Niiiiiiiice!

That's going to be a fun ride - also curious to see what else you've got planned for the engine. What generation is it - couldn't see the rails clearly enough to tell if it was LLY or LBZ/LMM.

FYI, a stock, de-emissioned LBZ (stock turbo, manifolds, fuel system w/ filter, etc) weighs right at 890 lbs.

 

We are gathering parts,turbos,harness,lift pump,etc. Will keep ypu updated with pics and info.

 

Found harness for 40 and gn turbos for 140 each. So now it is time for some work to be done.

 

This pile made Car Craft already

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...d.php?t=138232

 

turbo's mocked up



rear 4 link ,air ride 9 in installed



custom trans mount/sub frame connector



height of car with no air in bags

intake,intercooler in progress stay tuned hope to have black smoke in less then 45 days!!

 

in-f@ckin-sanely kewl

 

slammmmed, noice

 

More to come this weekend. Can't wait for snow to be gone I can drive this boat.

 

Talk about haulin' the mail!!!

I like.

 

You probably will need to borrow my Blizzaks for Power Tour!

 

Any reason you went with the 4l80 instead of the allison. I didnt think a 4l80 could be built strong enough to handle the torque of a tuned duramax much less a twin turbo.

 

4L80's are good for 800 ft/lbs stock. With a good converter, a few billet parts and recalibration, no telling! BTW, SW Louisiana is just a few miles down the road from me...

 

Yea but a duramax with a good tune(around 30psi) makes 1300 RWTQ. I love the build and in no way am I trying to knock it, I just dont see the 4l80 surviving very long.

 

I'd imagine that the nova wagon being SOOOO much lighter than a 3/4 ton + truck the 4l80 would hold up to bit more than 800 ft/lbs...
BTW, whats your estimated top end?!?!?!? 300mph? and 40 mpg?
Can't wait to see the final product.
Love to see this done to a chevelle wagon also.
Luck to ya man.

BTW, to bad GM scapped the 4.5 liter turbo diesel, I wanted one for my 1/2 ton chevy pick up.

 

The 80 will be OK for this car...my stock 60s in my '98 Z & my '99 SS went way beyond what a lot of guys said they would.

I can't wait to smoke someone out in this wagon!

 

intake

hidden air ride

rear air ride

hidden batteries



engina




We will see on the power tour look for the black cloud and the goose in a cup

 

Budnik fontana 19in

 

Wagons FTW!

 

That'll roast some tires, for sure.

 

Thanks it should be pretty wild when done.