Keiths Nova Turbo build

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21-08-09, 09:49 PM
krobinson

Cheers folks :)
21-08-09, 11:42 PM
Damo

Well done keith car does look stunning nice looking trophy too:cool: .
27-08-09, 06:36 PM
krobinson

Had the Nova down with Steven last night for a quick power run, to check fueling etc.

I havent messed with the boost pressure since getting the turbo back, so it's set at the standard position.

We did one run, please ignore the "blip" at the start, Overboost kicked in really strong so he hesitated before planting it again lol.

BHP/Torque with Fueling:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/scan0001.jpg

BHP/Torque with Boost pressue in bar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/scan0002.jpg

As you'll see, its running very very well, fueling is perfect, and it's made a superb figure for 0.8bar.

I'll be back early next year to play with the actuator.

Keith
27-08-09, 06:38 PM
Benn

260brake, 292lbs.. Nice.
27-08-09, 08:05 PM
LEWI007

Just read back through this thread about the problems you had with the doors and actually going to germany yourself for some. Thats proper commitment, you get big respect from me mate you deserve a gold medal !
27-08-09, 08:37 PM
krobinson

Thanks - some say i'm just insane lol
27-08-09, 09:12 PM
Jonlem

Damn good results Keith :)
27-08-09, 10:48 PM
discoinferno

:thumb: great figures:)
28-08-09, 03:51 PM
craig green

Thats too much power in a FWD car!

Cracking result matee.
28-08-09, 06:20 PM
The Simps

Noice! Good wallop of torque there.
28-08-09, 08:23 PM
brucer

so whats the spec of the engine then? must have missed it from previous pages.
28-08-09, 08:27 PM
Spudly

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

Thanks - some say i'm just insane lol

Some...?

Err i think most in all fairness bud lol

Only kiddin, youre a nutter but in a good way, cracking result there to say its set at oe pressure, youre gonna be well on your way to 400bhp when its been played with i reckon:eek:
28-08-09, 10:22 PM
Lee H

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudly

Some...?

Err i think most in all fairness bud lol

Only kiddin, youre a nutter but in a good way, cracking result there to say its set at oe pressure, youre gonna be well on your way to 400bhp when its been played with i reckon:eek:

No chance on phase 2 and a KKK turbo.

Good results though all the same Keith.
29-08-09, 10:32 AM
Adam

The KKK turbo is done by about 290-300hp....

Good results though Keith, cracking torque!!! :cool:
29-08-09, 02:53 PM
krobinson

Cheers guys.

Its EDS phase 2
Regal tophat enlarged to 60mm
Hybrid KKK
Large intercooler
Silicone boost pipes

So fairly standard, i'm happy with the power at the mo, will play with the boost next year, see if I can get it to hold 1 bar.
11-10-09, 02:15 PM
krobinson

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...5_968271_n.jpg

See you all next year!!
11-10-09, 02:33 PM
Steve

Bet thats a nice feeling seeing that when you open the garage! So no more use till next year now?
11-10-09, 03:09 PM
Benn

Would drive me crazy not being able to drive it..
11-10-09, 03:19 PM
brucer

atleast when you bring it out next year it will give you the same rush as when you first finished the build. hopefully be able to see it in the flesh sometime.
11-10-09, 03:48 PM
dan16v

Keith not sure if its been said already, but cant storing it with the bonnet up twist the bonnet out of align? unless you are using gas struts?
11-10-09, 06:48 PM
krobinson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Bet thats a nice feeling seeing that when you open the garage! So no more use till next year now?

MOT and Tax ran out, no point paying to Tax it over the winter as it will see very little use.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benn

Would drive me crazy not being able to drive it..

LOL, it's not too bad, I've an SRI cavalier, 1.4 Nova (the GTE kitted one) and my girl's 1.3 CDTI corsa C to drive so I wont miss it much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan16v

Keith not sure if its been said already, but cant storing it with the bonnet up twist the bonnet out of align? unless you are using gas struts?

I stored it last year with the bonnet up for 7-8 months and it was fine. It's stored like that because the connectors to the battery get knocked off when I lower the bonnet.

Cheers :)
11-10-09, 06:51 PM
Benn

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

I stored it last year with the bonnet up for 7-8 months and it was fine. It's stored like that because the connectors to the battery get knocked off when I lower the bonnet.

Cheers :)

The bonnet touches the battery terminals ?
11-10-09, 06:53 PM
Lee-1984

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benn

The bonnet touches the battery terminals ?

think he means he is using a trickle charger for the battery to keep it charged
11-10-09, 06:57 PM
krobinson

Yip, carcoon has a trickle charger, which then runs the carcoon if there is an electric cut.
11-10-09, 07:06 PM
gunny

How much was the carcoon Kieth just out of interest?

If you dont mind me asking.
11-10-09, 07:18 PM
krobinson

www.carcoon.co.uk

It's a size 3 which is about £380 delivered.

There's a cheaper american brand on ebay which is about £280, but it doesnt have a trickle charger.
11-10-09, 07:46 PM
gunny

No too cheap then but well worth it, nice to see you're looking after it well, not that i expected any less lol
11-10-09, 08:15 PM
Ben

tbh in the grand scheme of the build cost its about the same as a set of tyres!
11-10-09, 08:16 PM
gunny

Oh yeah for how much the build must of cost its a small price to keep the car clean, dry and out of the elements over the winter months
11-10-09, 09:21 PM
dan16v

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

I stored it last year with the bonnet up for 7-8 months and it was fine. It's stored like that because the connectors to the battery get knocked off when I lower the bonnet.

Cheers :)

Fair enough mate! escort cosworth bonnet must have abit more weight on it, as i had to twist mine back after i left the bonnet on the stay for a yearlol
12-10-09, 10:33 AM
hybridturbo

:d Whats the winter project then Keith?
18-10-09, 01:31 PM
krobinson

Winter project is to save for a house deposit. I dont think i'll do anything to the car this winter! I'm happy with it at the mo :)
18-10-09, 01:37 PM
Plug

wont be long til your after some more power :)
18-10-09, 09:36 PM
Nick J

Quote:

Originally Posted by krobinson

Winter project is to save for a house deposit. I dont think i'll do anything to the car this winter! I'm happy with it at the mo :)

No need for any changes mate.... Its perfect as it is! ;)

Nick.
19-10-09, 02:13 AM
Novaboi_1991

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick J

No need for any changes mate.... Its perfect as it is! ;)

Nick.

and thats coming from nick!, bloody hell, it must be perfect lol :thumb:
01-01-10, 08:39 PM
krobinson

Daily Mirror 01/01/2010 - Readers Cars!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...or01012010.jpg

Woohoo :)
01-01-10, 08:41 PM
djbrowney

awsome keith just awsome !

were did you get your equal length shafts from ?
01-01-10, 08:42 PM
Count Vaux Alot

Cool nice feature!
01-01-10, 08:42 PM
krobinson

Quote:

Originally Posted by djbrowney

awsome keith just awsome !

were did you get your equal length shafts from ?

Mine was from a group buy done a few years back!

I think Chris Astley sells them :thumb:
01-01-10, 08:50 PM
vaughanmc

1985 Vauxhall Nova! You wouldn't think it was a 1985 shell by looking at it!

Very very very nice car Keith! Hopefully see it this year at some shows ;) ?

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