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Finally Running Finally finished my 6.0L conversion into my '71 Nova, got it done 2 days before I left for the Car Craft Show. Was a last minute thrash when I found out the short block I purchased 2 years before for the build had a crack in it. Thanks to Schwanke Engines for tracking down a new block for me, rebuilt it and had it running in 6 days. Car has a complete Heidts front suspension, TKO 600, and a 9". Looking forward to getting it on the dyno as soon as I get a few miles on it.
Damn, another badass Nova build. Check out this 67' L92 build...https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-nova-l92.html
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The motor is a stock 6.0L shortblock, Comp Cams 222/230 .597/.600 112LSA+2, L92 heads, LS3 Intake. Hooker 1 3/4" LT's.
There is no room behind the motor, there is only 1/2" between the RS head and the firewall. The coils and the computer are mounted under the dash. Had to sacrafice the glove box. Access to what I need to through the glove box door.
Plan on taking it to the dyno, I'll post some video and numbers after I have it done.
There is no room behind the motor, there is only 1/2" between the RS head and the firewall. The coils and the computer are mounted under the dash. Had to sacrafice the glove box. Access to what I need to through the glove box door.
Plan on taking it to the dyno, I'll post some video and numbers after I have it done.
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I believe the color is called Marina Blue. I plan on finishing the interior and body this winter. The body so far is the original paint. Found the car on Ebay 3 years ago, 1 owner, central Califorina, absolutely no rust anywhere on the car!
Currently working on a ly6/tko 600 swap for my 71' Nova and was curious what motor mounts you went with? As well as bellhousing, trans crossmember and if you went w/ mech or hydraulic clutch linkage? Great looking car btw, any interior pics?
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Mark, started with one of your harnesses, had Speartech add knock sensors, O2 sensors, fans, and VSS pickup.
I made my own adaptors from 3/8" plates, set the motor back as far as I could, Energy Suspension mounts without the backing plates. I bought my TKO 600 as a kit from Kiesler, had EVERYTHING with it, bell housing, clutch, cross member and I bought the hydraulic clutch also. Great kit! Posted only interior shot I have, going to get the interior done this winter.
I did use wire seperators from Taylor, mounted them to a bracket I made right where they passed through the floor.
I made my own adaptors from 3/8" plates, set the motor back as far as I could, Energy Suspension mounts without the backing plates. I bought my TKO 600 as a kit from Kiesler, had EVERYTHING with it, bell housing, clutch, cross member and I bought the hydraulic clutch also. Great kit! Posted only interior shot I have, going to get the interior done this winter.
I did use wire seperators from Taylor, mounted them to a bracket I made right where they passed through the floor.
