1.0 nova to 3.0 V6!

[P Whack]

Hav recently purchased a nova hatch off one of my mates for ?50! so it is being part rebuilt as some ares need some attention, anyway here are some off the pics of what i have got. Battery tray is totally goe and so is the rear panel as u can probably tell lol turning the front end back to a mk 1 as thats what it should be! oredered replacement parts for the panel and battery tray

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/22-02-08deplated.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/22-02-08bumperremoved.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Strippedfrontend.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image005-2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image003-1.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image004.jpg

[Dave.]

big gra never keeps a car for more than a hour lol, thats a cocked up spray job

good luck with it mate.. get her minty :thumb:

[P Whack]

Thats exactly what im going to do matey certain things will be going in her like a carbon fibre dashboard and a 3.0 v6 on the 31st off this month

[Dave.]

cool matey, will be ace to see her restored to ehr former glory :thumb:

is she going back white? as i know gra's spayed that with rattle cans lol

[P Whack]

Yeah matey im thinking she shall be going back to white as it will look the best imo

[novas.5u.com]

Nice! Its a 1ltr mate, and whoever drilled the airbox did it in completely the wrong place - it will be drawing in un filtered air there!! Doesn't really matter tho as your planning on ripping it all out anyway!

[DW-Nova]

looks like a good base for a project, and the bodywork dosnt look that bad hey, i like the sound of a carbon dash! and the engine choice sounds very good! are you going to make the carbon dash yourself? good luck with this project, p.s i reckon that you should put some white pearl in the paint, this would look amazing.

[P Whack]

That seems like quite a good idea still keeping it white with a twist, yeah will be making the dash myself with a friend, hopefully the week after the engine has gone in

[Mike]

Thats a 1.0 3cyclinder pushrod. Nova's never had 1.1 engines.

You ever messed with Carbon Fibre before? I have, lots of times.....its anything but fapping easy! Good luck making a carbon dash lol you'll be needing it

[P Whack]

I know its a 1 litre was a moment of madness and cant change it now lol yeah me and my mate have made a whole back end for a nova made in carbon fibre so should be able to make a dash from it

[Leeboo]

Good luck with the project mate, any Nova is cheap at ?50!

Mike, is the 1.0 not 4 cylinder? I have one and believe its 4 cylinder? :wtf:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Yeah, it's a 4 cylinder. The exhaust manifold only has 3 branches which is why some think it's 3 cylinders.

Count the leads on the distributor cap.

[lee coley]

was just about to say 4 cylinder.

[P Whack]

Yeah it is a 4 cylinder but that wont matter shortly lol

[P Whack]

Bit off an update have just acquired some new seats for ?60 and have just started undersealing the inner arches

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image000-2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image005-3.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image006-1.jpg

[Adam]

Seats look nice.

[P Whack]

Just got these wheels courtesy of shaun O'donnell for the brillaint sum of ?50, got them today and just sent them for a refurb thinking of gettin 175/50 r15's so the tyres look a little stretched over the rims

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/wheels/STA60004.jpg

Cheers fella

[vaughanmc]

My old wheels lol

They'l look good on your car mate

[P Whack]

They should do, have just sent them off to be refurbished by a good friend of mine, want to try and have the tyre stretched over the rim like a euro look but not sure what tyre size to use

[P Whack]

Managed to make some progresss and found this!
these need attention!
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/02-04-08rustedmount.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/02-04-08rustedturrerttops.jpg

have ditched the rage bucket seats but dont know what other ones to use at the minute, started to pull the 1 litre out
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/05-04-08enginebeingremoved.jpg

got it out and this is what the bay looked like, bit of surface rust but all in all not too bad
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/05-04-0810engineout.jpg

then set about welding the harry hockley kit with the help of my friend
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/05-04-08harryhockleykitbeingwelded.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/05-04-08innerchassisleg.jpg

inner chassis leg done
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/05-04-08offsidechassislegstrengthen.jpg
not too bad for a days work, bay will be getting finished tomorrow and then sprayed black, ready for the v6!

[P Whack]

Have done some more on it today didnt get as far as would be liked but removed the well and truely battered battery tray
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image001-2.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image005-4.jpg

new one in
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image008.jpg

then with the new tray in started to prep the bay for paint
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image009-2.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image006-2.jpg

next was the spraying, didnt turn out as good as hoped due to silicon still being in the bay so got lots of fish eyes in the paint but will sort this tomorrow
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image014-1.jpg

[chimp007_uk]

you not seam or stitch welding the engine bay?

surely its got to be a must with a v6?!?

looking good though, nice job on the battery tray :)

[P Whack]

Have had this conversation about this with many people and the more rigid the chassis is the less it has to flex which means its more likely to crack. My mate has built several of these before and was always driven full chat, that didnt even have the harry hockley kit and lasted 18 months

[R1CH]

It lasted 18 month then what ... fell apart ?? Think i'd of been getting the front end seem welded, a 3.0 V6 is gonna be a fair weight !!
Would it not have been worth trial fitting the engine before painting it ?
Bet it took longer to mask all them bits in the bay than it would've to remove them !!

[P Whack]

Yeah probably did mate, no before it got its first crack in the chassis leg which is longer than most v6's last, i know the engine will fit as have done these conversions before so will bolt straight in after some spacers and things being made for the v6 mounts

[Mike]

By "Fish Eyes" I assume you mean Cissing?

Like so...

http://www.inver.it/images/support/schivatura_pic.jpg

[P Whack]

yeah mate thats what i mean

[chimp007_uk]

So you're saying 18months is the longest you're hoping for it to last? A V6 will last longer than that... Even driving it hard! a friend of mine has a couple of V6 omega's he uses for drifting, and they're happy as larry. might burn a little bit of oil now but thats 2years serious abuse!

Surely you're own safety and peace of mind tells you to weld it. You say if you weld it, it's more likely to crack. but then you said it cracked without... As rich said with the extra weight and large amounts of torque ripping at the chassis, common sense tells you to weld it.

Have a look through the forum at non welded xe conversion accidents...

[Mike]

Youve not cleand/degreased the area being painted thoroughly enough OR there is wax/silicone build up on the area being painted or in the equipment being used :thumb:

[P Whack]

Youve not cleand/degreased the area being painted thoroughly enough OR there is wax/silicone build up on the area being painted or in the equipment being used :thumb:

cheers mike much appreciated,

the engine will last longer than 18 months, and im not saying it wont the worst that will happen is it will crack the front chassis leg which means theyll need to be replaced my own safety will be sorted out with a roll cage

[chimp007_uk]

A roll cage wont save your life, just keep your body in one piece...

[Mike]

cheers mike much appreciated,

No worries cheif, you will find several coats of paint over the top of the cissing effect will make it dispurse, as the chemicals in the paint break down the residue that caused the cissing.

However, to much paint will result in sags and runs :thumb: which then require more prep to remove them and the whole paint application process has to start again lol

Sounds like an average day for me at work lol (Decorator :thumb: )

[P Whack]

No worries cheif, you will find several coats of paint over the top of the cissing effect will make it dispurse, as the chemicals in the paint break down the residue that caused the cissing.

However, to much paint will result in sags and runs :thumb: which then require more prep to remove them and the whole paint application process has to start again lol

Sounds like an average day for me at work lol (Decorator :thumb: )

Not much fun for you at work! lol i know the roll cage wont save my life but its not going to be used on the road really more for the drag strip and occasional road use, how many people survive crashing a nova anyways

[Mike]

Not much fun for you at work!

Correct lol Although the 200 notes a day make up for my wealth of useful(less) knowledge like that though lol

[P Whack]

Correct lol Although the 200 notes a day make up for my wealth of useful(less) knowledge like that though lol
I know where to come when i need a full respray on the cheap ;)

[Mike]

I only spray emulsion lol lol be sound until you try and wash your Nova lol

[scrap nova]

it shoul be fine with out being seam welded he is useing a strengthening kit witch he has welded in i to am going to be sticking a v6 in my nova in about a month and im just going to be useing a strengthening kit from chris ashley and mine is a every day driver i no people who have seam welded there whole engine bay and people who have just plated them and they are pushing out more power tha a v6 and all of them have been fine good luck to u mate on this buid i will be keeping a eye on it for some good tips and get loads of pics up :)

[Ryan5cyl]

Looking good pete, take me out in it when its sorted :thumb:

[P Whack]

it shoul be fine with out being seam welded he is useing a strengthening kit witch he has welded in i to am going to be sticking a v6 in my nova in about a month and im just going to be useing a strengthening kit from chris ashley and mine is a every day driver i no people who have seam welded there whole engine bay and people who have just plated them and they are pushing out more power tha a v6 and all of them have been fine good luck to u mate on this buid i will be keeping a eye on it for some good tips and get loads of pics up :)

cheers matey you have hit the nail on the head! the kit wouldnt be produced if it wasnt needed! and would say that the whole bay needs to be stitched, any problems mate you can ask

[Adam]

Nice work replacing the batt tray, tidy job.

I agree about fitting the engine before painting the bay though, it will get scratched to fcuk trying to hoist a v6 beast in there lol

[scrap nova]

Nice work replacing the batt tray, tidy job.

I agree about fitting the engine before painting the bay though, it will get scratched to fcuk trying to hoist a v6 beast in there lol


or if dont want to scrach paint put the engine in from under the car lift car with the hoist drag engine under car drop car would probley be easyer as well pluss paint shouldnt get that scratched

[P Whack]

that is the easy way as the engine wont fit in from the top unless you remove the slam panel, the bits which can be seen will be resprayed again if scratched it was too make sure the whole bay got sprayed

[General Baxter]

iv tried and gave up,

i think you need to build the engine in the bay lol

[CoupeUK]

A roll cage wont save your life, just keep your body in one piece...

Not if its cable tied in place.......lol lol

[P Whack]

iv tried and gave up,

i think you need to build the engine in the bay lol

no need lol have fitted it in the bay today, took some fiddling to get it to sit correctly due to a bolt needing to be cut down on the gearbox mount, heres some pics with it in

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image021-1.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image022-1.jpg

[General Baxter]

photo of the drivers side mount please :D

[P Whack]

Not yet made up yet matey didnt get chance to do it today but will be done tomorrow hopefully

[General Baxter]

i want dimensions and loads of photos :D

or make 2 ill pay you lol

[P Whack]

Also got these back from being refurbed today still waiting for one to come back

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/08-04-08refurbedwheels.jpg

forgot to say when the engine was out the flywheel and box where replaced with an xe flywheel and an F20 box

[Adam]

Jesus christ those V6's are huge....

Ive always fancied a v6, but not in a nova.

[P Whack]

Live a little lol they are rather large!

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Wheels look awesome. How much were they to re-furb?

[P Whack]

A little costly! lol cost me ?140 all in all which wasnt too bad considering the state of them

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Did they build up the areas that were damaged?

[P Whack]

Yeah they have built the damaged ares up so only a few small indents in the ally

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Then that's a great price considering the work that would have went in. And such a quick turnaround aswell. Well done.

[saloonwoody]

ill be interested to see this done as iv considered it a few times !

[P Whack]

I will be at PV with it so you can see it in the flesh for yourself then

[scrap nova]

that is looking very good mate keep it up are u leaving the engine standad or u doing any thing to it

[P Whack]

Have changed the flywheel to be lighter, thats it for the time being until i get the turbo for her lol

[belly257]

awsome project mate

[ednovasr2]

Bit off an update have just acquired some new seats for ?60 and have just started undersealing the inner arches

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image000-2.jpg





These seats are pants in a crash or just when you break hard and passenger hits them (snap)as my friend Sam found to her peral!
Get FIA ones when you can, meet crash test requirement and then some:thumb:

[P Whack]

Have got rid of them mate have written that further down the theread lol no 1 is going to be in the back as gonna have a cage where the back seats used to be lol

[scrap nova]

how did u get on today then mate did u manage to get all the mounts and that done them how long u think till its up and running

[P Whack]

Got the the mounts made up so the v6 is sitting in the bay properly now! need to find a cav inlet for it and making the manifolds up for it within the next couple of days, hoping to have it running by saturday depending on if i can find a loom for it!

[General Baxter]

photos lol

[scrap nova]

have u got any pics of the mount that u made up what part of the loom are u wanting the bit on the engine or the main bit that goes to the ecu

[Steve]

Quite a mad idea this, but in a good way!

Look forward to seeing finished at PV. :thumb:

[P Whack]

Not really that mad! lol quite a few have already been done already or so i have been told

[General Baxter]

photos lol

[Steve]

Oh yeah I know its been done but its just the idea of a huge engine in a tiny bay.

[P Whack]

After quite a lot of fiddiling, we have managed to fit a saab inlet instead of the usual cav v6 inlet that is used due to space, it has required the cutting of some of the bonnet metal work tho lol this is also known as the omega inletso it can be done!

[scrap nova]

you got any more pics yet mate well done for getting that inlet under the bonnet

[db_1.2]

The saab inlet sounds interesting, you got any pics?

[P Whack]

Just got a pic of it here, hope you can see this
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/saabinlet.jpg
had to skim some of the top of the inlet to get it to fit under but unsure as too wether i will use this yet

[db_1.2]

So howcome you chose the saab inlet anyway? Ive never looked into v6 novas although ive always liked the idea, cant you use a 2.5 inlet?

[P Whack]

Yeah i could but wanted something a bit different the only inlet that fits is a 2.5 v6 cav one so wanted something a little different

[P Whack]

Quick update, have put a new slam panel on
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image001-3.jpg

Got a set of ccarpets and a GSI dash which i gave a dam good clean!
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image007.jpg

still awaiting parts should be running tomorrow depending on if i get my loom!

[General Baxter]

engine mount photo lol

[P Whack]

Got some more done on it all the shafts are in, well welded shafts for the time being so i could put the car back on the floor with all the suspension and brakes mounted up,

What colour do you guys think? keep it matt black?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image034.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image008-1.jpg

[Steve]

Matt black! :cool:

Looking good, you had it up and running yet?

[P Whack]

Not yet matey just waiting for the loom and then need to put the dash back in buts that all i need to do!

[brucer]

engine mount photo lol

if you havent already,send baxter a photo!!!lol

[P Whack]

Why can you guys not custom make mounts! lol

[General Baxter]

becasue mines going to be a 1 day conversion, so need everything made up before hand lol

[P Whack]

Well its pretty much exactly the same as a redtop one from chris astley motorsport, cant give you dimensions as its already on

[P Whack]

Little bit mroe done today, getting the loom delivered tomorrow so should be running and finished by the weekend hopefully!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/22-04-08shiny.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/22-04-08novawiredin.jpg

[General Baxter]

get me a top and one through the front mount photo please :p

[The Simps]

looks like a fun project! You gonna run solid engine mounts to reduce the movement of that big lump? might help with the bonnet being close too.

[P Whack]

Not running the saab inlet anymore, just waiting for the arrival of the cav inlet, as i prefer the look of this one!

[Adam]

The Saab/x25xe inlet looks miles cooler :cool:

But aye, the cav one fits easier.

Is the engine all mounted up and solid then?

[P Whack]

Yeah matey its all done just awaiting the loom and inlet thats it!

[P Whack]

Got it all in! and now i know why nobody uses the 3.o litre ecu and loom! it has an immobiliser on which has to be wired in and the chip ut in the key! oh the joys, but its got a spark, fuel, compression, and nearly an exhaust so will be runnig tomorrow and hopefully all sorted by the weekend!

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see my old wheels on this beast :)

[Rickyb]

im sorry to sound like a cock but i wouldnt of botherd doing this project because 1)the car wasnt great to start with 2) my mate payed top cash to have 1 put in a corsa and he has had nothing but trouble with it. but at the end of the day every one to there own!

[P Whack]

im sorry to sound like a cock but i wouldnt of botherd doing this project because 1)the car wasnt great to start with 2) my mate payed top cash to have 1 put in a corsa and he has had nothing but trouble with it. but at the end of the day every one to there own!

yeah your right mate each to their own, car wasnt great? you show me a 1989 nova with no rust mate their isnt 1! and i have built this so know if something goes wrong what it gonna be not had some garage do it for me!

[Mike]

im sorry to sound like a cock but i wouldnt of botherd doing this project because 1)the car wasnt great to start with 2) my mate payed top cash to have 1 put in a corsa and he has had nothing but trouble with it. but at the end of the day every one to there own!

Fair comment yes, but GM V6 engines are far from un-reliable though!

[Mazz]

...and he has had nothing but trouble with it.

Obviously it was a dodgy engine then as the GM V6's are as bullet proof as the 8v's imo, some of the stuff mine's been through and its still runs a treat...

[Rickyb]

well i must be wrong then but i dont think i will ever go there.

[Ste L]

yep, you must be wrong :p

[cicli]

Managed to make some progresss and found this!
these need attention!
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/02-04-08rustedmount.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/02-04-08rustedturrerttops.jpg

That's quite normal mate.

Take a look to mine:

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRqpHe9Mu_7tx1L2UBJM1KjS82aaCNE7KbaepOh VeH5IdfFAtVW2Hl_vCGQMkMI7m5Y

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRpOGtX7kytThcdUPFG6pr376r2ejAoYsbvzOSe 3ianTdzQUzdTk3ayWh_UjQtY8-U0

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRqmr1snzCaRo6bLXCf1G7q79GraEWbVSBMK9wS jA37f1pQhLMX6cjwlrnX_0nhAAjg

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRqbvhIGi-FQ6_Qrey4vB76TodZ1QJ3j83l_NI3jO8y4gZL_M_wSERdmkUWz NzUXgtc

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRoZo3KNCHA004EvzJ9tTYeD6ogW9H5IbSQbFcV L8Ehx26qsO1YI5irxJExvX6nTcN0

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRrIYvlIOhZtrly_mBk8Jhr2rClz70gcGsds0vK z2ORxIDqeOQjtqtLccNrTNEq-q1s

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1prIA1LZ5_zRo97kr2_sbu1ZTmOdIwfN7KnUw5ryMFF2Qsd-uNLTzLvi5cB0KBnFQNWuSD4yvWp2Y

Please, repair and take a look at that. The V6 weights too much!!!

And I must say that the weaker part is the rear. I am currently welding new supports for the rear springs and almost the whole rear arches. And I must make them in my own, as they are no more available on stock.

Cheers.

[P Whack]

Their some big rust holes lol if you are doing a v6 conversion use the cav inlet as its much easier than the 3L ecu and inlet as it doesnt have an immobiliser, just need to work out where the plugs go and it will be running fine

[Mike]

That's quite normal mate.

lol is it! Not on the Nova's ive had lol

[cicli]

lol is it! Not on the Nova's ive had lol Then you've been lucky. Almost half of the novas i've seen had very important rust problems.

And the fact is that the rust is under the paint, you don't see it. Aparently, the front of my Corsa was healthier than the one of P Whack. But once you remove the paint... you only find big holes.

[P Whack]

Anyway, had it runnig today so will be back at mine tomorrow night or wed, then just need to put the gsi dash in, side repeaters and the digi dash

[P Whack]

Took it for a quick spin today its sooo F'in quick its untrue!!

[just vaux trev]

any chance of a parts list and more info on the exhaust build??

[P Whack]

Parts list isnt much really cav 22 spline inners with the standard driveshaft, or gsi one, custom made mount , cut a notch out of the exhaust and re weld then little bit of fettling to get in small notch out the gear box casing and cut the bolt down a little that holds it, but other than only the engine and ecu, will get a video up soon, took it out again just before and oh my god i know what not steering or being in control is like now!!!! lol

[The Simps]

i think this thread is overdue some pics...

[P Whack]

Well here is a video of it this any good? lol

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/th_Video001.jpg (http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/?action=view&current=Video001.flv)

[Mike]

Took it for a quick spin today its sooo F'in quick its untrue!!

Aye, those V6's shift a fair whack dont they :D

[just vaux trev]

this thread deffo needs more info/pics you made it look/sound to simple

[P Whack]

this thread deffo needs more info/pics you made it look/sound to simple

Simply put mate it is, the only reason this took so long is because we didnt have half the parts at the start so had to fins them as we went and also because we used the 3 litre ecu and inlet which wasnt easy to get on, will get some more pics up soon of what some of the parts look like that you need

[Jack]

Good work that man :D

Custom user title needs changing though, seen as the V6 is now in lol

[Ryan5cyl]

Pete, I'll have to come round soon and get some pics and vids done for you, when you take me out in it :D

[P Whack]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/th_Video002.jpg (http://s215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/?action=view&current=Video002.flv)

quick video

[General Baxter]

lol it looked like you were going into the hedge in that video lol

[P Whack]

Yeah suppose it did lol

[P Whack]

Also put in the digi dash

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image016-1.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image019-1.jpg

[Adam]

Im liking the noise of that v6 :cool:

Btw you do know that rev counter wont work?

[P Whack]

Rev counter works mate just revs a lot quicker than it should cause its getting 1 and a half as much information as it should lol just looks cool imo

[Adam]

lol

[P Whack]

lol

I think its rather funny makes you look like its quicker than it is lol

[P Whack]

Been having some problems with it, need to get a new radiator well a gte or gsi rad for it cause keeps getting rather warm and a slimline fan

[P Whack]

Quick update well have managed to do quite a lot really

first of all loosely fitted my gte bumper
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/20-05-08gtebumper.jpg

Next set about lowering the rear by 60mm
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/18-05-08axledropped.jpg

then decided this needed sorting
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/21-05-08rearpanelreplacement.jpg

oh the joys of a nova!!
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/21-05-08halfgone.jpg

Stupid me forgot to take a picture of it when the new panel was all welded in!

[Steve]

Good work though mate, stuff like that thats always hidden away is worth doing before it spreads.

Looking good in all its matt black glory! lol

[P Whack]

Good work though mate, stuff like that thats always hidden away is worth doing before it spreads.

Looking good in all its matt black glory! lol

Only keeping it matt black until i know that it runs fine and is worknig spot on then will sort the outside, and also when funds allow lol

[Steve]

Nah keep it, much more of a sleeper. :thumb:

[vaughanmc]

Nice wheels ;)

[P Whack]

Nice wheels ;)

HMMMMMMMM wonder who may of owned these before hand lol

[big gra]

haha not much more cancer to sort matey!!

[P Whack]

I know tell me about it only need to sort a little mroe and find a way off clipping my fuel pipe up for mot purposes a couple more bits and shes done

[P Whack]

Just a quick update got a refurbished rear axle for free so set about changing my old rusty one! lol

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image043.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image046.jpg

Had to leave it without an axle as am changing the handbrake cable and brake lines
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/davies1644/Image050.jpg

[big gra]

aaahhh rust, haha lol. how the hell is that back box held on?

[big gra]

get a pic of the back panel!!

[big gra]

my car was like that for about 2 days when i bent my rear beam.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/biggra/100_1093.jpg

[CP]

Good work there - this isn't an easy transplant. How does it handle - I've always assumed that the engine and gearbox would a bit heavier again than a 2 liter and therefore would be very inclined to understeer?

[General Baxter]

Good work there - this isn't an easy transplant. How does it handle - I've always assumed that the engine and gearbox would a bit heavier again than a 2 liter and therefore would be very inclined to understeer?

im sure with the correct suspension, and tyres it would turn quite well :thumb:

[General Baxter]

still after a photo of that mount ;)

[big gra]

still after a photo of that mount ;)

the mount is pretty simple tbh. pice of place with 3 holes for the engine to bolt to, pice of plate with 2 holes for the top mount, there welded together and a strengthener inbetween top triangulate it.

[Steve]

Don't know if anyones seen that yellow v6 mk3 astra in tv this month but he claims that the v6 doesnt weigh alot more than the ecotec?! :confused:

[Adam]

Obviously its a load of crap/\

How can a 6pot engine(with more wires,sensors, bigger inlet, 4cams etc etc) weight the same as a 4pot. Impossible

[P Whack]

Its a little bit heavier to be honest, but is all good! lol

[novaowner999]

cool thread matey, good work!

[P Whack]

aaahhh rust, haha lol. how the hell is that back box held on?

Yes its held on with zip ties! lol thats just while the back axle is off as am making a new bracket for the back box,

[big gra]

Yes its held on with zip ties! lol thats just while the back axle is off as am making a new bracket for the back box,

bit of rod bent at 90 degrees is all it needs.

[General Baxter]

Obviously its a load of crap/\

How can a 6pot engine(with more wires,sensors, bigger inlet, 4cams etc etc) weight the same as a 4pot. Impossible

yeah but theres more power, more touque to carry it lol

iv done this, weighted a c25xe and a c20 xe with out gearbox's and fly wheels, but complete with everything else
the c25 is only 7.3kg more :) stick the fly wheels on and it goes to about 18kg more lol

so fit a c20 fly and clutch on and away you go :)

[P Whack]

Thats exactly what i did matey, my mate has offered to set the car up and get it driving i.e going round corners properly if i get some coilovers so may just have 2 see lol need to do alot before PVS gotta get it all back together running properly, sort my gearbox out and get an mot all in less than 2 weeks!!

[P Whack]

Changed the back axle all now just needs bleeding up, had major issues with the rusted brake pipes!!

[P Whack]

Now up for sale http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330241798731&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=014

[Jack]

Why selling? After all that work :(

[P Whack]

Cant afford to carry on with it now, am gutted but gotta be done

[Steve]

Just noticed it on ebay, if I had the money i'd have it, shame you gotta sell it.

[shaneyboi35]

dont sell matey
this thing is rapid

[P Whack]

Its gotta be done matey dont want to but gotta do it

[P Whack]

Back up for grabs with a much lower asking price! looking for 700 or near offer but wont have the wheels coming with it, will have to supply your own