Blitz FIA-18 Specifications

COMPETITIONBUILDMANUALNOVA/CORSA

MODEL AVAILABILITYWhen preparing a vehicle to the clubmansspecification contained in this manual, it isintended that the base vehicle used will be ane

HOMOLOGATIONThe Vauxhall Dealer Sport Nova in ScrutineeringThe use of production series cars in internationalmotorsport is governed by a set of rules

BODYSHELLThe Bodyshell preparation and strengtheningprocedures outlined in this manual arefundamental to the success of the finishedproject.They will

BODYSHELLAccess for this operation is from theunderbonnet and underside of the bodyshell.However, before welding this bracket into place,the bearing h

Please note that both front wings MUST beremoved for this operation.Thoroughly check items supplied against thecomponent parts list to make sure that

BODYSHELL PROTECTIONthe two holes alongside the suspension turretand drill out to 10mm. A third 10mm. hole hasto be drilled at the point where the dia

BODYSHELL PARTS LIST

BODYSHELL PARTS LIST

FRONT SUSPENSIONThe basic concept of the standard road car'spick-up point using the larger 12mm boltsuspension layout has been retained butsupp

hardened washer supplied should be fitted to theplain side.These bolts must be tightened by a torquewrench immediately after the geometry has beenset

FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS LIST

A power assisted, high ratio, steering rack systemhas been designed and developed as a completepackage for the Group A car. This includes thesteering

REAR SUSPENSIONWHFFT.S AND TYRFSThe standard rear axle beam is retained for theGroup A specification, and does not requireadditional strengthening. Sp

COMPETITIONBUILDMANUALNOVA/CORSACOMPILEDANDDEVISEDBYAndrew DuerdenWITHGordon Birtwistle

THE BRAKING SYSTEMA dual circuit hydraulic system, with in-carbrake balance control, actuates AutomotiveProducts four-pot calipers at the front, fitte

THEBRAKING SYSTEMNOTE: The brake master cylinder combinationsupplied will give adequate brake balancecompensation for almost every surface condition.H

BRAKES PARTS LIST

ENGINE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMThe Group A engine specification has been fullyA correctly prepared and assembled unit shoulddeveloped in the Internation

ENGINEalready very good and no further balancing isrequired. If the crankshaft is not as new, lightlypolish the journals with a suitable grade ofcrank

ENGINEopening conditions. The take-off position forthis system can be found on the inlet face of thecylinder head below the inlet ports for cylindersN

ENGINEmade from a non-translucent material mustinclude a transparent window for compliancewith Appendix `J' Group A. See photographshowing additi

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ENGINEFUELThere is an alternative solution for donorvehicles that do not comply and for thoserequiring a better management system than theBosch L3.1 J

THEEXHAUST SYSTEMCLUTCHA revised front downpipe, centre pipe and tailsilencer have been developed in conjunction withthe engine development programme.

ENGINE PARTS LIST

GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYA close ratio 'dog type' gearbox kit has beenspecially developed for this model. This gearboxutilises the c

GEARBOX AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYand 1st motion shaft bearings as a precaution.Now at this stage the mainshaft bearing canbe fitted into its housing i

GEARSHIFT COVER AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYIn conjunction with this gearbox a revisedgearshift mechanism has been developedensuring precision gearchange

FOREWORDEver since the basic Nova appeared on thecompetition scene back in 1985, clubmen havebeen recording success after success. In its firstyear of

TRANSMISSION PARTS LIST

GEARBOX & FINAL DRIVEDATAThe Homologated ratios for the heavy dutygearbox are as follows. It is important toremember that these are internal and n

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe standard wiring loom and 55 amperealternator are completely satisfactory and needonly be modified when several extra electricalco

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT ANDRADIOTake two feeds, one from each main terminal onthe master switch and connect into a fuse box.This then

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

DISCLAIMEREvery effort has been made to ensure that thecontents of this publication were accurate andup-to-date at the time of going to press. Noliabi

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM

GROUP N GUIDELINESA Group N car is fundamentally a standardproduction car fitted with obligatory additionalsafety items such as a roll cage, safety ha

CLUBMANS KIT BUILD LIST

CLUBMANS KIT BUILD LIST

CLUBMANS KIT BUILD LIST

IntroductionModel AvailabilityHomologationPreparation- Bodyshell- Front suspension- Power Steering- Rear suspension- The Braking system- Engine- Tran

INTRODUCTIONThis manual has been specifically produced inconjunction with the GM Euro Sport package ofparts assemblies and components produced byMotor