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Old 31-01-2007, 07:17 PM
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been offerd a j reg nova with 2l 8v gte lump.
its got digi dash and is in good condition.
anyone expeirienced these for track?
i can get it for £400
bargain?
Old 31-01-2007, 07:31 PM
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it'll be pretty good & handle better than a 16v xe'd nova, bang a set of webber 45's on it & a f14 box & your flying
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yup mate..there rapid little things....c20xe (16v) are better though :P
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Originally Posted by bonus_boy
yup mate..there rapid little things....c20xe (16v) are better though :P
Well IMO you are better off with a C16XE less weight and same power can be had.

Ive got a 1.4SR Nova track car and its good fun on track, the 2.0 8 Valve is a strong engine and a bit lighter than the 16 Valve.

Go for it, will be a proper good laugh
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Had an astra GTE 8v after my RS Stu, Pulled like a train. Good engines.
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For £400 you will have loads of fun

Although for £400 you could find a semi alright Pug 205 gti which would make the nova look like a lada

You WILL need to spend money on the nova to stand any chance of it handling with a big block under the bonnet
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stick to tke 8v, stick a fast road cam in it and straight through exhaust, did this on an asrta, it had a 2ltr 8v cav sri engine, it surprised a few people.
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