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Old 01-30-2016, 07:25 AM
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You mentioned you were looking for line clamps, try Maid for You, I think they are part of the Taylor/Vertex group now. Really nice clean solution.
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Originally Posted by oldgoat69
You mentioned you were looking for line clamps, try Maid for You, I think they are part of the Taylor/Vertex group now. Really nice clean solution.
Thanks, will look them up...


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Originally Posted by Alwhite00
Great looking car and a great build. How can you not like a 66 Nova? Best year IMO.
I can't tell the difference between a 66 and a 67, but I have to agree........one of the best looking cars from that era.
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What an awesome build, you're doing a great job on it! Bob
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Update.....wiring, wiring and more wiring.....

About 90% done really made a dent in it this weekend. Few loose ends to terminate and on to the next step. Anyway...on to the pics.


As it all started out...




Mid way through...



All but done....









Budnik Wheel, and DD gauges installed.....







That is all for now....

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Old 02-22-2016, 09:40 AM
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Small update....this took most of the day to accomplish, particularly trying to find a suitable location to mount the PWM, drill a hole, miss the exhaust, solder connections....well...you get the idea...

PWM mounted and wired up...





Pressure sensor, tank wiring etc....



Wired up to battery but not connected yet....



Only about 5-6 more connections to go, then mount Vintage Air....

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Old 03-06-2016, 04:34 PM
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All the vintage air is installed, ducts run, everything complete. I officially have no more room in my engine bay .....LOL...Getting down to starting on the punch list items.....on to the pics....

Vintage air installed....





Under hood.....no more room....










And well.....just because...








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Again.....Freak'in Awsum.............Did you start it yet???????......
Old 03-06-2016, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kwhizz
Again.....Freak'in Awsum.............Did you start it yet???????......
Not yet, probably in about two weekends, have to bleed the brakes and a few other items. Still need to purchase all my fluids as well......getting closer...


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The wiring came out really nice. I spent a ton of time staring at my Vaporworx module to figure out the best way to wire it clean. Many have no idea how much time it takes to get the wiring to look that clean. Way to go!
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Originally Posted by alocker
The wiring came out really nice. I spent a ton of time staring at my Vaporworx module to figure out the best way to wire it clean. Many have no idea how much time it takes to get the wiring to look that clean. Way to go!
Thanks.....You got that right, as I stated before, that little piece of the puzzle ate up almost a full day. Not to mention I had to relocate my ECM/TCM once I started installing the Vintage Air. Been messing with the wiring and such for at least 4 full weekends, longer than it took to do a mini tub....

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wow, so clean. damn I need to step my wiring game up.

nice work Tom!
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Originally Posted by truckdoug
wow, so clean. damn I need to step my wiring game up.

nice work Tom!
Thanks...my back ground is electrical.....


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You do know how much fun it's going to be to drive, right?

Nice work
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Originally Posted by CarlC
You do know how much fun it's going to be to drive, right?

Nice work
Oh yeah.......I can't wait....

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Awesome build, I love the OEM++ style.

Quick question - your intercooler water lines, are those factory or did you put that 90 degree bend into the hose? (and if so, how? I need that exact hose shape)
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Originally Posted by Lolvo
Awesome build, I love the OEM++ style.

Quick question - your intercooler water lines, are those factory or did you put that 90 degree bend into the hose? (and if so, how? I need that exact hose shape)
I found a hose on the rack at O Reilley that would work. Take a piece of wire and bend it to your needs and go shopping. Don't remember what the number was, but there are a bunch of options, you'll find something to suit your swap...


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Can't wait to see this car goooooo!!!!

At the very beginning of something similar with my cutlass...plan to have it running by summer (I hope!)

Gorgeous build, been following since the first post!
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What fuel lines did you end up using and size?
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Originally Posted by Blue89Bird
What fuel lines did you end up using and size?
Used 3/8" stainless hard line from tank to engine bay, then used -6AN hose and fittings to finish it out on each end...

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