big gras nova WIP

[big gra]

thought i would start a work in progress file as the time is coming for the MOT and i kow its not going to pass because of rust and exhaust emmisions!

so the plan is to get the engine out, replace with someting better (still undecided), and at the same time get the rust sorted out in the engine bay!

at the moment i think it looks ok, want to get hold of some black gsi bumpers if i can! geting rid of teh gsi boot because i dont like the vinyl and want the back end lowering more!

but for now just need the things doing to pass the MOT!

here it is!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/DSCF0020.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/DSCF0023.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/DSCF0022.jpg

[Dave.]

looks good gra

got that 5 speed knob if you want it? standard in black?

also got a gsi wheel if your interested?

[puss puss]

looks nice where bouts is the rust mate? is it on the archs underneath the skirts?

-Nat

[carls nova sri]

looks tidy id spray the back no plate light black tho

[big gra]

done a few small things over the weekend. spent a long time removing the tape from the windscreen, changed the rear bumper, and my mate had some plates made for me, but i think there a bit too illegal!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/DSCF0196.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/DSCF0198.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/DSCF0197.jpg

[Adam]

Paintwork looks quite good now.
You'll get pulled everywhere you go with those plates on,Lol.

[Dave.]

imo it looks ace.. id probs just get a set of nice silver alloys and take the front splitter off.. o and fix the rear shocks lol

looking good gray.. keep it up and she'll be minty in no time

[rednova]

i used to have plates like that - once drove past a t5 too lol luckily he was following a dodgy sierra otherwise i think id have been pulled lol - when i did eventually get pulled i just played really dumb she said i could either change them or have a fine? was tempted with the fine as they looked cool as....

[big gra]

going to take the plates off for a while because its really not a good time for me to get pulled.

took the spolitter off the other day and it looked poo.

looking out for a set of tsw alpines!

[big gra]

the nova is now away having welding done in the engine bay, a 2ltr 8v fitted and then being MOT'd,, should get it back soon!

[Dave.]

nice!!

[big gra]

small update, new engine is in and the cars been MOT'd, broken my foot so i cant drive it at the moment but should have some more pics soon!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/l_6ea3f9729f897c476329ec26609ed5f4.jpg

[big gra]

engine is now in and driving, jsut need some pipe to go from the inlet to the air flow metre and a new accelerator cable, should be sorted by tonight so ill get some pics!! cant wait!

[novaco]

2.0 8v?

[big gra]

yea, its a 2.0 8v out of a vauxhall carleton, was a rear wheel drive auto so some modding was done to make it front wheel drive manual, sump had to be changes mainly, and a manual f16 gearbox, if it lumps a carleton around it should be a gooden in my nova, ive never had anything bigger than a 1.6 gte!

[SRlew]

looking alright gra. you got a bargain with that car.

did you by wiggys astra?

lew

[big gra]

looking alright gra. you got a bargain with that car.

did you by wiggys astra?

lew

yea i bought it for 130 but sold it for 200 within an hour to the guy who did the engine in my car, kev fox has now got the engine!

[big gra]

well, update, had the new engine in, found out that the oil pressure sensor wasent working so was running with no oil, driving back down the motorway anbd threw a big end so had a nica hole in the block, allready got a new engine in and running, just need an airbox or induction kit and will be finished!

[Dave.]

nutta!!! lol

[big gra]

finally a proper update but unfortunatly no pics due to the weather.

fitted some gsi rear windowws with surrounds today, bargain off ebay, ?15 for coomplete set of gsi wondows!

new engine is in and running great, just need air filter to finish it off!

fitted some chrome bonnet lifters today bought off lee h! look the part!

will get some pics if the rain stops! it started raining in the middle of fitting the second rear window, bugger!

[Dave.]

gra got the old windows with the stickers in them?

[big gra]

yea ive got the old windows if you want them!!

[Adam]

Looks a decent motor, how well does it go with the 2L 8v in?

[craig green]

If its anything like the SEH in my GF's Astra GTE, prettyy quick I should imagine.
Has it got a 4 branch manifold Gra or just the GM casted jobbie?

[big gra]

If its anything like the SEH in my GF's Astra GTE, prettyy quick I should imagine.
Has it got a 4 branch manifold Gra or just the GM casted jobbie?

just the gm standard one, but its got no cat or silencers, just running a stainless peco backbox. its goes pretty well, dont want to say how well because i dont want to get in trouble, but use your imagination, ill do my best to get updated pics!!!

[raymond]

looks well matey

my mate has that engine in his nova it goes like fcuklol

[Ryan5cyl]

I went in it the other night and yes it does go pretty well :D now i need to find me the same engine.

[Prey]

Good to hear ppl liking the performance of the 8v's - cant wait to get mine in and running!

[big gra]

got a new project so this is now up for sale regretably!!

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=749262#post749262

[big gra]

now sold to leee h. hope he starts up a new thread or takes over this one!

[Lee H]

I will try but i'm not very good at doing progress threads, get too involved and forget to take pictures.

So far I have removed the rear vinyl and thats about it.

Got a GSi radiator to fit and a different steering wheel and then i'm going to be boring and probably XE it.

[Adam]

This going to be your everyday runner then?

[Lee H]

This going to be your everyday runner then?

Yes, missed my last XE daily driver since I sold it to buy the Celica so it was inevitable i'd end up with another one. Nova's seem to be like an addiction as they always seem to lure me back.

[Adam]

Youve had a nova over a Celica GT?

Lol

[Lee H]

A Celica GT-4 to be precise. It was thirsty and slower than an XE Nova and just too reliable so had to go!! lol

I like something I need to work on to keep it going.

[Adam]

Lol

[flybikeslee]

gra reversed into a post lastnight and dinged the rear quater in.... not too bad. bit of blue paint from the pillar on it aswell.
refurbed his wheels white aswell ;)

[carls nova sri]

any pics of damage