New Member needs advice!

[Titch6633]

Hi Guys!
I need some advice from you guys.
Im buying a 1.0L,4Speed Nova from a friend for £50 and want to plough some money into it as a project.
I just wanted to know what is the best engine to put into the Car. I've been told the easiest 1 is the 8v 1.6. But is it the best?

Advice would be Great!

Thanks!:)

[Paul]

totally depends what you want from the car, any standard nova engine is easy, 2.0 xe's arent hard, etc, do a search.

[Andy]

It depends on what is "best" for your budget,ability,insurance costs etc.If you can afford it then a c20 let is the ultimate.But yeah the 1.6 is one of the easiest to do.

[twistysnovagte]

hello there mate, welcome to png, once youve got your posts up(15 to post pics)then maybe start a whip in the projects section,;) might gave young dave(xxxnovaxxx)an idea:p

[Titch6633]

just looking for a engine with alot of punch. looking at spending around £300-400 on an engine

[Jim Mcrae]

300-400 for the engine or for the engine, and the brakes, mounts, and suspension to match???

[Titch6633]

engine on its own

[Jim Mcrae]

You have got loads of choice, there is alway the big vs small block debate. get a small block and stick a couple of carbs on there :D

[Titch6633]

Ok! Sounds good! I want to keep the outside completely original! Its only donw 25,000miles! what you think?

[Stuart]

dont forget the insurance and everything else needed to update the 1.0 shell/chassis to cope with more power etc

[Welsh Dan]

I say prepare the chassis for a 2L16v and see what engines come up for sale near you.

[mikey14sr]

The way things are going I'd stick with the 1 litre lump for as long as you can and take solice in the fact you wont be using tanker-loads of fuel, letting you save more money for when fuel prices come back down to a reasonable level.

[twistysnovagte]

letting you save more money for when fuel prices come back down to a reasonable level.im sorry butlol lol lol not a cat in hells chancelol

[Jack]

£3-400 for the engine alone will see you a good XE.

Bear in mind though you will then need injection fuel tank, fuel lines, shafts, mounts, strengthening, plus brakes and suspension to cope with the weight/power. Then lots more for insurance.