SERIOUS REPUTATION.. THE AWD SWAPPED VXR POWERED 550HP VAUXHALL NOVA

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  • @patrikvnencak2923
    @patrikvnencak2923 Рік тому +113

    Get this guy with his psycho Nova to your drag battles !!!

  • @Southie.
    @Southie. Рік тому +66

    I’ve owned plenty of Novas and been in out in loads of different varieties from XE’s and LETs but always wanted someone to actually do one of these, hats off to Dave to completing the dream Nova I never built 👍🏻🤪

  • @MR_Benga92
    @MR_Benga92 Рік тому +59

    Can't Beat an Old School Classic Vauxhall Nova, crazy build never thought I'd see one AWD Swapped

  • @summittaedae2323
    @summittaedae2323 Рік тому +179

    Seen nova CLICKED!

    • @taffdavies1646
      @taffdavies1646 Рік тому +2

      Yup! Vauxhall clit all-day everyday!!

    • @Manlikewezzo
      @Manlikewezzo Рік тому +1

      No this 😂😂

    • @summittaedae2323
      @summittaedae2323 Рік тому +5

      I’ve got a nice shell sat in storage killing my bank account 😂. What I’ve paid in storage I could have bought a finished gsi.

    • @mikekatiebarry3239
      @mikekatiebarry3239 Рік тому +2

      Did the same

    • @Manlikewezzo
      @Manlikewezzo Рік тому +3

      @@summittaedae2323currently building a z20 fully wedged with a stage 2 KRS hybrid (ko4) for running in and then onto this kind of stuff 😘👌🏻.. 87mm pistons to boot 🫡

  • @sonicr360
    @sonicr360 Рік тому +22

    Definitely refreshing seeing an old school manual car modified with great performance.

  • @W00LFY100
    @W00LFY100 Рік тому +20

    Love the owner, so humble, quiet and just there enjoying his passion 🙌🏻

    • @Evo8hp
      @Evo8hp Рік тому

      Exactly minding his own business keeping himself to himself doing what he loves and enjoys without being a problem to others. Just imagine all we’re like that. In every form of way. Have a good pal. Do what you enjoy. Stay away from drink and drugs ❤

  • @Piglife101
    @Piglife101 Рік тому +8

    Late 90s I’m a 13 year old hanging out at the bus stop, a nova come past at silly speed with the handbrake up, sideways. It was my mums car. The local skallies had nicked it, all it took was turning the hazard switch around and a bump start and they would fire right up! 😅

  • @aswebb6395
    @aswebb6395 Рік тому +11

    Jamie if this beast isn't on OG battles then that's criminal...
    ABSOLUTE WEAPON 💥

  • @norcogaz
    @norcogaz Рік тому +12

    Always love seeing an old school vauxhall but this is madness. I can't wait to see it on the OG battles. Kudos to the owner on building this weapon

  • @tomsmith2209
    @tomsmith2209 Рік тому +3

    Good god, had plenty of Novas back in the 90's. They're tin cans, can't imagine 550bhp in one, I'd be expecting it to tear itself to pieces. Excellent build and craftsmanship, would've loved this back in the day. Thanks.

  • @DanSargeant-420
    @DanSargeant-420 Рік тому +11

    There's just something about an old school vauxhall, just the raw feeling and all the feedback you get is just a whole different experience, great video Jamie 👊✌️

  • @PhilB-v6b
    @PhilB-v6b Рік тому +6

    Had a nova gsi when I was 21 slammed tuned, performance exhaust. And a 10,000 watt stereo system loved that car. And pretty quick back in the day..... But this thing is unbelievable absolutely great looking car, hat off to all the work you've done on it. 😊

  • @iamheretojudgeyou
    @iamheretojudgeyou Рік тому +3

    With bags of c20let/z20let to nova/Corsa experience, getting the power down and mid to top end steering wheel fight you have to endure ,to watch the ease of driving this makes the calibre conversation look like a no brainer I wish I'd done all them years back , hats off to you

  • @paulwignell9733
    @paulwignell9733 3 місяці тому

    Love it, Dave is so chilled out sat there letting someone else drive his car. That is pure confidence that what he has built, is top notch... love the old school stuff.

  • @rickydhillon4850
    @rickydhillon4850 Рік тому +5

    Mad respect to Dave! Built it himself and can see he’s a driver! That nova is smoking big whips in Mexico

  • @tmoneyirl
    @tmoneyirl Рік тому +7

    Proper build, great seeing all the new big power cars but can't beat something built that was never meant to be, sounds so good! 👌🏻

  • @kramshiron
    @kramshiron Рік тому +30

    Now give it a sequential gearbox 🙏

  • @hardcoretam
    @hardcoretam Рік тому +6

    Love the old school vehicles. Even more so when they're beautifully modified like this. Even with all that power, it seems to put it down very well and even with the interior all stripped out, i didn't hear much squeaking or rattling like you do some others.
    Really looking forward to seeing this on the OG battles.

  • @5pr1nk57
    @5pr1nk57 Рік тому +4

    Yes bro, this is special! My first car was a 1.6 Nova GTE and I've always had a soft spot for them! Wanted to put a C20LET/Z20LET in mine but it ended up getting sold for a mere £500 and then getting written off 😢 Now they're like 10k for a good example! 😭 This is a beast and unique too with the AWD.
    Killer content as ever, Steve! 😁😂

    • @asifnoaman8978
      @asifnoaman8978 Рік тому +1

      A nova GSI is well over 10k. One sold for nearly 20k

  • @johanneskloppers8937
    @johanneskloppers8937 Рік тому +2

    What a spectacular car! These builds are EXACTLY why I always come back to your channel Jamie!

  • @thomasmason8481
    @thomasmason8481 Рік тому +1

    This is way better than any modern Auto gearbox cars that are all over the internet

  • @roystonhughes3278
    @roystonhughes3278 Рік тому

    Brings you back to the 90's when novas had 2 yes cavalier / calibre turbo engines good old max power day's burn outs, nice to see one again especially on your channel Jamie, it's all about the builds and the uniqueness. You wouldn't even expect it to have power..... Jamie channel is killing contence left right and center 🙏

  • @mrtizer6672
    @mrtizer6672 Рік тому +5

    And there's me cruising round in my mates nova gsi 130bhp back in late 90's feeling like a boss 😂 times change

  • @novakanedj1
    @novakanedj1 Рік тому +1

    I had 2 red top turbo novas and this car is what I always wanted 4*4 and loads of fun

  • @squareblueorange
    @squareblueorange Рік тому +1

    Love to see this in the OG battles against Sam's 530bhp 4 wheel drive focus ST. He built the car himself too. Love the nova. Amazing build! 😎

  • @thatguyben3128
    @thatguyben3128 Рік тому +2

    _love these crazy ones ❤ but it never fails to amaze me how calm the owners look on screen when belting them to redline 😎_ ….
    _Im with you Jamie, shock/laughter/smiles 💯_

  • @lachyaplin5198
    @lachyaplin5198 Рік тому +3

    This is so sick, awesome content Jamie as usual! Shoutout to Dave as well, top lad with an absolute weapon of a nova.

  • @harrymartin684
    @harrymartin684 Рік тому +1

    This, the RS500 Sierra and the Zetec swapped MK3 Fiesta are probably my favourite cars ever featured on this channel - something about the classics that newer cars just can't replicate

  • @BobsBikingAdventures
    @BobsBikingAdventures Рік тому +3

    You'd have been hailed as a god if you'd pulled up in this, when I was at school in the late 90s. 😅 Phenomenal!

  • @JJTreeFiddy
    @JJTreeFiddy Рік тому +1

    To this day, one of the fastest *feeling* cars I've ever experienced was a 2.0 Red top turbo Nova.
    This thing must be absolutely bananas.

  • @JTMakesIt
    @JTMakesIt Рік тому +3

    You should buy a G force meter and overlay the number on the screen so we could get a feel of the acceleration of these cars :)

  • @perpetualintellectual2026
    @perpetualintellectual2026 Рік тому +4

    Great build by dave! It just puts smiles everytime you drive it 😊

  • @hartpa
    @hartpa 9 місяців тому

    Met this guy today. Nice.man to chat to, very humble. Absolute BEAST of a car, I was in love. Fair play!

  • @francescor1320
    @francescor1320 Рік тому +2

    Wicked build. Still waiting for the Fiat Uno Turbo we saw 10 month ago when you first dyno'd the DC5 Teg

  • @Platypus_Warrior
    @Platypus_Warrior Рік тому +2

    I'm usually not a fan of some prepared cars you see nowadays with exposed carbon, weird paints etc... (probably because I'm 40).
    I'm used to the old school tuning focusing on lightweight nervous cars that are all about joy just like this masterpiece.

  • @thewippit2400
    @thewippit2400 Рік тому +1

    Never clicked so fast.. always had soft spot for novas & it’s a big bhp one with 4x4 😮 YES PLEASE 🎉

  • @adrianjarvis129
    @adrianjarvis129 Рік тому +2

    Love these retro builds.never thought I'd see an awd nova though.thats a serious little weapon.💯

  • @northeastrc2725
    @northeastrc2725 Рік тому +1

    This is one of those build that just make you get the fizz, amazing build mate

  • @davekennedy6315
    @davekennedy6315 Рік тому

    What an incredible build! An absolute insane, psychotic beast! I always dreamt of this kinda set up (Calibra 4x4, 6 speed box etc) in my 1989 Astra GTE 16v. These cars are smaller and even lighter so this just HAS to be crazy! I want it haha!

  • @si_mon_doe
    @si_mon_doe Рік тому

    Don’t think I’ve ever clicked to watch a video so fast before lol always always wanted a Nova, what a serious serious bit of kit. Would love to go out in this

  • @brettgregory2108
    @brettgregory2108 Рік тому +3

    Need to see this car on the drag race. Maybe up against a Subaru, GTI-R or something, would be crazy!

  • @oleo007
    @oleo007 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely insane,Jamie said some words to describe this pocket rocket from hell,a true group B car !!

  • @tracktime1196
    @tracktime1196 Рік тому

    Woohoo 550bhp NOVA 4X4 that's epic I used to have a 1.6 GTE back in the day and I loved it but this looks wicked can't wait to see it full send on the OG battles I'm sure Daves going home with the sugar coat cup

  • @silversurfer7202
    @silversurfer7202 Рік тому +2

    Dave is definitely a driver and not a passenger,mad respect great build😂

  • @BlaxJakx
    @BlaxJakx Рік тому

    This needs to be on the battles jamie!!!! Mad to see a wild nova, literally haven’t seen one of them on road for atleast 15 years!

  • @steblob
    @steblob Рік тому +1

    Wotty’s performance knows his stuff 👏

  • @timothydraper6626
    @timothydraper6626 Рік тому

    My Dad had a couple of Senators during the 90's (the first was stolen, the second one was crashed), this build sets me thinking a 4x4 one could be neat.

  • @scullyvisionofficial
    @scullyvisionofficial Рік тому

    My first motor was a 1.4 Nova Lux. Twas top notch. Used to bounce and Akio round the bends on the lanes.

  • @waqarsaleem1412ah
    @waqarsaleem1412ah Рік тому +2

    "The levels are different" LOL, I love it.

  • @FF-gg1bm
    @FF-gg1bm 11 місяців тому

    I knew a lad 27 years ago who had a mk1 nova gte with full cav turbo running gear ,it was running 390bhp back then nothing could touch it , just class, speedlight Alessio 2 16x6.5 zero rubbing

  • @allanprits3484
    @allanprits3484 Рік тому +4

    Great 👍. Try get him on the runway vs others. It may well upset a few!

  • @periouxmetalart4955
    @periouxmetalart4955 Рік тому +1

    Awesome car, looking forward to getting my AWD dual charged nova out on the road next year.

  • @tonyshiels1913
    @tonyshiels1913 Рік тому

    My aunt had a Nova SR back in the day kinda torquise colour loved it what an Animal this Nova is what a car

  • @maikelnait4495
    @maikelnait4495 Рік тому +1

    What a build, what a channel!! Just awesome ❤️

  • @GazEdwards8690
    @GazEdwards8690 Рік тому

    Brings back my college days in my mk1 golf and my best mate in his red top swapped nova old and awesome.

  • @gavynpope6190
    @gavynpope6190 Рік тому

    Havnt smiles this much in years what a build

  • @martinnedelchev2162
    @martinnedelchev2162 Рік тому

    I i i i love this kind of creations on this channel. Thats why when i watched for the first time an OG video i subscribet in the end of itt. My favorite is the first GTR sequentcial that Jamie and the owner presented. OMG. Peace and love to you Jamie and a lott off speeeed offcourse.

  • @drivewayjunkie
    @drivewayjunkie Рік тому +1

    Get this man on the battles

  • @ModModRc
    @ModModRc Рік тому

    Love Hurt's 🤤😍🥰 I was building my 1.2 in 2001. I done breaks & suspension then put the engine on my lap before I could swap it. The strut brace saved me

    • @markosbourne5967
      @markosbourne5967 Рік тому

      Brakes

    • @ModModRc
      @ModModRc Рік тому

      @markosbourne5967 I'm passed off with this Samsung auto correct.
      (Pissed*) I thought I'd leave that in to show what I'm putting up with 🤣

  • @RETROROLLIN
    @RETROROLLIN Рік тому

    🤜💥🤛 classic .. when your used to the power and then someone else is on the pedals .. New found love for the velocity. What a weapon Dave’s created, Great vid had me grinning

  • @lefaseemane934
    @lefaseemane934 Рік тому

    It even has a Subwoofer behind the front seats.... it's crazy fun, I love it ❤💯🔥🇿🇦

  • @paulenos28
    @paulenos28 Рік тому

    That's the most I've seen you smile doing these style videos in a while buddy

  • @jaymills85
    @jaymills85 Рік тому

    Always a pleasure to see some relatable 4 to 600+ horsepower cars on the channel man good shit🦾

  • @lachyaplin5198
    @lachyaplin5198 Рік тому

    Dave has got to bring this thing to the OG battles! WE NEED IT JAMIE!

  • @mrtandemslidessbtt
    @mrtandemslidessbtt Рік тому

    That thing is set up NICE! The fact it even drives straight is wild

  • @mcjdubpower
    @mcjdubpower Рік тому +2

    Weight had always been the enemy, old skool FTW ❤

  • @JamieLucaZ89
    @JamieLucaZ89 Рік тому

    Now these builds is what i wanna see. Just look how happy it makes them. Love em.

  • @Tots_on_smoke
    @Tots_on_smoke Рік тому

    What a car!! Dave has smashed it, he must smoke so many modern sports/ super cars. 🔥🔥

  • @patrickwheeler938
    @patrickwheeler938 Рік тому

    Dave is a legend in the midlands and may not say much..so for him to say youre crazy is a achivement in its own

  • @chriscringle9263
    @chriscringle9263 Рік тому +3

    This car brings back memories of late 90s in Eros carpark. 😎😎😎👍👍👍😘🔥🔥😍

  • @gert-jandejong1832
    @gert-jandejong1832 Рік тому

    Old school car, lightweight and a decent amount of power looks like so much more fun then modern 1000+ bhp cars👌

  • @robbokeys
    @robbokeys Рік тому +3

    He definitely let the car do all the talking 😂 what a mad build

  • @darrenwilliams1946
    @darrenwilliams1946 Рік тому

    Bro you have taken me back had 1.3 SR and thought I was the boy this things a beast

  • @Stedexbro
    @Stedexbro Рік тому

    What a car!! This video needs more love, these are the cars of emotion for petrol heads ❤🎉

  • @rcchronicles25
    @rcchronicles25 Рік тому

    I gotta say, if they aren't already out there, you need to be pushing those OG hoodies with the union jack on! Proper sweet merch 👌

  • @UnderTheBlueRoof
    @UnderTheBlueRoof Рік тому

    Boom. Built not brought. Well done mate Appreciation 🫡

  • @CraigHarrison-xp2sb
    @CraigHarrison-xp2sb Рік тому +1

    Dave means business!

  • @terrymorris3375
    @terrymorris3375 Рік тому +3

    Love an old skool car review Jamie. 💪💙

  • @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES
    @SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES Рік тому +1

    Sounds like a Honda ❤❤❤

  • @leetozer4077
    @leetozer4077 Рік тому

    Yesssss more memory lane car builds love it. Nice one Jamie

  • @johnboybrown09
    @johnboybrown09 Рік тому

    Wow... 😮 What a build and in such a classic boy racer hot hatch. Dave, please can we see this showing up other cars on the og battles👌🏼🙏🏼🏁🏁

  • @owenedwards6655
    @owenedwards6655 Рік тому

    Would it handle on the ring I wonder?
    Give it to Micha 😁
    This car is awesome... a galaxy away from today's bloated big bhp monsters... Less weight=more fun/experience❤️❤️❤️... The owner is a talented man for sure.

  • @luketaplin42
    @luketaplin42 Рік тому

    Absolutely love this
    OG BATTLE S JAMIE MAKE IT HAPPEN
    Top build bet that is so much fun to drive and will probably smoke plenty of new modern cars for sure

  • @DYNANiK
    @DYNANiK Рік тому

    I've got an Uno Turbo and this car here, oh boi, is like ABSOLUTLY PERFECT to me!!!!

  • @user-zw8hb7zm5u
    @user-zw8hb7zm5u Рік тому

    I'm slightly jealous 😂 makes mine look like a baby with only a redtop in, thought about a vxr lump when I was building it but wanted to try keep it retro, think when the time comes its getting a vxr engine in, its already stupidly fast as it is tho, couldn't imagine all that more horse power, but would be fun.

  • @BoBnotThat1
    @BoBnotThat1 11 місяців тому

    Best Nova I've seen, and I go back to the max power days.
    Respect to 😎

  • @culfy118
    @culfy118 Рік тому

    Liked before I saw the video! 90's crew!!!!

  • @TESTA-CC
    @TESTA-CC Рік тому

    This car Highlights where it all started for Jamie. The old school Affordable Builds, the real OGs of the game.

  • @rando10101
    @rando10101 Рік тому +2

    Serious motor. AWD completes it 👌🏻

  • @sba13
    @sba13 Рік тому

    Ayy Jamie got good music taste and is tapped in🙏🏽 new only 3 days old Nyck Caution tune on the intro B roll shots was a 🔥touch.

  • @InTheShadowsUK86
    @InTheShadowsUK86 Рік тому +2

    Need to get this nova on the OG battles.
    🚗💨🚗💨

  • @edh7492
    @edh7492 Рік тому

    Now this is my type of car! Novas are the stuff of legend

  • @martinfahrni5677
    @martinfahrni5677 Рік тому +2

    And just as you all thought,
    BMW, AMG, AUDI...
    GASSED pulls a Vauxhall
    Outta the magicians hat
    Your ALL mad
    ❤👍👀🇨🇭

  • @mikelaw7538
    @mikelaw7538 Рік тому

    Nice build this iv always wanted to 4wd my astra gte but to scared to try lol well done, and mapped by wotty's performance nothing but the best 👌

  • @DannoAviation
    @DannoAviation Рік тому

    This is such a dream build for a lot of us Vauxhall-nut’s!

  • @davedewey868
    @davedewey868 Рік тому

    Sick... wish i still had mine.....Dave just chill af!!😂😂

  • @matthewyoung3942
    @matthewyoung3942 Рік тому +1

    That old girl is never getting Novataken!!!!

  • @turbolif3
    @turbolif3 Рік тому +2

    Its good to see AWD swaps at this time or year 🌨👌

  • @itisjustacomment
    @itisjustacomment Рік тому

    Amazing , my mate had one with a Cavalier sri engine in , with 180 bhp and that was Savage fast .
    Can't imagine what this is like .

  • @jayoconnor8017
    @jayoconnor8017 Рік тому +1

    Absolute beast og battles canna wait