strangest engine fitted to a nova?

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24-03-10, 10:18 PM
muzzy

No its been decided, all the Escorts must fit they're standard engines.
24-03-10, 10:19 PM
L14MNP

MB, they only run XE's as Ford stuff is too pricey. lol

As we're off topic can I ask why the 'pvc' part of your name? lol
24-03-10, 10:20 PM
MattBrown

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Originally Posted by L14MNP

MB, they only run XE's as Ford stuff is too pricey. lol

As we're off topic can I ask why the 'pvc' part of your name? lol

Bondage:d
24-03-10, 10:21 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by L14MNP

MB, they only run XE's as Ford stuff is too pricey. lol

As we're off topic can I ask why the 'pvc' part of your name? lol

I'm not into rubber it's just last letters of my nova reg lol
24-03-10, 10:22 PM
L14MNP

Hmmm yeah right. lol
24-03-10, 10:24 PM
muzzy

No believer again lol
24-03-10, 10:26 PM
rallypvc

Lol @ L14MNP and muzzy I told you it was going off topic where will it go next
24-03-10, 10:27 PM
muzzy

I think it's gone fairly downhill as it is lol
24-03-10, 10:27 PM
L14MNP

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Originally Posted by muzzy

No believer again lol

Ah but this is the first time for me. lol :thumb:
24-03-10, 10:28 PM
muzzy

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Originally Posted by L14MNP

Ah but this is the first time for me. lol :thumb:

I took it like a man and admitted how wrong I was :p
24-03-10, 10:30 PM
total_vauxhall

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Originally Posted by muzzy

Anyone who wants a 2.0 Nova should just buy a Cavalier

DOESNT COUNT IF ITS A VAUXHALL MOTOR . that wasnt what i was gettin at after all i have an xe nova each to there own but personaly unless the motor was somthing huge v8 v12 that is had to come buy in a standard vaux then why not just use a vauxhall motor after all most of them apart from, eco wreck are bullet proof. 2.2 td in novas is what i like to see :thumb:
24-03-10, 10:34 PM
muzzy

It's always good to push the boundaries on what you can fit in cars IMO. It makes things more interesting. I don't disagree with using Vauxhall engines in Vauxhall's but look at the Escort's running 2.0 XE's and how competitive they are and how well the engine goes in that car.
24-03-10, 10:37 PM
Angus Closier

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Originally Posted by total_vauxhall

DOESNT COUNT IF ITS A VAUXHALL MOTOR . that wasnt what i was gettin at after all i have an xe nova each to there own but personaly unless the motor was somthing huge v8 v12 that is had to come buy in a standard vaux then why not just use a vauxhall motor after all most of them apart from, eco wreck are bullet proof. 2.2 td in novas is what i like to see :thumb:

why?? Other engines are just as good if not better? Look at the age of the C20xe and C20lets now? Let alone the 8v's. Helps if its a vaux for fitment etc but if you can get more power/newer engines/cheaper etc why not??
Looks good mate...must admit i was a non beliver due to people like "Cough" sloth "Cough" not producing what they say. HOWEVER i will eat my words. Would be nice to see some vids etc!
24-03-10, 10:40 PM
Stuart

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Originally Posted by total_vauxhall

DOESNT COUNT IF ITS A VAUXHALL MOTOR . that wasnt what i was gettin at after all i have an xe nova each to there own but personaly unless the motor was somthing huge v8 v12 that is had to come buy in a standard vaux then why not just use a vauxhall motor after all most of them apart from, eco wreck are bullet proof. 2.2 td in novas is what i like to see :thumb:

narrow it down you tool. The 1.0 to 3.2 engines are branded as ecotecs ;)
24-03-10, 10:42 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by nova16vxe

why?? Other engines are just as good if not better? Look at the age of the C20xe and C20lets now? Let alone the 8v's. Helps if its a vaux for fitment etc but if you can get more power/newer engines/cheaper etc why not??
Looks good mate...must admit i was a non beliver due to people like "Cough" sloth "Cough" not producing what they say. HOWEVER i will eat my words. Would be nice to see some vids etc!

cheers mate totally agree with you.
as soon as the bits are back together I'll do some more detailed pics and some vids thanks for the vote of confidence
24-03-10, 10:43 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by Stuart

narrow it down you tool. The 1.0 to 3.2 engines are branded as ecotecs ;)

Lol
24-03-10, 10:44 PM
muzzy

1.0 ecotec's are far from bulletproof in my experience lol
24-03-10, 10:44 PM
Stuart

start a project thread.
24-03-10, 10:46 PM
Angus Closier

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Originally Posted by rallypvc

cheers mate totally agree with you.
as soon as the bits are back together I'll do some more detailed pics and some vids thanks for the vote of confidence

Not an issue buddy, might have been coverd but why choose that engine and not a tuned C20XE? etc?

What you using it for when its done? When do you aim to have it done or is it done when its done?:thumb:
24-03-10, 10:47 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by Stuart

start a project thread.

Going to mate going to get better pics and info then get one started
24-03-10, 10:48 PM
daverobson

+rep :)
24-03-10, 10:52 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by nova16vxe

Not an issue buddy, might have been coverd but why choose that engine and not a tuned C20XE? etc?

What you using it for when its done? When do you aim to have it done or is it done when its done?:thumb:

Going to be used as rally car and for track days shows anything really
chose it over c20xe as I think there a little dated (that'll get some comments) and I got this engine for £450 and I no a guy in japan who can get me cheap quality aftermarket parts so I only need spend about £800 on it to have a modern 200bhp@ wheels motor
24-03-10, 10:56 PM
rallypvc

Aiming to be finished by September ish depending on cash flow
24-03-10, 10:57 PM
total_vauxhall

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Originally Posted by Stuart

narrow it down you tool. The 1.0 to 3.2 engines are branded as ecotecs ;)

no need to narrow it down they are all sh1te i have had from a 1.0l 12v corsa to a 3.0l v6 eco and every thing between and they hav all been **** .egr problem / can chain stretch / oil pumps / head gaskets on many of them . not to mension the power they DONT have even t.v mag did a write up on the 1400 and 1600 16v motors and it was said they were only any good for 60'000 miles . anyway back to topic
24-03-10, 10:57 PM
craig green

Did you say its got wider track etc to fit it all in? Real shame it cant be got in under std arches for sleeper status & mass appeal.
24-03-10, 10:59 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by craig green

Did you say its got wider track etc to fit it all in? Real shame it cant be got in under std arches for sleeper status & mass appeal.

Would have been good to keep it sleeper but with the wider track just not pos mate
24-03-10, 11:00 PM
muzzy

The 1400 & 1600 16v ecotec engine's are used in so many forms of motorsport and are very tunable, if they are so bad why do so many people use them? Obviously that part of your argument is from what you read in a magazine but I've seen and worked on plenty of high mileage ecotec engines of various sizes and plenty are still going strong.
24-03-10, 11:03 PM
Angus Closier

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Originally Posted by rallypvc

Going to be used as rally car and for track days shows anything really
chose it over c20xe as I think there a little dated (that'll get some comments) and I got this engine for £450 and I no a guy in japan who can get me cheap quality aftermarket parts so I only need spend about £800 on it to have a modern 200bhp@ wheels motor

Sounds good, Im using a c20xe only due to getting it cheap! I like what your doing and can totally see why! I will enter myself into a project when i have time and money! good luck! will be lots of fun when finished
24-03-10, 11:05 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by muzzy

The 1400 & 1600 16v ecotec engine's are used in so many forms of motorsport and are very tunable, if they are so bad why do so many people use them? Obviously that part of your argument is from what you read in a magazine but I've seen and worked on plenty of high mileage ecotec engines of various sizes and plenty are still going strong.

I agree my mate had a corsa 1400 Eco that pulled like a train to 150k and he sold it and wishes he never had it was a cracking motor as with any engine you look after it and it will look after you!
24-03-10, 11:08 PM
rallypvc

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Originally Posted by nova16vxe

Sounds good, Im using a c20xe only due to getting it cheap! I like what your doing and can totally see why! I will enter myself into a project when i have time and money! good luck! will be lots of fun when finished

Cheers mate thanks I'll keep everyone posted

As for using a c20xe if you make the most of what you've got to work with you can't go wrong
25-03-10, 11:40 AM
dj_wudgey

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Originally Posted by rallypvc

I agree my mate had a corsa 1400 Eco that pulled like a train to 150k and he sold it and wishes he never had it was a cracking motor as with any engine you look after it and it will look after you!

i agree they can be ok motors my mate had a corsa with the eco tech in and went well he batterd it every where for 3 years and never missed a beat!!
25-03-10, 12:54 PM
ben doodar

Il get my coat!!
Very nice mate. Pleased to be proven wrong.
25-03-10, 01:08 PM
napalm_27

does look wierd with the opposit side gear box lol

good fooking work tho

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