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Ahhh, I need a double pod :( thanks anyway
Any updates?
What happened to this?
Good question.. So many good bits bought..
He's not signed in in over a year... So prob dead.
The car I hope you mean Ben :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Benn
Shame I liked this project.
lol sorry yes i do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southie
Christ, did a bit of stalking. As he hadn't filled in his name in his profile here, i googled his email addy, that took me to his Mig account, which had his name in it.
Found the same name on a twitter account and that he is First team manager at Ware FC.
I know his name, but dont know what he looks like to know if its the same dude...
Sure he worked in telecoms and abroad...may be wrong.
Stalker alert Ben lol
Got to be done.
"I have is a particular set of skills"
So as I know he's alive I'll be looking forward to an update Mr Tek ;)
Here's a partial update for you all 7 years, 4 months & 3 weeks since my last one... thanks for waiting!
I first need to re-host the billion photos on to somewhere better than imageshite I mean shack, before I re-start the project. This will help me get back on track of what's been done and what I was last doing as my mind has been off the project for many years (obviously).
I've recently moved in to my new home and I've started prepping the garage for receiving the Nova and half of the engine, which is at my parents garage (once social distancing allows).
Yes! Man, about time you showed up! Lol
Looking forward to seeing it again. I for instance use Imgur and Flickr but the last ones interface is a pain in the back.
Evening all... hope all you old boys are doing well ;)
It's taken me 2 and a half weeks to re-host the 900+ images. Not surprising that I ended up with a few images missing but not many. For anyone that's interested I'm hosting them on imgbox.com - free, unlimited storage and simple really :cool:
Anyway, now that it's done, I'm up-to-date (again) on what I had done with the project, where I got up to etc. Back all those years ago, the aim of the project was to have a powerful but reliable daily to use, however, that's now not the case. The daily is now currently an Astra G GSi and if all goes well I'll be retiring that for a more grown up family car (with some poke of course :d ). So the Nova really is now going to be a weekend toy and a bit of fun. This means that certain things may be revisited when the project restarts. Will need to see how much time I can spare on it, now that I'm a family man. Either way I'm looking forward to resuming the project.
Just don't ask me when I'll finish it, please lol
Things I'm considering doing in addition to what's been done so far (in no particular order)
- Bigger brakes (256mm was last fitted)
- Bigger wheels (something different maybe 17")
- LSD
- Uprate the conrods (currently standard)
- Headwork while it's out
- Chipped ECU to make use of the engine work.
One thing that won't change is my level of OCD and making everything shiny and new looking :d
I do need to go arrange picking up the other half of LET as I've got bits at my parents (where the Nova is currently laid up) as soon as 'rona allows us.
Until the next update :thumb:
Great to see another project resurrected, well in principle anyway - pics or it never happened! [emoji13][emoji23]
Looking forward to seeing how she’s looking after all these years [emoji106]
Sorry Simps, I'm a little rusty, I forgot about the pics or gtfo rule.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
Before the Nova and any of bits can be brought back, I wanted the garage to be a place best suited for it's purpose.
A few things need to be done:
- rubber matting/flooring to be laid
- suitable shelving to store bits, pieces, tools etc
- upgrade the lighting as the developer thought a 5.5w light bulb is sufficient for a 20 metre sq. area :confused:
Rubber matting arrived recently and was fitted the other day.
Before
https://images2.imgbox.com/cd/32/FXOlZtDI_o.jpg
78 kilos of rubber later
https://images2.imgbox.com/f6/27/mnE4czO7_o.jpg
Shelves should be arriving soon, then I can start gathering all the bits together.
Thats better ;)
:thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
Hey Tek, good to have you back on here. Threads like this give me much needed inspiration to get my finger out and start on my GSi that has been sitting for almost 20 years now. Looking forward to updates. Also liking your rubber floor. Any good with regards to potential oil spills and other abuse?
20 Years!? Sheesh has it been that long? Makes me feel a little better I must say :) You just need to find your motivation. For years I totally forgot that the Nova was sitting there because of the many priorities and responsibilities I had to deal with, but I needed to get back my hobby to be able to chill and let the mind relax. I'm sure you'll come to a point where you'll want to resume it. Obviously having some disposable income to be able to fund the project is always very helpful. And look at it this way, 20 years of not driving, less miles on the chassis and other components, less moisture and salt, less chance for rust and now they're rarer ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by nova_niek
From what I recall the rubber floor is non-porous and non-absorbent so should be fine with any small oil spills, better than it staining the fresh concrete.
Received a box of goodies this week
https://images2.imgbox.com/52/31/BLcsEzS7_o.jpg
Got it off eBay, direct from Germany for £45. Just over an hour and they were ready to go
https://images2.imgbox.com/c8/e8/2nPAWQXx_o.jpg
Apparently they can hold over 800kg each which is impressive, though I won't be trying that out anytime soon. Need to arrange picking up my tool cabinet and as much as the Astra can carry in engine parts!
UPDATE
Nothing exciting at the moment (for those reading) - Had the opportunity to go collect bits and pieces from my parents place yesterday. I already had about 35% of the LET, so it was a matter of collecting the rest and picking up the engine stand and tool cabinet. Good old Astra dealt with the load with relative ease with the seats folded down.
Got home and unloaded the Astra and started organising all the bits. Shelving ended up pretty much rammed full of engine parts and chemicals!
https://images2.imgbox.com/a4/a4/bqhRTJbc_o.jpg
Got the block on the engine stand ready for some overdue work.
https://images2.imgbox.com/05/4c/ZVLT0eGT_o.jpg
Will be going through parts to see exactly what I've got making sure there's nothing missing, and anything which isn't needed put it up for sale to help fund new bits :d
Need to check out the turbo and see what state it is. Also want to check the ECUs to see if there are any issues with them.
Let the real work begin!
;)Quote:
Originally Posted by The Simps
Update
Found a couple hours to start going through stuff, and then realised that a couple hours in the garage passes by in 30 mins.
I came across a few things that I need to double check as it's been way too long to remember vital details, so I was hoping I could get some input from the big brains on here.
First up were the XE cams, part number shows as 90322027 - this one is the shorter inlet one
https://images2.imgbox.com/84/5b/rAma5wpb_o.jpg
And the other longer exhaust one has 2091358 072 stamped on it and nothing else.
https://images2.imgbox.com/f9/1d/QrgoPPaS_o.jpg
Searching the web yields some varying results for the first (inlet) cam but the 2nd one (exhaust) seems to always result in an XE item. Unfortunately ecat no longer exists and that would've given a definitive answer, whereas 7zap catalogue doesn't narrow down the part number. Can anyone confirm if the top cam is an XE cam?
I have another pair of cams which were fitted to the LET as it arrived - 90423011 & 90423010 These part numbers come up as LET cams
Next up was the drive shafts. Originally I bought the first pairs which were 22 spline but it turned out to be 22 spline on both ends, which if I recall correctly are for the Corsa B. I then bought a pair off a fellow PNG user. Having counted the splines it's 28 splines on both sides. The shafts fit the inner CV's I bought which in turn fit the F20 box, but I'm wondering which CVs I'd need for outers? Also, anyone know what the 22 spines Corsa shafts are used for? e.g. big block Corsa B conversion or Corsa GSi etc? Need to get them sold ;)
https://images2.imgbox.com/49/b2/zQzTbg5T_o.jpg
Finally, I cracked open the ECUs (I have 2 of them) to see what's what as I hadn't done any investigating on what I bought when I first got them.
This one was the ECU which looked like it was previously opened
https://images2.imgbox.com/b6/41/aApCoWXy_o.jpg
As you can see I found a pair of Superchips installed. I've since read many varying reviews of Superchips and most tend to lean towards negative than positive. Not sure how useful these will be in my build. I have set myself a target of 300bhp for my build, but based on reviews I doubt these chips will be useful. Can't really get much info on these based on the numbers on the chip. Any ideas? Again, if they're of no use, I'll put them up for sale.
The other ECU was untouched
https://images2.imgbox.com/0d/28/H9lTaRQt_o.jpg
Planning to do some more work over the weekend if things go to plan.
I've of absolutely no help with your questions but good to see another bit of progress, no matter how small.
Superchips will be the equivalent of Phase One - so 240 ish. Courteney used to supply them
Cheers Will F, I'll probably get rid of them. I doubt they'd make use of the work on the LET. Chips seem to be hard to get hold of so might go down the route of a re-map if I can fond someone who can reprogram the standard chips. I'd rather have a custom map or a top notch chip. But this is probably the last thing I'd need to do and I'll decide when I'm closer to it lol
Yeah - i'd only go with genuine EDS chips with the switches tbh
Yeah I'm asking a mate of mine who had a Calibra DTM, he had a chip and switchable map, but he doesn't recall who did them. I see EDS still do these for 599 euro, however.Quote:
Originally Posted by Will F
Update
Had a bit of time to myself today (about 8 minutes worth :roll:), continued with checking things out to get a handle on things that may be needed.
Had a look at the head
https://images2.imgbox.com/5b/c8/USkEzm6b_o.jpg
Checked the inlet ports
https://images2.imgbox.com/10/bf/8fLgPzdp_o.jpg
And the exhaust port
https://images2.imgbox.com/58/ec/t2cccsXG_o.jpg
Is it me or has this been ported? When comparing the exhaust port to the inlet port, the inlet deffo looks untouched and this looks like it's been modified.
Next was the turbo, I never took it apart so I had to see what state it was in. It took hours to remove the manifold nuts, and even once they were all off it was fused to the manifold, I had to use brute force to get it off.
https://images2.imgbox.com/3b/f2/kS8TYK13_o.jpg
Let's just say it's not in a useable condition lol The turbine doesn't freely spin, seems to grind against the heat shield shroud and sounds very crusty. There's also some end float so it needs a desperate freshen up. Anyway here's the rest:
https://images2.imgbox.com/e8/9a/y5XkV4tl_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/cb/04/T3ZynEGH_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/94/e5/oA2E8Zef_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/65/f6/ak4UdW8J_o.jpg
Problem I can see is trying to find the correct/quality refurb parts for the turbo, or just get a replacement. Need to raid the web for info. The budget won't stretch to a different turbo and a new/custom manifold at the moment. If in the years to come I do, then internals will be able to handle it, but until then it'll be the K16.
The shopping list is now:
- Turbo (replacement/refurb)
- ARP fastenings (flywheel/head studs & nuts/rod bolts)
- Oil squirters and block modification... as well as the bits I mentioned earlier:
- Bigger brakes (Vectra B 308mm)
- Bigger wheels (something different maybe 17")
- LSD
- Uprated rods
- Headwork while it's out (if needed)
- EDS chips.
I'm also considering ceramic coating on the standard manifold and turbo housing, have read good reviews about it.
When it comes to head gaskets, I already have a Victor Reinz composite head gasket and the rest of a head set, but will it be able to handle power of 300 bhp? I don't need to lower compression in any way as the pistons are 1mm oversized and low comp.
That exhaust port definitely looks like its has some type of sanding drum down it, although nothing major as you can still see the casting mark's.
Nick
Cheers totalnova, yeah I wasn't sure how effective it was, for the reasons you said. I've never attempted a port or polish, so not sure about doing it in order to finish off what has been started. Would be great to learn but don't feel like looking for another head (due to bodging it), especially after this one has had some prior work done to it. Will need to find a reliable person to do the polishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by totalnova
While we're on the subject of port and polishing, any benefits to smooothing out ports on the manifold? I've seen in the past people (yanks) doing this on boosted engines. I have 2 manifolds so wouldn't mind having a go on that especially if it helps even in the smallest way.
I have only just seem your message, still supplying parts, still building engines, still have the same phone number.
I have replied to your message (three weeks late)
The most reliable specification is bored, skimmed, oil jetted block, skimmed pressure tested head oil gallery sleeved if not coscast, uprated single valve springs,INA lifters, set of my Omega pistons which you have, steel rods, arp head stud kit, arp main cap stud kit, arp flywheel bolts, TTV billet flywheel all cleaned checked and rebuilt with new gaskets, bearings, belt kit and water pump, after that cams and vernier pulleys, but if on a budget, leave the cams and verniers put the money towards and aftermarket ecu and engine loom, something like MBE or DTA
Thanks
Steve
Hi Steve,
Thanks for getting back to me (I got your PM). I'll give you a call over the weekend regarding what I'd like to get done.
:thumb:
Any time you like.
Steve