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    Thread: 71 Nova

    1. #101
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      Looking good...

      How did you like the STICKINESS of that RAAM mat? I had that black crap on me for days!!
      Adam
      1985 S10 - LT1 + T56
      1964 Chevy II 4-Door - LS1 + T56

    2. #102
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      Well car is pretty much finished up for now. Still have to do the headliner and wet sand/polish the paint over the winter. Took it out for 15 miles today, boost comes in HARD. 55mph rolls just smoke the 315's.

      Going in on Tues to get an alignment. Brainerd has an open track day in Oct, Hmmmm. Prob take it to the strip to see what it does in the next couple weeks. Id like it to be about an inch lower all around, hoping the springs settle a little more.

      Thanks to all the sponsors on this board that helped with parts and advice.
      Driverz Inc, SC&C, SDPC, Summit, American Autowire, Speedtech.
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      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    3. #103
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      Awesome job on the car man...you wouldn't even know what lurks under the hood looking at that picture.

      Best of luck with it! Your car was the inspiration for my 442.

      Thanks!
      Dave

    4. #104
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      Looks great! Have fun driving it!
      Jon
      71 Nova LT1/4L60E

    5. #105
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      is the rear end still stock length with tubs and what gear did you got with

    6. #106
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      What kind of torque converter are you running?

      Great to see this car looking as good as it does.

    7. #107
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      Gears are 3.42 in a stock length 12 bolt. Torque converter is a Yank PY3600.

      Dragstrip results: 10.70 @ 131. Should be able to drop that a little more with consistent traction. Now off to the auto x!
      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    8. #108
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      Excellent run I would say. Hope your happy with it and enjoy the autocross.
      Jon
      71 Nova LT1/4L60E

    9. #109
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      Need some updated pics and video of the Nova. Have a good time at the auto x.


      Bill Haynie

      1970 Nova 572/620 TKO600
      2013 Boss 302 Laguna Seca



    10. #110
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      Heres a pic from the track. I have to relearn how to post videos.
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      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    11. #111
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      Quote Originally Posted by LS1NOVA View Post
      Heres a pic from the track. I have to relearn how to post videos.
      How was the auto-cross? We'd love to see more pics of the car.......
      Mike F.


    12. #112
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      autocross is in two weeks.
      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    13. #113
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      Sweet ride there! Never would of guessed your from MN. Glad to see decent amount of pro-touring cars there since might be moving the in couple years. Wife is from right outside of St Clound in Foley. Love the weather still below -10 there,fresh air,farms,green green grass and people from state of MN. Brandon

    14. #114
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      Quote Originally Posted by LS1NOVA View Post
      autocross is in two weeks.
      Cool, please post an update after the event! Have a great time.
      Mike F.


    15. #115
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      Hey there,

      Congrats on your times man!!! Great build! I have a quick question for you, where did you route the tube coming from the front of your valley cover?

      Thanks!
      Dave



    16. #116
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      valve covers are both plumbed to a vented catch can for PCV fresh air inlet under vacuum and vent under boost. Valley cover goes to a one way check valve and into a sealed catch can then back to the intake.
      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    17. #117
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      Thanks for the reply man...you wouldn't be willing to snap a few pics of that system would you?

      Thanks!
      Dave

    18. #118
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      Well time for a little update since Ive driven the car 1000 miles now. The autocross was a blast! It was a little intimidating since I was the only pre 80 american car there I think. I ended up getting third in the novice class. Im going to try to go to a bunch next year.
      Im really happy with the SC&C suspension setup. It handled great, even with the extra weight over the front with the turbo setup and all.

      Bandit-I built the PCV setup using two breathers built from PVC pipe. It goes like this:

      LS6 valley cover > sealed catch can > one way valve > intake. This provided the part throttle vacuum to scavenge the crankcase and remove water vapor etc while the one way valve closes under boost to prevent pressurizing the crankcase.

      Both valve covers > vented catch can. This provides two things, filtered air to the engine on part throttle scavenging and venting under boost.
      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    19. #119
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      I know I know two hands on the wheel!

      Heres a pic of the pcv setup too.
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      Nathan Shaw
      71 Nova, 1000+whp 5.3, 8 second autoXer.

    20. #120
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      Nov 2010
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      I read someplace that you notched the frame for alternator clearance. Do you have any pictures showing this? What alternator did you use? An f-body, truck, or?

      Car looks great. Congrats!

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