LHD Corsa to RHD Nova Sport Replica Track Car

[MiniManDan118]

The plans for a 1.6 are a few years off. And thats if I cant find a formula to compete with a 2.0. But for now the engine is staying as is, with the quaiffe diff and F16CR box at it will purely be a track and show car

[zeifer33]

Sounds good, i have the same problem but for now i try with the hillclimb.

[8valve-craig]

Have you looked into the MSVT Track Day Trophy? Would suit this perfectly.

http://www.trackdaytrophy.co.uk/

[MiniManDan118]

Thanks for that Craig will look into that in the future.

Ive been making good progress the last few days. Roll cage is now bolted in with MSA spec floor plates (well, they exceed MSA spec). Ends will be closed off and they'll be seam welded when the cage comes out next time.



And the engine is on it's way out of the old car.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

A factory XE does not have an Aluminium block.

^ I thought the 16v's all were, but I didn't and don't know for sure. just what I was told. ill take your word for it tho.
that would make the 1.6 8v all the sweeter in that case

doing a good job with the metalwork there dan

[MiniManDan118]

Just found this beauty I took whilst fitting the cage...



A coil spring is ace for repositioning a cage! Just twist the coil and it gradually moves the cage in and out and it holds there whilst you drill/weld.

My list of useful things found within a Nova is growing - coil spring to fit cage - bonnet stay as a punch to remove door pins...

[zeifer33]

Jajajajaja, really??

[MiniManDan118]

Yes, really!

Been a busy boy again today. Engine removed from the red car and the chassis leg notched for the 20XE to go in...

Before anyone asks, the engine came out downwards as I don't have a deep 32mm socket for the disc end of the driveshaft. I must invest in one!







Still a little more tidying to do with the welds but it's almost there.

[MiniManDan118]

Todays efforts.

[zeifer33]

Hei! What happend with the 1.6L???jajajajajaja