Some pics of Dave Dempseys C20XE - to give an idea of how mine will look when arrived.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ll/engine1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ll/engine2.jpg
Keith
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Some pics of Dave Dempseys C20XE - to give an idea of how mine will look when arrived.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ll/engine1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ll/engine2.jpg
Keith
MMM new engine looks top.;)
how long will it be before you get it?
Just curious, but I assume this "new engine" will be putting out standard power? I'm just wondering why you didn't want to go down the route of building a decent spec, stronger engine. Yes, it may be more work to re-build an engine to your specification, but you already have Steven Gault to do the work for you. Yes you'll have a brand new engine, but it won't be as strong as one that you could have had built. I don't want to know how much this engine was. You have too much money, lol.
hmmmmmmmmmmm lovely......
the dream of a brand new engine.....lol
do u still have the mk1 front wings off this keith ????
im gonna buy a new pair of non genuine 1's here hopefully through the weeke.........but would interested in yours at a reasonable price as im about 2 get in2 nova build mode myself here
After speaking to absolutley loads of nova turbo owners, i've been told that anything over 300bhp is very hard to handle in a FWD car. Nevermind a nova! Even rick and his mega spec turbo nova often says he wished he'd stuck with Phase 2 LET.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim
I've settled myself to have a phase 2 setup. Which runs fine on a standard engine and is very reliable. Beastie has run his since 2002 until recently and never had any major problems.
I just want to fit the engine and never have to remove it so hopefully this will be perfect.
Keith
I sold the mint mk1 wings for a silly low price, wish i didnt!Quote:
Originally Posted by shy witness
Keith
When you looking to get the shell back keith? Will the dipping remove the paint from inside sills, chassis legs, box sections etc? If so i take it the e-coat will recover it up? are you going to try and repaint inside these areas or just waxoyl/similar?
I take it the engine is a new build from vauxhall, not one from the vxpro range? (it will have the letter r in front of the part number, signifying that its an exchange unit as in the top phot of the xe)
I fitted an x20xev from the vxpro range to a vectra at work, first one had 5bar oil pressure at idle, (it leaked oil from almost everwhere!) second one had none! Third engine ok, but i learned after that some vxpro engines are reconned by agency staff! Another v6 we fitted threw a rod as the customer drove home!
Anyways, awsome build as always keith.
Wish i had stuck with phase stuff as its just so much easier. Then i see and hear rob's autronic'd spider and you realise its all going to be worth it in the long run!
u selling up rick or no?
The e-coat reseals the entire shell. I'll probably throw some waxoil in as well for good measure.Quote:
Originally Posted by G88KAG
I'm pretty sure you cant get a new build engine anymore. It'll be a recon. I've been told all the parts used are new tho, and i assume only the bare cast block will be original. I'm not sure how true this is tho?
Your not filling me with the greatest of confidence with your experiences. They give a years warrenty tho so hopefully if anything did happen then it will happen in the first year. I'm doing this in the confidence that it'll go in and never come back out tho! - Others have used these in the past and not had problems so hopefully i'll be the same.
Edit: a friend is getting a Z20LET from vaux on wednesday and will have it fitted asap. So if it gives any trouble then vaux will be refunding me asap.
Keith
as you say Rick, an autronic let sounds so different to a motronic one! my friends is fairly quiet, where as myne is realy loud, constantly pops and bangs when you let off or come down the gears!:thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by MAD_Rick
sounds like its getting there slowly Keith!
Just a helpful warning keith, i work for vauxhall, so i kinda know how they operate. I presume the warranty only covers just what you have bought? ie if it goes tits up they'll just supply you a new block and head assy? how will the warranty stand if they know the engine has been modded and the unthinkable happens?
would love to see the pics when it's been e- coated, i'm thinking of having my sport shell done (although it's quite rough in places)
Cheers, john.
E- coating is worthwhile but I didn't bother with it on my shell.
I really had mine dipped to just clear all the old paint off and to reveal and nasties which as it happened there was non whatsoever ;)
If you have a shed load of fabrication to do then it makes sense to get it dipped as you cant ask for a cleaner base to start from
Chassis rails etc will still be fully painted and sealed by the painter when its painted so I'm not worried about the lack of paint in there for now.
Can't wait to see yours Keith, maybe next time you can tow me home at excessive speed !
No problem mate, would be my pleasure!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonlem
Well folks, this has to be the most exciting time for me. Phil from Surface Processing kindly took some shots of my nova after it spent 24 hours in the acid bath.
To say i'm chuffed is an understatement. Its come out without any problems, no holes, no damage under the paint. FANTASTIC!! I'm like a kid at christmas.
This will be the first and probably the last time you'll see a Nova shell completely naked, bare shiney metal!
Here's the pics!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...baremetal1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...baremetal2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...baremetal3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...baremetal4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...baremetal5.jpg
Keith
Saw the pics on Mig, that's immense! Glad it came out ok.
wow, how cool does that look !!
rat look anyone lol
Awesome to see in looking in such good condition, not a hole in sight. Just laquer over that, how cool would that look lol
Cheers folks, very very chuffed at the photos, Didnt expect to get any of during the process!
Looking good pal, keep the photos coming!
Wow, i'm seriously impressed! Amazing!
Looks mint Keith!! Looks nice and Solid, should be problem free for Ade to spray once it's been coated!!
Awesome stuff :) Very very impressed by those pic's...
Do it after its painted. You really dont want any trace of that stuff in or near the paint booth.Quote:
Originally Posted by krobinson
those pictures of your shell stripped are fapping brilliant!
Foookin mint Keith -- Can't wait to see this one finished :)
this is going to be one class nova when finished! the work thats gone into it so far is just amazing. good luck with the rest of the build.
That looks one clean shell !!!! If I ever have to reshell mine then I now know how to go about it properly !!!!
Cheers and keep it up.
Joff
Cheers folks! Must say a huge thanks to Rich (novasport) for all the help and advice when getting this done. He's the real legend here for being the first one of us mad enough to do this, without him doing it this wouldnt be happening.
Keith
looking awsome mate, pity we're going to have to wait til billing/pv next year to see it finished!
Don't worry craig, i wont even see the shell in person until its finished as i've got a great big bit of sea between us lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by craig green
I'll waxoil the chassie when its home.
Keith
Awesome! Quite lost for words TBH...
How much was the dipping and E-coating if you dont mind me asking?
Pm sent
:thumb:
Hi Keith
That's really awesome!!! Wish there would be a company around here that would do that :(:(
If you don't mind about asking .... please let me know about the price
Cheers
Steve
You have too much money :p
Well folks, here she is e-coated!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...07/coated2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...07/coated1.jpg
Keith
Looks brilliant, very very jealous!
If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost to get the shell dipped and then e-coated?
Very nice, off to get paint now then? ?1500 Im sure Keith said
worth spending the extra to get them dipped the e-coated, looks top notch!