I made a MASSIVE mistake! - First start on this ITB'd C20XE Nova

I just want to say a massive thank you to Tom, for helping me and Carl out massively with this stage of the build. You're a gent and we couldn't have got it to this stage without you!

[@rosco-reigns]

Love that you are showing your mistake. Honesty goes a long way and we all learn something. Fair play man. Subscribed

[@DanielBall]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. Glad you like my honesty 😊

[@RJYT2024]

To err is human, and I love, that you show it to us, instead of hiding it!

[@DanielBall]

Thank you, honestly is the best policy 😊

[@ljt71]

Good lad Dan, I never doubted ya! You’ve done an amazing job on the Nova, I’m sure Carl will be over the moon when he gets it back! 👍🏻

[@DanielBall]

Thanks Luke, appreciate it. I am looking forward to Carl's first drive after it's been tuned properly 😊

[@connorlake4675]

Ah what a mare, easily done so don't kick yourself. The engine bay is looking sweet, and that ITB's roar at the end 😍.

[@DanielBall]

Yeah it certainly was, thanks, I must admit it sounds great. Especially in the flesh! 😊

[@bazpatto]

Brilliant mate! That smile on your face is what its all about 😁

[@DanielBall]

Thanks pal, definitely 😁

[@clanjarheadstt05]

Glad it’s running! Got there in the end!

[@DanielBall]

I am relieved 😊

[@davec1104]

Good honest information, nice one for the trouble shooting, glad you got it sorted :)

[@DanielBall]

Thank you, I feel a bit of an idiot but at least I won't do it again.

[@meatedge]

Sounds amazing, need a driving video now!

[@DanielBall]

Thank you, won't be long 👍🏻

[@rickydub6950]

Well in man 😎 another class build nearly done

[@DanielBall]

Thanks pal, glad you like it 😊

[@jthms_snapshots]

Heeeeeeyyyy!!! theres life lol finally man, well done! iv been waiting for this video awile now its been a crazy journey, im also currently fitting a stand alone system to my c20xe. Much love to the homie who came from afar to assist. congrats again Daniel great videos

[@DanielBall]

Thank you so much, good look with yours. What spec is your engine, and what ECU are you going to use?

[@jamierobertson9733]

It's alive!!!! Alive!!! And doesn't it sound awesome at the end there...well done mate...beautiful engine bay too 👍

[@DanielBall]

Thank you, over the moon with it 😁

[@sutt16v]

Well done Dan, fantastic that you share the wins and loses so others can learn.

[@DanielBall]

Thanks Ian, I have always tried to be transparent with these videos, yes I know the vehicles well, but I do still make silly mistakes like anyone. No one is perfect after all.

[@adamfaulkner1327]

Awesome 👌

[@DanielBall]

Thank you 😊

[@user-zw8hb7zm5u]

Built a white nova last year full shell strip down, everything brand new apart from a few little bits with a redtop in, they dont stay gleaming like that for long, goes like shit of a shovel tho, definitely has some people wondering what the hell it is when its keeping up with them 😂

[@DanielBall]

Yep they certainly do.

[@adamdiaz8442]

Awsome got same issue with mine but it does start after a while of trying to

[@DanielBall]

Thanks, what do you think is wrong with it?

[@simodthebod4256]

Awesome work mate! We always learn best from our mistakes. Is the spark plug gap of 1mm specifically for the spec of your engine? Been researching gaps and most recommend 0.7-0.8. I have an xe on 45 carbs and currently trying 0.75 which seems to work ok

[@DanielBall]

Thanks, it's what Tom was running with a similar set up. I assume it's because it's higher compression.

[@simodthebod4256]

@@DanielBall nice one. Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to the next vid

[@DanielBall]

@simodthebod4256 no worries at all 😃

[@granttaylor4690]

What spark plugs are you sing for C20xe?

[@DanielBall]

I can't remember, bcr8es or something.

[@avtoservisrustja]

just balls .)

[@DanielBall]

Thanks

[@marcus123841]

Check your valve clearances ,very noisy l

[@DanielBall]

They're hydraulic so can't do a lot about that. The video makes it sound worse though

[@abdullahomar7502]

Nice work bro. Do you have an Instagram account?

[@DanielBall]

Thanks, yes I do. It's my name 😊