73 Nova
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73 Nova I have a 73 Nova. I'm wondering what putting an LSx engine in it would take. I know they are similar to 67-69 Camaros. I know that conversion is popular and am wondering what complications there would be with the Nova. Trying to decide whether to keep the Nova. I'm joining the Marines and need to know if I should put it in storage or sell it.
I know there is the Camaro sticky, but I'm just wondering about the differences.
I know there is the Camaro sticky, but I'm just wondering about the differences.
Check out www.brphotrods.com, they have a kit to install the LSx into the Nova.
The kit will require the steering be converted to a front steer Rack and Pinon off of a Gen 4 f-body. The kit can be bought in pices or as a whole kit including a Rack and Pinon, mounts and cross members.
I have a 71 Nova and after I complete my 71 swap.. It is next. Post your project if you do it.
Talk to Phil there. They did a few Year On cars and other in some Mags.
The kit will require the steering be converted to a front steer Rack and Pinon off of a Gen 4 f-body. The kit can be bought in pices or as a whole kit including a Rack and Pinon, mounts and cross members.
I have a 71 Nova and after I complete my 71 swap.. It is next. Post your project if you do it.
Talk to Phil there. They did a few Year On cars and other in some Mags.
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Thanx. What kinda of suspension mods are also available? I just want to know how good a Nova can be made to handle. It was my first car and I just am having a hard time with the idea of letting it go.
By the way, what are some of the prices on those kits?
By the way, what are some of the prices on those kits?
Last edited by deathtopenguins; Apr 18, 2006 at 02:01 PM.
There many ways to go for Suspension.. for a mid priced, complete kits.. I'd vote for Hotchkis or Global West...but there are more High end routes. I have Hotchkis on my Chevelle (rear solid control arms, tube upper A-Arms, Springs and F/R swap Bars. Energy Suspension bushing kit. Solid !
Once I get my Chevelle Done and Fund are saved, I will be doing my 71 Nova with both BRP conversion kit and the Hotchkis Suspension.
Once I get my Chevelle Done and Fund are saved, I will be doing my 71 Nova with both BRP conversion kit and the Hotchkis Suspension.
Novas share the same front subframe and rearends as 1st Gen Camaros, so bascially everything you can do to a Camaro you can do to a Nova
ATS makes plates where you don't have to switch to a front steer
I have a 70 Nova SS sitting in my driveway, street/drag car,
ATS makes plates where you don't have to switch to a front steer
I have a 70 Nova SS sitting in my driveway, street/drag car,
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Yeah, I love the 68-72 Novas. I picked up the 73 when I was 15 for $1500. 70,000 original miles with original everything. Went to look at it on Christmas Day. Payed for the whole car myself. Built a 350 for it and payed for that all by myself. I love that car and just hate the idea of letting it go. Lots of time, money, and great memories in that car.
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Originally Posted by deathtopenguins
Yeah, I love the 68-72 Novas. I picked up the 73 when I was 15 for $1500. 70,000 original miles with original everything. Went to look at it on Christmas Day. Payed for the whole car myself. Built a 350 for it and payed for that all by myself. I love that car and just hate the idea of letting it go. Lots of time, money, and great memories in that car.
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Go with a LS1/T-56 combo,
For sure..love early Nova's...the 73's have those big-*** bumpers though..maybe you could put earlier ones on though...LS1/T56 + NOVA = Great Combo... 
Yeah.. hang on to it.. I have regreted selling all of the cars from my past.. (57 chevy, 69 camaro, 62 vette, 65 nova ss, 70 1/2 camaro, 72 Camaro SS, 67 Camaro SS). Boy, if I knew what I know now.. and still had them all !
I think I have sold them for a combined total of less than $35,000 back in the 70's and 80's.. and they were all built or great stockers ! When I think of all the cars that I've had.. I just kick myself. !
I think I have sold them for a combined total of less than $35,000 back in the 70's and 80's.. and they were all built or great stockers ! When I think of all the cars that I've had.. I just kick myself. !
you dont need to do anything with the steering if you use a truck pan and shorten it. From where my BB and SB used to sit I had to move the tranny forward like an inch and a half so the LS1 would clear the heater and firewall and now need a new longer driveshaft. Other that that its a breeze.