Keiths Nova Turbo build

The yellow stay housing is the only one avaliable new from vauxhall, I've got a spare 4 if anyone wants one lol.

Well folks, it's time for Phase 2.

With the Hybrid turbo, the boost keeps spikeing over 10psi, which causes the ECU to cut the fuel (safety feature)

So it's time to fit the EDS Phase 2 chips! I've just fitted the spark plugs and 3.5 bar FPR. But I couldnt get the ECU boards to seperate so i've left it with Steven Gault, he's also not been able to get the boards to seperate too but hopefully he'll figure out a way, others usually come apart quite easily!!

Once i've the ECU back, i'm doing the car's first oil change, then it's off to the rollers to properly set up the actuator and see what it makes.

Keith

Sound's a bit annoying about the ECU, but I'm sure it will be all OK, should be quite a beast!

Scott

Upgrades sound good, can't wait to see what it makes on the rollers. :thumb:

What you hoping for on the rollers keith?

I'll be happy if it makes the claimed 280bhp that phase 2 is supposed to give.

:)

Seeing as everything is tip-top on your engine Keith, I really think it should easily make the quoted figs. It's not like you are beginning to tune a tired 100k motor. I look forward to hearing the outcome.

The two boards unclip from the plastic plug housing on the ecu case Keith.
Theres like two clips either side

I await the masses of smileys once you've got it setup and running :D

video required of your reaction when you first plant it, would me interesting lol

will be interesting to see how it compares to the genuine eds phase 2 which imo is the best software for the let.

await the results keith should be good

I'm not sure how different the Mtec chips are to the EDS ones. I went got the Mtec chips as Regal havent had any phase 2 stuff in stock for ages.

i dont think there as aggressive as the eds phase 2! should be a vast improvement though:D

Cant wait untill the easter meet at the port il be the fella standing over your car with a stiffy , that car is a credit to you keith i just dont know how you do it mate NDZ was what got me hooked on novas . nath

Well folks. Thats the ECU now fitted.

No fault codes etc showing and its running/idleing as normal, woohoo. Will hopefully have it on the rollers next week so i'll let you know the figures when I have them.

Keith

good stuff

Well that's it Taxed for another 6 months (had to backdate to feb as the hures didnt send a reminder)

I've raised the gearbox slightlightly, under hard boost now the altenator is just touching the chassis, Waiting on some competition engine mounts from HH for the front to help prevent this (already have a rear)

Keith

good work mate, i have your little plastic covers hear, will get them in the post for you tomorrow mate sorry for the dealy lol

Update time:

The Harry hockley mounts were no good, didnt fit my F28 side (due to the bush being too wide)

So I ordered an SBD small altenator and fitting kit. However it actually sit's too low and still touches the leg. This is because its designed to sit low to give clearance for carbs or tb's.

So my engineer friend is making a plate out of 3mm steel plate, and this will allow me to raise the altenator up and give plenty of clearance. Hopefully i'll get that tonight and fit it all up. I just pray that this fixes it!

I'll know next time to have the cut-out further back lol.

Keith

Have you got a pic of your cut out Keith?

Will she make the meet Keith?

Simps - here it is, it's actually bigger than it needs to be, but too far forward.

If i'd made the rear part 3mm further back I wouldnt have a single problem. Standard altenator was sitting about 3mm from it and just touching under hard boost.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_2136.jpg

Maurice - if everything go's to plan with the mod's i'm making to the SBD bracket then yeah! I'll be there! Pray for me lol.

Keith

Sod's law mate, sod's law, least your getting round to sorting with a nice new addition.

Scott

I would imagine you're hitting on the red bit aren't you...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...s/100_2136.jpg


Just looking at mine its a little further back...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../06-07-081.jpg

Well, thats the SBD altenator fitted, and i've raised it up 1 inch. It now has the thickness of my figure of gap between the pully and cutout.

Took it out a hairly blast and it didnt touch at all, stupendus!!! woohoo, so feckin happy.

Car just needs a damn good clean now for the weekend's show :)

Yay, get lots of pics!

Benn, your going to love turbo power long time!!!!!

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Benn, your going to love turbo power long time!!!!!

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Amen to that!

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It's quite fortunate Keith how you have been able to iron out the small problems & niggles in time for the show season. If it was nearing completion now you would have all this to come with not much time before the shows etc if things dont go to plan.

It's one thing getting a car, show ready for a deadline but having it perfectly finished & unrushed makes much more sense. What difference a year makes.

Its near on perfect now, just picked up some RST spark plugs as it was misfireing on boost on the old plugs.

Changing the oil, and then it's off to get a power figure from it. I must say though, it's so much fun to drive, best fun you can have with your clothes on for sure!

I believe you! ;)

Any pics of the new alternator keith?

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Any pics of the new alternator keith?

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No great detailed pictures. When i'm cleaning underneath on sat i'll take one from underneath showing the little metal plate I had to get made to raise it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/100_5617.jpg

And the engine completely level now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/100_5618.jpg

Keith

car looks awsome keith.oh got a price for that new fuel sender £145 +vat. i think the old 1 will be going back-in...

the engine bay looks like how it should of been from vauxhall but better

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Benn, your going to love turbo power long time!!!!!

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Amen to that!

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Yeah?

Glad the new alts sorted the probs, bay does look sexy!

Here's some shots from today before I set off for the PNG meet in portrush.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/100_5633.jpg
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Keith

Looks fappy amazing! Rep coming your way. :)

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to krobinson again.

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Damn it. Cant wait to see the car in the flesh. Looks stunning.

just a quick question keith, i no u hav no intention of selling it but if u were 2 how much would u take? btw if i win the lottery ill let u no because this car will be mine! lol