n00b: '02 Z06 and '69 Nova Project

[tjZ06]

I currently have a '02 Z06 'vette and a few beater Daily Driver vehicles ('89 MazDUH B2200 is the primary). I'm considering a '69 Nova build for a new DD. I don't need to build it too extreme as far as power or handling, that's what the Z06 is for. ;) But I want a solid, crisp handling package that is rewarding to drive (and turns some heads) and that's how I've found myself here. I'll make another post in the appropriate forum for advice on the Nova build, but that's the short story on me and mah rides.

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Cartek built 348 CUI LS6

Polished Stock Crank
Eagle Forge Rods
Mahle Forged Pistons
Ported Heads (not milled)
226/230-.591/.591-113 Cam

Kooks Long-Tube Headers & Off-Road X-Pipe
Stock Ti Exhaust
Nick Williams 90mm Throttle Body
FAST 90mm Intake Manifold
Custom Valve Covers & NASCAR Style PCV Setup
Upgraded Radiator
Power Steering Cooler
Oil Cooler
Tune by Nick Newton at Newtech Performance (Hayward, CA)
MSI Rollbar
5-Point Harnesses (lap/sub-belts easily removed and shoulder belts tuck behinds seats for street use)
Lowered and Corner Weighted by MSI
T1 Sway Bars
'04 Sachs Shocks (Soon to be Penskes :icon_tup: )
Performance Friction Floating Rotors (F) and Pads (F/R)
Street: 19x10" & 19x11" CCW 505A, 295/30-19 & 305/30-19 Pirelli P-Zero Rosa
AutoX: 17x11" 'ZR1' Style Rims & 315/35-17 Kuhmo V710s
Road Race: 17x9.5" & 18x10.5" Stock Z06 Rims - In Need of Hoosier RR Tires
I'm sure there's stuff I'm forgetting too.


-TJ

[6'9"Witha69]

Welcome to the site. I am sure you will find everything you need for that new DD. 68-74 Nova suspensions are the same as 67-69 Camaro's, so the aftermarket is a plethora to choose from.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome to the site, TJ. That ZO6 is killer.

[tjZ06]

Thanks for the quick welcomes! I suppose I should ask here where I should post about my project... I'm going to have suspension, brakes, LSX motor swap, wheels/tires, paint/body work etc. questsions. Should I really make a post in each appropriate forum or should I make one overall post in say the "Open" forum?

-TJ

[Ralph LoGrasso]

TJ,

The General Tech and Safety Equipment (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19) forum is ideal for posting multiple techinal questions in one thread.

[tjZ06]

Thanks Ralph!

For anybody w/ input on my '69 build here's the thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?p=115979#post115979

-TJ

[ViperBlue68]

Welcome TJ I think Ive seen ur car @ Norcal ls1 VERY nice post some pics of your Nova if and when you get it.

[69Nova]

Welcome. And I like your choice on your next project.