x20xev

[nova258]

i am fiting a x20xev with a gear box f13 to fittet on a nova , and i have a problem with the cv joint of the long shaft ,the cv is very close to the sump and block , is ther any types of cv joint ?

[BIGS]

have i read that right, im 99% sure a f13 wont fit a big block. smallest is a f16

[R1CH]

Is the CV gonna touch the sump ? if not then cant see it causing any problems to be honest.

[Clean 2.0 nova]

Some people have fitted the small block gearboxes to a big block engine, but it required a few major mods IMHO. If the CV joint is close but not touching, whats the problem? Usual way as I'm sure you are aware is to fit a F16,18 or 20 G/Box with modded shafts.

[nova258]

the cv joint is tuching to the sump yes is ther any oter slimer cv joints ? the gear box fitts exectly on the 20xev , if ther is no other cv joints i can cutt a litil pice of the sump wich is use less but if ther are a slimer cv joint is beter

[Philsutton]

will a c20xe sump fit? pretty sure it will as they are different shape.

[Stuart]

just fit an F16 and mess with the shafts. Far easier.

[nova258]

the cv joints is tuching the sump thats the problem , but if i cut thje use less part of the sump i will work , what do you think ?

[Steve]

i am fiting a x20xev with a gear box f13 to fittet on a nova , and i have a problem with the cv joint of the long shaft ,the cv is very close to the sump and block , is ther any types of cv joint ?
F16/F20 is the best way to go about it, theres quite a few horrow stories about f13s exploding with big block engines.

Its your choice.

[craig green]

2.0 N/A wont worry an f13 IMO.

[chimp007_uk]

F16/F20 is the best way to go about it, theres quite a few horrow stories about f13s exploding with big block engines.

I know 1.6 rally cars running a standard f13 with 145bhp and not having any probs.

I think my 2lire 8valve project is running a f13 box... will check! When the car runs lol

[ck]

i would say its a must using an f16/f20.

a friend put a c20ne (2ltr 8v) in his nova using the original f13. he had to space the engine away from the box about 5mm as the clutch itself was rubing against the inside of the gearbox.

he went through about 4 gearbox in the space of a few weeks. even pulled the cross member right off on the drivers side. on one gearbox change he didnt realise the box he put in was 4speed hahaha i pissed my self lol

[ck]

what you have to think about is the extra torque available from the big block engine compared to the small block...

and yes with regard to big and small block all gearbox's are interchangable ie f10/f13/f15/f16/f18/f20/f25/f28 they will all swap around, just gotto use the correct flywheel and clutch combo...

[craig green]

My 1.6 turbo was just shy of 180lb/ft. My F13 never groaned, whined or anything. Clutch coped admirably too, despite my love for full throttle, slip launches.

An XEV isnt gonna have masses of torque & as there is a tidy little weight saving over a big block box, it makes some sense to me.

If it were an XE or LET & the owner has plans of burnouts & long wheel spins then I would suggest a big block box tbh.

[nova258]

it fitts properly the problem is solved if the f 13 gons or esplos i will fitt an f20 10x for your halp guys

[craig green]

Nice one. Any pictures of it in there?

[Steve]

I know 1.6 rally cars running a standard f13 with 145bhp and not having any probs.

I think my 2lire 8valve project is running a f13 box... will check! When the car runs lol
Have you got a project page mate? im pretty sure off another topic I read that I went to view your nova before you bought it. is it nordic blue?