1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build
02-05-2011, 11:47 AM
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Been a little while since an update. The front end was put back together and the car was taken to Martin Motorsports for:
10 Pt Cage
Frame Ties
New Full length floor pans
Fuel Cell Mount
Rear End build
Caltrac install and split mono install
Some Pics
Floor pans were worse shape than I thought
So these are going in
Sorry for crappy pics and the car being dirty from the trailer ride, here is the firewall getting welded and smoothed out
The housing tubes were welded to the center section and then cut off the factory housing ends and welded on big ford housing ends so I no longer rely on c clips or eleminators
Rear is getting a full spool, 33 spline moser axles. 3.23 gears,moser girdle and 1310 pinion yoke
10 Pt Cage
Frame Ties
New Full length floor pans
Fuel Cell Mount
Rear End build
Caltrac install and split mono install
Some Pics
Floor pans were worse shape than I thought
So these are going in
Sorry for crappy pics and the car being dirty from the trailer ride, here is the firewall getting welded and smoothed out
The housing tubes were welded to the center section and then cut off the factory housing ends and welded on big ford housing ends so I no longer rely on c clips or eleminators
Rear is getting a full spool, 33 spline moser axles. 3.23 gears,moser girdle and 1310 pinion yoke
02-19-2011, 11:50 AM
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Here is one teaser pic, I get the car back from the chassis shop on tuesday so I will post all the updates. I give big thumbs up to Pat Martin of Martin Motorsports, everything came out amazing and the cage turned out better then I could imagine.
02-23-2011, 02:11 PM
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Got the car back home last night, Here are some pics of the current state. I plan on doing some finish work to the firewall and replace the master cylinder here this week. I am waiting on my PTC converter and then the engine/trans goes in.
Car got New full length floor pans, 10pt Cage, Window Net, Through the floor frame connects, aluminum package tray, parachute, fuel cell mount, finished some welding on firewall, build rear end with big ford housing ends, moser spool, 33 spline axles, 3.23 gear, moser girdle and install all the calvert stuff out back. Martin Motorsports did an amazing job.
Car got New full length floor pans, 10pt Cage, Window Net, Through the floor frame connects, aluminum package tray, parachute, fuel cell mount, finished some welding on firewall, build rear end with big ford housing ends, moser spool, 33 spline axles, 3.23 gear, moser girdle and install all the calvert stuff out back. Martin Motorsports did an amazing job.
03-16-2011, 05:02 PM
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Progress has been a little on the slow side due to some parts issues. I am only waiting on some pushrods at this point to get the motor all the way ready to go in. So I have been doing some finish work on the firewall and then got the interior back together here are the latest and greatest photos. My goal is to have the engine in the car in 2 weeks and then get the car back out to the fab shop to have my hotside crossover and coldside made up.
Got cage painted,new carpet installed, new cover on rear seat, bolted seats in and installed harnesses
Got cage painted,new carpet installed, new cover on rear seat, bolted seats in and installed harnesses
03-31-2011, 11:05 AM
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Well had a couple road blocks, the more I read about my oil pan choice I thought it was not best for my ground clearance and mount choices so I ordered a sheet metal pan from autokraft, its pretty nice with those trap door baffles. I finished getting the motor all bolted together and ready to set into the car. I am still on the fence clearance wise with my headers. I love the flow and looks but may have to get some stock valve covers, the tubes are very close to the valve covers.
04-06-2011, 02:54 PM
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Well engine is in! I was a little worried, the more I would read about people installing Lsx into x-bodys people had tons of problems with the mounts and oil pan clearance. I am very happy I spent the money on the autokraft sheetmetal pan. The clearance from crossmember to floor is great and there is plenty of space between pan and crossmember. And the ebay 1" setback plates worked great as well. Its time to start on the hotside, I kind of wish I would of went the twins route but I have to many parts to turn back now.
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04-07-2011, 01:13 AM
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Nice build. How much were those headers and where did you get them? I love those novas a good friend had one and they look really good about an inch lower in the back. I think those tires will still clear if you dropped it another inch in the back with some blocks. I know all the weight is not in the car yet but most of that will drop the front. Anyway nice car I am will be following this build.
04-08-2011, 12:09 PM
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Nice build. How much were those headers and where did you get them? I love those novas a good friend had one and they look really good about an inch lower in the back. I think those tires will still clear if you dropped it another inch in the back with some blocks. I know all the weight is not in the car yet but most of that will drop the front. Anyway nice car I am will be following this build.
07-30-2011, 04:17 AM
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Anything new with this beast? Awesome build and great attention to detail! Looking forward to reading more! The more I read the more a fire gets lit under my ***! Ill be transforming my racecar back into a street car very soon because of all these x-body conversion threads I've been reading lately. Good luck finishing the build.
07-30-2011, 10:40 AM
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My busy season is summer at work so my personal deadline on the car wont be met unfortunately and have moved it to later winter or early spring of '12. I have got some minor things done. I got my trans crossmember in and figured out the alternator low mount and belt routing. I will get some pics of the changes since last update. Thanks for compliments!!
09-26-2011, 04:15 PM
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Progress Update....
Its been a while due to work overload this summer and some motivational issues with the heat but its picking up steam again! Got all the front end sheet metal back on the car, Figured out the accessory drive and belt setup, car is now in the process of getting the turbo stuff all built. I wanted to make sure I am not limited to the 76mm with the build so there has been a great deal of planning going on. I am mocking up a pt4788 so when I build my next motor over the next year I can shoot for 1000whp+
Its been a while due to work overload this summer and some motivational issues with the heat but its picking up steam again! Got all the front end sheet metal back on the car, Figured out the accessory drive and belt setup, car is now in the process of getting the turbo stuff all built. I wanted to make sure I am not limited to the 76mm with the build so there has been a great deal of planning going on. I am mocking up a pt4788 so when I build my next motor over the next year I can shoot for 1000whp+
09-26-2011, 05:58 PM
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id get the f body alternator bracket an put a ribbed tensioner pulley on it so you can get a lil more water pump pulley contact with your belt. also for $950 ud think stainless works stuff would be equal length...
09-26-2011, 06:57 PM
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I agree on the headers, but they are still a work of art and will flow some serious power.I am not wasting money on a fbody alt bracket, and there is not alot of room for the bracket. I may look into another ribbed pulley but most people I see route it this way and have no problems
10-10-2011, 03:37 PM
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More of a final product of the intercooler mounting and started getting ideas for mounting the turbo. The turbo mounted currently is the pt4788 that will be used next year once the built 6.0l is done. So everything is being fitted with that turbo in mind but with the 5.3 the mp 76 q trim will be used. in the next 1-2 weeks the hotside will be done and progress will be picked up. Its starting to come together
