73 Nova Air ride 6.0l turbo swap thread.... Now running

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05-05-2011, 09:57 PM

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Nice work. What was the boost on that run?

14lbs

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05-06-2011, 08:37 AM

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That power seems a little low for that much boost...

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05-06-2011, 10:53 AM

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That power seems a little low for that much boost...

Based off of what?

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05-06-2011, 10:59 AM

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The biggest killer is the 4l80e and not locking the converter on the dyno. Plus the tthe tune is very safe. About 11.00 afr plus we have a problem with not being able to lean the car out top end it goes way rich after 5600 and we take fuel out and it seems not to respond to the change. 5600-6300 is like 9.00afr

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05-06-2011, 01:47 PM

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Based off of what?

I'm not knocking it, don't think I am a hatter.

I am just reviewing some other builds where the cars are 600+ with the same boost.

But, with a safe tune and an un-locked converter, I can see the loss.

Need to make a HOT dyno run....

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05-06-2011, 09:55 PM

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i would like to make a max power tune but. its more a driver then a racer so well stick the the street tune for now.

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05-09-2011, 07:35 PM

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Damn that car sounds awesome!

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05-09-2011, 08:54 PM

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thats one of the sweetest rides ive seen! good job man!!!

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05-09-2011, 09:23 PM

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Cool car bro. How much do you have in the turbo kit and motor?

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05-24-2011, 10:40 PM

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Have you had any issues with the mild steel headers yet? I keep hearing it is the wrong way to go because they will crack. It make sense why they would crack but my guess is that yours are still going strong.

Reason I ask is because I just got the same header kit you did from speedway for my turbo build.

Thanks and awesome build man!
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08-17-2011, 09:54 PM

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knock on wood i have had no problems so far and i do have a support on the turbo system to take the weight off the headers i believe that helps a lot.

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08-17-2011, 09:56 PM

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out for lunch today!

http://youtu.be/3aYKbgyh6FE

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08-24-2011, 10:48 PM

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Lunch RUN!

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08-24-2011, 11:41 PM

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I can't wait to have fun boosted lunch runs...

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11-24-2012, 04:46 PM

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Nice Build.....

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04-01-2018, 05:06 PM

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Yeah I had first wanted a 68-72 but I found this cheap and the car has grown on my I don't mind the big bumpers. I do have a fiberglass 70 front bumper here I have had thoughts of doing a conversion but my stuff is in good condition so I can't see changing it.

all you have to do is replace the eyebrow trim pieces..and a different bumper, along with the grill and other small things. ...that's what I did with my 74....but Yea if it's not broke ....don't try to FIx it

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04-01-2018, 05:13 PM

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and you can tuck those big bumpers in...just drill a tiny hole in the shock absorber thing on the mounts and collapse the shocks then re-mount your bumpers it tucks them like 3" in big difference

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