nova 1.2 project

[paulwar]

Well i race bangers at the moment and really can't be bothered any more with getting cars, stripping, racing, weighing them in etc. etc.

so i've decided to go into a formula called rookie rods, basically 1.2 nova's, 1.3 fiestas from mk1 to mk3

non contact can't do much to the engine etc. etc.

so heres the first part.

picked up the nova K reg 1.2 single point hardly no rust just abit round the rear arches but not to bad, stripped allready just had to remove door handles, and stuff on the boot lid.

will post pictures but don't have access to do it yet!!!!!!

[blue_peg_16v]

sounds like a plan i have a mate who races a 1.6 gte in stock hatch good cheap racing

[bangerbrian]

sounds good, im 14 and races juniors in nova 1.0 life pity that nova was mint no welding done or whatever no rust bit like yours im looking forword to the pics

[Ash]

You want a 1.2 carb engine Those mk1 & 2 1.3 feista's fly. How much can you do to the engine then?

[paulwar]

i got a 1.2 engine coming, but will take the single point out n rebuild it for a spare.

as to what you can do to the engine, 1mm over bore and skim head, everything must be standard

Engine bay currently with 1.2 single point in. Leaking oil so a full rebuild of this will happen




Looking towards the back of the stripped nova shell


Couple of wheels which were used as a seat, 2 was to high for me so one was put in place so i could move it about



First step of the prep work, cut drivers door out. This will allow the chicken bars on the roll cage to extend into the door skin for drivers protection.

Not quite finished, just need to tidy up round the edges n finish cutting front part out


Next step will be to take engine out on saturday. Will update then!!!!

[Dar]

Good luck with the car Paul keep us up to date with the progress
Now thats how to cut out a door!!!!

[bangerbrian]

looking good!, where are you going to race it?, wimbo?

[paulwar]

yup spedeworth tracks, mainly bovi, arly, wimbo, fleet when it becomes spedeworth, odd trip to yarmo on a sunday night !!!!!!!!!

in no rush hoping to get it tested for the end of the year n be out early jan.

list to do so far:

engine out, rebuild it
new engine in - diff from above engine
roll cage built and welded in
painted inside and out
sort out rust spots, round front near side light, arches "will take pics at the weekend when i've got the time / room"
install seat
install quick release steering wheel
install rev counter, oil ligh, ign switch, starter button, water temp gauge
wire it all up
sign write it
then weld up passengers door, boot lid
install bonnet pins
install shocks all round
new springs on front and stanard but cut down on rear
and that will be it for now.

can't think of anything else

will be mainly doing most at the weekends so will keep you updated with pics etc

[bangerbrian]

wel i races at fleet and spedewoth aint having it now, fleet just moving and some one rent the track, not the spedeworth

[paulwar]

spedeworth have the land that fleet are on, fleet at moving to tadley i heard...

update on the nova latter, going to pressure test the engine see how bad it is!!!!