Workers workshop (nova/corsa turbo in progress)

[Benn]

I do not agree but we all have our own way of doing things.

Very true. We each have our ways that work.

[turbo gav]

I done it that way but tbh with a extra pair of hands or even the ramp it is a simpler way to do it.

you agreed the bottom is simpler with the ramp.

[The Simps]

you agreed the bottom is simpler with the ramp.

The only benefit I can see from going in the top is not having to take the tie bars off ect. Seeing as you had yours off already...

[turbo gav]

Putting a let with a f28 through the top....... **** that.

[Rs1]

Putting a let with a f28 through the top....... **** that.

Indeed

Looking really good is the corsa Gav, no tempted to put the proper engine in?

[Rick Draper]

Putting a let with a f28 through the top....... **** that.

I dont see why people seem to want to prove themselves by putting it in through the top. Seems pointless to me when its only a few bolts to fit it from the bottom.

[lee303]

looking good gav, freshly painted shells always look wicked when you start adding bits, oh, and through the bottom ftw

[Benn]

I dont see why people seem to want to prove themselves by putting it in through the top. Seems pointless to me when its only a few bolts to fit it from the bottom.

No proving, you just unbolt the mounts and lift it out. Either way it the fitters choise. Back to Gav.



*Mumbles christ what did i start*

[spanishfly]

I'm usually through the bottom too. Easier. However gonna do top atm due to tie bars well on there now lmao

[bux]

im with you on putting in through the bottom mate did you sort the alternator adjuster ok? lovin the 4PK

[Rick Draper]

Gavin likes it through the bottom.........

So james says..................................

[simonmarsden]

when the cars that stripped i dont think it matters which way u put it in lmao

but if its a full car your just swappin engine over on. from the bottom

[Gaz86]

a built up LET with turbo and F28 will NOT go in easily through the top and in a nova simply wont fit without bending stuff, trust me been there tried it.

personally i dont care anymore i now own a crane so if i wanted i could lift the shell over the lump or lift the lump out of the shell ahh freedom lmao

[bux]

the thing is going in from the bottom you can just pull the engine up, lowering it in from the top the alternator is close to the os chassis and the f28 sticks proud past the ns chassis rail so it has to go in at an angle, definately easier to pull it up straight rather than pee about and risk scratching your new paint!

[stuartp]

looking good gav!!!

[dkr]

in the bottom is the best way i think we had gavs in, in about 10 mins easy to line up and then its just lift it to the mounts easy, through the top requires alot of angle on the engine and without an adjustable crane mount you need alot of effort, and on a fershly painted shell alot of chance for scratches. in the bottom ftwlmao

[turbo gav]

We win lmao

[vxlgsi]

gotto go in from underneath.

[turbo gav]

Few more pictures will carry on in the morning before the beers come out lmao, Intercooler mount made up and 3 inch top hat fitted. Got all the bends today to make intercooler pipes up tomorrow. Poly windows should be here Tuesday. All the tie bars,brakes and bottom arms were cleaned today and will be fitted tomorrow after paint.

[Rick Draper]

Looks good gav. Did it drop onto the mounts ok or was it a slag to get them lined up?

[turbo gav]

Looks good gav. Did it drop onto the mounts ok or was it a slag to get them lined up?

Piece of piss less then 10 minutes, But I have never done it before lmao

[Rick Draper]

Was just checking as my nova used to be a right slag to get it lined up on the solid mounts.

[rc]

startin to take shape now mate!

[Benn]

Nice work dude, she'll be driven in anger soon.

[The Simps]

Intercooler doesn't look big enough to me and although solid the pipework looks a little thin too.