nova 998cc to nova 1600cc gsi

[philthepill_389]

are all mk 2 nova shells built the same?

has the gsi got more strengthing compare to a 998cc?

and say if i owned a 998cc and fitted a 1600cc would i need to strengthing or is that just for 2ltr xe?


thanks for your help

[Adam]

No they aren't the same.
Gsi had thicker tie bars, plates on top of the turrets etc.
Both shell's need strengthening.

[Ste L]

if your sticking a 1.6 8v in, and not using on the track wouldn't bother wih strenghening it

[bump]

TBH for the work involved in stiching the bay then it's worth it while the bay is empty. It helps to tighten up the front end.

[Adam]

Sorry, i read that you were fitting a 2.0Xe.
Aye, strengthening isn't "needed" for a 1600 8v.

Worthwhile tho, for what it costs if you have a welder yourself.

[philthepill_389]

what the best way to stich/seam weld. should i just go around every seam in the bay like weld an inch miss an inch on every seam

thanks for your replys

[mowgli]

you will be able to fit everything from a gte/gsi straight onto a 1.0 shell. the basic shells are the same, but the gte/gsi has strengthening for the front & rear suspension.

[philthepill_389]

so say i never seam/stitch welded it and opted for a cage and strut brace this will tighting up the body and make it safer would that be anuf or again would i still have to seam weld it

thanks

[Iain]

would i still have to seam weld it

You don't have to weld it in the first place if you're just putting in a 1.6.

[philthepill_389]

thanks for your comments