One Guy's Garage 71 Nova TT 5.3, The Quest for 7's.
#241
No, aluminum 5.3 is staying put. Its always been on E85. Had two 044s and one 255 last year. Swapping the 255 for another 044 should get it done.
Can you give a link to your front suspension parts like A-frame, and front springs.[/QUOTE]
Call Mark at SC&C. http://scandc.com/new/catalog/55?page=1
The only problem with my setup is it now has 2" drop spindles and reworked steering linkage for corrected bumpsteer. Hard to duplicate that easily. Chevelle steering arms mounted backwards. If you want a bolt on setup that similiar, the Ridetech Truturn with spindles would be the closest thing.
Front springs have been converted to Viking coilovers now with 350 springs.
Call Mark at SC&C. http://scandc.com/new/catalog/55?page=1
The only problem with my setup is it now has 2" drop spindles and reworked steering linkage for corrected bumpsteer. Hard to duplicate that easily. Chevelle steering arms mounted backwards. If you want a bolt on setup that similiar, the Ridetech Truturn with spindles would be the closest thing.
Front springs have been converted to Viking coilovers now with 350 springs.
#242
How do the viking coilovers look? I heard they are top notch as far as bang for the buck goes. I'm thinking about getting them for the front But have been holding off on doing any upgrades that might not fit an aftermarket subframe since I want to do that upgrade eventually.
#245
Glad to hear they work good. I was told they are better than most if not all of the similarly priced coilovers.
#246
I'll probably toss them on to compliment my new control arms. Do these mount into the spring bucket on the lower control arms? The buckets on my A arms from CPP are 2" deeper to lower the car with stock spindles. I've seem most coilovers use at least the upper control arm for mounting but I wasn't sure on the lower.
Glad to hear they work good. I was told they are better than most if not all of the similarly priced coilovers.
Glad to hear they work good. I was told they are better than most if not all of the similarly priced coilovers.
Using dropped spring pockets in one way to get it lower BUT, once you get to the point of the lower ball joint being higher than the lower control arm pivot points you are getting into some nasty suspension geometry and a combination of a lower spring and spindle should be used. Hence the reason for a spindle and spring combo on mine to retain proper suspension travel and geometry once you get SUPER low.
#247
The deep spring pockets were unintentional. CPP sells a budget kit that comes with control arms, springs, and shocks. I picked them up with the intention to lower the car with drop spindles, and it ended up getting lowered anyway. Now I don't want to purchase drop spindles if I can't use them when I upgrade my subframe.
I'll shoot you a PM in a couple of weeks when my taxes come in or someone either buys one of my other cars or my old big block (gotta love tax season).
I'll shoot you a PM in a couple of weeks when my taxes come in or someone either buys one of my other cars or my old big block (gotta love tax season).
#250
Do you feel like you will ever leave it be?
Just curious...I know all of us car guys love building our car(s) and making power...and once you make the power you wanted...it is never enough...
Not being snyde or anything (but I am totally jealous!)....just curious
Just curious...I know all of us car guys love building our car(s) and making power...and once you make the power you wanted...it is never enough...
Not being snyde or anything (but I am totally jealous!)....just curious
#252
I will not be selling the 5.3 shortblock. If you need anything else lmk.
#254
#255
New setup is:
Existing 5.3 short block
Trick Flow 220 as cast's
Precision Metalcraft sheet metal intake
Turbonetics 6668's with .81ar T4
1 5/8" stainless headers and 2.25 hot side
3.5 stainless in the eng compartment then aluminum out the back
Frozen Boost type 22 a/w under the dash
Dads 5 gallon water tank w/Rule 2000
Aeromotive belt fuel pump and regulator
Precision Turbo 160lb injectors
Holley HP EFI
Existing 5.3 short block
Trick Flow 220 as cast's
Precision Metalcraft sheet metal intake
Turbonetics 6668's with .81ar T4
1 5/8" stainless headers and 2.25 hot side
3.5 stainless in the eng compartment then aluminum out the back
Frozen Boost type 22 a/w under the dash
Dads 5 gallon water tank w/Rule 2000
Aeromotive belt fuel pump and regulator
Precision Turbo 160lb injectors
Holley HP EFI
#257
Got the intake for a very low price, needed some repair.
My goal is to have the underhood always look very uncluttered. I'd like to center mount the turbos up front just behind the grille and lay down the radiator. An air to air intercooler core sufficient for 1200whp is monstrous and Nova's are tight in front. Picture totally smoothed black engine, headers, and two turbo, nothing else noticeable. That's part of the reason.
I was running three fuel pumps, if one of those stops working, it would likely cost an engine. A belt drive is simple, reliable, and really not that expensive.
#258
New setup is:
Existing 5.3 short block
Trick Flow 220 as cast's
Precision Metalcraft sheet metal intake
Turbonetics 6668's with .81ar T4
1 5/8" stainless headers and 2.25 hot side
3.5 stainless in the eng compartment then aluminum out the back
Frozen Boost type 22 a/w under the dash
Dads 5 gallon water tank w/Rule 2000
Aeromotive belt fuel pump and regulator
Precision Turbo 160lb injectors
Holley HP EFI
Existing 5.3 short block
Trick Flow 220 as cast's
Precision Metalcraft sheet metal intake
Turbonetics 6668's with .81ar T4
1 5/8" stainless headers and 2.25 hot side
3.5 stainless in the eng compartment then aluminum out the back
Frozen Boost type 22 a/w under the dash
Dads 5 gallon water tank w/Rule 2000
Aeromotive belt fuel pump and regulator
Precision Turbo 160lb injectors
Holley HP EFI
I can't wait to see how clean you make it look in the engine compartment.
#259