12k mile mk 1 nova C20let Project!! - Page 2

corsakid · 15-10-2008, 14:48

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Originally Posted by CraigGreen

Great spec you are aiming for there.
Is that Nortech manifold not a LEt one then? (seeing as you have a head flange pictured elsewhere)

I envy you for getting a clean shell though, not easy to come by around here, though I wouldnt pay over £200 tbh !!

it is a nortech manifold i was planning on using a 200sx manifold hence me buying the flanges, they will now be sold, the manifold is at nortech being replaced with a new style specifically for a nova the above manifold came off a corsa and may have caused some issues with space.

i paid alot more than 200 i can assure you but it is money well spent in my eyes, i will not have to worry about the shell rotting for years and if looked after will last the next 10years

corsakid · 15-10-2008, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Brett

nice project mate, I wouldnt have to much sentiment for a 1.0 Nova either, or pretty much any other base model Vaux. it looks so clean its incredible, get stuck into it!

thanks

**CraigGreen** · 15-10-2008, 14:53

Tbh on a shell like that with no rot, if dry stored & ventilated (minimal damp) & not used too often in the wet & washed considerately, I'd go as far to say it wont rot.

corsakid · 15-10-2008, 14:58

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Originally Posted by CraigGreen

Tbh on a shell like that with no rot, if dry stored & ventilated (minimal damp) & not used too often in the wet & washed considerately, I'd go as far to say it wont rot.

it wil be garaged and not used to often but i will enjoy it when the weather is nice enough to bring it out

thanks for the positive comments mate

omex is being ordered friday , i have my 750cc injectors, cossie fpr is on its way, steel rods from stevboyslim should be slotted in to the engine just for peace of mind

BazW · 15-10-2008, 15:03

there's been a few low mileage mk2 astra merits posted up before and I was almost lynched for saying they'd make good bases for track cars or LET conversions. personally I can't see the point in preserving base model versions even if they've got mega low mileage. looks a great base for what your doing without the hassle of fixing rot before you start

**Brett** · 15-10-2008, 15:27

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Originally Posted by BazW

there's been a few low mileage mk2 astra merits posted up before and I was almost lynched for saying they'd make good bases for track cars or LET conversions. personally I can't see the point in preserving base model versions even if they've got mega low mileage. looks a great base for what your doing without the hassle of fixing rot before you start

I wouldnt personally rip one apart due the fact I'd always hunt for a 16v shell. Thats the only reason that'd stop me, nothing to do with being sentimental over a base model.

Mind you, someone I know is about to convert a mint Champ into a track car, now thats sacralidge

BazW · 15-10-2008, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Brett

Mind you, someone I know is about to convert a mint Champ into a track car, now thats sacralidge

nah...it's only a 16v with leather

corsakid · 17-10-2008, 16:52

another few purchases

header tank for the chargecooler system

and the radiator

this system uses the same cores used by wrc rally cars, it is awesome quality and will support 500bhp

Dec. · 17-10-2008, 16:54

mmm... that's some tasty welding!!!

corsakid · 17-10-2008, 17:02

its very neat indeed

donvaux · 17-10-2008, 17:33

looking smart mate thats a beast of a chargecooler that is and the how bigs that rad looks like half the height of a corsa rad

Adam · 17-10-2008, 17:41

4wd it u will need it against us jacks

mwuhahahah

corsakid · 17-10-2008, 19:16

500m head start adam its getting further with every purchase

Steve! · 17-10-2008, 20:12

nice, very nice!

Adam · 17-10-2008, 20:44

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Originally Posted by corsakid

500m head start adam its getting further with every purchase

nout wrong with confidence

but ur takin the piss!

corsakid · 17-10-2008, 21:13

winning isnt important its the taking part that counts adam

Fow16v · 17-10-2008, 21:57

nice bit of kit there mate

corsakid · 17-10-2008, 23:01

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Originally Posted by Fow16v

nice bit of kit there mate

cheers ryan, once its all running we'll have to meet up

marty150cdti · 17-10-2008, 23:43

comming along mate

corsakid · 18-10-2008, 17:48

had my wheels back today

should look awesome once on the car

corsakid · 21-10-2008, 17:07

fitted the tyres to wheels so fitted them to the car

corsakid · 21-10-2008, 17:28

also recieved this today should help make the engine bay a bit cleaner

K24_STE · 21-10-2008, 21:09

Very clean shell stunning example will be good to see this progressing!

corsakid · 31-12-2008, 11:35

did a bit more on the nova

fennyLET · 31-12-2008, 11:58

looking good. very clean shell