v6 engine in Nova [Archive] - Vauxhall Owners Network

jasonc46

06-05-2005, 11:36 PM

Hi everyone,
I have heard you can put a v6 from a cav into a nova is this easy done ? has anyone out there done it ? and is there a partcular model best suited for this ? thanks jason.

danuk

06-05-2005, 11:39 PM

Hi everyone,
I have heard you can put a v6 from a cav into a nova

Yes

is this easy done ?

No

has anyone out there done it ?

Yes, I believe someone on mig has or is doing it.

jasonc46

07-05-2005, 12:18 AM

Hi,
i have heard people using 2 litre 16 valve engines as well which is the best option ? and if you any further info i would be most intrested thanks jason

Andy M

07-05-2005, 12:30 AM

don't be a girl and stick a nice dirty LET in it ;)

Jimbo Jet Set

07-05-2005, 12:34 AM

putting a c20let is a great idea but if you want a v6 ive got a friend with one forsale if intrested

sr1cky1

07-05-2005, 12:52 AM

i've seen Nova's and Corsa's with a v6 in

bonehead

07-05-2005, 10:10 AM

there was a guy near burnley who had a V6 in a nova,running on 19's.
was in a mag a few years ago now,claimed he raced and beat a porsche.
knob.

Matt S

07-05-2005, 12:39 PM

Id put an xe in it and if you want some more bhp get tb's and some fast road cams for it and the parts to do it are more easily available like the hose kits e.t.c. for the cooling system spending 500 on tuneing a redtop should see 175bhp and your up to V6 speed plus handling is allready bad with all that weight infrount so with a v6 it would be a job to get the handleing and brakeing to match the acceleration.

bestseany

07-05-2005, 12:57 PM

A lad I know has a Nova GSi with an XE running throttle bodies - it's been rolling roaded at 230bhp and it's sick quick!

jasonc46

07-05-2005, 06:23 PM

hi i was wondering about the handling would the car actually hold the ground ? l,m sure breaks could be sorted, would stiffer suspension bigger wheels help ?

And what exactly would need to come with v6 engine ? can anything from nova engine bay be used ? does anything need to be cut or wealded etc jason ?

Harry

09-05-2005, 11:50 AM

V6 in a nova is a novelty and not as good an idea as you think the v6 is to heavy and not great in a nova, unless you fudge it in the back and made it rear wheel !!!

As said, an xe would be best, let would give a bit more but requires more upgrading and throttle boddies would be the best for power.

Torquemada

27-05-2005, 10:32 PM

Still, nothing wrong with being a bit MAD (http://www.v6mini.com/) from time to time, is there ?

Jimbo Jet Set

27-05-2005, 10:36 PM

putting a v6 in would be different as every one is putting redtops in nowadays

DarrenM

27-05-2005, 10:51 PM

You also have to think about servicing it afterwards. Not being able to do anything without taking the engine out isnt nice.

Dan Gliballs

27-05-2005, 11:54 PM

You also have to think about servicing it afterwards. Not being able to do anything without taking the engine out isnt nice.

Agreed. It's bad enough with an XE'd Nova trying to fit a new clutch cable with only an inch or two between the engine and the bulkhead.

Andy_H

28-05-2005, 12:13 AM

IIRC Total Vauxhall said putting a V6 into a Nova is a step too far!

Mark T

28-05-2005, 08:56 AM

I've got a V6 in my Shed.

Is that the same thing?

Dan Gliballs

28-05-2005, 11:16 AM

I've got a V6 in my Shed.

Is that the same thing?

:lmao: Controversial ;)

Torquemada

28-05-2005, 11:43 AM

I've got a V6 in my Shed.

Is that the same thing?

ROFPMSL

Cheater2k

31-05-2005, 02:00 PM

Whos got a v6 for sale?? im after one :) pm me details please

V6NUT

31-05-2005, 03:58 PM

I did a V6 nova about 3 years ago..And its still going well..(sold it to me mate) :(

However i did use a later shell a K reg car the inner wings were double skinned..

http://images6.fotki.com/v92/photos/3/326359/1164749/V6-th.jpg

Mark T

31-05-2005, 08:01 PM

I've got a V6 in my Shed.

Is that the same thing?

Got 2 V6s in my Shed now ;)

3.0 runner, and a 2.5 spares.

DarrenM

31-05-2005, 08:40 PM

blotto_otto

01-06-2005, 10:55 AM

IIRC Total Vauxhall said putting a V6 into a Nova is a step too far!
im sure similar was said about putting a v6 into a cav gsi but it has been done a couple of times (our very own darrenm with the only 4x4 v6 and myself with a lowly 2wd varient!!) ateotd, its down to an individuals imagination as to whats possible. i seem to remember darren overcoming a few obstacles when he built his up.

V6NUT

04-06-2005, 01:07 AM

Got any big photos / videos / howtos etc?

I'll stick some pics up as soon as i upload them....

no vids but it is quick enough...

V6NUT

26-08-2005, 12:27 AM

Here is my old Nova...My mates selling it :( ..Plenty of pics to see..
I did this conversion over 3 years ago and it's still going strong.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Nova-Sri-2-5-V6-2500cc-1993-K-reg_W0QQitemZ4570756569QQcategoryZ9858QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

uglymonkey

26-08-2005, 08:15 AM

I came across a couple of images of what I think is a Nova with a V6 - for added enjoyment ... with throttle bodies ... !?

http://www.uglymonkey.net/v6/v6tbs1.jpg
http://www.uglymonkey.net/v6/v6tbs2.jpg

blotto_otto

26-08-2005, 09:06 AM

feck me!! talk about shoe horning an engine in! works for me tho, that looks mental!

Dunc

26-08-2005, 09:34 AM

What cam covers are those on the top of you're two pics James? theyre REALLY nice, looks like an red top cam cover :mmmm

uglymonkey

26-08-2005, 09:39 AM

don't know a thing about the pics ... sorry!

Dunc

26-08-2005, 09:44 AM

Looking at them i think they are standard cam covers but powder coated i think, with a plug cover down the middle, i wanna know where those plug covers came from though, where did the pic come from?!

uglymonkey

26-08-2005, 10:16 AM

the pics ... erm ... was it MIG? ... erm ... or from the MIG user '16vmini' website ... cannae 'member pops ...

Dunc

26-08-2005, 10:19 AM

Well remember so i can ask the questions to the man in the know..jeeeeeeeeez :p

SteveW

26-08-2005, 10:26 AM

That red nova is/was a saloon with a 3ltr V6 on Tbs!! :eek:

Saw it at Billing in 2003.

Jon Mc V6`

26-08-2005, 11:38 AM

I want those TB's :D

The plug cover could probably be knocked up quite easily. My V6 is laid up for winter makeover so I might give it a go :think

Dunc

26-08-2005, 11:42 AM

Let me know if you do the plug cover etc, would be interested, looking at that it looks a damn site better than the plastic engine cover.

Jon Mc V6`

26-08-2005, 11:45 AM

Let me know if you do the plug cover etc, would be interested, looking at that it looks a damn site better than the plastic engine cover.

I should be quite easy to cut out a piece of ally or stainless steel. The screws that hold megane tail lights on have a machine thread one and and a screw thread the other. The screw thread could be sunk into the rocker cover and a nice anodised nut used to screw the cover on.

I wonder if my wife will notice the lights hanging off her megane scenic :lmao:

mtekperformance

26-08-2005, 01:02 PM

quite easy to do - i could get them made up..

the cam covers are plastic, so dont know how they could be powercoated...

Dunc

26-08-2005, 01:09 PM

Maybe the cam covers are sprayed rather than powder coated, would need heat resistant paint wouldnt it?! And Mtek, could you maybe price that up to make them? Would be very interested, is something a little different. Cheers.

Jon Mc V6`

26-08-2005, 01:34 PM

the cam covers are plastic, so dont know how they could be powercoated...

Would it not be a similar process to plastic chroming, could probabl y be done but it'll be big £££ :rolleyes:

mtekperformance

26-08-2005, 01:39 PM

i reckon it would be very expensive and not worthwhile in plastic chroming..

I'll check on the spark plug covers - shame i dont have a spare cam cover to use!

Its a shame the cam covers are plastic - what was vauxhall thinking! :shake

Jon Mc V6`

26-08-2005, 01:56 PM

The SAAB/later Vaux cam covers are metal, but they aren't as square and woudln't lend themselves too well to a plug cover. :shame:

I have various sheets of ally in the garage at the mo, and will start looking at this as well. ;) Once a template is made it should be a piece of p!ss to make more :D

I must get across to you soon as well. I was across East Hull (out as far as Patrington) about 3-4 weeks ago but I had no idea you where out that way. It won't be in the cav though as she is now sorn until the spring :( Picking up the AX DIESEL tomorrow, not even a TD :cry:

Dunc

26-08-2005, 02:24 PM

Would the plastic covers lend themselves to spraying? I've seen sprayed Vecrta cam covers (which are metal) As for the plug covers, that lad/lass has Vx written acorss his, how is that done?

mtekperformance

26-08-2005, 03:32 PM

I think the heat would do bad things to them Fred tbh.

Sure something can be sorted Jon :)

We dont have a shop btw :( Only run M-Tek part time from Home at the moment..

Dunc

26-08-2005, 03:48 PM

Hmmmmm, me wonders how that man has painted his, as theyre not veccy covers so must be palstic :mmmm

mtekperformance

26-08-2005, 04:18 PM

maybe he's used industrial strength? LOL wanna try it and let us all know? LOL

Dunc

26-08-2005, 04:23 PM

LOL!! Can't really afford to take me covers off for that long lol!! If someone were to supply me with a couple, i'd give it a go!! But what i really wanna do is ask the owner lol!!

Harry

26-08-2005, 04:27 PM

Surely if they are plastic they dont get hot enough to effect paint as that could sustain the same heat as the plastic ?

mtekperformance

26-08-2005, 04:38 PM

They are close the exhaust manifolds, which do get hot.

also, the plastic cam covers can warp iirc..

MK_ Bob

26-08-2005, 04:53 PM

I've been thinking about getting a big solid chunk of aluminium and machining a cover out of it, incorporating clips for the leads, and some sort of design or engraving. Maybe a nice knurled anodised oil cap, oooh yeah, gorgeous! I'm most likely going to have access to a milling machine at college in october so it should be possible. I'll let you know how it goes if anyone's interested. Might make up a few if possible and distribute them here...

mtekperformance

26-08-2005, 05:03 PM

Bob,

Cam cover or spark plug clover?

Dunc

26-08-2005, 06:57 PM

Mustn't forget for a V6 ya need two of each either way, and machining out of solid ally could be rather costly :(

MK_ Bob

26-08-2005, 09:14 PM

Cam covers, then maybe tap a few holes and bolt on a polished spark plug cover. Not sure yet.

I mentioned it to my brother and he also said it might be expensive. But i'm sure i can pursuade the college to let have a couple of blocks at least. I was able to get a fair few bits and machine them at my old college for an induction set up on the golf. Could always pass it off as a project.

If not then i know of a very good, very cheap metal place that could sort something out for reasonable money.

Imagine it though, no leaks EVER! :D

StationMiek

31-08-2005, 02:45 PM

There's one on ebay currently.

brownjk

08-03-2008, 02:39 PM

nova's are crap

DODDY1

11-03-2008, 10:55 AM

Im Breaking A 2002 Gsi Vectra With A 2.6 V6 Engine And All The Rrunning Gear If Any One Is Interested. This Engine Sounds Awesome And Has Been Regularly Serviced With 78000 Miles.