3.0l v6 into nova

how do all,
dunt post on here very often as i have always found the info i needed, but carnt find anything on 3.0 conversion.

me and my brother have done a few c20xe conversion's into nova, corsa and astra.
also c20let conversions into corsa and astra.

we decided that its time to take the c20xe engine out of my old b registered nova and fit a 3.0l.

so need help and advice

1. we no we have to custom make or ajust the exhaust manifolds,
2. inlet to 2.5l (may have a bike carb conversion yet :D),
3. heard that they have trouble with temp under engine bay, what have people done to solve this?
4. which engine is best?

and any more info you can give me
thank you

also will be fitting a f20 box with equal length drive shafts

f25 or f28 would be more suited as youl have trouble geting power down as it is i recon

f20 is fitted with Limited Slip differential and will have paddle clutch.
sorry forgot to add that :roll:

i no f25 or f28 would be better suited but want to keep build price to a minimum if possible and i already have the f20 from my c20xe engine.

thanks

f25 used on most v6's from the fatory some use f23

Stop with the text typing.

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Originally Posted by jaysnova

Stop with the text typing.

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habit lol

I'm sure you have space an F20 out by 20mm to fit a V6, as your finding out its not a very common swop so info might be limited..

i no think it may be a case of learn as we go along. just thought i would ask on a off chance that someone has had a go at it before.

i thought that you could fit the c20xe flywheel and clutch so that the box fit's, but until i get the engine i wont no.

If you do it, and it works, write an artical for others to follow in the "articals" section :thumb:

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Originally Posted by valvercorsa

i no think it may be a case of learn as we go along. just thought i would ask on a off chance that someone has had a go at it before.

i thought that you could fit the c20xe flywheel and clutch so that the box fit's, but until i get the engine i wont no.

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Early redtop flywheel,use the redtops flywheel bolts as the 3.0 ones hit the clutch plate.not much between the two types mind.f20 box you wont get the benefit of the torque if that makes sense,it will rev past its powerband to quickly.Might be jumpy round the town with the lighter flywheel also,i think the rear exhaust manifold you can use the omega one.Oh and change the thermostat before you put the engine in,pig to do once engines in.The astra front engine mount gets 23mm spacers added,as its a shorter block.not sure how that would be done in a Nova though,custom mount of some sort.;)

I remember your b-reg from pvg days mate, I was registered as nova-myth, good to see your still on the scene.

Not sure if its any harder to wire up but the vectra gsi 2.5 v6 is 192bhp. :thumb:

Ive always thought that a nova v6 would be cool and thats the one i'd want to use if I did it. Let us know how you get on. You got any pics of your nova as it is now?

POLRED28
cheers for all that infomation mate.

STEVE
yeah mate, it looks same really. for now:D . having it painted glazier white once i sorted out if this engine fit's, never leave the scene. its been parked in storage for last year or so, fitted the bike carb'd engine into an astra estate but bought a vectra sri for the family car so engine going up for sale soon.

think i will b using the 3.0 carlton/omega which ever i drop on :thumb:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27...rcorsa/404.jpg

just before i took it off the road

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27...rcorsa/509.jpg


how it looks now

ive put the f20 on the 3.0 v6 puttin in a corsa tho but i got a mounting kit off chris ashley and the mount for the gear box is the same as the xe but when the engine is in place on the gear box the gear linkage hits the starters solinoid so is the 2.5 v6 solinoid tucked up out ofthe way of the linkage due to being front wheel drive standard?

which engine have you used mate?
X30XE ?

this probably wont help much

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99026

by the look of it i dont think it was finished

No that wont help lol lol Its still "locked in a shed"
lmao at the title

after reading through that kids thread dont no if i going to even attempt it lol

i wont promise it will be finished in one week but can promise i will post pictures of engine in car :D

Good luck... lol

theres a guy on vaux sport who has a v6 nova, think his names tony hurdle iirc.

He used to have one aye /\
Got wrote off big time a while back

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Originally Posted by Razorjack

Good luck... lol

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Thanks lol

Don't worry, I'll be there. :D

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Originally Posted by Lee

Thanks lol

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Don't worry, I'll be there. :D

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am i missing someting here:wtf:

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Originally Posted by valvercorsa

am i missing someting here:wtf:

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Yep :D

Your missing out on Buttsecks :thumb:

Buttsecks:wtf:

am even more confused now lol

i want some :D

iirc rj is planning this fer his saloon. its been done a few times, there was even a v6 turbo nova at the group thrash in tv a while back. do you know that c20let pistons fit the 3.0 v6? try chris astley fer the mount, he should know what to use.

ok :eek:

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Originally Posted by slothsport1

iirc rj is planning this fer his saloon.

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Only planning? :)

ahhh i see.... koolies. will be good to see tbh. what box and manifold is he going fer?

You'll see :)

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Originally Posted by Lee

Only planning? :)

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hasn't he only just finished the xe though?

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Originally Posted by Steve

hasn't Lee only just finished the xe though?

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Fixed lol

I need to keep him busy :D

I had too much skin on my knuckles lol

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Fixed lol

I need to keep him busy :D

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lol same difference!

Well if it goes ahead ok I might be hassling him yet again lol

come on give me info! im all giddy now!

well no wonder you lot got loads of post's.

SPAMING lol

well back 2 thread anyway :D

i have sourced a engine from a guy on omega forum so should be having some pictures up soon