Brians47Nova
09-24-2021, 08:54 AM
New member here.
I'll probably have a few questions as this is not only my first Classic but I bought it with a Swap already done (kind of). The person I bought it from didn't know much as he bought it from someone who lost her husband and she didn't know either. So as I go along and learn both classic car basics I am also learning about LS swaps (I know it's an LM7). I can assume this person did quite a bit to the engine since it has a nice Holley Pan, Cam kit, etc... but I just don't know everything he did.
So onto my info. My name is Brian and the following is my new project.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/09/27214d1632452908tnewmember74chevynovacus-1.jpg (https://www.ls1.com/forums/attachments/f98/27214d1632452908-new-member-74-chevy-nova-custom-lm7-242149971_10220376731196921_7047721185833993818_n. jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/09/27215d1632452925tnewmember74chevynovacus-1.jpg (https://www.ls1.com/forums/attachments/f98/27215d1632452925-new-member-74-chevy-nova-custom-lm7-242080436_10220376731956940_8366398806197593903_n. jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/09/27216d1632452942tnewmember74chevynovacus-1.jpg (https://www.ls1.com/forums/attachments/f98/27216d1632452942-new-member-74-chevy-nova-custom-lm7-242193069_10220376731556930_1593641532876492589_n. jpg)
Chevrolet Nova Custom 2dr Coupe
Year: 1974
Model: Custom 2dr Coupe
Engine: 5.3L Vortec LM7 with a Stage 3 Cam Kit (out of a 2002 Suburban)
Body/Exterior: Stock but solid
Front End: Stock for now
Transmission: 4L60
Rear End: 3.73:1
Exhaust: Dual custom
Wheels/Tires: 205/60R15 fronts 235/65R15 rears on American Racing AR61 Outlaw Rims for now (not pictured)
Interior: all stock cloth but I have plans to upgrade to custom leather
Electrical: all stock except the LS Harness
Things I have done to it so far
I ordered a new EFI Tank and pump from Tanks Inc. because it didn't have a baffled tank and the old one has leaks.
I replaced rims and tires with ones that fit.
Ordered a Dakota Digital Dash kit with the OBDII Kit.
Bought the HPTuners HPVI2+ and credits (Still need to learn to tune)
Things I plan on doing in the future
Upgrade the front end brakes, suspension and steering
Upgrade the rear end brakes and suspension
New carpet, roof liner, dash pad, and reupholster the seats
Send it off to be painted
I'll probably have a few questions as this is not only my first Classic but I bought it with a Swap already done (kind of). The person I bought it from didn't know much as he bought it from someone who lost her husband and she didn't know either. So as I go along and learn both classic car basics I am also learning about LS swaps (I know it's an LM7). I can assume this person did quite a bit to the engine since it has a nice Holley Pan, Cam kit, etc... but I just don't know everything he did.
So onto my info. My name is Brian and the following is my new project.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/09/27214d1632452908tnewmember74chevynovacus-1.jpg (https://www.ls1.com/forums/attachments/f98/27214d1632452908-new-member-74-chevy-nova-custom-lm7-242149971_10220376731196921_7047721185833993818_n. jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/09/27215d1632452925tnewmember74chevynovacus-1.jpg (https://www.ls1.com/forums/attachments/f98/27215d1632452925-new-member-74-chevy-nova-custom-lm7-242080436_10220376731956940_8366398806197593903_n. jpg) https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2021/09/27216d1632452942tnewmember74chevynovacus-1.jpg (https://www.ls1.com/forums/attachments/f98/27216d1632452942-new-member-74-chevy-nova-custom-lm7-242193069_10220376731556930_1593641532876492589_n. jpg)
Chevrolet Nova Custom 2dr Coupe
Year: 1974
Model: Custom 2dr Coupe
Engine: 5.3L Vortec LM7 with a Stage 3 Cam Kit (out of a 2002 Suburban)
Body/Exterior: Stock but solid
Front End: Stock for now
Transmission: 4L60
Rear End: 3.73:1
Exhaust: Dual custom
Wheels/Tires: 205/60R15 fronts 235/65R15 rears on American Racing AR61 Outlaw Rims for now (not pictured)
Interior: all stock cloth but I have plans to upgrade to custom leather
Electrical: all stock except the LS Harness
Things I have done to it so far
I ordered a new EFI Tank and pump from Tanks Inc. because it didn't have a baffled tank and the old one has leaks.
I replaced rims and tires with ones that fit.
Ordered a Dakota Digital Dash kit with the OBDII Kit.
Bought the HPTuners HPVI2+ and credits (Still need to learn to tune)
Things I plan on doing in the future
Upgrade the front end brakes, suspension and steering
Upgrade the rear end brakes and suspension
New carpet, roof liner, dash pad, and reupholster the seats
Send it off to be painted