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Old 05-12-2012, 06:42 PM
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here some pics of a test fit, in my nova, using carshop plates, using a th350 and carb set up, just ordered cts-v oilpan, hoping to have that on by next weekend,still dont know what carb to use, and i will be using hookers new cast iron exhaust manifolds
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why i am going to run a cts-v oilpan
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Finally found your build! looks good! Check my thread on here for pics of 1" setback plates from carshop inc with the cts-v pan.
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I have a CTS-V pan on my Chevelle and it fits like it was meant tro be there.
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got my cts-v oilpan set up today, just ordered my hooker headers cast iron exhaust manifolds, so next weekend the oilpan will go on
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Any updates? I'm in the process of collecting parts for my 78 nova swap. Plans are lq4 / t56.
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my brother got the 4 speed hump welded in , now grinding, got me 200r4 to use now, have to deside on what stall converter to use, and found me a set of 95 fire bird seat to use
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