985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

[rbsmontemor]

Sorry about your engine.

Don't give up, I need to see some videos of it revving 10k rpm with that 16v head

[novarally]

Well, as if things couldn't get any more complicated in my life, I have just had a phone call from BTEC Racing to say that my Nova is ready for collection, with the newly re-rebuilt engine apparently running perfectly again.

However, the good news was tempered by the rather unwelcome disclosure from BTEC that they have discovered a problem with their rolling road, and that the 220bhp which I was claimed to have at the beginning of this season was actually 170bhp..........

At the time it seemed like a phenomenal jump from the 165-odd horses that I had previously, just from fitting a new turbo, but of course you want to believe that these things are true.

The one consolation is that it proves why I was finding it impossible to keep up with the KAD engine Mini which has 195bhp!

Seems that their rolling road was being woefully optimistic, leading to some rather disgruntled owners no doubt.

[calibra-keith]

a big difference there colin i would be rather peed off at been that far out and all that work/money, you still planning on the 16v setup ? i know you said on another thread you got head and inlet (and i guess it was you who stole my vxr turbo/inlet off the bay )

[Dayle_]

Well, as if things couldn't get any more complicated in my life, I have just had a phone call from BTEC Racing to say that my Nova is ready for collection, with the newly re-rebuilt engine apparently running perfectly again.

However, the good news was tempered by the rather unwelcome disclosure from BTEC that they have discovered a problem with their rolling road, and that the 220bhp which I was claimed to have at the beginning of this season was actually 170bhp..........

At the time it seemed like a phenomenal jump from the 165-odd horses that I had previously, just from fitting a new turbo, but of course you want to believe that these things are true.

The one consolation is that it proves why I was finding it impossible to keep up with the KAD engine Mini which has 195bhp!

Seems that their rolling road was being woefully optimistic, leading to some rather disgruntled owners no doubt.

Did you not find that you were being quicker though due to psychological affect of thinking it had more power?

[novarally]

Did you not find that you were being quicker though due to psychological affect of thinking it had more power?

Hard to say for certain, as there had been a lot of other changes to the car at the same time!

[novarally]

a big difference there colin i would be rather peed off at been that far out and all that work/money, you still planning on the 16v setup ? i know you said on another thread you got head and inlet (and i guess it was you who stole my vxr turbo/inlet off the bay )

Everything is up in the air right now Keith, and all plans are on hold.

My Wife and I are separating, which means the house is going up for sale. This puts a very big question mark over whether I will be racing in future, and indeed where I will be living.

What I do know is that it leaves me with an absolutely enormous collection of car-related stuff that I am going to have to get cleared before I can move forward.

[calibra-keith]

sorry to ear that colin cant be good but im sure you will sort something out ?, aslong as you dont end up broke and on your ass like i did and you have plenty to keep you busy.

[mk1nova_rich]

Sad to hear things are coming to a bit of a standstill Colin hope things move forward as smoothly as possible for you

[novarally]

i know you said on another thread you got head and inlet (and i guess it was you who stole my vxr turbo/inlet off the bay )

The Corsa VXR head and inlet arrived with me today;








All looks in good shape, it's just a shame that due to personal circumstances it's unlikely that the 16v turbo engine plans will ever be fulfilled.

Keith (or anyone else interested) - the VXR head is available for sale!

[chrisnovaturbo]

how much ?