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    Default New Member needs advice!

    Hi Guys!
    I need some advice from you guys.
    Im buying a 1.0L,4Speed Nova from a friend for £50 and want to plough some money into it as a project.
    I just wanted to know what is the best engine to put into the Car. I've been told the easiest 1 is the 8v 1.6. But is it the best?

    Advice would be Great!

    Thanks!

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    totally depends what you want from the car, any standard nova engine is easy, 2.0 xe's arent hard, etc, do a search.

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    It depends on what is "best" for your budget,ability,insurance costs etc.If you can afford it then a c20 let is the ultimate.But yeah the 1.6 is one of the easiest to do.

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    hello there mate, welcome to png, once youve got your posts up(15 to post pics)then maybe start a whip in the projects section, might gave young dave(xxxnovaxxx)an idea

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    just looking for a engine with alot of punch. looking at spending around £300-400 on an engine

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    300-400 for the engine or for the engine, and the brakes, mounts, and suspension to match???

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    engine on its own

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    You have got loads of choice, there is alway the big vs small block debate. get a small block and stick a couple of carbs on there :D

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    Ok! Sounds good! I want to keep the outside completely original! Its only donw 25,000miles! what you think?

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    dont forget the insurance and everything else needed to update the 1.0 shell/chassis to cope with more power etc

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