Chris' Nova C20let

[chrisnovaturbo]

Great when vauxhall wont warrent it :)

im getting thorney motorsport to map it as the give a 60,000 Mile / 3 Year warranty for complete peace of mind.

[chrisnovaturbo]

ive got a 2 post ramp now :d so easy to work on cars now. also got a nova saloon 2.0 8v, i got the spax coilovers off it for my nova.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova002-27.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-30.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova004-30.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova005-32.jpg

you got to love the bench seat lol oh the smashed gass is because got no handles and had a flat batt the other day:roll:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova007-31.jpg

well got the coilovers off gave them a clean up, put my top mounts on them,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova008-24.jpg

then got them on the car,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova009-25.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova010-23.jpg

sits a nice hight i think. mite have to raise it for the slicks to fit tho.

[Benn]

Why did you just force the window down?

[Graeme]

If the saloon is getting stripped, Stevie p on here wanted one of those grills

[chrisnovaturbo]

If the saloon is getting stripped, Stevie p on here wanted one of those grills

yeah im stripping the saloon. im putting all the bits in for sale section :thumb:

[Graeme]

If they are real red clusters I'll take them

[chrisnovaturbo]

the corsa made 242.6 bhp @5840 rpm and 257.6 lb/ft or 349.1 nm @3153 rpm.
ive got 50 bhp out of it on a standard map lol not bad for 1.6

will put the graph up tomorrow

[Count Vaux Alot]

Thats not a bad figure at all.

[djbrowney]

im confused i though you were building a nova not a corsa lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

im confused i though you were building a nova not a corsa lol

i am just the corsa is a new toy lol
got some more done tonight on the nova. got boost pipes how i want them after changing them for the 4th time now lol keeping the rad in the front now as it will be alot easyer and ive got it all in there now. going to make the exhaust up in the next week or 2:d

[sr jack]

the corsa made 242.6 bhp @5840 rpm and 257.6 lb/ft or 349.1 nm @3153 rpm.
ive got 50 bhp out of it on a standard map lol not bad for 1.6

will put the graph up tomorrow

are you on about the vxr chris?

[chrisnovaturbo]

are you on about the vxr chris?

yes mate.

[chrisnovaturbo]

got my nova out from under my office over the weekend,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova006-27.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-31.jpg

got it jacked up and on axel stands tonight,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova010-24.jpg

got the standard gear shifter off and im gonig to use a corsa internal shifter now so the quiafe shifter is up for sale. going to get cracking with it over christmas :thumb:

[djbrowney]

pm sent

[The Simps]

Who's is the other nova? looks like some wide arching going on there!

[sr jack]

dont worry its just another one of chris's crazy ideas lol (rear wheel drive)

[chrisnovaturbo]

Who's is the other nova? looks like some wide arching going on there!

its my rear wheel drive nova that im building :d im going to get the turbo done first.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Nice to see some progress! well done chap

[The Simps]

its my rear wheel drive nova that im building :d im going to get the turbo done first.

ah cool! Engine in the front or the back? What running gear you gonna use?

[chrisnovaturbo]

ah cool! Engine in the front or the back? What running gear you gonna use?

red top front engine rear wheel drive. got a omega box ,cossie front hubs, cossie power steering rack, ive got a manta rear axel at the mo but im changing it to cossie set up as its independent suspention and stronger as mite put a LET in it at a later date :d

[The Simps]

Sounds good mate! Gonna be a flurry of rwd nova's on the scene in 2012!

[chrisnovaturbo]

yeah should be good :cool:

[sr jack]

You should put a couple of pics up of how its mounted in mate

[Count Vaux Alot]

Sounds good mate! Gonna be a flurry of rwd nova's on the scene in 2012!

2012 lollollol you wish Simps

[chrisnovaturbo]

You should put a couple of pics up of how its mounted in mate

will do when its done.

[djbrowney]

i want pics now lol lol lol lol

[philip]

all these rwd nova's...rwd corsa ftw!lol

novas looking well though matey:thumb:

[Jonlem]

My advice would would be not to use the Cossy back end, its a very poor design and unless you fit a adjustable beam which is £1000 its not going to handle very well.

Look at Nissan 200sx S14 independant setups, far better, and use a Skyline GTS rear diff when you go down the turbo route.

[mk3-fezza]

got some nice plans going into this,
althought i have noticed that the drivers front wing has been slowly rusting away in the time uv had it on therelol the colour is fnkin gawjus tho mate
keep it goin:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

does anyone think im mad if i say ive been thinking off breaking this :confused: or do i finish it and use it?

[Benn]

Do what makes you happy.

[nova_saloon]

break it n give me bits :D

[Rick Draper]

does anyone think im mad if i say ive been thinking off breaking this :confused: or do i finish it and use it?

Not in the slightest.

[Jonlem]

The issue with ALL cars like this is the overall package and I don't mind saying IMO that most of these projects even when finished are bot actually finished as too many things are left out or corners cut.

Ricks possibly had the the best overall package, short of a gearbox that can maybe take that sort of power it would of had (but then a F13 would of handled the power he would of used for just reversing it out of his garage for pictures) lol

If you are willing to own a car that needs possibly another 20k+ in it to even be slightly reliable then stick with it, otherwise buy something that does do it more reliably in the first place ie : not a fwd nova

It will be great fun for the few hours its stays together but as your already working out is that actually worth it for the amount of money (and time) you will have to spend to get it atleast together and mapped ?

[discoinferno]

ditto what jonlem said above, but breaking them is the only real way to get any decent return as they are always worth more in bits than as a car typical example g8wcc (gareth my good friend) broke his nova in total for about 8-9k trying selling a complete nova for 9k.......... it wont happen

best of luck and do what ever you want its your car

[Count Vaux Alot]

Agree with both JB and Disco here

[*Adz*]

why break it when so far mate?

[*Dave*]

Dont Be A Dick!!!!!!!!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

just have to see what happens.

[Jonlem]

He is MILES of having the car actually done so backing out now would be a very wise move rather than spank another 5k on it that you wont see back.

I'm all for seeing these projects done but I am also very realistic when it comes to doing one properly.... thus why 3 1/2 years later I'm still building my Escort which atleast will be useable and sell for a fortune whole let alone in spares when I decide I've had enough or fancy a change.

[chrisnovaturbo]

its not spending money on it and losing it that im botherd about its im looking into putting the money from the car into my business. but then i could use the car for advertisement.

[Paul]

having been in a similar position to yourself Chris, I must admit if I were to do it again, it'd be phase 2 only.

[Rick Draper]

having been in a similar position to yourself Chris, I must admit if I were to do it again, it'd be phase 2 only.

Same.

[Lee H]

having been in a similar position to yourself Chris, I must admit if I were to do it again, it'd be phase 2 only.

I wouldn't even do that with the problems i've had :cry:

[Jonlem]

having been in a similar position to yourself Chris, I must admit if I were to do it again, it'd be phase 2 only.

That with a stripped interior, pukka brakes etc IS a great package.

Everyone wants 500 or more hp when the truth is that getting a car to work reliably with 400 would appear to be a task let alone another 100 or so more !

There are too many downsides to building cars like this which essentially is even what put me off going any further with mine back in the day, are you actually ever going to be happy with it ? I knew I wouldn't so got rid ! Best move ever really although as stock xe nova track cars go it was damn cheap and proven to be quite fast for what it was !

[krobinson]

I must admit, I wouldnt want anymore power from my car, it's a dream to drive, silly fast when it needs to be, but calm and easy driven when I want it to also.

Some things to think about Chris.

[shaun4321]

if you break it im going shoping in your unit :) :) will be a shame chris!! you could build mine if you really want somethink eles to do !

[Jonlem]

Yours Keith is on another scale though. Refined and fast and ofcourse concourse condition.

Not to everyones taste but I know you like to use your cars, more than some would probably expect ! al la PNG Trip 2005 !

I bet secretly you miss the valve bouncing 8 valve lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

if you break it im going shoping in your unit :) :) will be a shame chris!! you could build mine if you really want somethink eles to do !

i am building yours lol ?

[shaun4321]

need to save my pennys first, getting there!!! want be long!!! ill pop in tomorrow after work drop that money off :)

[sr jack]

Yours Keith is on another scale though. Refined and fast and ofcourse concourse condition.

Not to everyones taste but I know you like to use your cars, more than some would probably expect ! al la PNG Trip 2005 !

I bet secretly you miss the valve bouncing 8 valve lol

we love a good old trusty 8vlol

[chrisnovaturbo]

anyway ive got a little update lol got some qed pullys,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova008-25.jpg


and got some braided hoses,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova016-15.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-13.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova018-10.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

and fited my corsa shifter,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova009-26.jpg

just got to make my rose jointed quick shift linkage and it will be spot on.

[djbrowney]

looks good but please sort the washers and bolts out on the pulleys £200 now looks **** lol lol lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

looks good but please sort the washers and bolts out on the pulleys £200 now looks **** lol lol lol

lol yeah im getting new bolts and will paint the washers.

[Adam]

Does that corsa shifter need cutting/welding like a cav/astra one???

[discoinferno]

Does that corsa shifter need cutting/welding like a cav/astra one???

yes, same as the cav/calibra shifter

[Will F]

WTF is with all the black tape on the m/cylinder?

Is it holding it together!?lol

[The Simps]

How come you've only got one tubbed rear arch? work in progress?

[chrisnovaturbo]

Does that corsa shifter need cutting/welding like a cav/astra one???

yes it does but i welded the nova end on it as it was easyer when using the gear linkage with it

[chrisnovaturbo]

WTF is with all the black tape on the m/cylinder?

Is it holding it together!?lol

i dont have the fitting for it at the mo lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

How come you've only got one tubbed rear arch? work in progress?

the bloke that had it before me done it to help stop the 18s rubbing. im going to do the other side so it matches.

[Cle]

Really like this car, the build is an insperation (sp) :thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

Really like this car, the build is an insperation (sp) :thumb:

thanks mate

[chrisnovaturbo]

im going to keep it. i pulled the cover off it the other night and i cant bring myself to break it. so more bits coming soon :thumb:

[Connor]

hard choice to make,
but you made the right one :thumb:

[djbrowney]

you wont regret it when it on the road mate !!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

you wont regret it when it on the road mate !!!

yeah i no thats why i want to get it done.

[shaun4321]

Dame Need To Hunt Some Coilovers Down Now, Lol Good Choice, Has Come Too Far To Turn Back!! Plus I Wanna See This Thing Gooooooo

[let_nova]

chris, did you get nice new cam pulley bolts???lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

ive got some g-max front coilovers that i want £70 for?

[chrisnovaturbo]

chris, did you get nice new cam pulley bolts???lol

i havnt yet. i need to get some

[shaun4321]

ive got some g-max front coilovers that i want £70 for?

Will they be ok with the xe????:confused:

[djbrowney]

i havnt yet. i need to get some

they are about £2 from auto vaux mate, got mine last week lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

Will they be ok with the xe????:confused:

yes mate they were on adams gsi xe that i broke and i was impressed with them

[chrisnovaturbo]

they are about £2 from auto vaux mate, got mine last week lol

yeah i no mate lol. ive got a big list of bits and bobs ive got to get. :roll:

[chrisnovaturbo]

im changing the exhaust manifold as im not happy with were the turbo sits. manifold is on the bay:d i want the turbo over the gear box and down pipe to go through the car, so that way i will have room for the oil pump for the dry sump and i can keep the rad in the front. also going to sell the bonnit and boot and getting fibberglass ones. so if anyone needs bonnit or boot pm me.

[chrisnovaturbo]

im also going to make the quaif shifter work.

[djbrowney]

im also going to make the quaif shifter work.

when you do tell me please as i have one now lol

what turbo you planing on runing ?

[shaun4321]

yes mate they were on adams gsi xe that i broke and i was impressed with them

SOLD :) lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

when you do tell me please as i have one now lol

what turbo you planing on runing ?

my gt3582r :d

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-17.jpg

[djbrowney]

wow thats gonna do the numbers lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

ive just order a set of rear gaz ciolovers,

http://i.ebayimg.com/21/!BT1Iqrw!Wk~$(KGrHgoOKjYEjlLmYLs0BKKhrn)JB!~~_12.J PG

[shaun4321]

chris pm a picture of the rear as it stands now :D

[Count Vaux Alot]

my gt3582r :d

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-17.jpg

Thats only a baby lol whats the problem with the shifter? It worked fine for me....

[chrisnovaturbo]

Thats only a baby lol whats the problem with the shifter? It worked fine for me....

shifter is fine mate, its getting the f28 mated to it. :roll:

[Count Vaux Alot]

Ah ok the angle of the dangle and all that

[chrisnovaturbo]

yeah mate lol

[Kev Turbo]

The issue with ALL cars like this is the overall package and I don't mind saying IMO that most of these projects even when finished are bot actually finished as too many things are left out or corners cut.

Ricks possibly had the the best overall package, short of a gearbox that can maybe take that sort of power it would of had (but then a F13 would of handled the power he would of used for just reversing it out of his garage for pictures) lol

If you are willing to own a car that needs possibly another 20k+ in it to even be slightly reliable then stick with it, otherwise buy something that does do it more reliably in the first place ie : not a fwd nova

It will be great fun for the few hours its stays together but as your already working out is that actually worth it for the amount of money (and time) you will have to spend to get it atleast together and mapped ?

Very well said that man,

I know its fun to build these but you can buy something soooo much better STANDARD!

For me the fun is in the building and il buy a better car to drive!!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

Very well said that man,

I know its fun to build these but you can buy something soooo much better STANDARD!

For me the fun is in the building and il buy a better car to drive!!!

well ive got a corsa vxr as a nice and comfy everyday car. the nova is a toy that will only get used evenings and weekends when good weather.

im keeping it now anyway. :)

[sr jack]

well ive got a corsa vxr as a nice and comfy everyday car. the nova is a toy that will only get used evenings and weekends when good weather.

im keeping it now anyway. :)


fair play chris. yours will be one of a kind!

[*Dave*]

get it done!!!!!!!!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

got my gaz rear coilovers today,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova020-10.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova021-9.jpg


so i got the nova on the ramp for the first time :)

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova011-17.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova012-17.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova015-14.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-14.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova018-11.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova019-9.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

started to fit the coilovers,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova024-8.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova025-8.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova026-7.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova022-8.jpg

started to cut out the inner arch to tub it like the other side,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova027-7.jpg

loads more to cut out tomorrow :d

[Count Vaux Alot]

looking good!

[elgan]

awesome project, read all pages last night. cant believe i missed this thread. reminds me alot of my red nova. actually got me to remove my finger and get stuff sorted for it today too. nice one

[chrisnovaturbo]

got a bit more cutting done tonight antill i run out of cutting discs,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova001-17.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova002-28.jpg

didnt get this side finished :(

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-32.jpg

more to come tomorrow :thumb:

[brucer]

Good work, any chance you can do me a favour and measure the diameter of the spring on your new rear shocks. Thanks in advance.

[Benn]

How come the turret is at such a angle?

[chrisnovaturbo]

How come the turret is at such a angle?

the bloke who had the car before me done it.

[Benn]

Ah right. Nice tubbing.

[chrisnovaturbo]

thanks mate

[The Simps]

Gotta love the tubs!

I found I had to trim away the chassis leg to towards the front because of the arc of the beam.

[The Simps]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/04-04-098.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/30-12-08002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/30-12-08006.jpg

[maddogdaz666]

wow mammoth project! cant wait to see the finished product, ill be there at pv looking for it. and im majorly jelous of your unit!!:cry:

[chrisnovaturbo]

got a bit more done tonight,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova001-18.jpg

got the rear bumper off as never had it off,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova002-29.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-33.jpg

its in good condition :thumb: hope to get alot more done over the weekend.

i want the tubs done, turrets done, and the spear wheel well removed and a flat floor welded in. :roll:

[*Adz*]

cant belive you took that grinder to that! lol

looked at dave and was like wtf is he doing! lol

Getting there mate not long will be out on the roads eating loads of things :)

[Benn]

Nice brace behind the rear bumper, will do some damage if any one ever goes up your ****.

[chrisnovaturbo]

got few bits done on saturday,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova007-33.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova008-27.jpg

got the rear part of the cage out,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova009-28.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova010-26.jpg

got the coilovers on,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova011-18.jpg

got the boot off,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova012-18.jpg

the ride height set high for the pod,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova013-15.jpg

got the doors off,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova014-14.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova015-15.jpg

ride height set low,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova016-17.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-15.jpg

fuel tank off,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova019-10.jpg

wheel well cut out,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova020-11.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova021-10.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova022-9.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova023-9.jpg

more to come soon :thumb:

[The Simps]

Good work mate. I've got a sense of deja vu! lol

[*Adz*]

nice one :)

[chrisnovaturbo]

Good work mate. I've got a sense of deja vu! lol

lol

[Count Vaux Alot]

Looking good dude, what are you making the turrets out of/using for the turrets?

[chrisnovaturbo]

Looking good dude, what are you making the turrets out of/using for the turrets?

3mm sheet metal.

[Count Vaux Alot]

Are you making them from scratch? As i have some rolled material ready to go like i used for mine.

[chrisnovaturbo]

Are you making them from scratch? As i have some rolled material ready to go like i used for mine.

im making them from scratch mate. how much you want for it anyway?

[chrisnovaturbo]

got a fibreglass boot tonight,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-34.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova004-31.jpg

ive paid for a fibreglass roof off fearless on here just got to go collet it.

[*Dave*]

y have you taken the doors off mate?

and let me guess your gna cut the roof off to fit the fibreglass one lol

ill be down sunday at about 3pm

[Iain]

^ Not much point in fitting a fibreglass roof if you leave the steel one in place is there? lol

Looking good, nice work, are the additional cage bars in the back going back in?

[chrisnovaturbo]

^ Not much point in fitting a fibreglass roof if you leave the steel one in place is there? lol

Looking good, nice work, are the additional cage bars in the back going back in?

only putting the bar back in between the struts. not putting the bar behind the bumper cos if anyone hit me up the **** then the car will be f***ed anyway.

[chrisnovaturbo]

havnt done much just cut loads more out lol

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova022-10.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova023-10.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova024-9.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova026-8.jpg


ive got a light weight flywheel and twin plate clutch, gearbox cooler setup and a rollover jig/spit comming :cool:

[Jonlem]

Looking good.

Gearbox cooler IMO is about the only chance an F28 has of lasting on a engine like your building, definitely a sensible mod.

[LEWI007]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-15.jpg





+REP for that,

Looks awesome mate.

[chrisnovaturbo]

got a fibre glass bonnit coming this week as well. will get pics when the bits turn up.

[chrisnovaturbo]

my new clutch and flywheel,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/018.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/019.jpg

oil cooler and pump for the gearbox,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/020.jpg

fibre glass bonnit,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/010.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/011.jpg

ant in the best condition but nothing i cant sort out :roll:

[Jonlem]

Looking good.

How much did the box cooler set you back ?

[discoinferno]

where did you get clutch from mate?

[discoinferno]

gearbox cooler looks good also

[dj_wudgey]

awesome project mate will be a right car when its done!!

[MK999]

Clutch looks beastly :cool: :d

[blue_peg_16v]

awsome

[Rick Draper]

Nice, sure that might be the clutch i owned a few years back just with new clutch plates.

[chrisnovaturbo]

Looking good.

How much did the box cooler set you back ?

£75 bargin :d

[chrisnovaturbo]

where did you get clutch from mate?

same bloke i got the oil cooler off. off ebay mate

[chrisnovaturbo]

Nice, sure that might be the clutch i owned a few years back just with new clutch plates.

mite be. the clutch plates have only done a 1000miles

[The Simps]

mite be. the clutch plates have only done a 1000miles


Won't be Rick's then - too higher mileage! lol

[nuds sr]

great project you got here should be an awsome car once finished keep up the good work
box cooler and clutch were sold to you by my mate
they came off his mk2 astra that he built a few year ago was around 550bhp
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/nuds_photos/14062008227.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u318/nuds_photos/14062008230.jpg
engine is now in a mk5 escort rwd which is stupidly **** end happy

[djbrowney]

stupid queston maybe but any pictures of where the lines will fit into the box please ?

[chrisnovaturbo]

stupid queston maybe but any pictures of where the lines will fit into the box please ?

i think it will be on the drain plug and level. :roll:

[nuds sr]

correct
the banjo fitting fitted on the drain on bottom of box drawing box oil out of box through pump through cooler then returned to the box through what was the level hole
alan:thumb:

[djbrowney]

dont roll your eyes at me lol

[Benn]

That's a hell of a lot of metal you've cut out. Tubbing the rear?

[chrisnovaturbo]

dont roll your eyes at me lol

lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

That's a hell of a lot of metal you've cut out. Tubbing the rear?

yes will be tubbing the rear. more metal to come out yet lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

correct
the banjo fitting fitted on the drain on bottom of box drawing box oil out of box through pump through cooler then returned to the box through what was the level hole
alan:thumb:

thanks mate :thumb:

[Rick Draper]

Won't be Rick's then - too higher mileage! lol

FPMSL Good call lol

Nar i sold that clutch to specky but he had problems with the drive plates so iirc might have had some different plates fitted.

[heds]

thats the clutch/flywheel setup i was about to buy you sod, was from near me, next thing i know its gone off ebay lol

not fast your last and all that eh. gis a shout if you sell it.

[chrisnovaturbo]

just put a deposit down for a new nova turbo. going to pick it up wednesday :d

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/1638352-3.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/1638352-2.jpg

[MattBrown]

Looks an animal, get that silly eyebrown off though:)

Also, whats happening to the blue one now?

[chrisnovaturbo]

Looks an animal, get that silly eyebrown off though:)

Also, whats happening to the blue one now?

yeah the eyebrow grill is comming off. will keep all the good bits and sell the rest. so may be braking the blue one

[Cle]

I love that red let seen it for sale a few times :D

[MattBrown]

yeah the eyebrow grill is comming off. will keep all the good bits and sell the rest. so may be braking the blue one

£30 and a cuddle for the engine?lol

[REDTOm]

How much money do you have?? lol

Saw the red one on PH very nice car indeed.

[chrisnovaturbo]

£30 and a cuddle for the engine?lol

lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

How much money do you have?? lol

Saw the red one on PH very nice car indeed.

not alot now im skint lol

[The Simps]

Why break the blue one when you've just started doing all the cutting - the fun bit!!

[brucer]

does the intercooler on the red one take up all of that bumper? christ!

[chrisnovaturbo]

Why break the blue one when you've just started doing all the cutting - the fun bit!!

mite keep the shell :thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

does the intercooler on the red one take up all of that bumper? christ!

its a wide intercooler. the one on my blue one is higher

[dj_wudgey]

Why break the blue one when you've just started doing all the cutting - the fun bit!!

Dont get rid mate it looks ace well it did before it got cut up!

[chrisnovaturbo]

Dont get rid mate it looks ace well it did before it got cut up!

the red shell has only done 22,000 miles so is mint :thumb:

[Benn]

But you've put all that hard work in to the blue one...

[chrisnovaturbo]

But you've put all that hard work in to the blue one...

most of it is all bolt on bits. the shell ive cut up and made it worth less :cry: im just going to sell what bits i dont need and hope to get some money back

[chrisnovaturbo]

going to pick the nova up in abit. cant wait :d pics to follow later

[Cle]

going to pick the nova up in abit. cant wait :d pics to follow later

:) love that red one

[Benn]

most of it is all bolt on bits. the shell ive cut up and made it worth less :cry: im just going to sell what bits i dont need and hope to get some money back


If it only needs tubs then it wont cost much to finish...

[dj_wudgey]

im with ben i like the blue shell me keep it lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

well i got the nova back all ok on wednesday. will upload the pics later. ive allready cut the front pannel out as is started craking were some one didnt weld it up proply. im sorting it today and fitted a 50x50mm box section. got all the pics of were it cracked. not good at all :wtf:

[Connor]

That would make me want to check other welds also

[Shaun]

That would make me want to check other welds also

and me!

[djbrowney]

make sure it has the thicker tie bars then, that will be the next thing to break if your now about to weld a big piece of box section in there !

[The Simps]

Cracked front panel isn't uncommon tbh, especially with big power novas. Just think about where and how your are strengthening it in relation to the direction of the forces acting upon it.

[chrisnovaturbo]

make sure it has the thicker tie bars then, that will be the next thing to break if your now about to weld a big piece of box section in there !

its got thick tie bars. going to make my own up at a later date.

[chrisnovaturbo]

Cracked front panel isn't uncommon tbh, especially with big power novas. Just think about where and how your are strengthening it in relation to the direction of the forces acting upon it.

its all done now will have to get the pics up then you can see what ive done.

[dj_wudgey]

That would make me want to check other welds also

im with you but as stated its common with big block novas!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

im with you but as stated its common with big block novas!!

all the rest is ok

[dj_wudgey]

nice!! less work for you eh lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

ive spent alot of hours on it allready sorting bits out and changing things. its getting there tho :cool:

[djbrowney]

pics or gtfo lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

got some pics from wednesday when i picked the gsi up,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova014-16.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova015-17.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova016-19.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-17.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova019-12.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova020-13.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova024-10.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova026-9.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova028-9.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova029-8.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

now for the bad bits,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova027-8.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova036-5.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova040-6.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova041-5.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova047-5.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova048-3.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova049-3.jpg


got a garrett t35 hybrid turbo. :cool:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova046-5.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

cut the front pannel out,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova050-1.jpg

got some new silicon hoses and put my baliey header tank in

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova051-2.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova052-1.jpg

the 50x50mm box i used for the front pannel,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova053-1.jpg

you can see were the crack was now,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova054-1.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova055-1.jpg

got a batt tray so i can put the batt in the boot,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova056-1.jpg

got some new turrets for whenn i fit my gaz coilovers to the rear,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova057.jpg

thats all the pics ive got at the mo. :thumb:

[Connor]

Looks good Chris,

[chrisnovaturbo]

Looks good Chris,

cheers mate

[The Simps]

I'm sure you will but when you weld in that piece of box add some triangulation. When I put my box section in I wedged it in place with angled ends. That still cracked so had to add 5mm plate to further strengthen it.

[discoinferno]

some nasty cracks etc no doubt you'll sort it asap!

out of interest how much did you pay for it? it was up for 4-5k??? just trying to judge if i were to sell mine how much to ask?

[djbrowney]

nice work buddy

those crack only look like the have be caused by poor quality workmanship and not sure torque though ???

[krobinson]

Make sure you fix this up quickly and drive it! Don't stip back to the point of no return! lol :)

[Benn]

Where do you run the hose from the small inlet on the header tank too?

Looks quite cool tho.

[let_nova]

wonder if it had an idle problem?? check the clamp on the pipe to ICV.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-17.jpg

[chrisnovaturbo]

some nasty cracks etc no doubt you'll sort it asap!

out of interest how much did you pay for it? it was up for 4-5k??? just trying to judge if i were to sell mine how much to ask?

i paid 4800 for it. its got 15k recits with it. dont sell it mate there to much fun !

[chrisnovaturbo]

nice work buddy

those crack only look like the have be caused by poor quality workmanship and not sure torque though ???

yes it was very bad workmanship. its were they cut the front pannel to clear the boost pipe and didnt weld it back properly.

[chrisnovaturbo]

Make sure you fix this up quickly and drive it! Don't stip back to the point of no return! lol :)

i fixed friday lol and drove it. is a bit laggy then comes on boost it is a annimal :d

[chrisnovaturbo]

Where do you run the hose from the small inlet on the header tank too?

Looks quite cool tho.

the pipe runs out of the rad, in the turbo, out the turbo, T's into the pipe on the inlet manifold next to the alt, then round to the header tank. that the proper way to plum them up so they dont over heat. :thumb:

[Rick Draper]

the pipe runs out of the rad, in the turbo, out the turbo, T's into the pipe on the inlet manifold next to the alt, then round to the header tank. that the proper way to plum them up so they dont over heat. :thumb:

How do you come to that conclusion when thats not how vauxhall intended them to be piped in a calibra/cav?

[dj_wudgey]

yes it was very bad workmanship. its were they cut the front pannel to clear the boost pipe and didnt weld it back properly.

always the case mate at least its just there and no where else eh!! the last thing you would want is to have to re do allot off welding they ****ed up!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

wonder if it had an idle problem?? check the clamp on the pipe to ICV.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-17.jpg

correct lol they had the knock sensor and the icv plugs the wrong way round. now runs sweet as and idles spot on were it was 1200 rpm before. :roll:

[let_nova]

lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

How do you come to that conclusion when thats not how vauxhall intended them to be piped in a calibra/cav?

its the same as how vauxhall do it apart from its tee'd together into 1 instead of two pipes going to the header tank. its worked well on all my novas. gets up to 98 fan comes on and cools down fine. it bleads itself as well so dont get no air locks. :thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

well think i should do a update.

this is what i look like with new intercooler, rad and bumper off my blue one,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics001.jpg

got some new 500 lbs front srings for my spax coilovers,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics023.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics025.jpg

then i pulled it all apart again,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics001-1.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics002-1.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics003.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics021.jpg

you can see now how i done the front pannel

[discoinferno]

500 lb front springs **** me, that will be hard as ****

[chrisnovaturbo]

500 lb front springs **** me, that will be hard as ****

hope so lol got to get the rears next probly go for 350 or 400 lb springs

[Shaun]

will that not be overkill and cause it to want to skip out everywhere?

[discoinferno]

will that not be overkill and cause it to want to skip out everywhere?

yes, it will that is way to much imo on the road where it will be driven most it will be terrible on a track it will be better

[chrisnovaturbo]

will that not be overkill and cause it to want to skip out everywhere?

the bloke that built your car put 400 lb springs on the front and he said it was the best thing he done to it to make it handle better. cant remember what he put on the rear

[Shaun]

350 on the rear iirc. mine is stiff as feck lol

it was more an observation mate, im no expert :)

500lb just seemed like a lot

[chrisnovaturbo]

350 on the rear iirc. mine is stiff as feck lol

it was more an observation mate, im no expert :)

500lb just seemed like a lot

im building it to be good on the track and the pod. just have to put up with the harsh ride when its on the road lol

[chrisnovaturbo]

got the turbo and inlet off. turbo and manifold is for sale £850.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics020-1.jpg

got a eds inlet manifold on it witch im keeping as works very well,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics019-1.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics018-1.jpg

put my 5 stud rear beam on,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics013-1.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics012-1.jpg

im putting the battry in the boot,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics011-1.jpg

took the bits off the dash that is not needed,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/pics010-1.jpg

just waiting for my new ex manifold to turn up so i can put my gt35 on it. ordered a tial 44mm wastgate so waiting that as well :thumb:

[Shaun]

what wheels are going on this mate

[Adam]

Not seen one of those inlets before.


Looks like it should be sound when its all sorted and back together!

You want stiffer springs on the rear btw, than on the front, to keep the weight down on the front end and to stop it "squatting"

[game1]

wow.. 500lb springs, Yellow nova I had was running on 350lb springs and was a right bitch on the road, VERY skittish..

Good work though :thumb: will you be a pv in it?

[Benn]

its the same as how vauxhall do it apart from its tee'd together into 1 instead of two pipes going to the header tank. its worked well on all my novas. gets up to 98 fan comes on and cools down fine. it bleads itself as well so dont get no air locks. :thumb:

Mine gets up to temp fine and have no air locks either.. And mines plumed up with both pipes..

[chrisnovaturbo]

corsagsi16v, im putting my pro race 1.2's on it off my blue nova

adam, the inlet is from regal and the rear springs will be getting a few different sets for track days and the pod. + when i go up the pod i will rase the rear coilovers right up mate

game1, im going to get a selection of springs for different events and the car wont be at pv this year :cry: just got a lot to do still and its all down to money and time to do it.

[krobinson]

Chris, are their any proven gains from using the EDS manifold? Its uber expensive, but I had thought about sourcing one, but didnt know if the gain was worth the ££.

[Rick Draper]

Keith its not worth it, one person on mig has had lots of issues with one. And when i say issues i mean major ones.

[chrisnovaturbo]

Keith its not worth it, one person on mig has had lots of issues with one. And when i say issues i mean major ones.

what problems did he have? as i would like to no befor i put it back on

[chrisnovaturbo]

Chris, are their any proven gains from using the EDS manifold? Its uber expensive, but I had thought about sourcing one, but didnt know if the gain was worth the ££.

i think it works realy well. it just flows better. its ment to have gains of 60bhp with other mods? will have to see whats its like when i get my car mapped.

[Rick Draper]

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-transmission/434579-eds-high-flow-c20let-manifold.html

[chrisnovaturbo]

mine is fine, i put new plugs in when i got it and they all looked like they were burning the fuel the same in a 4 chambers. will see what the mapper says when i get it there.

[Jonlem]

TBH I don't understand why people just don't use a simple tapered plenum like the Swedish one or enlarged YB one from a small turbo esc cos, probably a lot cheaper really as well.

[chrisnovaturbo]

my new exhaust manifold,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova005-35.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova006-31.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova007-35.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova008-30.jpg

all the inlet cleaned up ready to go back on,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova015-18.jpg

[Jonlem]

Sorry I probably missed something but what happened to my old head ?

[chrisnovaturbo]

ive still got it mate lol will be going on once ive got solids, dubble valve springs and custom cams.

[discoinferno]

how come you chnaging the turbo and manifold??? what was wrong with the t35 setup???

[chrisnovaturbo]

im using this inlet as it come with the car. eds inlet, enlarged throttle body and regal enlarged top hat. got loads of goodies with the car

[chrisnovaturbo]

how come you chnaging the turbo and manifold??? what was wrong with the t35 setup???

nothing i want more power :eek: the t35 setup is forsale

[dj_wudgey]

that manifold is sexual mate!! nice as f*ck!!

[chrisnovaturbo]

thanks :thumb:

[Rick Draper]

TBH I don't understand why people just don't use a simple tapered plenum like the Swedish one or enlarged YB one from a small turbo esc cos, probably a lot cheaper really as well.

More efficient as well i bet.

[chrisnovaturbo]

More efficient as well i bet.

more efficient then a standard one yes not the eds one.

[game1]

nothing i want more power :eek: the t35 setup is forsale

what power are you hoping for :)

[chrisnovaturbo]

500bhp :d

[chrisnovaturbo]

here is a picture off the plugs that i put in the engine with the eds inlet,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova009-30.jpg

hers the plugs that were in it when i got it,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova009-30.jpg

here is a pic of the head that was on the car. there was no way it was leaning out lol and all chamber look like they were getting the same amount off fuel. so im keeping the EDS inlet as it works realy well and flows realy well.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova016-20.jpg

got some new lower arms welded plates on the bottom, sent them off to get powder coated, put new pollt bushes in them and they came out like this,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova002-31.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova003-36.jpg

ive started to fit new turrets in the rear for the coilovers,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova011-20.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova012-20.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova013-17.jpg

[Plug]

turrets looking good mate :thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova014-17.jpg

my mate painted my front and rear bumper and grill for me today,

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova017-18.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova019-13.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff113/christurbonova/nova018-14.jpg

more to come soon when i find the time lol

[Benn]

Christ, cracking on well.

[nitrousnova]

loving this, nice work.
your carbon bonnet would have looked the part on this! ;0)

[chrisnovaturbo]

loving this, nice work.
your carbon bonnet would have looked the part on this! ;0)

lol have you still got the bonnit?

[nitrousnova]

yeah still got it mate, fitted it a while back haven't got round to posting a pic yet.:-)
are you going to pv in yours?

[chrisnovaturbo]

yeah still got it mate, fitted it a while back haven't got round to posting a pic yet.:-)
are you going to pv in yours?

no wont be ready for pv but hoping to have it done for usc :cool:

[chrisnovaturbo]

just orderd my new fuel system,

alloy tank for the boot
surge tank
fuel hose
bosch 044 pump
fuel pump brackets
fitting kits for the the pump
p-clips for the fuel hose
siemens 660cc injectors (will run them @ 4bar so they will flow 740cc)

steveboyslim is going to finish my head off for me with the following spec,

piper solid lifters and shims
piper dubble valve springs
piper vernier pulleys
piper custom cams
new stem seals to suit

:cool:

[discoinferno]

good plan mate

[djbrowney]

just orderd my new fuel system,

alloy tank for the boot
surge tank
fuel hose
bosch 044 pump
fuel pump brackets
fitting kits for the the pump
p-clips for the fuel hose
siemens 660cc injectors (will run them @ 4bar so they will flow 740cc)

steveboyslim is going to finish my head off for me with the following spec,

piper solid lifters and shims
piper dubble valve springs
piper vernier pulleys
piper custom cams
new stem seals to suit

:cool:

no bronze guides buddy ???:thumb:

[chrisnovaturbo]

no bronze guides buddy ???:thumb:

already been done mate and already got 1mm over sized valves with wasted stems on the inlet. :thumb:

[djbrowney]

its not on guides mate its on bronze sleves iirc

[chrisnovaturbo]

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125865

the spec of the head ^

[djbrowney]

yes mate its on bronze sleves not complete guides :)

[chrisnovaturbo]

didnt get these bits with it tho,

Piper Double Valve Springs
Piper valve spring retainers
Arrow Solid Lifters

[djbrowney]

i know you didnt becasue there in my head lol lol lol