1978 Nova LQ4 / T56 Build
09-29-2012, 05:01 PM
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1978 Nova LQ4 / T56 Build Now that my 5.3/th400 build is gone, it's time to get back to the original build of my 1978 Nova. I have had this car since I was 15 so I have never come to parting with it. The plan is to drop in a 07 LQ4 with dbw and run a t56 behind it and make it a handling cruiser for the family. This will be a slow build at this point as I'm still gathering parts. So far here is what I have gathered.
2007 LQ4 out of a wrecked Silverado with. 44k miles.
Pacesetter coated long tubes
Low mileage Texas speed MS3 cam
EBay 1" set back plates
2007 LQ4 out of a wrecked Silverado with. 44k miles.
Pacesetter coated long tubes
Low mileage Texas speed MS3 cam
EBay 1" set back plates
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09-30-2012, 06:59 PM
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Yeah sadly the mustang is gone. But I felt like starting a family and getting back on track with the car that started it all for me was the direction I needed to head. You don't happen to still have your nova?
10-14-2012, 10:22 PM
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Mock up stage. Got the CTS-V pan mounted for mock up. Having to move the factory frame stands up due to the thickness of the eBay 1" set back plates.
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10-19-2012, 10:40 PM
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Got the mounts move and bolted down. Truck accessories fit with plenty of room.
This last picture I had to at least put the core support on and set the fenders on for motivation as I havent driven this car in over 8yrs. Wishing I had this combo back in high school.
This last picture I had to at least put the core support on and set the fenders on for motivation as I havent driven this car in over 8yrs. Wishing I had this combo back in high school.
12-07-2012, 05:32 AM
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Well Figure its time for a update. After selling the 5.3 mustang I didn't think that I wanted another race car but wouldn't you know it I got the itch again.
I sold the MS3 cam and lt headers to go a faster direction in favor for a large turbo. This is going to be a slow build with the news of a new addition to the family coming in May.
As of now I am waiting on the v-bands for the headers and finding the sst plate to make the turbo flange and mount.
Here are some pictures of trying to figure out where to put this friggin thing.
I sold the MS3 cam and lt headers to go a faster direction in favor for a large turbo. This is going to be a slow build with the news of a new addition to the family coming in May.
As of now I am waiting on the v-bands for the headers and finding the sst plate to make the turbo flange and mount.
Here are some pictures of trying to figure out where to put this friggin thing.
12-07-2012, 12:53 PM
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Def subscribed, i have a 78 skylark that im doing a lq4 swap on, just got it and havent done anything but homework to this point. Will be watching your progress very closely.
What are those pace setter headers you were orginally using designed for? Ive been looking at using LS swap headers for a 78 camaro.
What are those pace setter headers you were orginally using designed for? Ive been looking at using LS swap headers for a 78 camaro.
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12-07-2012, 05:23 PM
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Def subscribed, i have a 78 skylark that im doing a lq4 swap on, just got it and havent done anything but homework to this point. Will be watching your progress very closely.
What are those pace setter headers you were orginally using designed for? Ive been looking at using LS swap headers for a 78 camaro.
What are those pace setter headers you were orginally using designed for? Ive been looking at using LS swap headers for a 78 camaro.
They were for 98-02 camaro. They really did fit great.
12-12-2012, 04:36 AM
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Slowly making progress. Got one V-band welded on last night on my lunch. Hopefully get the other done tonight. Don't think it turned out to bad for being a newbie at tig welding.
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12-13-2012, 03:50 AM
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Thanks guys. Trying to keep up the momentum. Got the Drivers side v-band done on lunch tonight. Guess its time to make the turbo flange and get some stainless tubing ordered.
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Down and forward is the plan now had to get moroso solid motor mounts so they would clear and picked up a manual steering box for extra room. Flanges would seal fine either way there mounted.