Opinions on 5.3 Nova build
04-02-2015, 08:00 PM
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Opinions on 5.3 Nova build I have a 5.3L LM7 with 40K miles, only mods are a TSP 224R cam which is .581/.581 on a 112lsa, PAC 1518 springs, TSP push rods, double roller & LS6 ported oil pump.
I'd like to throw a Denmah special on there and am wondering if I can use the motor as is or should I swap the cam out while the motor is out on a stand. Not looking to make crazy power, 600-650hp would do. Any other mods to the heads or motor I should do now?
This is going in a 65 Nova, haven't seen too many 1st gen Nova turbo builds, should be fun.
I'd like to throw a Denmah special on there and am wondering if I can use the motor as is or should I swap the cam out while the motor is out on a stand. Not looking to make crazy power, 600-650hp would do. Any other mods to the heads or motor I should do now?
This is going in a 65 Nova, haven't seen too many 1st gen Nova turbo builds, should be fun.
04-14-2015, 08:19 AM
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Put a 76 MM turbo on it and your will make your power goals.
Leave the motor as is other then tossing in a set of cheap head studs.
Hell, you would be fine even without the studs at 650 HP but you will want to turn it up...
Leave the motor as is other then tossing in a set of cheap head studs.
Hell, you would be fine even without the studs at 650 HP but you will want to turn it up...
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05-11-2015, 07:59 PM
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Thats what happens lol. You always want to turn things up more. Keep up the resto. I'm a first gen nova lover and owner too
05-12-2015, 07:29 AM
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So I need some advice from the turbo guys, I really have gone this far without butchering anything on the car, I'd like to do the same to the front and run with no intercooler. I know it's not ideal but I also know it's feasible and I have E85 locally.
With my setup, a 4L80E with 3200 stall, anyone have a decent inexpensive turbo they recommend?
With my setup, a 4L80E with 3200 stall, anyone have a decent inexpensive turbo they recommend?
