12k mile mk 1 nova C20let Project!!

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 08:46

well after breaking my corsa turbo my brother decided to buy the engine off me and put it into a nova!

the search was on

it had to be clean, mrk1 , good shell, and for the right money

i had a test from kev bradford saying he had a 12k mile nova a price ws agreed and a date set for collection!

a long drive up from south wales to north wales and i was now the owener of a very very clean 12k mrk 1 nova i couldnt believe how clean it actually was but it is genuine never been painted full service history up to 2006 when kev tyook it off road last service was 11k miles

it had done 15miles in 2-3 years i had it doing 154, suprisingly it broke down nothing major just fuel pipe perrished, rac man came out and replaced the hose from the tank to the fuel lines, and away we went, rear brakes decided radaomly to come on

but we got home and now the project can begin

it will be chargecooled here are some parts i have collected so far

equal length shafts

chassis plating kit

f28 mount

engine mount s

hubs

200sx manifold is being welded with a t3 flange and c2oxe/let exhaust flange, a 2wd saph cossie turbo will be used as the kkk's dont last long when pused more than 280bhp

only going to for a steddy 300bhp but hopefully should be good fun and very driveable

Engine cam out of my brothers corsa Turbo Ran 299bhp 312ft lbs @ 18psi back in november 07 (before new hybrid kkk ate itself)

hopefully have it running on phase 2 for a few miles sort out any issues then upgrade and fit omex 600

**Add_Gee** · 30-09-2008, 12:18

Looks very clean and orignal, almost a shame to chop it about. Good luck with the build.

Allvaux · 30-09-2008, 12:27

Shell is stunning, ashould be a great project. I'll look forward to seeing more details when you post them up as you go along.

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 12:36

top mounts arrived from comp brake

same colour as the car

Regal enlarged top hat

parts are coming together fast trying to source a new plastic top hat cover! as it was cut for the corsa conversion

Carneyste · 30-09-2008, 13:51

that nova is as clean as fook!!! should be a good build

vxlgsi · 30-09-2008, 14:19

great car to start with but in afew years you will have wished you had kept it standard.

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 14:26

why would i want to keep it standard?

The Simps · 30-09-2008, 14:37

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Originally Posted by vxlgsi

great car to start with but in afew years you will have wished you had kept it standard.

Not this again! Ruined the thread on PNG.

Is that one big massive rad?

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 14:47

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Originally Posted by The Simps

Not this again! Ruined the thread on PNG.

Is that one big massive rad?

yes mate it seems only keith r is allowed to strip a mint std nova, no body else is

the rad above is the engine rad the chargecooler rad is similar dimensions will cope with 450bhp built by ah fabrications in hereford

The Simps · 30-09-2008, 15:05

I'm just concerned whether you'll get it in with the fan placed on the right like that. This is the clearance on a std kkk manifold.

You might have been better with one large one on the left, is more than enough for a nova especially with an ally rad that more efficient anyways.

The Simps · 30-09-2008, 15:12

Also, any reason why you went for the fixed top mounts not adjustable? Not much difference in price.

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 15:12

the rad is no where near as high as a gsi rad but the width is alot more, i will just have to see! maybe revert to one fan we shall see

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 15:14

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Originally Posted by The Simps

Also, any reason why you went for the fixed top mounts not adjustable? Not much difference in price.

i wont be doing too much adjustment mate tbh it will be a road car mainly so i just wanted to get rid of the rubber mounts! and i ve found on previous builds i never hardly adjusted the mounts even when i had the facility to. just personal preference really!

stevenet15 · 30-09-2008, 15:54

shocked how mint that nova is, are you making it a sleeper, standard looking external beast inside like a wolf in sheeps clothing? keeping same colour?

donvaux · 30-09-2008, 16:00

looking awesome mate

its the perfect shell too i shall be watching this, maybe pop down to see it in the flesh

......... when mines done

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 17:03

some more parts

electric water pump for charge cooler 110 L/m

oil feed for the cossie turbo

apexi avcr electronic boost controller

Fow16v · 30-09-2008, 17:14

tidy project, you always manage to get the tidy nova shells. gonna keep an eye on this

corsakid · 30-09-2008, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Fow16v

tidy project, you always manage to get the tidy nova shells. gonna keep an eye on this

i paid a fair bit of money for the car and imo it is money well spent i wont have to worry about the shell for another 5-10years it is spotless!

best base to start from for what i wanna do

corsakid · 01-10-2008, 18:15

had some more parts today

**Benn** · 01-10-2008, 18:25

Very clean shell, should make a good project!

corsakid · 12-10-2008, 12:32

few more parts

nortech manifold
cometic exhaust manifold gasket
big turbo escort cosworth t34 .63 turbo
uprated actuator
3" down pipe
phase 2 ecu

corsakid · 15-10-2008, 13:58

had a few more bits delivered last few days
firstly while the cesaro's are away being refurbed i had to get some decent rubber having had good experience with the goodyear f1's on my ka turbo i have decided to get them for the nova

also bought a fuel pump decided to go for the bosch 044 pump these pumps can fuel up to and over 500bhp prefect for what i require

**Brett** · 15-10-2008, 14:37

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!

**CraigGreen** · 15-10-2008, 14:40

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 !!

**CraigGreen** · 15-10-2008, 14:41

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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!

Well said. Vauxhall heritage have got a poverty spec car, theres 1 or 2 other clean poverty spec cars owned within the Nova clubs, its all we'll ever need.