here we go, big block v's small block (not the normal thread)

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Originally Posted by Lee

When I got out of Dans car at combe, i was shaking.

They like to think it was from the adrenaline, but it was actually my inner rage that i had to admit it was good! :wtf:

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+1 rep ;)

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Originally Posted by scott.parker

OR there is this option to, you could find a nice old 20NE, 20SEH and custom construct a Turbo conversion on it, as i think not only would you benefit from the less weight

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The weight difference between the 16v and the 8v is negligible.. but as you say the 8v has a lower C/R and better suited to forced induction (in standard form) :)

I think when someone builds a Z18 engined Nova there will be some gobsmacked people :thumb:

Where is the Z18 engine from?

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Originally Posted by DaveyLC

I think when someone builds a Z18 engined Nova there will be some gobsmacked people :thumb:

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Already been done pal, Mr Lee Hearsey has had his going for ages, TB's and all. There is a thread on MIG, his username is Lee303 (on here as well occasionally)

And I agree, looking at the ports on the head alone when he started the project showed the potential. They are massive!

Does his car run? I've seen his posts and pics of the build but wasnt sure if it was a finished project?

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Originally Posted by Jim

Where is the Z18 engine from?

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Late 1.8 Corsa/Astra/Vectra/Zafira

Given all the hassle that Lee had, would it not be easier to stick a Nova shell on a Corsa chassis? lol.

lol, most probably.

unless he had another massive fail, last thing i read was that he'd had it mapped. ive not been on MIG for ages thoguh so im not 100%. I tend to lose contact with him out of season lol

The Z18XE goes in on standard nova mounts and mates up to the standard F10/F13 box.. Its a stupidly simple on a Corsa B dont see how it can be much harder on the Nova?

Oh Ive got an idea! Could just keep the engine in the Corsa SRi and try enjoying that? lol

No I'm sure it's a good engine and dose work very well in a nova too,but it's unfamiliar territory for some who's looking for easy power and a straight swap.

Scott

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Originally Posted by DaveyLC

The Z18XE goes in on standard nova mounts and mates up to the standard F10/F13 box.. Its a stupidly simple on a Corsa B dont see how it can be much harder on the Nova?

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Yes, but to avoid a complete ballache, you need to run aftermarket management, and you also need to do something about the flybywire throttle.

At the moment, while there are still LETS and XE's availiable, its still not cost effective to go for the Z18, no matter how good it is, although on the flipside, finding LETS and XE's that dont need a full rebuild is getting harder, which does offset the cost.