68 turbo nova build update 11/10/12 10.56 @128mph
02-20-2012, 10:08 AM
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This is trully a nice car. Have seen it in person. He is not looking for a race car. Just something with good power/spool up and good looks. I think the combo should work good. If it has problems controling boost it will be an easy fix.
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02-25-2012, 08:27 PM
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Got in touch with the builder of the turbo setup. I saw a lot of things I liked in this build. After talking with him for a while, he is going to be putting a kit together for me in the next month or so. I'll be sure to post up as soon as we are done with the build! 
02-26-2012, 11:03 AM
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u wont be dissapointed in his work thats for sure! got the fuel system, evac system, intercooler mounted and all the coldside done yesterday ill post more pics later today.
02-26-2012, 09:40 PM
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yes it is. its my evac for the motor. have 2 pcv side valve covers with 10 an bungs welded where the pcv used to be. there are a cupple ways to do it this is just the one i perfer.some kind of evac system is necessary in boost applications. not sure if i like the location yet but im running out of realistate fast so it will have to work. dont mind the duck tape on the intake tube, dubble face tape still on the fire wall and the zip ties on the fuel pumps still waiting for a cupple thongs to finish up. and yes the BOV isn't mounted yet
02-27-2012, 03:49 PM
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Thanks a bundle bro and hell of a build. Ordered a catch can as well. I was in awe of your fuel system. Your build is damn near like a "how to, for the visually gifted," lol.
02-27-2012, 06:22 PM
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me too. not much of my core support left hope my headlights dont fall off.lol still have to take it all back apart to get the motor out for 30 mins of work then put it all back together.
03-02-2012, 08:01 AM
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Yenkm68, Hi it's Matts friend with the TT red Mustang here. Hey your build is looking great, it will run hard. I'm not here to jump on the band wagon and nag about that waste gate but... That is how both of mine are in my setup and I did have a hard time to get boost down low. The lowest I can get mine to is 9lbs. with the lighest springs that are made for my HKS gates. BUT the more important issue is, what are your end gaps of the piston rings at? The reason I ask is that if you start making around 15lbs. or more, you may have problems. I had mine (yes I know its a Ford) set to N/A specs @.004 per inch of bore, and I lifted the top ring lands off of (4) pistons. You might need to open up the ring gaps. Sorry to sound like one of those internet racers, but hey I boke (4) pistons F-up my heads, and IT WAS NO FUN to fix it afterwards.
I would like to stop by with Matt one night and have a look at your new toys your adding to that Badd-*** Nova.
Mark
I would like to stop by with Matt one night and have a look at your new toys your adding to that Badd-*** Nova.
Mark
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03-02-2012, 03:01 PM
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its not a ford mark. lol if it blows up o well i got another on the stand ready to go.the tuner has seen it and dosent think it will be an issue.the pics are deciving with the angles and ill never go less than 8-10 lbs anyway. i know it looks like its mightered into the pipe but its not its on an elbow thats at a 90 to the pipe. the pumps are twin walbro 255's. thanks for the info tho
03-17-2012, 11:37 AM
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very close now everything is back together now and my computer should be ready on monday with my base tune to get it started and go for a short cruise. post some more pics of it soon
