Nova 1.3 T40 - Project

im the same,i dont car what anyone thinks of mine,im building it to impress only myself.I have similar sort of plans for mine,stripped caged buckets and the rally feel to it,its a d reg antibes btw.Ive been offered a genuine sport engine with all webers,manifold,airbox the lot for £350,im very tempted but bear in mind ive just blown up a 20xe in it so im frightened it wont be quick enough for me.That said the xe was quick in a straight line but terrible on corners,which imo ruins the whole "nova" experience for me,but i feel with that 1300 or a 1600gte on 40's it will be adequately quick but will handle so much better,which is what i want as theres some awesome roads around here.Sorry if im rambling in your thread lol

Nah keep it lit mate! Get the Sport engine, 40's etc etc etc and either use them or store them! Will be worth a fortune in years to come when folk are trying to source them

I'm holding onto mine and also trying to buy another set of Sport 40's, airbox and Irmscher inlet lol Just to keep :)

Not going to roll the arch lip while you're there?

i would love to do a replica of the group A,i have the build manual lol
Im really,really tempted by the sport engine,its my best mate selling it aswell so i know its all there as i helped him strip the sport it came from.I cant recall anyone going from an xe to a 1300 lol

lol 8v all the way mate

I don't think they need rolled mate, tried some 15's on it and there close but don't touch

Want it to remain factory looking and not have rolled arches etc

It'll only look non-factory if you're lying on the floor lol Fair enough if they'll clear once it's lowered tho :)

I'm sad that way, I like to have things looking as they should instead of looking cut away to make things fit - Not that I'm against rolled arches but that's just my taste :)

loving the project buddy keep up the good work see you at some shows next year.

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Originally Posted by vaughanmc

lol 8v all the way mate

I don't think they need rolled mate, tried some 15's on it and there close but don't touch

Want it to remain factory looking and not have rolled arches etc

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im the same on that mate and i hate how water/sh*t sits in the arch when its been folded over even if you do fill it with silicone ect it gets in over time!! best leaving them how they are!!

Cheers Ricky, I don't know if it'll be at any shows next year but I definately will :)