Nova v6 build

[mk2astraturbo]

yes theres quite a big difference

[novanut_05]

Hi mate liking the project i was going to do the same with my 1992 Luxe plus but have decided to gop one step further as it is a long term project,i have decided to go with a Z32SE Turboed four wheel drive will put some basic pictures on soon need to do a bit of bodywork and whip the little 1.2 out and start prepping it for the big day.Trying to get hold of a Cavalier 4x4 at the moment as a donor for some of the parts,Any tips or advice you could give or even any spares or parts as am an apprentice on £80 a week lol Need all the help and advice i can get,Good Luck with the project cant wait to see the end result,Martin

[theflame]

Where did you get that micro alternator? Will it be enough to charge the battery- I am putting a 2.5 v6 in a Corsa B at the minute and a smaller alternator would be handy

[ollied]

Ebay jobbie mate. Yeah it will be plenty to charge the battery as it only has to run the engine, lights a couple of ceramic heater fans and a few gauges at most so it shouldn't be an issue.

Have you considered using one from a corsa 1.2 or similar as they are fairly small, this was my original plan untill i found this, i mean even the alternator off an c20xe would be a fair amount smaller as the 120amp ones are fugging huge.

[theflame]

I havent decided which alternator to use yet because this one will have ICE and everything in it so will need one that is up to the job!
Have you modified the rear exhaust manifold yet? That is where I am at the minute and I was quite pleased to find that the rear ex manifold isnt cast so will be easier to weld back together once it has been cut.

[ollied]

mine has cast manifolds as its from an omega, i wont be using them anyway as im going turbo.

[vr4awd]

Hi

How are you getting on with this project ?

i have just got my hands on a 2.5 1997 vectra engine that im considering trying to fit into a old nova or corsa but i cant find any info on anyone done it or doing it.

is there any other topics about about v6 swaps in either car and the search function isnt helping me

[stuartcurran]

any updates mate

[novashed]

doubt it, the engine sgoing in my old van now he has bought it, as if it wasnt quick enough with a 2.5 3 ltr power soon!

[stuartcurran]

so this project has been cancelled lol

[ollied]

Not completely, just seriously sidelined for the moment, dont have the space to store a shell while i finish the engine so once i get a unit sorted its defo back on the cards



someone needs to create 25hour days!

[stuartcurran]

aye that would be sweet as long as it was extra sleep time
keep us to date sure

[mikegray]

Not completely, just seriously sidelined for the moment, dont have the space to store a shell while i finish the engine so once i get a unit sorted its defo back on the cards



someone needs to create 25hour days!

aye that would be sweet as long as it was extra sleep time
keep us to date sure

I agree lmaolmao

Looking forward to future work

[ollied]

I might start using that as an excuse for being late for work "sorry i run on mig time", my " im late for religious reasons" is wearing a bit thin nowlmao

[ollied]

someone needs to create 25hour days!

and a money tree