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    Default My Nova Build: 2ltr 16v TB

    Hi,

    Been re-building my nova for a while now so i thought i'd post some pics and tech info.

    All work in progress but your comments welcome... good or bad

    enjoy ;-)

    Engine:

    20xe
    Jenvey tb's MBE management
    Accralite flat top pistons
    Lightened and balanced crank and flywheel ARP Flywheel bolts
    Cat Cams Steel Rods and ARP 2000 bolts
    Blydenstein head with new guides (standard valve size)
    QED 450 cams with solid lifters and double valve springs
    Matt Simpson full race exhaust, custom Simpson manifold and 2 3/4 exhaust system with re packable back box
    Overhalued F20 + ATB Diff


    Suspension:
    AVO coilovers all round with stiffer springs on the front to cope with the weight,
    Polysport bushes all round, GSi Tie bars, OMP Strut brace,adjustable protec tie bar mounts
    and concentric top mounts.


    Brakes:
    Front - New GM V6 brakes + Braided Hoses
    Rear - Re-Built Standerd drums



    Wheels/Tyres:
    For track - White 15' ET 49 Vaux Cesaro Wheels + Slicks
    For road - 16' ET 49 Vaux Softstars




    Interior:
    Striped out with red front Sri seats,Safty Devices FIA Full roll cage, Sparco steering wheel,
    Carbon gearknob, GSi clocks, rear poly windows.




    Few other random pics....






    Currently welding in a Harry Hockly kit to the bay then its off to be painted. Shouldnt be too long and it
    will be ready.

    Looking forward to driving it again :-)

    Few Links:

    http://www.qednet.demon.co.uk/
    http://www.simpsonraceexhausts.com/
    http://www.rscmotorsport.com
    Last edited by Adam Moran; 20-02-07 at 08:33 PM.

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    Very nice! :D
    What sort of BHP are you hoping for?
    With solid lifters and steel internals I guess around the 250 mark.

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    About 230bhp wit htis set up. If you use intruder pistons you can get 250bhp.

    Should be alot of fun when its done ::

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    I should say so! Will be smiles per miles :D :D :D
    Good work :+:

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    very nice i like that a lot! well done mate. :D
    Team Griffin Nova 2.8 v6, 10.9@124mph santa pod 2012,
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    Excellent Stuff Adam, look forward to seeing it in the flesh

    Jim
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    So its getting there then Adam? I bet you cant wait to drive it again!! I have the same feeling about mine!!

    Bruce

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    looks lovely mate really like it ::

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    :o hard core - u know the score!!!

    luvvin the tyres.. proper bo.
    "let me drive.. i won't make a fool out of you"

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    Adam: looks mint mate a job well done.

    And hehe at simpson race exhausts. Very good exhausts and known of them for years. Involed in 2lt racing on the oval tracks

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