985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

[Connor]

I have told him this but hes gay and impatient. Refuse to give him a spec, he doesnt deserve it

[novarally]

Have you got a rough spec list of the car? Havent got a spare month to read all 179 pages

I haven't done a spec. list since I first bought the car back in 2009, so it's probbaly time I did. Here goes then;

Nova 985cc Turbo - Approx. 180 BHP
　
Bodyshell
Lightweight shell to ‘Modified Production’ hillclimb/sprint MSA regulations
Full BTEC Racing roll cage in CDS with multipoint fitting, X diagonals, X door bars, harness bar
Carbon Fibre Wide Arch kit
Carbon fibre front and rear bumpers
Modified inner wings
Steel front wings
Fibreglass doors
Fabricated front crossmember
Alloy slam panel
Carbon fibre bonnet
Fibreglass tailgate with carbon fibre Gurney flap
Single wiper linkage
Bronze tint Polycarbonate windows, including windscreen, all window rubbers removed

Engine
985cc Vauxhall OHC
Sleeved down from a 1200cc block
7.5 to 1 Compression Ratio
Metro van pistons
1600 modified cylinder head and camshaft
Engine lowered 1.5 inches and moved back and to the left
OMEX 600 ECU & aircraft spec. engine loom
Turbosmart boost controller
Anti-lag system
KENT CAMS vernier camshaft pulley
Remote oil filter
Total loss electrics (no alternator)
Solid engine mounts
Garret GT2052 hybrid turbo
BTEC Racing alloy intercooler with 3” pipes
BTEC Racing alloy radiator
Alloy water header tank
Carbon fibre oil breather tank
Silicone coolant and boost hoses
Davies Craig electric water pump
2.5” aluminium steel side exit exhaust system

Transmission
F10 five speed Quaife SCCR gearbox with 4.1 final drive
Quaife ATB LSD
Hydraulic clutch with AP master cylinder
Fabricated internal rose jointed gear linkage
Carbon fibre gear lever
Quaife gearknob

Interior
STACK digital dash display with Boost Pressure readout
CARTEK battery isolation system
Push button starter
REVERIE carbon fibre steering wheel
SPA DESIGN quick release steering boss
REVERIE carbon fibre seat
REVERIE carbon fibre seat side mounts
WILLANS 6 point single seater harness with alloy adjusters
Lightweight steering column
VAMOS lithium-ion lightweight battery
Lightweight wiring loom and carbon fibre switch panel
Circuit breakers in place of fuses

Fuel System
1 gallon alloy foam filled fuel tank underneath floor
FSE high pressure fuel pump
Adjustable pressure regulator
Aeroquipped throughout

Brakes
Front; 240mm 4 pot Yamaha R1 calipers mounted with titanium bolts
Solid discs with alloy mounting bells (1.6kg each)
Rear; KAD solid drilled discs and alloy calipers mounted on Mini alloy hubs
Floor mounted pedal box with AP master cylinders, bias adjustable
AP Racing pressure limiting valve to rear brakes, adjustable
Handbrake removed
Aeroquipped throughout

Steering/Suspension
LEDA 2.5” front dampers with alloy top mounts, 375lb springs
PROTECH 2-way adjustable coilover rear dampers 1.9“, 140lb springs
Rose jointed track control arms
Rose jointed tie bars
Quaife quick steering rack with rose jointed track rod ends
T45 steel tubular rose jointed front and rear anti-roll bars, fitted via titanium bolts. Rear ARB is remote adjustable.

Wheels and Tyres
Force Racing split rims, custom made
Front; 7.5" x 15"
Rear; 7" x 13"
AVON ultra soft compound slicks

Other
All unstressed bolts replaced with aluminium lightweight fasteners
Most stressed bolts/nuts replaced with titanium
MSA logbook for hillclimb and sprint
Total weight 540kg

[Harvey]

Anyone know what a typical cost to vinyl wrap a Nova might be?

Try contacting these chaps regarding a full wrap, used them loads for custom stickers and they are very very good at what they do. Saw them doing the bright pink and green Smart and it was an awesome job. Based in Ilkeston, Derby, about 5 miles off M1 J26. They will be able to advise what vinyl is best for the job you need

http://www.the-image-works.co.uk/

Good work with everything by the way, been following this thread since it was started but don't post much.

[LEWI007]

F*ck thats light!

Now get that engine out and get a LET in it

[Spudly]

F*ck thats light!

Now get that engine out and get a LET in it

That would probably put too much weight in and slow it down in all fairness, remember its a 1.2 SMALLblock in essence, with 180 evil ponies in it

[peester]

Cool, never seen the (old) full spec for this. How long does that 1 gallon tank last for, approximately..?

[Southie]

Colin get it chrome wrapped, the photographers at meets will love it

[Andy]

F*ck thats light!

Now get that engine out and get a LET in it

Why? in its current guise it would sh1t all over a let nova

[paul james]

How come you are still using steel front wings?

[Royston]

How come you are still using steel front wings?

I think there are some CF ones, plus other panels to come