62-67 Chevy 2 Kits (Starting Mock-Up)
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Really glad to hear the canidate car is represented by StevesNovaSite (SNS). Here is a link for others to follow at SNS. http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...=1#post1451464
Also I am really glad that some of the Nova guru's from SNS (TomM, voodooII, 67 Church, Stangs4sale) are represented on the LS1Tech board and want nothing more than to help BRP make thier project the best success it can be for Novas. Saying at SNS is: Nova People Helping Nova People.
For me, I'm the end consumer. If the Nova guy's dub it worthy, I will consider the kit for an upcoming project or two, both of which have CBR front steer racks in the mix.
Also I am really glad that some of the Nova guru's from SNS (TomM, voodooII, 67 Church, Stangs4sale) are represented on the LS1Tech board and want nothing more than to help BRP make thier project the best success it can be for Novas. Saying at SNS is: Nova People Helping Nova People.
For me, I'm the end consumer. If the Nova guy's dub it worthy, I will consider the kit for an upcoming project or two, both of which have CBR front steer racks in the mix.
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We're waiting onthe frame plates, they should be back next week, but since we're leaving for the LSx shootout on Thursday I might not be able to get back onit until we get back from the LSx shootout.
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We got the engine mounted in the car. This is still in the mock-up stages, but it's working out really well. We clearanced the mount for the GTO dipstick tube, we also placed two bends in the dipstick tube. We are going to include a dipstick with the kit that has the proper bends in it already. The low mount F-Body a/c compressor and alternator clears perfectly. Even the ports on the a/c compressor have great clearance. Right now we are building the different crossmembers for the transmissions, we'll start with the 4L60E and T-56. The pictures were taken with my phone. As soon as I can I post better pics I will, I just wanted to get these up so that you guys can see the progress.
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I'm new to the whole rebuild/restore scene. My son got me into it. I recently purchased a 64 Nova and its in rellay good running condition. My plan is to replace the straight-6 power-train with a LS1 engine and a T-56 tranny. I also want to upgrade the suspension and braking systems. Your adaptations are definite time and money saver but have two questions regarding you kit.
Can I drop in any LSx engine? if not what are my restriction?
After I drop in the LSx beauty what after-market radiator/cooling system upgrades do you recommend for the stock front clip?
Please know that I'm quite green so there may be follow-up questions.
Thank you in advance for your help
Can I drop in any LSx engine? if not what are my restriction?
After I drop in the LSx beauty what after-market radiator/cooling system upgrades do you recommend for the stock front clip?
Please know that I'm quite green so there may be follow-up questions.
Thank you in advance for your help
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I'm new to the whole rebuild/restore scene. My son got me into it. I recently purchased a 64 Nova and its in rellay good running condition. My plan is to replace the straight-6 power-train with a LS1 engine and a T-56 tranny. I also want to upgrade the suspension and braking systems. Your adaptations are definite time and money saver but have two questions regarding you kit.
Can I drop in any LSx engine? if not what are my restriction?
After I drop in the LSx beauty what after-market radiator/cooling system upgrades do you recommend for the stock front clip?
Please know that I'm quite green so there may be follow-up questions.
Thank you in advance for your help
Can I drop in any LSx engine? if not what are my restriction?
After I drop in the LSx beauty what after-market radiator/cooling system upgrades do you recommend for the stock front clip?
Please know that I'm quite green so there may be follow-up questions.
Thank you in advance for your help
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Today Nick & I finished the prototype 4L60E transmission crossmember. Now that we've verified the fitment of the crossmember the CAD drawings are sent over to be produced. Here's a pic, notice the brackets at both ends that are designed to give as much exhaust clearance as possible without sacrificing strength. Monday we'll start on the T-56 and TR6060.
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can we get a time frame on the nova headers?
got an ls sitting in my 66, waiting for headers but no one seems to want my money :p
I would definitely be in for a set of mid-length if they are going to be available fairly soon..
otherwise ill have to resort to building some, and i would rather not do that!
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got an ls sitting in my 66, waiting for headers but no one seems to want my money :p
I would definitely be in for a set of mid-length if they are going to be available fairly soon..
otherwise ill have to resort to building some, and i would rather not do that!
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The mid-legth headers should be mocked-up and ready to build in the next couple weeks, with the long tubes a couple weeks after that. Since SEMA is next week and then PRI is in a few weeks it could delay things, but it shouldn't. After I get back form SEMA I'll try to post update pics to keep everyone up to date on the progress.
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Sounds like a neat idea....keep in mind that both headers will not work with both applications. So it will ultimately come down to what type of steering you have or plan to have down the road.
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The first set of headers are mocked-up and Hedman/Husler is starting production on them. The headers in the pictures are 1 3/4" stepped to 1 7/8" long tube headers. I'll verify this, but I think he also said that they are available as a 1 3/4" without the step. Here are a few pictures. As they were being built they installed the spark plugs and stock wires with the heat shield to make sure it clears the headers without burning plug wires. They will be ready to ship right after new years.
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