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31-10-2006, 14:25
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#26 | | MIGClub Member
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Staffordshire Drives: Cavalier 1.7 TD
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| Dunno really, small block 1.7 vs big block 2.0? I don't know, what's the weight difference like?
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31-10-2006, 14:27
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#27 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Folkestone , kent Drives: 2003 Astra SRi
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| My old nova C20XE ran 14.661 and my standard C16XE nova ran 15.2
So id say the C16xe would be better  Tune it up and beat then xe chaps | |
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31-10-2006, 14:30
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#28 | | Regional Co-ordinator
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South London/ Surrey Drives: ACT Nova TBs & less
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| Still got ages to decide really!  Anyway i'm off to do a second coat on them GTE wheels. Matt black was the choice... looks glossy atm though... oh wet paint lol | |
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31-10-2006, 15:25
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#29 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ruislip Drives: nova 1.8 16v on tbs
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Originally Posted by spanishfly  1700 jack. I don't think its worth it though?
Rob depends what roll I would have with you lot. | no point, just make a small block 1800, think i'll end up there at some point | |
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31-10-2006, 15:59
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#30 | | Regional Co-ordinator
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Originally Posted by lee303 no point, just make a small block 1800, think i'll end up there at some point | how much are they going for... new option in the making! | |
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31-10-2006, 16:14
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#31 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Drives: Nova GSi 16v Turbo
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Originally Posted by rob_lee_1 My old nova C20XE ran 14.661 and my standard C16XE nova ran 15.2
So id say the C16xe would be better Tune it up and beat then xe chaps | And a LET runs in the mid 13's at least so i'd go with that option and beat both the big block and small block XE's. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:17
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#32 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Folkestone , kent Drives: 2003 Astra SRi
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| touche! 
C16XE will beat it on track tho | |
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31-10-2006, 16:20
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#33 | | Regional Co-ordinator
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South London/ Surrey Drives: ACT Nova TBs & less
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Originally Posted by Lee H And a LET runs in the mid 13's at least so i'd go with that option and beat both the big block and small block XE's. | Great so it is silly quick in a straight line... I want cornering speed too!!
I had my LET in an Astra GSI so I know they are quick. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:20
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#34 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Drives: Nova GSi 16v Turbo
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Originally Posted by rob_lee_1 touche!
C16XE will beat it on track tho | Not necessarily, standard C16XE wouldn't anyway, so think the first thing is to decide what is the biggest priority, track days or drag racing. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:21
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#35 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Drives: Nova GSi 16v Turbo
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Originally Posted by spanishfly Great so it is silly quick in a straight line... I want cornering speed too!!
I had my LET in an Astra GSI so I know they are quick. | Mark Beesons LET Nova seems to go round track and the Ring very well as did Jonlem's big block XE Nova so they can corner if setup right. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:27
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#36 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Folkestone , kent Drives: 2003 Astra SRi
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| Alright mate... chill out. ****ing hell! | |
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31-10-2006, 16:28
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#37 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Drives: Nova GSi 16v Turbo
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Originally Posted by rob_lee_1 Alright mate... chill out. ****ing hell! |  Just offering advice and some examples. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:29
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#38 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Originally Posted by Lee H And a LET runs in the mid 13's at least so i'd go with that option and beat both the big block and small block XE's. | DHdev (don;t know if he comes on here) has managed to get into the 13's with his 1.6 too  | |
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31-10-2006, 16:30
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#39 | | Regional Co-ordinator
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South London/ Surrey Drives: ACT Nova TBs & less
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| Here is an update WITH a few pics.
I stripped inside, got to remove the only bit of black tar stuff! 
Hmmm my havn't you grown!! Its well high now 
GTE wheels in MATT black.  | |
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31-10-2006, 16:31
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#40 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Drives: Nova GSi 16v Turbo
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Originally Posted by J1M DHdev (don;t know if he comes on here) has managed to get into the 13's with his 1.6 too | Yes he does use this forum. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:31
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#41 | | Regional Co-ordinator
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South London/ Surrey Drives: ACT Nova TBs & less
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Originally Posted by Lee H Mark Beesons LET Nova seems to go round track and the Ring very well as did Jonlem's big block XE Nova so they can corner if setup right. | That is true bud. I'm just a bit unsure the turbo side. I know you can make an XE ok round the track. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:33
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#42 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Drives: Nova GSi 16v Turbo
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| Does it not feel dangerous on those tyres and suspension? I drove my XE Nova GSi on standard suspension for a week and it was lethal. | |
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31-10-2006, 16:36
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#43 | | Regional Co-ordinator
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South London/ Surrey Drives: ACT Nova TBs & less
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| The problem atm is the 145/80R13 tyres. It feel sketchy lol wheelspintastic!!!
Suspension is fun though, front lifts up like a mofo on pull away, is quite funny. Reminds me of taking off in a plane! | |
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31-10-2006, 16:38
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#44 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Folkestone , kent Drives: 2003 Astra SRi
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| I only recently sold my Koni kit for peanuts!
Never mind... looks sleeper tastic tho! | |
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31-10-2006, 16:39
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#45 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stoke Drives: 16v Nova, Astra TD
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Originally Posted by CraigGreen Its probably dying on the last 1/4 tank because you havent goty the MPi tank. | Why 
The SPi tank has a swirl pot and is a better setup than the external pump jobbie imo, as the pump doesn't get covered in crap and rust.
SPi tank and MPi pump will run any mpi engine.
Nice work SpanishFly, liking the GTe wheels.
If you remove the c16se and break it, let me know, i need some c16se bits  | |
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31-10-2006, 17:02
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#46 | | Regional Co-ordinator
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South London/ Surrey Drives: ACT Nova TBs & less
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| what ya need? I have a shed full of most bits for alot of VXs lol! I really got to see whats in there! I prob have SR suspension still in there
The tank on my nova is a silly 1.0 spec one, its prob is the problem as if I go round a corner with half a tank it goes down to almost reserve on the gauge Oh well at £15 to fill half a tank it doesnt matter atm! | |
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31-10-2006, 17:03
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#47 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Folkestone , kent Drives: 2003 Astra SRi
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| Internal fuel tank You know it makes sense ( | |
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31-10-2006, 17:05
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#48 | | Regional Co-ordinator
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| Oh I also removed the rear wiper motor | |
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31-10-2006, 17:13
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#49 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Folkestone , kent Drives: 2003 Astra SRi
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| Have you joined the rubber grommet gang? | |
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31-10-2006, 17:20
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#50 | | MIGWeb User
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham Drives: Mk4 Astra SRi 2.2
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Originally Posted by rob_lee_1 Do a C16xe and be part of our gay little gang
Me
PhilGTE
Lee303
DHDev
Craig Green Al + Jamie (Soon!) | Looking good rob! Haven't read all of thread: but it's possible to get Avo's on without turreting the rear, just give it a good smack with a lump hammer. Saves work!
Look forward to seeing it done
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