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    Default 4x4 VXR Nova

    I have decided to pull my old V6 nova out from the garage after 10 years in hibernation.
    I have been collecting some parts together to do something a little special with it as I have had the car for a very long time and I feel it deserves it.
    My goal is to fit the fully forged z20 with f28 Gearbox and all drive train from a Cav 4x4. I will be using a MX5 rear subframe with the Cav rear diff.
    The engine was running some nice numbers before it was removed so it should all add up to a pretty fun car once completed.
    I plan on using it this summer so I will be trying to get as much time on it as possible.

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    Sounds good, look forward to seeing this come together.
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    Update
    Removed the z20 sump ready for the c20let sump, possibly going to make a custom girdle as I'm not sure if the LEH one is going to fit under.

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    Managed to get the front portion of the rollcage mocked in position.
    I have cut the rear section off for now as I will be tying it in to the rear subframe mounts once I have cut the boot floor out.

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    Removed the dash for ease of rollcage fitment.
    Forgot what a mess it was after all the years of poor add-ons when I was young, back in the days of has to be finished ready to use daily.

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    Know too well about them, constantly finding and fixing stupid shit I done on my car when I was clueless

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    A little break in the weather has allowed me to make some small progress today, fingers crossed the rain holds off so I can get some more done this week.

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    Next up is to cut the boot floor out and mount the rear subframe.

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    Liking the front engine mount, MX5 rear subframe idea sounds spot on too. No benefit keeping the MX5 diff?

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    No mate, it's got the wrong gear ratio and only good for around 350 lbf.
    I have the matching diff from the Cav 4x4 and they are built a lot heavier so should put up with the power level I'm thinking about running.

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