do once its back and engine in?

[sport]

Looks like its getting there.

[wilson_sri]

thats why i drilled my replacement tailgate, if i'd known that we could have swapped! lol

good progress, you got much to do once its back and engine in?
Well a lot more i want to do, powdercoat bits from underneath and interior. But wont have time for pvs, so will just be a case of putting interior back in, lights etc. Will get everything else done after pvs.

[wilson_sri]

Not any work on the gsi, but spent the morning stripping my old e16se out of my track car due to major rust. Also need the mounts, shafts and hubs.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/7258/tracknova2.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100274.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100278.jpg

A bit of the rust, car is covered in it though. So off to get scrapped this week.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100275.jpg

Also gave the turbo a clean up and bolted it on, and set it up the hoses to see how everything goes.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100276.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100277.jpg

Theres a hose coming from the turbo that looks like its meant to go to the sump, but cant see anywhere to put it. Is it a water hose?

[corsakid]

no itll be an oil return most probably from the top you may need to dril and tapp the block and put a union in or get a bit of pipe ally welded in the sump!

[wilson_sri]

Ahh, cheers mate. I thought it was the il return but when i couldnt see anywhere for it to go i got confused.

[matthew172]

are you using a corsa f15 box to handle that bit more power?

[brucer]

i want a 1.6 turbo.:cry:

[Mike]

i want a 1.6 turbo.:cry:

Build one then, its a funking peice of pish!

[wilson_sri]

are you using a corsa f15 box to handle that bit more power?
na mate im using the f13.

[Martingsi]

very cool project :)


Build one then, its a funking peice of pish!

reallly? how easy? ive got a spare gsi engine now and want to do something with it....

[wilson_sri]

Well got a nice and cheap air compressor from aldi, perfect for a home garage.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100281.jpg

And decided to clean and paint my manky gearbox spotted next to the engine here looking a bit sorry for itself
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100278.jpg

Painted up in silver hammerite.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100284.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100282.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100283.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100285.jpg

Not perfect but looks a lot tidyer, some is flaking off though. Must of missed a couple wee bits while cleaning it :(

[Mike]

How much was that compressor shag???

[wilson_sri]

emmm if i remember right, it was about 70 quid? Will dig out the receipt and check ride lol

[craig green]

are you using a corsa f15 box to handle that bit more power?

Its no stronger apparently.

[matthew172]

Its no stronger apparently.

oh rite, thought the number on the box meant the amount of tourque it could handle could be wrong tho

[wilson_sri]

Well went to see the car again today. Still not painted, not even primered yet! So think il be giving pvs a miss this year. Will hopefully have it down for Billing unless the bodyshop decide they want to keep it as a ornument for another few months.

[Adam]

How much was that compressor shag??? If your quick, you can get one for £60 at my Aldi. Reeduced to clear.

I was very tempted by one but dont really have the space to store it/and i wouldn't use it much really.



That oil line should go high up in the sump, there must be a return in the sump somewhere if that engines been used for turbo'd engine.

[craig green]

That oil line should go high up in the sump, there must be a return in the sump somewhere if that engines been used for turbo'd engine.

This particular engine hasnt. I supplied the sump pan with return with everything but seems someone has neglected to sell it on with the rest of the stuff.

[sport]

Well went to see the car again today. Still not painted, not even primered yet! So think il be giving pvs a miss this year. Will hopefully have it down for Billing unless the bodyshop decide they want to keep it as a ornument for another few months.

I know that feeling mate!

[wilson_sri]

Going back up tomorow to see what the crack is with paint.
Got some more parts from Luxemborg today, about 3 months iv been waiting on them, had a problem with finding ONE of the strips of vinyl lol. Great fun trying to source genuine vauxhall nova parts!

New window surrounds
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100296.jpg

Window rails as my original ones had rusted
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100297.jpg

And im sure that everyone will appreciate how rare these are, genuine GM b pillar vinyls
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100298.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100305.jpg

Ten differant strips of vinyl. Looks like fun putting them on lol

Also some roose hoses from chris astley, boost pipes will get made up soon.
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100306.jpg

[sport]

Dirty sock for extra boost lol

[Novaload_Nick]

where do you get all your GM parts from mate??

[sport]

where do you get all your GM parts from mate??


A chap on here called duick, very helpful.

[Novaload_Nick]

ahh ok thanks.

[Steve Barker]

oh rite, thought the number on the box meant the amount of tourque it could handle could be wrong tho

i concur !

[wilson_sri]

Well finally got the car back from paint today! More than happy with the finish.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100368.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100365.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100363.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/ss100364.jpg

The vinyl has been taking off though, it wouldnt go on right with it being to old.

Couple of pics from today after it was dropped of, engine in just the rest to do 8O
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/trix2702/SA400079-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/trix2702/SA400080-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/trix2702/SA400081-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/trix2702/SA400084.jpg

[Adam]

Awesome job.
Its looking good, really good :)

[stuartyj21]

thats an awsome job wilson, let the fun begin haha

will you have it ready for pv?

[wilson_sri]

Cheers lads. Going to be pushing it for pvs, but might make it.

[vaughanmc]

Nice job mate - Looking forward to seeing it back at Knockhill, hopefully

[sport]

looks great i had a white GSI a few years back always wanted to turbo it, all the best mate.

[wilson_sri]

Cheers man. Iv noticed a wee mark on the o/s rear quarter that im not happy with, but the bodyshop is going to fix it once iv finished putting the car together.

[krobinson]

Excellent, good to see the engine back in already! Hope you make PV :)

[craig green]

Great news you have the shell back from paint. Crack on!

[adam c]

looks really good!and you'd better be in the garage getting it ready for pvs lol

[peester]

awesome, detailed work.. ready for pv?!??
so hope it works out for u

[wilson_sri]

Cheers lads. Hoping to have suspension and brakes on tomorow, so then i can roll it back off the ramp and get the interior in. Also get more done to the engine.

As for pv, hoping to have the car moted on Friday. If all goes according to plan!

[wilson_sri]

New update. Brakes and suspension, full underside is undersealed. Interior is back in. Outside is basically finished apart from front bumper and grill.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400370.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400371.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400372.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400373.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400374.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400375.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/6668/sa400376.jpg

The front of the suspension is going to get brought down a bit further.

[hybridturbo]

Loving the progress

Keep up the good work

[Adam]

Awesome, rear ride height looks cool.

I keep getting this car confused with BigChaps lol lol

[wilson_sri]

yeh they are pretty similar, great minds think alike and all that lol

[vaughanmc]

Nice and low mate - Keep up the good work

Would be good to see it at PVS :)

[Neil 08]

looks ace,

[Riggy]

looks awsome matey :thumb:

[Rickyb]

looks top buddy get cracked on and get it to pv.

[wilson_sri]

Wee update, got the red boost hoses made up and also red vacuum hose throughout. Also added red pinstripe in the bumpers, i think it looks perfect with the hoses. Also added the door stickers.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100403.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100404.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100408.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100410.jpg

Arty farty shot
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100407.jpg

Ordered mud flaps, also getting red magnecor leads. Hoping to have interior retrimmed by billing, but looking unlikely. Also going on rolling road in the next couple of weeks for the big what power question!

[krobinson]

I must say, that looks absolutely stunning mate, absolutely love it!! Its mega low too, top drawwwerrrrr!!

[sport]

Looking good mate.

[hybridturbo]

Very nice running any better?

[wilson_sri]

I must say, that looks absolutely stunning mate, absolutely love it!! Its mega low too, top drawwwerrrrr!!
Cheers mate :cool:

Yeh the car is running a hell of a lot better now, got a FSE Reg on and its sorted the missfire. Need to get it on the rollers now.

[adam c]

that is perfect.lovely looking nova you got there and i think the red detailing sets it off well!whats it drive like?what power you looking for?

[The Simps]

that looks lovely! love the ride height.

[craig green]

that looks lovely! love the ride height.

Decked. ;)

[Neil 08]

decked awsome, white is nice, and the red stripe just adds that bit of detail

top work, i take my hat off to you sir

[matthew172]

that looks absolutley mint, love it

[Vauxhall-Scotland]

Stunning build mate ;) Looks even better in the flesh :thumb:

[armour88]

had a wee look round at crail very nice well done on the build

[Adam]

Looks cool as fook.
Im " feelin " colour coded white bumpers atm :cool:

Is the engine running using one of those 2 stage fuel pressure regulators???
Is it CG's old engine?

[wilson_sri]

Cheers folks.

Adam, yeh its craigs old engine, im using a FSE adjustable fuel pressure regulator.

[GTE999]

cool and the gang! love the stance. how practical is the suspension set up for everyday use?

[wilson_sri]

Its not lol The ride is horrible to be honest, but luckily i have a van aswell for work so rarely have to drive the car. I think if it was a everyday car id have the coilovers set up higher and a softer.

Got a phonecall from Dougie at Total vauxhall yesterday, doing a photoshoot on my car on the last week of the month for a feature :D

[GTE999]

at least your honest! good luck with the feature mate, the car looks well worth it.

craig

[wilson_sri]

Cheers mate, had more of a think about it. Not sure if im going to take the feature, dont see the point if its not even finished yet.

Been having lots of trouble getting my front bumper to fit. Thought at first it was because i was using a mk1 carrier. But looks more like my front panel has been bent when i had a accident. So looking like another trip to the bodyshop.

[GTE999]

dont know if you read the article on features. i dont think its a good idea mate. had my old gen 3 rx7 featured. Then had it vandaised and all the chavs trying to race me. dont do it! you know your cars good, dont advertise it man!

cheers craig

[Gibbo]

hi mate nice car. wot turbo did you have on the car?
can u put a turbo on any engine with out it f**king up ect ???

[vaughanmc]

Seen the pics of it from Billing mate and I need to ask - How low is it at the back ? :)

[Adam]

LOW


lol



Got to be -100+ easily



Wilson-Do you still have the original springs fitted on the coilovers that came with them from new???
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Coilovers002.jpg

Those ones?

[vaughanmc]

I thought about 110 but wasn't completely sure

Looks minted but it much be a bit*h to drive lol

[Adam]

Yeah, definently well over 100 anyways

[vaughanmc]

Ideal for shows only

I'm guessing the arches will have been trimmed, will turrets have been fitted and what about the inner arches - The tyres bound to scrub ?

[Adam]

I couldn't be ****d lie down on the grass at billing to have a look at the rear setup lol, but i "think" its still on the standard strut type setup(no turrets)

Arches are probably rolled/trimmed, and then maybe a thin spacer to stop the coilover rubbing the tyre(they clear the tyre without spacers sometimes)

[vaughanmc]

Oh well, looks like its been well done anyway

Top car !

[wilson_sri]

Adam yeh there the springs i used! Will find out what size they were, as i cant rememeber.

As for the rear set up. I have rolled the arches on all for corners, then used seam sealer to stop them holding water. Its still the standard strut setup at the back. Turrets are going in in the winter and the stub axles on the beam will be modified to suit how low it sits.
Dont have a clue how low it is, im guessing 110mm, maybe a wee bit more? Coilovers still arent wound all the way down...yet lol

[vaughanmc]

lol Looks awsome all the same mate

Try and get it to this next meet :) Also J222 and K95 ;)

[wilson_sri]

Project rip the doors off big chap has began :thumb: lol



http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100509.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/SS100510.jpg

Plan is to build a nice reliable phase 2 c20let, running a nice 250-270bhp. Nothing crazy!

[krobinson]

running a nice 250-270bhp. Nothing crazy!

I've not had much experience with mine yet, but even in standard form they are crazy IMO lol

[wilson_sri]

I've not had much experience with mine yet, but even in standard form they are crazy IMO lol
Well not crazy compared to most on here! lol
I had a 5 door corsa with a 249bhp LET, was mental, but not uncontrolable!

[moffat]

good luck with rebuild mate

[craig green]

I need my old engine back! Grrrr

Keep us updated on the new one mate.

[wilson_sri]

Well its here if you want it, could maybe even do a deal untill you get your baby valver sold?

[vallanc3]

absolutly love this car mate..should be even better with the LET in!



Well its here if you want it, could maybe even do a deal untill you get your baby valver sold?

DO IT!!!!

[Riggy]

looking very sexy fella , you not at the national weekend then ?

[wilson_sri]

Doubt it now. Big chap was talking about going, so might try and hitch a lift with him!

[craig green]

Well its here if you want it, could maybe even do a deal untill you get your baby valver sold?

No takers or interest so far. Sadly. It does belong in mine though. :D

[wilson_sri]

Just buy it anyway then lol i need it gone so i can buy the LET. Going to end up breaking it if doesnt go soon.

[Mike]

No takers or interest so far. Sadly. It does belong in mine though. :D

Craig, remove and ebay your baby valver!

Fcuk, i sold a shagged GTE bottom end minus ancillarys for £50 odd! And then sold the head for £45 and inlet for £45!

[craig green]

No cash to buy it Wils' + you live about as far away from me as is possible!

Mike; youre not wrong.

Seing as mine goes though & is a gnats crock away from an MOT, I'd be daft just now to start pulling it apart again. [not my thread anyway]

[Big_Chap]

Project rip the doors off big chap has began :thumb: lol


Does that mean that "project copy big chap" has now come to an end?
So when will be ready? Next season? Pft, I'll be running 93mm pistons and a 7 speed sequential box by then anyway!

Ps. Wilson... my car topped out at 140mph this morning... I NEED NOS!!!

[wilson_sri]

Haha you wish, you blatantly want to be me.

Get essport on the case, they can get it overnight from japan.

[wilson_sri]

No real update, just got a photo from my total vauxhall photoshoot so thought id fire it up :D


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/totalvauxphoto.jpg

[The Simps]

Thats an awesome pic mate! Definately worth framing that and sticking above the bed!

[NovaLad]

JLO looks stunning.

[vaughanmc]

Looks perfect mate :)

[Dec16v]

That looks sweet mate :)

[Big_Chap]

Thats an awesome pic mate! Definately worth framing that and sticking above the bed!


He'll most likely put it on the back of the bathroom door so he can thrash away! Lol

Wilson, did you get the new hp mag? Got my car and mugshot from that best kept car at billing and they've got my name as mark wilson, helmets! haha

[krobinson]

Looks awesome, are you still going ahead with the C20LET?

[Riggy]

does look mint that wilson , can i edit the reg to mine lol

[Adam]

Stunning pic/car

[wilson_sri]

Looks awesome, are you still going ahead with the C20LET?
Doesnt look like it. Im starting college in January so wont have cash. Will be starting university the year after so i think im better off keeping it reasonably cheap to insure. May even take the turbo bits off when i start uni, as thats what kills me on insurance. Or i will have to sell it.

Cheers for the comments folks. I cant wait to see the rest of the photos!

[bmw156]

the pic looks savage, and i look foawrd to you putting your 2l in, i wish i could get one :P

[wilson_sri]

Cheers mate. Although im not doing the 2l anymore.

[mikec123]

looks awesome!:thumb:

[wilson_sri]

Not really updated this in a while, not been much to update on. Been off the road since Septembere. Just been cleaning bits up iv not been happy with. Engines back out to be painted up for this years show season. Few bits going away to get powder coated and polished.
Couple pictures of how its sitting just now
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1016.jpg



Played with the ride hight on the rear, brought it up so the car is actually driveable. Raised the front aswell, but went a bit mental with the spanners :lol:
Before
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Nova%20GSI/SS100395.jpg
And raised up

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1025.jpg

Also picked the interior up. MJ Interiors retrimmed nova gsi seats and door cards. In half leather half alcantara. Also new rooflining in alcantara with all the pillars retrimmed in alcantara.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1033.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1034.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1035.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1013.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1020.jpg

So set about fitting the rooflining today.
Windscreen and both rear quarter windows had to come out, ended up cracking the windscreen though! :evil:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1028.jpg
Old rooflining ripped out, literally :lol:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1029.jpg

And this is as far as i got fitting the new alcantara one. Going to need a extra pair of hands to stretch it tightly into place. So got a mate coming to give a hand tomorow. So just pegged it into place all ready to get it in properly tomorow.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1032.jpg


Doesnt look much just now but will get it sorted tomorow when iv got some help lol
Hoping to have full interior in by end of weekend so will update then :)

[Cle]

Stunning car :thumb: hope i get to see this in person at some point :)

[krobinson]

Awesome, thats how mine should look only mine's blue in the center and darl alcantara on the sides...

Thats if it ever gets finished!!

[Adam]

Awesome interior you've bought there, nice one.

[Rickyb]

that intereor looks the nutts wheres this mj intereors based?

[Graeme]

Is this the one that Rick Draper had for sale a while back? Are you willing to reveal what you paid for it?

[vaughanmc]

What you doing with the GSi interior from the car Mark ?

[Rick Draper]

Nice interior you have got there mister!

Pleasure doing business with you.

[wilson_sri]

Vaughan i sold my old one a few weeks ago! Nope price isnt geteting revealed, only between me and the man above.

Got to say the interior is mint, looks bearly sat in. Think thats due to the characteristics of Ricks old turbo lol

Keith still not got yours sorted?!

[krobinson]

Lmao, not yet!!

[Dec16v]

Looking good fella, loving the shine you've achieved on the paint :)

[Adam]

Got to say the interior is mint, looks bearly sat in. Think thats due to the characteristics of Ricks old turbo lol

lol lol

[Riggy]

looks mint as usual fella,

im actually goin to say that this is my fave nova , and prob said it before but it was your post when i was after some wheel options that made me go for softstars and basically make my car look like this lol

top work fella :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

I missed out seeing this car in 08 which was a disappointment

I'll look forward to seeing it sometime in 09 hopefully at a Scotland meet or at one of the shows!

Good work mate, the new height at the back looks more useable too

[Big_Chap]

Bout time you got some leather you ****in peasant!

Still think you jumped too soon with the feature! Should have waited til it was finished!

Ps. What happened to "project blow the doors off big chap!" LOL

[Benn]

Very nice, gotta be one of the nicest interior i've seen.

Love the nova dude.

[wilson_sri]

Bout time you got some leather you ****in peasant!

Still think you jumped too soon with the feature! Should have waited til it was finished!

Ps. What happened to "project blow the doors off big chap!" LOL
Aye im thinking that too, but what can i do eh!

p.s it ran out of money lol

Cheers for comments folks! Needing to sort a couple things out before i can finish it off.

Dec16v - Believe it or not, but thats the paint finish as it came from the paintshop! Iv polished it twice with autoglym SRP and maybe 3 coats of wax at the most.

[krobinson]

Have you got it all in now Wilson?

[wilson_sri]

Yes i have, was just coming along to post some pictures :D

Got it finished off today. just need to get the windows back in. And source a new windscreen as it got cracked when getting removed :roll:
Few pictures, not the best but crap weather outside so couldnt roll it out.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1064.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1063.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1053.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1056.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1038.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1050.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/Interior/DSCF1049.jpg

Still got it held in by pegs just as the glue is still setting. Also need to get the electric sunroof motor fitted.

[krobinson]

Stunning mate, that's giving me a semi!!

[Adam]

That looks awesome, and finishes the car off well.

[Nick J]

I was a bit dubious as how well it would look when I heard you'd bought it with your car being white etc....... However Im pleasantly surprised and quite like it, takes your car up another level fella ;)

[wilson_sri]

I wasnt 100% sure either mate. But thought it would go well with all the other red detailing like boost hoses and bumper stripes. But yeh it looks good, think it will look even better when the cars together again.

Cheers for the comments :D

[SRimon]

Spanking mate.

[L33 LEG]

always loved this car and its just got better. im not too keen on the pics tbh but i know in life or with better pics itl look awesome. im surprised the roof lining isnt black tho, or is it just light cos of the flash?

[wilson_sri]

Yeh the pictures are rubbish lol But its been raining non stop all day so couldnt get it out the garage, will get better pictures next weekend when the windows are in.

The rooflining is darker, just the flash making it look light.

[L33 LEG]

Yeh the pictures are rubbish lol But its been raining non stop all day so couldnt get it out the garage, will get better pictures next weekend when the windows are in.

The rooflining is darker, just the flash making it look light.

top work then :thumb:

[vx kev]

Cracking! :thumb:
Getting there lad, just remember what it was like when you got it m8 :tard:
If your putting the 1.6 back in it get it set up properly this time, valver humper ;)

[wilson_sri]

Cracking! :thumb:
Getting there lad, just remember what it was like when you got it m8 :tard:
If your putting the 1.6 back in it get it set up properly this time, valver humper ;)
Aye its came a long way from then! Aye the 1.6 is going back in. Its out for a freshen up with paint just now. Inlet manifold, cam carrier and rocker cover are going for powdercoating with that beam and petrol tank, aswell as a few other bits!
Going to be getting a few secret bits to make sure its more than a valver humper ;)

[vx kev]

Going to be getting a few secret bits to make sure its more than a valver humper ;)

Is that a gauntlet i just seen getting thrown down there :D

[wilson_sri]

Is that a gauntlet i just seen getting thrown down there :D
You will find out when your picking your doors up off the road after iv ripped them off :thumb: lol

[vx kev]

lol lol lol lol You know how much i like challenge m8 :p

[wilson_sri]

lol na i dont think il be seeing off a LET nova, but should see off valvers no problem if all goes to plan.

[Mike]

Nice work Wilson :D

You still running on 1600 boost aswell now or did you sell your engine in the end?

[wilson_sri]

Cheers mike.
Yeh still got the 1.6 turbo. Going to sort out a few performance bits.
What you doing for a cam in yours? keeping it standard? Was thinking about changing mine, but wasnt sure on what lift etc would suit the turbocharged 1600, or if it would even make any differance.

[vaughanmc]

Interior looks good Mark - Can't wait to see this out and about in 2009 :)

[Mike]

Cheers mike.
Yeh still got the 1.6 turbo. Going to sort out a few performance bits.
What you doing for a cam in yours? keeping it standard? Was thinking about changing mine, but wasnt sure on what lift etc would suit the turbocharged 1600, or if it would even make any differance.

Mines standard ATM chap. Ill get the engine running and then run in first before I sort out a custom grind of some sort lol its a case of as & when for that lol and fundage :(

[Big_Chap]

lol na i dont think il be seeing off a LET nova, but should see off valvers no problem if all goes to plan.

Hello.

When you planning on having it back out?

How are you gettng the rocker and inlet prep'd before the coating? Nightmare getting the media/grit out!

[wilson_sri]

Hello.

When you planning on having it back out?

How are you gettng the rocker and inlet prep'd before the coating? Nightmare getting the media/grit out!
Im talking about standard valvers big chap, not cheaters valvers lol

Going to have it taxed for the 1st of March, hopefully! Just the engine to get back in now.

Not sure, i thought IPF would take care of all that?

[wilson_sri]

Mines standard ATM chap. Ill get the engine running and then run in first before I sort out a custom grind of some sort lol its a case of as & when for that lol and fundage :(
What you reckon would be a good cam setup to use? Iv honestly got no idea but want to squeeze a few more bhp out!

[Mike]

What you reckon would be a good cam setup to use? Iv honestly got no idea but want to squeeze a few more bhp out!

I really couldnt tell you Wilson, as TBH ive not looked into it myself!

Yeah, squeezing a few extra horsepowers out is what ive looked into aswell lol got as far as intercooler spray at the mo lol

[Adam]

The standard cam works fine on a turbo'd 1.6
Or you could get a custom one ground suitable for a turbo engine(requirements are completely different to a NA engine)

[Big_Chap]

Im talking about standard valvers big chap, not cheaters valvers lol

Going to have it taxed for the 1st of March, hopefully! Just the engine to get back in now.

Not sure, i thought IPF would take care of all that?

Dunno, normaly takes his gear to a guy in leslie who is real cheap. But from what I've seen on here and mig etc it can be a problem and I'm sure there been a cnuted engine or two!

Aye 1st of march doesn't seem that far away now, kind if creeped up, I couldn't resist going for a blast whenever I felt like it and ended up still running it, no point taking it off now! Will need to get it up and give it a good scrubbing underneath now!

[wilson_sri]

Dunno, normaly takes his gear to a guy in leslie who is real cheap. But from what I've seen on here and mig etc it can be a problem and I'm sure there been a cnuted engine or two!

Aye 1st of march doesn't seem that far away now, kind if creeped up, I couldn't resist going for a blast whenever I felt like it and ended up still running it, no point taking it off now! Will need to get it up and give it a good scrubbing underneath now!
I think as long as all the ****e left from sandblasting is cleaned out properly and its all masked up right it should be ok. Iv not heard of anyone having problems with IPF anyway, so should fingers crossed be ok. Luckily for me it wouldnt cost a lot to replace the engine if anything was to go wrong.

Aye not long at all. Bought a disc converted rear beam off Kev aswell so need to get that powdercoated and on, along with a new fuel tank as mines was leaking. You should give it a good wax aswell.

[2lbill]

do you a 20let engine that you were going to use .

[wilson_sri]

Na mate it sold a long time ago.

[wilson_sri]

Well at a time when i should really be getting it running and on the road for the better weather coming in, i decided to take more bits off. I dont know where thus obsession with taking bits off comes from, but its really starting to piss me off.
Plans were to take inlet manifold, cam carrier and rocker cover off fo powdercoating. But decided i wanted to send my cylinder head off for big valve spec, so off with that aswell!
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/DSCF1085.jpg

Note the rusty turbo manifold ;)

And in pieces again :roll:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/DSCF1104.jpg

Got the main man at Chizfab fabrication to cut me a hole in the inner wing for my turbo to AFM hose.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/DSCF1084.jpg
Also been waiting for this for a few weeks. But with years of abuse taking is toll on my turbo manifold, i wanted to do something about it. So asked about and was advised to get it ceramic coated.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/DSCF1098.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/DSCF1097.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/wilson_8344/DSCF1094.jpg

Certainly wasnt cheap :shock: But definetly worth it. New turbo will be done to match when it arrives.

[Benn]

Manifold loooks much better!

[vaughanmc]

Nice work Mark, when you planning on having it done!

I so want to see this car again

[wilson_sri]

Cheers Benn :)

Vaughan, should it WILL be taxed and on the road for the 1st of April.

[vaughanmc]

Nice one :thumb: Roll on the Scotland summer meets! :)

[Big_Chap]

Cheers Benn :)

Vaughan, should it WILL be taxed and on the road for the 1st of April.


Meh, we'll see! :)

[krobinson]

Your manifold has made me sex wee my pants! Superb :)

[Jay]

As said enough times, manifold looks good.

[craig green]

Who did the ceramic coating on the manifold & how much (PM if necessary) I always wanted it done as it helps keep heat inside & away from the engine bay.

You getting a bigger intercooler?