I think I have my brother convinced to put a turbo Buick drivetrain in his 67 Nova

[kenny]

Just need to find a complete motor/tranny/harness and figure out what we need to do about the motor mounts (car has a Chris Alston Chassisworks front clip).

I hope he goes through with it. Talk about a sweet car.

 

[azgn]

tell him to save about a million dollars and put a big block in it!!!

you are complicating his life beyond belief!

 

[kenny]

That's it, I'm selling the V6 and buying a BBC!

 

[azgn]

if you happen to think he can transplant an efi Buick V6 into his Nova and come out ahead of the game vs buying a crate motor, I'll just stand by and watch

but by all means, go for it!

please report back to us..........

 

[JDSfastGN]

never was it stated it was meant to be a budget fast car, its supposed to be something different and fun. I think its a great idea, the 67s are one of my favorite novas, its gonna be a pretty cool project when its all said and done. They are light, and have a good suspension setup as well. There was one a while ago in car craft that was runnning pretty good

 

[87GN_ponykillr]

I've got a 67 Duce

 

[zam70]

Let me give some great advice -
when doing a transplant - buy a whole car.
It will save alot of headaches and scrambling for parts. Just find a rusted out no body wants it turbo Regal. You can buy them fairly cheap and part out the odds and ends when done.

Trust me on this...been there done that.

 

[efi-street]

Originally posted by azgn
if you happen to think he can transplant an efi Buick V6 into his Nova and come out ahead of the game vs buying a crate motor, I'll just stand by and watch

but by all means, go for it!

please report back to us..........

Not everyone wants a cookie cutter V8 car. That's why I stuck with the TR's. If I want to be like everyone else, I'll buy a mustang. Hi-PSI's brother is getting ready to do the same thing with a 60's Malibu.

 

[SinistrV6]

Go For It!!

Spend the money and get a new custom harness from Casper's, though!

 

[kenny]

Originally posted by SinistrV6
Go For It!!

Spend the money and get a new custom harness from Casper's, though!

That was one of my first comments about it.

 

[SinistrV6]

If C.A. Chassisworks doesn't have something...

he might consider this motor mount (it's what I'm using).

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/as...q.0/cont.1/intPgNo.1/redirect./qx/product.htm



The "Hybrids" section over at "that other site" would be a good source of info as well.

 

[typhoon]

They are light, and have a good suspension setup as well.

Light yes, suspension. Biggest POS i have seen.

The front suspension was my biggest complaint about my '63 Nova and my dad's '62 convertible.

We still have both cars, and another one awaiting restoration but I hate the suspension with a passion, along with the stock 1 barrel carbs.

 

[kenny]

Originally posted by zam70
Let me give some great advice -
when doing a transplant - buy a whole car.
It will save alot of headaches and scrambling for parts. Just find a rusted out no body wants it turbo Regal. You can buy them fairly cheap and part out the odds and ends when done.

Trust me on this...been there done that.

I said the exact same thing.

 

[kenny]

Originally posted by typhoon
Light yes, suspension. Biggest POS i have seen.

The front suspension was my biggest complaint about my '63 Nova and my dad's '62 convertible.

We still have both cars, and another one awaiting restoration but I hate the suspension with a passion, along with the stock 1 barrel carbs.

http://www.cachassisworks.com

My brothers car has their front clip. Talk about an improvement.

 

[JDSfastGN]

sorry, i wasn't talking about the front end, hardly any old muscle cars had good handling suspensions, i meant its got a frame and decent set up in the rear.

 

[chevyII]

Chubby 2

Im doing the same thing right now. a stage one,eagle crank and prolly some TA heads are going in my 63 nova. Tom me its about building the car,driving it when its done will be a bonus. Im also looking at the front stubs but the heidts it about 800 cheaper. Good luck,post some picture and Ill do the same in the near future.

 

[kenny]

Originally posted by JDSfastGN
sorry, i wasn't talking about the front end, hardly any old muscle cars had good handling suspensions, i meant its got a frame and decent set up in the rear.

He's aware of that, not sure what he wants to do, may go with a full frame.

Not sure what he wants to spend either. Just trying to get him a good idea of what's out there.

 

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4.1 66 Nova

I Have A 66 Nova And A67 Ss 4speed Nova The 66 Have A 4.1 Turbo Engine I HAVE PICTURE AT MY E-MAIL BIGINCH434@YAHOO.COM I'LL SHOW YOU IT 10.13ET @140.15 MPH WITH A/C POWER WINDOWS 19 PSI BOOST IT GET 15 MILE A GALLON

 

[dr_frankenstein]

how about a small block 302?

lots of dirty RPM to grab!

A.j.

 

[1of1547]

how about a small block 302?

lots of dirty RPM to grab!

A.j.

I had a aluminum rod 302 for my Chevy II. It would of been a RPM MONSTER!!! But a guy with a 69 Z/28 wanted more than I did.