72' nova ls1/4l60e swap
72' nova ls1/4l60e swap id like to say first that i do work out of a storage unit with not the best lighting so give me a break on picture quality. lol.
Parts break down:
1972 chevrolet nova
Ls1/ 4l60e with 90k from a 1999 trans am.
transdapt universal trans xmember with a 3in drop
transdapt ls1 conversion frame mounts
dougs long tube headers
ace hardware cold air intake :-)
griffin universal radiator with stock t/a fans
ls1wiring.com engine harness.
milodon ls1 swap oil pan with matching pickup tube and remote oil filter
autometer gauges, (under construction)
Parts break down:
1972 chevrolet nova
Ls1/ 4l60e with 90k from a 1999 trans am.
transdapt universal trans xmember with a 3in drop
transdapt ls1 conversion frame mounts
dougs long tube headers
ace hardware cold air intake :-)
griffin universal radiator with stock t/a fans
ls1wiring.com engine harness.
milodon ls1 swap oil pan with matching pickup tube and remote oil filter
autometer gauges, (under construction)
Last edited by usafws6; Oct 28, 2010 at 10:19 PM.
fuel system.
basically the same setup as frojoe. maybe a few other odds and ends.
corvette style regulator and a walbro pump.
basically the same setup as frojoe. maybe a few other odds and ends.
corvette style regulator and a walbro pump.
Last edited by usafws6; Apr 11, 2011 at 11:42 PM.
exhaust, im very pleased with the fit of these long tubes and the ceramic coating is pretty sexy. planning on reusing my old slow masters for now.
Last edited by usafws6; Apr 11, 2011 at 11:44 PM.
intake. i tried to be as cheap as possible here with parts from my local ace hardware store, i ended up spending around 70 bucks with the filter being the most expensive item.
Last edited by usafws6; Apr 11, 2011 at 11:46 PM.
instead of doing the smart thing and getting an autokraft pan, i had to be a ra-tard and go with a milodon unit the has a remote filter. lol. jk i wanted the remote setup. heres whats involved. #1 if you do use this setup on your car be prepared to buy more -10an pushlok hose because they dont give you enough. and because im **** i ordered 90 degree bends and -10an fittings so i dont kink the hose. that stuff should be here tomorow. you get the jist of how the lines are routed in the pic. ill post more when its final. o and if you do buy this pan make sure to take a look the oil path. ive posted a pic of that as well.
body shots and ecm location. the ecm fits nicely were the stock heater used to be. i plan on installing a mojave electrical unit later on. the weather is usually fair in the winter so im not worried.
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Teching In
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6
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From: Florida
I have a 74 Nova I'm restoring, doing a ls1 conversion would be amazing can't wait to see how yours turns out. You guys don't know a good website for parts to buy a hatchback lid? The car has no rust except the hatchback, it would be great to get that replaced!
Sweet progress and look forward to seeing more, always nice to see another Nova gettin love.
raven one- i would check the local pick a part salvage yards, or ebay/ craigslist for the hatch. my buddy has the same car with a hatchback, they shouldnt be too hard to find.
frojoe- yea grommets are a great idea, that pic is a bit old. ive got steel 90 degree bends going through the hole now. hows the turbo swap coming, your thread was what inspired me to swap in the ls1 in the first place. and your fuel system is kick ***.
frojoe- yea grommets are a great idea, that pic is a bit old. ive got steel 90 degree bends going through the hole now. hows the turbo swap coming, your thread was what inspired me to swap in the ls1 in the first place. and your fuel system is kick ***.
TECH Resident
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 909
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From: La.
I used to live there when I was in(while stationed at Travis)....back in the 90s. I still have lots of street racing buddies out there. Go check out Mizzi's automotive, if ya havent already, right off of Travis blvd . Great ppl and know their ****. Gl with project.
Last edited by toxic99; Oct 7, 2010 at 02:34 AM.
Teching In
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 6
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From: Florida
raven one- i would check the local pick a part salvage yards, or ebay/ craigslist for the hatch. my buddy has the same car with a hatchback, they shouldnt be too hard to find.
frojoe- yea grommets are a great idea, that pic is a bit old. ive got steel 90 degree bends going through the hole now. hows the turbo swap coming, your thread was what inspired me to swap in the ls1 in the first place. and your fuel system is kick ***.
frojoe- yea grommets are a great idea, that pic is a bit old. ive got steel 90 degree bends going through the hole now. hows the turbo swap coming, your thread was what inspired me to swap in the ls1 in the first place. and your fuel system is kick ***.