RWD Nova gen please....

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Originally Posted by craig green

True if a FORD box is used, hence why I highlighted about GM rwd boxes.

It all needs to be thought about & researched. I only know that stuff from previous forum discussions about XE'ing Mantas etc.

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I recall Barton saying something about Sumps recently in TV with regards to putting an XE in the Manta. I'll dig out the article and get it posted up.

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engin...drift-car.html

One that was for sale on ebay a few years back. :thumb:

^ I remember seeing that one before.

That fabrication work won't really be "that" tricky relatively speaking. Get engine as far back as possible then fabricate bulkhead and tunnel and cut out boot floor for 4 link mounts and axle clearance. The rest is pretty much using mk2 escort parts.

I dont see the point in going to all that hassle and sticking with a Live rear axel. If i was to RWD conversion, the rear end suspension would be top of the list to modernise.

/\ yeh i agree with what your saying, i think if i was going to do this conversion i would use an independant rear setup from something like an omega or the like. what i want to do with mine in future is to use a saab 2.0 turbo engine from something like a 93, these mate straight upto a Manta 1.8 gearbox, these are pretty hard to find but are a getrag unit and the same gearbox is used in the e30 bmw 320 i think. The Saab engine has seriously good internals and reportedely can take 400bhp with no internal work whatsoever whilst being 100% reliable.

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Originally Posted by Steve

http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engin...drift-car.html

One that was for sale on ebay a few years back. :thumb:

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"Shell is 5 linked" surely he doesn't mean a 5 link suspension set up? :eek: Setup tuners wet dream lol

dont know if its been mentioned already but contact dave@ag on here, read on his site the other day that he had something to do with a RWD nova rally car.

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Originally Posted by DW-Nova

what i want to do with mine in future is to use a saab 2.0 turbo engine from something like a 93, these mate straight upto a Manta 1.8 gearbox, these are pretty hard to find but are a getrag unit and the same gearbox is used in the e30 bmw 320 i think. The Saab engine has seriously good internals and reportedely can take 400bhp with no internal work whatsoever whilst being 100% reliable.

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They mate stright up? You sure.. as they use vx boxs but have an adaptor plate to get the grearboxes to mate to the engines..

Post 1994 Saab engine have the same bolt pattern as vauxhall and the gearboxes mount straight up to them.

the rear axle set up with the 4 link system, panhard setup etc is gonna be more than enough for the basic tools I want the car to be. Its meant to be a fun track car thats a little different. Cheaper option than a kit car really and I love nova's. I won't be pouring thousands into this. Been there, done that.