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The log is only modified to put the wastegate where I wanted. The crossover was made by KB also. I called him (KB) and said I want the same setup that you built for Jarretts Nova but with no bungs or wastegate flange installed.
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Why exactly didn't you want the bungs in it? Fitment purposes? Looking at the crossover, the O2 bungs and Wastegate wouldn't fit in a Nova. I'm using HPTuners and would still need the upstream sensors so I would prefer to just get this one with the bungs and if I ever need to, plugs for O2 holes are only a couple of dollars. I think he only wants $600 for the T6 flanged log and crossover.
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I've been looking at the KB manifold for a while. A local guy has one sitting around and I've been contemplating back and forth whether or not to pick it up. I think he has the crossover also.
Why exactly didn't you want the bungs in it? Fitment purposes? Looking at the crossover, the O2 bungs and Wastegate wouldn't fit in a Nova. I'm using HPTuners and would still need the upstream sensors so I would prefer to just get this one with the bungs and if I ever need to, plugs for O2 holes are only a couple of dollars. I think he only wants $600 for the T6 flanged log and crossover.
Why exactly didn't you want the bungs in it? Fitment purposes? Looking at the crossover, the O2 bungs and Wastegate wouldn't fit in a Nova. I'm using HPTuners and would still need the upstream sensors so I would prefer to just get this one with the bungs and if I ever need to, plugs for O2 holes are only a couple of dollars. I think he only wants $600 for the T6 flanged log and crossover.
I didn't have him do the bungs because I am just running my O2's in the down pipe. Also the wastegate placement on the crossover is about the furthest from ideal I'm my opinion. I would call him up and see what the differences are for when he sells a setup for a nova first before buying the used kit.
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This whole work thing really puts a damper on a build, but I'm slowly chipping away. I've reached the pre wiring, 10 pounds of sh*t in a 5 pound bag stage.
Also got the fuel system finally wrapped up, PTFE sucks to work with by the way. Holley 12-1800 pump 100 & 10 micron Holley filters. Overkill but plenty of room the grow with this.
I just got in a bunch of 4" aluminum bends so hopefully I'll have some exhaust updates soon.
Also got the fuel system finally wrapped up, PTFE sucks to work with by the way. Holley 12-1800 pump 100 & 10 micron Holley filters. Overkill but plenty of room the grow with this.
I just got in a bunch of 4" aluminum bends so hopefully I'll have some exhaust updates soon.
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I didn't have him do the bungs because I am just running my O2's in the down pipe. Also the wastegate placement on the crossover is about the furthest from ideal I'm my opinion. I would call him up and see what the differences are for when he sells a setup for a nova first before buying the used kit.
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I agree, it is very nice placement and there's no doubt of the potential this log has to make big power. Also the 4" down pipe I made, with just 2 45* bends and fits with about 1/2 clearance all around, so that's a big time saver fab wise.
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my setup is on the way from KB, I thought he said there was some interference with upper control arm on somebody's nova-I guess it depends on motor mounts
I think he was going to tuck mine in a little, do something with the crossover pipe
curious if the 02 sensor being after the manifold or after the turbo reads diff
did you use the whole truck acces. setup-I was going to use the vette setup, but can get a comp 5.3 with acces. dr for the same price as just the vette setup
I think he was going to tuck mine in a little, do something with the crossover pipe
curious if the 02 sensor being after the manifold or after the turbo reads diff
did you use the whole truck acces. setup-I was going to use the vette setup, but can get a comp 5.3 with acces. dr for the same price as just the vette setup
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my setup is on the way from KB, I thought he said there was some interference with upper control arm on somebody's nova-I guess it depends on motor mounts
I think he was going to tuck mine in a little, do something with the crossover pipe
curious if the 02 sensor being after the manifold or after the turbo reads diff
did you use the whole truck acces. setup-I was going to use the vette setup, but can get a comp 5.3 with acces. dr for the same price as just the vette setup
I think he was going to tuck mine in a little, do something with the crossover pipe
curious if the 02 sensor being after the manifold or after the turbo reads diff
did you use the whole truck acces. setup-I was going to use the vette setup, but can get a comp 5.3 with acces. dr for the same price as just the vette setup
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Yes the placement he uses is in the crossover so you basically are only bleeding off the drivers side. Stock48 told me his nova will not get under 18PSI with the gate in the crossover. That's why I stuck it where I did to help keep things under control better.
Looking good. I can't wait until the nice weather is gone. That way I'll hide in my garage and get my lq4 into my 66 nova. I wish I had theat much room in the bay in my 66. I'm going to do mine with the stock front clip and a 72mm turbo.
Maybe I missed it, but what size turbo is that?
Maybe I missed it, but what size turbo is that?
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Well it took the majority of the day but I have the 4" Aluminum exhaust fitted up! Still need to finish weld and make a couple hangers but I'm very happy that it was possible to run it out the stock position.
I used tube from frozen boost, it's listed at .065 but it actually measures .080 which is nice for butt welding. They have great prices on aluminum tube and it welds very nice.
I used tube from frozen boost, it's listed at .065 but it actually measures .080 which is nice for butt welding. They have great prices on aluminum tube and it welds very nice.
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Looking good. I can't wait until the nice weather is gone. That way I'll hide in my garage and get my lq4 into my 66 nova. I wish I had theat much room in the bay in my 66. I'm going to do mine with the stock front clip and a 72mm turbo.
Maybe I missed it, but what size turbo is that?
Maybe I missed it, but what size turbo is that?
Exhaust looks good. 
Sweet, I'm excited to see this bitch rocking and rolling! So is it primarily a cruiser, drag or daily driver? I really want a lightning fast spool, that's why I'm thinking of going with a 72mm unit. I'm real curious how the bw will spool for you.
Sweet, I'm excited to see this bitch rocking and rolling! So is it primarily a cruiser, drag or daily driver? I really want a lightning fast spool, that's why I'm thinking of going with a 72mm unit. I'm real curious how the bw will spool for you.
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Thanks man I'm real happy with how the exhaust came out. It was a drag only set up before but it's going to be on the street now. I'll definitely be racing it as well. It has a trans brake and 2 step so spooling at the track shouldn't be a problem, I hope.
Earls uses a brass ferrule, and it's just better.
If a guy were going to do more of this, I'm sure there are special tools available.
Also smart to buy spare ferrules! Summit should offer them with the fittings. Or at lest make it easier to find them.
Car looks great btw!