Small block nova build

bit of a legend in the making this..

car looks excellent should be a right weapon when do you think it'll be done?? and on track?

this is a right tool not long now and it will be getting used lol!!!

New lower arms need making, then the shafts which will be the big hold up, I'd imagine when the shafts arrive it will be ready to move ! maybe a month now I reckon

Cool looking cam cover :)

Cam cover was only a test, new one is very nice indeed but won't be finished for a week or two.

Nice one love the work you've done:thumb:

Its all a mates work as its his car, I've just helped out getting a few bits for it !

Dude that's porn.

Very nice indeed. I'm surprised he hasn't gone the corsa pedal box route, big weight saving and improved brake feel for minimal work.

amazing. love this =)

The car has run the Hockley box since it was first built with great results, brakes have never been a issue on the car although like anything it may be one of the modifications he chooses to do in the future if he ends up on a massive weight saving diet. The car is already in the 600's, I forget the actual weight although the gearbox will of added some weight compared to the F13.

Took your advice on the battery lol ;)

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The car has run the Hockley box since it was first built with great results, brakes have never been a issue on the car although like anything it may be one of the modifications he chooses to do in the future if he ends up on a massive weight saving diet. The car is already in the 600's, I forget the actual weight although the gearbox will of added some weight compared to the F13.

Took your advice on the battery lol ;)

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lol

I do seriously love this car though, convince him it needs to get sub 600kgs though ;)

I would imagine that the car will be further developed after a while, for now I think its just a case of wanting to see it together asap and on track getting used in anger.

I have no doubt that every little helps when it comes to weight but also finding the exact suspension/geometry setup seems to be a task that others struggle with, I wouldn't say anyones cars currently or in the past have handled to perfection, most people I speak to are always mentioning slight handling issues and I think thats where Ben really wants to spend some time ( and money if it needs it) perfecting it as realistically it should have more than enough power. I'm not saying it will handle like a go kart or be perfect but I know it did hold on superbly well before so he must atleast be somewhere in the right area.

More updates soon, the car should (weather permitting) be at PV on the VS stand but it won't be running by then but I'm sure a few people will fancy a look round it.

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More updates soon, the car should (weather permitting) be at PV on the VS stand but it won't be running by then but I'm sure a few people will fancy a look round it.

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Must come have a look at it.

Think I just cum in my pants...

:)

we need some vids of it running so badly

any updates..? need some inspiration..

Sadly not, He's been a bit busy doing other things and now his work are rebuilding their office so all the files and units are under the ramp his car is on.

I believe he is going up there tomorrow though which I assume is to crack on with some more bits.

Certainly not a lot to do now, just finding the time to do it !

I believe he's concentrating on getting the new tca's made for it so he can have the shafts made as thats probably the biggest job that needs sorting, after that its some hoses and some wiring and that should be about it, oh exhaust but basically not a hell of a lot to do.

just read this from the begining and wow this car is awsome :) tell your mate to keep up the good work

Well there would of been a update tonight but although he can build a good car he cannot use a pc to save his life LOL

Update pics on wednesday although I'm told its not a massive one.

Some parts are off being anodised at the minute, new coilovers are on, new wider track tca's are on.

No doubt I'll have a better idea of where he is with things when he brings his camera over.

Well a late update, Bens been mega busy doing other bits over the last few months and a revamp at his work meant the ramp was blocked in for several months so the car hasn't seen the usual weekly love and attention it usually has !

So as per usual I'll just let the pictures do the talking, any questions I'll do my best !

Some of these pictures are out of order as these are off his camera not mine so apoligies for that.

Wheel resto !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00077.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00161.jpg

Chassis leg modification for lobro joints

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00615.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00616.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00618.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00619.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00620.jpg

Dowled crank pulley

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00621.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00623.jpg

Superlight flywheel !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00627.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00632.jpg

Shonky old cam cover ;) unfinished, fair bit to do on that yet as you can see !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00656.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00657.jpg

Slightly smaler battery, quoted to last far longer than a Varley battery

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00659.jpg

Inlet extensions for maximum torque

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00665.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00666.jpg


Current progress

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00675.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00678.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00680.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00686.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00687.jpg


New TCA's, slightly wider than normal

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00826.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00828.jpg

All blasted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00830.jpg

Uniballs stripped for refurb

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00831.jpg

He then had the lobro joints cnc lightened as they weighed a fair bit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00849.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00851.jpg

Group A spec hubs and carriers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00855.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00856.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00857.jpg

Parts back from powder coating

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00861.jpg

New joints

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00862.jpg

Gaz Gold vs normal Gaz

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00864.jpg

He had the top mounts anodised along with some other parts

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00874.jpg

Freshly zinc plated uniballs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00876.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00878.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00879.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00880.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00882.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00884.jpg

Bit more castor now

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00885.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00887.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00889.jpg

And Camber although some adjustments are yet to be made there

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00890.jpg

Dry sump tank base

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00895.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...d/DSC00896.jpg

This is some serious build :eek: :thumb:

loving the drump sump location! Was wondering what the bracket was for amongst the powdercoated bits. I wish I had the inclination to spend that kinda money on cars at the moment.

Very nice i wish i had his sort of money lol.REALLY want to hear this when it's done excellent work:thumb:

very cool build, a big update, hes been fairly busy then lol..
i wanted to ask about the exhaust manifold - you show the boss welded in for lambda then on the next pic a custom little bracket welded to where one of the 2-into-1's is.. whats that for..?
I have to say it appears tucked up against that dry sump quite well, for road clearance.. something ill be trying to do with the same manifold.. (SBD/BTB..?)

awesome

fair dos to your mate, how longs the inlet runners now from the butterly to the divide in the ports now...ish?

will be an absolute weapon when finished:D

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very cool build, a big update, hes been fairly busy then lol..
i wanted to ask about the exhaust manifold - you show the boss welded in for lambda then on the next pic a custom little bracket welded to where one of the 2-into-1's is.. whats that for..?
I have to say it appears tucked up against that dry sump quite well, for road clearance.. something ill be trying to do with the same manifold.. (SBD/BTB..?)

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The bracket is to support the rear of the manifold, a bit like a oe xe one has ;)

It is the BTB/SBD one, fits wet sump engines, he did have a Bowyer developed Tony Law manifold but it didn't fit with the dry sump pump mounted on the front so he sold that.

Phil, the spacers are 75mm iirc, then 90mm trumpets, then the tb casing and then the manifold so a fair bit lol I'll get you a exact measurement if you like.

Thanks for all the nice comments, he does have a look on here and appreciates eveyones opionion. :thumb:

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loving the drump sump location! Was wondering what the bracket was for amongst the powdercoated bits. I wish I had the inclination to spend that kinda money on cars at the moment.

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I'm going to stick mine in the bay now I think, I've got the room, saves on weight and running 2 ton of quip into the boot.

Cars, their expensive full stop LOL :d

Excellent build

You still do the throttle body extensions?

Yes mate, got 4 on the shelf at the minute, 75mm ones same as Ben is using.

They can be made in any size though to fit before or after the tb

wow great build this one, looking forward to seeing it finished

do you know where he got the new stickers for the wheels from? couple of mine could do with getting refurbed soon. cheers

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Yes mate, got 4 on the shelf at the minute, 75mm ones same as Ben is using.

They can be made in any size though to fit before or after the tb

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Thanks

My origonal plan was to run with a 'sausage' air filter.
If you see by the pic it just wont fit due to fuel rail.
I was thinking of using the spacer between the throttle body & trumpet, then i will get clearance for a filter.

What does it do to engine performance having a longer inlet?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/DSC03669.jpg

Cheers

Martin

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do you know where he got the new stickers for the wheels from? couple of mine could do with getting refurbed soon. cheers

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I'll ask him for you :thumb:

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Thanks

My origonal plan was to run with a 'sausage' air filter.
If you see by the pic it just wont fit due to fuel rail.
I was thinking of using the spacer between the throttle body & trumpet, then i will get clearance for a filter.

What does it do to engine performance having a longer inlet?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...V/DSC03669.jpg

Cheers

Martin

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Hi Martin,

A longer inlet tract will usually gain you some torque, were not talking a lot but obviously its another way of getting a little, in your case it has 2 benefits as you will get over your clearance issues.