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Mar 19, 2011 | 08:40 AM

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1966 Nova build??

I building a 66 Nova, will post up pics soon. I ordered a TCI front clip. Originally ordered it with 350 pound front springs but I recently bought an Iron block 408 with twin turbos so I am think I will need to up those? Any thoughts, would 450 be good/better. Wondering what the extra weight with the iron block and TT with intercooler etc would be. Thanks,

Mar 19, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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80 lbs from the block; IC will depend on air/water, but i dont have any guesses either way.

sounds like a sick build; wheres the pics?

Mar 19, 2011 | 09:51 PM

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I've got 450's in my Mav (alum block) and it rides great. RCM (makers of my front clip) wanted me to use 550's, I convinced them to send the 450's and I'm glad it worked out. I'd say you'll be looking for 550's in the end...

Mar 20, 2011 | 11:09 AM

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TCI makes my front end and they reccomended 450's which is what they would send for a BBC. I guess we will see.

I will post pics soon. Waiting on the front end to come back from the powder coater.

Mar 20, 2011 | 07:28 PM

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post some front pictures when you get the new front, my nova is next on the chopping block.

Mar 20, 2011 | 08:57 PM

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Springs

I am running the PT clip and think the should be 300 to 325 but Sal @ TCI wants to test with 350's i have a LS1 and a T56 ...

I will be driving soon !! Ran the Engine today for 30 minutes.

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Mar 21, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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^^^ that looks sweet! Any plans for A/C? If so will you run it low mount or above?

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Apr 7, 2011 | 09:45 AM

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got it mocked up

Apr 18, 2011 | 10:02 PM

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couple update pics and few other shots for fun

Apr 19, 2011 | 12:22 AM

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:-O and i thought he blue was cool

looks amazing man. how long was it in the shop to get that polished up?

Apr 19, 2011 | 08:39 AM

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I'm just glad its not me doing it as it was a lot of work. Will post pics when the other front end parts are on.

Apr 19, 2011 | 09:47 AM

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looks great. My brother is looking for a chevy ii as we speak!

Apr 19, 2011 | 03:41 PM

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looks great. My brother is looking for a chevy ii as we speak!

Marcello is my son's name!

Apr 25, 2011 | 05:01 PM

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Now the fun begins. Start assembly on the twin turbo

Apr 25, 2011 | 07:25 PM

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Now the fun begins. Start assembly on the twin turbo

What kit? Hot side piping looks interesting...

Apr 25, 2011 | 09:07 PM

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the kit was custom made by 417 motorsports. The hot side has a flange for exhaust cut outs.

Apr 26, 2011 | 03:21 PM

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Wow, I'm almost doing the exact same build,....front clip from TCI is the old style,...I will be installing a LQ4 6.0L motor with a 4l60e.....What headers are those,..they look like they fit well.
Thanks
Ruben