One Guy's Garage 71 Nova TT 5.3, The Quest for 7's.
12-15-2016, 09:52 AM
#561
Something new going in over the winter.???just cam change or new set up????
The block is not filled. A/W working very well. Around 30-40 degrees in iat rise during a max power 1/4 mile pass. Its a Frozen Boost type 22. It has a LilJohn stage 2 tt shelf cam in it now but something a little different will be going in over the winter. That cam did work well though. Its for sale...$200.
The radiator hose is a used Nascar piece purchased from Ebay for $30.
The radiator hose is a used Nascar piece purchased from Ebay for $30.
12-27-2016, 07:54 PM
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Hi, nice build. Was thinking about doing an aluminum 5.3 turbo build also. After reading about yours I really want to now. Did you do anything to the 5.3 aluminum block to strengthen it, like pinning the mains? Forged crank? What rpms do you run it at? Regular ARP studs or 1/2"?
12-31-2016, 08:12 PM
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Nothing done to the block.
Hi, nice build. Was thinking about doing an aluminum 5.3 turbo build also. After reading about yours I really want to now. Did you do anything to the 5.3 aluminum block to strengthen it, like pinning the mains? Forged crank? What rpms do you run it at? Regular ARP studs or 1/2"?
01-19-2017, 11:42 AM
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Any shots of how you mounted the motor in that New Subframe?
I'm dying to put one of those in my car, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to integrate motor mounts without using a motor plate.
Also, any more shots of the block to frame rail clearance down low by the oil pan?
I'm dying to put one of those in my car, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to integrate motor mounts without using a motor plate.
Also, any more shots of the block to frame rail clearance down low by the oil pan?
01-22-2017, 01:32 PM
#570
The rear springs are Calvert 2" drop with a 1" billet block, 69 Camaro front hangers, and sliders flat mounted to the frame. A little bit here and there adds up.
I would not use a Smith frame with convertional mounts. I'm using a motor and mid plate. Tons of clearance around the frame and sides of the engine...so much that i've considered moving the turbos down to the sides of the block.
01-22-2017, 02:37 PM
#571
Hey I've been through this thread forwards and backwards and I must be too dumb to see it
But how did you make the waterpump & alt pulleys line up with the crank pulley while using the motor plate?
I'm getting ready to motorplate my truck and having brainfarts about how to make that work
Thanks bud!
But how did you make the waterpump & alt pulleys line up with the crank pulley while using the motor plate?
I'm getting ready to motorplate my truck and having brainfarts about how to make that work
Thanks bud!
03-11-2017, 09:56 AM
#578
Just finished reading this whole thread. Great read and very informative. I love threads where people don't treat their engine specs and timing info like it's life or death information. By the way beautiful car and build.
Last edited by Monte4ever; 03-11-2017 at 10:51 AM.
