NAME: Andy Bishop

PNG NUMBER: 751

ENGINE: Vauxhall Calibra LET 1998cc 16 Valve Turbo, Regal uprated actuator, Bosch Plugs, Megaleads, K&N 57i Induction Kit, Calibra Turbo Intercooler, Custom made Blue Flame Performance Engineering (Mongoose) Stainless system.

TRANSMISSION: F20 5-spd 'box, Quaife ATB LSD, Helix Sprung Centre Paddle Clutch, Mann transmission Driveshafts (Astra inner & outer CV's).

CHASSIS: Strengthened and fully stitch welded engine bay and Front Suspension pickup points, Strengthened lower Front Wishbones, Strengthened and lowered tie bars, Alloy roller bearing suspension top mounts to suit Avo’s.

SUSPENSION: Spax Adjustable Fronts Shocks with Shortened Pistons and 35mm lowered springs, Spax  rear adjustable shocks with AVO Lowered Springs, Powerflex Polyurethane Bushes all round.

BRAKES: (F) Vectra V6 calipers, Vectra V6 cross-drilled & grooved discs modified to 4 Stud, Standard GM pads; (R) Astra 16v Rear Disc Conversion. 

WHEELS & TYRES: 6.5×16" Speedline Alessio II's on 195/45 Michelin Pilot SX GT.

EXTERIOR: Full Respray in Standard Vauxhall Diamond Black, Corsa clear repeaters, Door Lock Blanks, Golf VR6 lower front splitter, Jamex Bonnet Lifters.

INTERIOR: Standard GSI Trim, Astra GTE Digital Dash, Corsa gear gaitor, Corsa Indicator and Wiper Stalks, Tim Turbo Boost gauge in centre vents.

ICE: Pioneer KEH-P8600R and 12 Disc Changer, Caliber CSC5 components in custom door builds. Pioneer KEH-P8600R and 12 Disc Changer, Caliber CSC5 components in custom door builds.

SECURITY: Clifford Concept 50x and several mechanical devices.

PERFORMANCE: Approx. 204 BHP.

NEAR FUTURE: Bigger Intercooler, More power.

EMAIL: andybnova@hotmail.com

THANKS: John, Beastie, Karl and Martin for helping to fit the new engine.  
ACE Vauxhall Spares (01782 833412) for supplying the engine
Martin and Ray (R & M Novelopments 0121 6287074) for the Rear Disc Conversion
Peter at VKR (01825 840808) for sorting the diff and Clutch
Wallace Performance (01467 643954) for sorting the plugs, leads and Fuel Pressure Regulator
Blue Flame Performance Engineering (01695 733100) for making the exhaust
Dan for getting all the bits and piece's needed, Adrian Culley for the respray, Beastie for sorting all the brake bits out, the rest of the Staffs and Shropshire Nova Loonies and the Performance Nova Group.