The Nova 1972 Nova LS1 Swap
11-07-2010, 08:44 AM
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you get what you pay for when it comes to tuning. frost is an excellent tuner. Im not saying everything from ebay is bad, but you dont hear people posting about how great their tune was on a pcm they bought off of ebay lol.
11-07-2010, 09:43 AM
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The fuel cell will save you $800-$1k, if it's not baffled can still be used just can't run less than half a tank of fuel to keep from starving injectors.
Got it tore apart yet, first step is the hardest. Post pics when you get started.
Last edited by 70Nova SS; 11-07-2010 at 09:59 AM.
11-07-2010, 10:39 PM
#25
I will start pulling out the Old 350 tomorrow and will have some pic for you guys i will be picking up my LS1 motor on the 20th of this month and start ordering parts to start putting it all in the car.
11-08-2010, 09:35 PM
#26
OK guys got the Motor and Transmission out of the Nova to day i will have some pic up tomorrow of the motor out of the car i have a TON of cleaning to do man i did not think a car could get this Nasty in 6 years.
I ordered the Motor Mounts from Kooks and gone to get my headers and Oil Pan Ordered soon. It will be the 20th of this month and my LS1 and Transmission should be ready to pick up and start putting down in the car.
I ordered the Motor Mounts from Kooks and gone to get my headers and Oil Pan Ordered soon. It will be the 20th of this month and my LS1 and Transmission should be ready to pick up and start putting down in the car.
11-09-2010, 08:48 PM
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Ain't nothing some engine degreaser and a pressure washer can't handle. Are you gonna weld the seams of the sub-frame while everythings out, I've heard it takes some of the flex out, wish I would've done mine.
11-09-2010, 09:04 PM
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Yep i got a Lot of Degreasing a head of me and a good Power washing. I all so got some more Inner Fenders i am gone to have a friend Paint and put in .
11-10-2010, 03:57 PM
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"S&P’s tail housing kit to adapt the
4L60E tail housing for the manual speedometer
and the computer electric vehicle speed sensor to
insure proper shifting of the transmission. In order
to be supplied with the correct components, S&P
must know the vehicle gear ratio and tire rollout.
To install the kit you must remove the old tail
housing."
Last edited by 70Nova SS; 11-11-2010 at 08:18 PM.
11-30-2010, 10:35 PM
#33
Guys i have had a TON of work in my shop so i had to put my car on the back burner for a little bit but should be back at in the next couple of weeks.
I have been Cleaning up the fire wall and frame got most of that done just need to get my Oil Pan and Headers in and i will drop the motor in to test fit it and then start the build and have Lots of pic for all you guys to see
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I have been Cleaning up the fire wall and frame got most of that done just need to get my Oil Pan and Headers in and i will drop the motor in to test fit it and then start the build and have Lots of pic for all you guys to see
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12-02-2010, 09:05 AM
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i've said it before, i'll say it again...go speedhut. their GPS speedo is wonderful to work with - no wiring to the trans, no worrying about recalibrating for different tires/axle ratio, etc. plus they're basically plug and play.
OR! buy my autometer ultra lites, which are nearly brand-new. that way i can go with the speedhuts in my '71 (note that I now have the electronic speedo, not the mechanical shown in the photo)
OR! buy my autometer ultra lites, which are nearly brand-new. that way i can go with the speedhuts in my '71 (note that I now have the electronic speedo, not the mechanical shown in the photo)
12-03-2010, 09:58 AM
#39
The gauges are 3 3/8" speedo and tach (PNs 4488 and 4497, respectively), and 2 1/16" water temp (PN 4337), fuel level (PN 4314), oil psi (PN 4327), and voltmeter (PN 4391). I spent just over $500 + shipping for them. They're basically brand new (bought them right before the LQx swap), so I'd like to get $400 + shipping for them. That does not include the Covan's dash.
Honestly, I'd only sell them to upgrade to the Speedhuts, so no worries if you're not interested.
Honestly, I'd only sell them to upgrade to the Speedhuts, so no worries if you're not interested.
02-27-2011, 05:16 PM
#40
Ok guy is have been Down and Out for a couple of Month but i just Sold my Bass boat and have the Money to finish my Nova i am ordering my Oil Pan Tomorrow from AutoCraft i am Looking for a Wiring Harness and ECM not sure what to do as my motor is a 98 but all the people tell me to use a 2000 wiring Harness and just change out the Temp sensor top a 2000 and the ECM from a 2000 will work on 98 motor with a 2000 stand a Lone Harness.