Sky Skrape’s ’66 Nova Wagon

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Owner: Tim "SkySkrape" Katz Vice President/Co Founder TAPOUT LLC



List of vendors helping with the project:
The GMR (http://www.thegmr.com/) Full Floater
Becool (http://www.becool.com/) Aluminum Radiator
Currie (http://www.currieenterprises.com/) F9 housing, 35 spline axles(boost is in this engines future), 3.70 Platinum Trac, billet yoke, billet pinion support
GM Performance Parts (http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/) E-Rod Crate engine
Total Cost Involved (http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/) Pro-Touring front clip & Torque Arm rear Suspension
Tremec (http://www.tremec.com/) 6 speed
Wilwood (http://wilwood.com/) 14" 6 piston front, 14" 4 piston rear

Ricks Stainless
Dynamat
KO Rims
Toyo Tires
Magnaflow
Wraptivo
Turbonetics
Autometer

Planned completion date is SEMA 2012.

Tim has a busy week with the Nationwide race in Florida and UFC 132 in Vegas but next week the thrashing begins.

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A little moch up picture with a 315/30/18 :yes:
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-J

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Planned completion date is SEMA 2011. First track day will be the Optima Challenge with Tim at the helm.





Nice car! How exactly does a car not yet built get an Optima invite? I might want to get in that queue...

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Nice car! How exactly does a car not yet built get an Optima invite? I might want to get in that queue...

LOL, sign me up too.

-J

[The GMR]

oh man, mr katz!

cool build none the less!

Jason

[SRD art]

Oooooo, A Nova and a Wagon, now there's the perfect combination...

[Rod]

Nice car! How exactly does a car not yet built get an Optima invite? I might want to get in that queue...


LOL, sign me up too.

-J

no really??
I have worked with and for Ricks First Generation, Classic Industries, Speed Warehouse and Steves Camaros, and Gotellis speed shop now, and i have never seen an invite??
How do I get on the list also??

[MrQuick]

big names bring big exposure and high viewing numbers. Its all about bringing the numbers.

[johnny68]

man i cant wait for this build ive actually found my old 62 wagon and am trying to buy it back from 11 years ago
john

[Rod]

big names bring big exposure and high viewing numbers. Its all about bringing the numbers.

so you can buy a spot with money and exposure, no skill needed? I have been going about it all wrong, all the driving schools, track time, car building, suspension dialing and all I had to do was get on TV and sell t-shirts? I feel stupid

[slow4dr]

big names bring big exposure and high viewing numbers. Its all about bringing the numbers.

^^^This

Plus this isn't Tim's first rodeo so I am sure he has plenty of connections.

-J

[The Stickman]

That is quite the cage. Looks like there is very little back seat room. Watching with alot of interest.

[rfalker1]

This monster will be sick!!!!!!!

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

That is quite the cage. Looks like there is very little back seat room. Watching with alot of interest.

Stock sized back seat was compromised with the addition of the tubs but the cage didn't help any. He is either going to run one bucket in the middle or a small contoured bench.

-J

[Scott LaPointe]

I have a slightly larger wagon in my futrure. I will be watching this one closely.

[A.I.I.]

Engine and trans are out as of last night

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

*update

Engine and stock clip are out, new clip has been moched up

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-J

[RicerwannaB]

Awesome! Keep up the progress!

[The GMR]

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Jason

[Flash68]

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[BADDRIDE II]

Pretty impressive line up of sponsors to be rubbing elbows with.....not bad for a white kid from the OC! :twothumbs

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Tim just sent me this pic of the car as it sits right now. The car is currently in the very capable hands of The GMR. He also has a new list of sponsors for the car.


Turbonetics
Ricks Stainless
Redline Gauges
Dynamat
KO Rims
Toyo Tires
Magnaflow
Wraptivo


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-J

[CruizinKev]

wow cool project! can't wait to see more! :twothumbs

[craigs73]

gonna be sweet

[greaser]

That last pic with the rear seats is great.. Any room for a rear facing seat like the old family trips..

[linkstar69]

Neat little wagon, kirkey's in the rear will be hard to get the kids in and out. :)

[Sneke_Eyez]

Love me some wagon!
I'll be watching the progress!

[LowFast]

Subscribed

[The GMR]

That last pic with the rear seats is great.. Any room for a rear facing seat like the old family trips..


Dont let Skrape see this.... He will want one in there for sure!
We are shooting for enough room to pack 4 large guys in the car along with bags in the back because its looking like we are going to try and drive the entire Hot Rod Power Tour, and from stop to stop... As you can see, we have alot to do.... haha.

[MrQuick]

yeah you got enough room back there for a single sucker seat....perfect view when doing 6 grand donuts

700 HP, 6 passenger wagon, whats not to like.

[Glenn]

Your not alone, I'm also building a '66 Chevy II Wagon.

Keep the pictures and stories coming!

[baddrides]

I've been hearing about this........keep up the update's boyz!........

[The GMR]

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[The GMR]

A little behind the scenes of Hot Rod TV...


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jason

[The GMR]

Welded in the GMR PT-R snouts today with the GMR9-TX system.

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Jason

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

is that that dudes real hair?

homies like Sideshow Bob with that.. ahhaaha

but maybe thats the point.

[The GMR]

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Jason

[baddrides]

Ron.......It's not who you are, it's who you no.....I guess!

[baddrides]

She looks SICK!.........

[Capown]

Diggin the color's whats the advantage of wrapping it over just doing paint?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Stole some pics from Tim's brother's photobucket

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-J

[A.I.I.]

Fesler hood hinges
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New wheels
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Dash is finished
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[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Tim sent me this picture last night. GMPP LS3 & TR6060

The car is headed to Magnaflow early next week so they can fabricate the exhaust system. Sal and I will be going over there on Tuesday so I expect to get a ton of pics.

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-J

[A.I.I.]

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[Sales-TCI-Eng]

The day @ Magnaflow with Hot Rod TV filming was great.

Turbonetics supplied 76mm Inducer Compressor/75mm Exducer exhaust/1.01 A/R
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Pushed into the corner & ready for the exhaust
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Some pics of the new cage.
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Hooker supplied these epic cast exhaust manifolds. They are great for tight packaging and turbo applications.
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A couple shots before Magnaflow got to work.
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Reggie from Turbonetics talking to Tim about turbocharging
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Left to Right: Tim(Owner), Reggie(Turbonetics), Richard(MagnaFlow), & Jason (The GMR)
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Starting on the driver's side exhaust
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Final turbo placement may be slightly different because the radiator wasn't mounted yet.
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The car was up on the lift so I snapped a pic of the rearend.
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Jason from 'The GMR' talking to the camera about his full floater hubs on the Currie rearend.
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Yours truly putting on his serious face for the camera.
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[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Jose Cruz from MagnaFlow starts building the downpipe and exhaust system.
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Tim's good friend and resident goofball Jeff Long looking on while tack welds are placed on the exhaust.
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We ran out of daylight so we just dropped the car down and let Hot Rod TV finish up their portion of filming.
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-J

[Glenn]

Really, really nice quality built Hot Rod Wagon.

[Hotwhilz]

Really like the ride!

[The GMR]

Jason from 'The GMR' talking to the camera about his full floater hubs on the Currie rearend.
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Oh! I see how it is Jason!

I take a bitchen picture of you talking to the camera and you decide to take a picture of me when I "might" be looking at a certain female... Are you trying to get me in trouble with my chick? ... HAHA!

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

I didn't even notice until you mentioned that. Caught red handed LOL

-J

[A.I.I.]

Oh! I see how it is Jason!

I take a bitchen picture of you talking to the camera and you decide to take a picture of me when I "might" be looking at a certain female... Are you trying to get me in trouble with my chick? ... HAHA!

When I 1st saw this pic I thought the blonde was Stef

[The GMR]

When I 1st saw this pic I thought the blonde was Stef

yeah I know.... even in this pic it looks like her!

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[baddrides]

cold 'BUSTED' Jason!.......

[Jay@GMR]

Check out Speed Channel tonight at 9pm........

[Young Gun]

Just saw it, pretty solid piece on it

[The GMR]

9PM.... dont miss it!

[GNon18s]

Nice car! How exactly does a car not yet built get an Optima invite? I might want to get in that queue...

This is what I was thinking when they said it on tv tonight.

[GNon18s]

Did they wrap green vinyl over rust bubbles on the lower rear quarter?

[chumscustoms]

now i wanna get my nova wagon done. looks great

[boobiedaddy]

Awesome any updates?

[A.I.I.]

Awesome any updates?

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[E-Vukets]

Wow beautiful build! I am really liking the old BBS style rims

[baddrides]

YA!......any update's,.......hmmmmmmmmm

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

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[Sales-TCI-Eng]

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[kovert]

I like the car but.. I have to say using a wrap for paint in wrong :) especially when your putting the wrap over rust/ canser and it's bubbling through the wrap !! The guy has money have him pay u to do it right !

[A.I.I.]

I like the car but.. I have to say using a wrap for paint in wrong :) especially when your putting the wrap over rust/ canser and it's bubbling through the wrap !! The guy has money have him pay u to do it right !

Race car not a show car!

Within the next few days/weeks there should be some big updates and pics will be posted
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I recently found a pic of the car from Labor Day 2010
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[GNon18s]

Sorry, rust is not appropriate for a race car either.

[ramlinman]

Sorry, rust is not appropriate for a race car either.well said!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sneke_Eyez]

Yeah, I like this car a lot short of the choice of wrapping it in flat green vinyl (over rust no less).

However, its not my car so what I think doesn't matter, and I'm still paying attention, as the attention to detail in everything but the body looks amazing.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

I took some moch up wheels to try out on Tim's car today. I took the opportunity to take some current pics. Unfortunately, the car won't be done for SEMA but it will still be there but incomplete. It will be in the Turbnonetics booth.


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Lexan windows are ready to go in
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-J

[Trans]

MMA is not a real sport buddy!

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Tim ran out of time getting his wheels so we loaned him the Boze Alloys off our Camaro to use for SEMA.

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-J

[shane38]

True that kovert!!

[rusty63ss]

J

That looks like a Wilwood master setup.


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I am guessing that the firewall had to be flattened to make it work. What was done to stiffen the firewall? Do you have clearance pics with the engine installed?

[Muscle Express Ryan]

Mock up wheels look good to me!!!
This car will spread joy to all that enter I'm sure, once it complete.

[A.I.I.]

J

That looks like a Wilwood master setup.


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I am guessing that the firewall had to be flattened to make it work. What was done to stiffen the firewall? Do you have clearance pics with the engine installed?
Correct, here's the only pic engine compartment with the engine installed and it's to dark to tell whats going on.
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[paulgurley]

Car looks great!
What are the specs on the motor, did it have time to get on a dyno?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

It is a stock LS3 and it isn't running yet. Tim's shooting for early 2013 for completion now.

-J

[A.I.I.]

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[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Nice coverage already and the show hasn't even officially begun. I'll see you guys tomorrow morning in the Magnaflow booth.

-J

[RMMiller]

Wrapped or not I love it! Always been a fan of the 66-67 Novas.

[The GMR]

Unlike many cars that are being / have been built this one will be used and literally beaten on! The idea was never for any real aesthetics, just something that is different where Timm can get some seat time and really have some fun.

The wrap will be destroyed, among many other parts and components... I know this because Timm will bring the fury and have NO mercy on the car. This is being built as a bare bones track car with 4 seats... because that is what Timm wanted... haha. At the end of the day this is hot-rodding at its finest. Just another enthusiastic rodder who is building to have some fun behind the wheel and he really could care less what it looks like, just wants to get it done and driving!

jason

[The GMR]

Nice pics JAY!

[GNon18s]

If this Timm guy was on here posting himself about a car he was building himself I would love this thing. But since its being built for him by a bunch of sponsors who are in it for marketing purposes I think I'll call BS. Timm will spend more time standing in front of TV cameras talking about this car than he will be "bringing the fury" on this "bare bones track car". This is an un-finished SEMA show car that had to be pushed into the convention center. That doesn't make me want to buy Turbonetics turbos, Magnaflow exhaust, or a GMR rear. FWIW I like the choice of matte green vinyl, I just think the proper metal work should have been done first.

[A.I.I.]

If this Timm guy was on here posting himself about a car he was building himself I would love this thing. But since its being built for him by a bunch of sponsors who are in it for marketing purposes I think I'll call BS. Timm will spend more time standing in front of TV cameras talking about this car than he will be "bringing the fury" on this "bare bones track car". This is an un-finished SEMA show car that had to be pushed into the convention center. That doesn't make me want to buy Turbonetics turbos, Magnaflow exhaust, or a GMR rear. FWIW I like the choice of matte green vinyl, I just think the proper metal work should have been done first.
Timm is a guy who doesn't do forums, period. Last week I had to give him a link to this build because he had no idea how to find it and I'm not sure but I doubt he'll spend much time ever posting if he does ever make an account.
As far as you're jealousy comment regarding him spending more time in front of a camera, that's a joke right, he spend's countless hours working on his own cars and has since he was a kid, including this one. He doesn't have a prep guy and has installed almost everything on this build including some of the metal fabrication. Unlike most successful people who only write a check and have their cars delivered to them when finished he's always gotten his hands dirty.

Yes his sponsors are a HUGE part of this build and it couldn't have been done without them, but he is still spending countless hours in his shop/garage putting this car together. And yes the car had to be pushed in the convention center, but then again he's also had 2 kids since starting this build and is the VP of a 200 Million dollar a year company with thousands of people a week standing in line to get an autograph, what have you done?

[GNon18s]

Im not a high profile guy on here, but I have Drag raced, autocrossed, and Road raced a few times each this year alone. I wish I could have done more driving events this year but I've been spending a lot of time and money doing metalwork, bodywork, and some upholstery on my 87' Grand National project in my home garage. (I'm getting ready to order a 9" style axle in the next month or two if you know any RACE-PROVEN axle housing/floater manufacturers you recommend)? Some of my welding/fab work has been on display at SEMA in the form of a 59' Fiat (2009'), a tube chassis/turbo S-10 (2010'), and a 67' Chevelle last year. I'm not on here to mess up your build thread, and I dont make 200million a year but I do know cars.

[parsonsj]

uh, guys...

Knock it off.

[dontlifttoshift]

Timm will bring the fury and have NO mercy on the car.

jason

.....and that's what they are for!!


. (I'm getting ready to order a 9" style axle in the next month or two if you know any RACE-PROVEN axle housing/floater manufacturers you recommend)?

I can help with that.

[The GMR]

(I'm getting ready to order a 9" style axle in the next month or two if you know any RACE-PROVEN axle housing/floater manufacturers you recommend)?.

oh I see what you did there, you cant fool me for a second!

Not sure what you are referring to, GMR is NOT proven is all forms of racing, and that is on purpose. My components will NEVER be "proven" in Nascar simply because I refuse to play the political BS game that goes on behind the scenes when it comes to component usage.

As for proven, the hub setup we sell is a dialed down version of what has and to this day still survives 100+ MPH trophy truck roll overs. Among many cars that currently run all forms of track events including RTT and autocross events like OUSCI. Our housings are in essence "overkill" when it comes to strength, hence why we always post up the weight just so that we are not argued with it being too heavy.

I do not manufacture components for high level NHRA yet, but I do have a rear hub design that will see the light of day when I get around to it.

Yes we are a New company relatively speaking and it seems as though anything new always ruffles feathers. There is a good chance I will not convince you of anything and that is fine with me, GMR products are not for everyone but if you are interested then please give me a call, I can asnwer any questions you want even down to why we designed said components the way we did.

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As for the build, Timm spends more time on that car then any and ALL the sponsors. HE does not weld or bend tube so anything related to that was outsourced. Next time I'm over at his house I will snap a shot of the "camera boy" in action, but the overall reality is that he will have the car on the track soon because it was never meant to be a "SEMA-show" car. Did it go to SEMA, yes, but that was not the initial intention.

Jason

[shane38]

If this Timm guy was on here posting himself about a car he was building himself I would love this thing. But since its being built for him by a bunch of sponsors who are in it for marketing purposes I think I'll call BS. Timm will spend more time standing in front of TV cameras talking about this car than he will be "bringing the fury" on this "bare bones track car". This is an un-finished SEMA show car that had to be pushed into the convention center. That doesn't make me want to buy Turbonetics turbos, Magnaflow exhaust, or a GMR rear. FWIW I like the choice of matte green vinyl, I just think the proper metal work should have been done first.



True true the sad part is his worth so much money why do sponsors help him out...because of his name?bs...why does he need it if has millions!! Instead of companies helping the rich out help the poor that are trying to go out and race every weekend!!! lets see if his wallet makes him a fast driver!!! Im not hating on the guy hating on the companies that are giving these kind of people help instead of not helping the people that are trying to make it to the tracks every weekend!!

[A.I.I.]

True true the sad part is his worth so much money why do sponsors help him out...because of his name?bs...why does he need it if has millions!! Instead of companies helping the rich out help the poor that are trying to go out and race every weekend!!! lets see if his wallet makes him a fast driver!!! Im not hating on the guy hating on the companies that are giving these kind of people help instead of not helping the people that are trying to make it to the tracks every weekend!!
Regardless of how much $ my brother does or doesn't have, it doesn't change the fact that he's a huge car guy and has been since we were kids. If he's at home and not playing with his kids he's in his garage working on one car or another.

As far as sponsors giving products to the rich and not the poor, I can see both sides of this argument as I'm not rich or famous but I still get taken care of by my "sponsors", but from a business stand point it I know it make's no sense to give "me" or the average guy a product when they can give it to a guy like Skrape that's going to get their company LOT'S of publicity from many different directions including national tv coverage, radio interviews, multipal magazine articles etc etc...

Pics below were posted by Fesler Built

[A.I.I.]

[QUOTE=GNon18s;946524] Some of my welding/fab work has been on display at SEMA in the form of a tube chassis/turbo S-10 (2010')/QUOTE]

Do you have pics of it? I remember a black tube chassis S-10 in the ESAB booth in 2010, was that your's?

If so, absolutely beautiful work, Skrape and I spent a lot of time looking over it

[GNon18s]

uh, guys...

Knock it off.

Good luck with your project.

[scotzilla]

haters. man not every car has to be flawless- thats why half the cars never get finished. Build what you want and let other people build what they want. sick build jason!

[Dave B]

I'm sure all the guys that don't like the car, own "Tapout" shirts..so in the end, they helped build it....

[The GMR]

Once you get the chance to meet TImm in person you will see that he is quite the down to earth guy, he along with two other founders built TapouT literally front the ground up with nothing.

In fact Timm was an employee of OPG back in the day and was Fired for being late too many times because he was out late... selling shirts out of his car during fighting events. Tomorrow he will be at the Magnaflow Booth 9am then Turbonetics 11am, come by and say hello if you are At SEMA. I will do my best to be over there but chances are I will be over at the Brake MAn booth most of the day tomorrow.

Cheers!
Jason

[GrabberGT]

Cool car, cool components, cool concept. Cant wait to see how this thing performs with 3 passengers. Should be fun. I have to ask though... are those "Tapout" emblems staying? Im not really a fan and think you could find a better way to add the emblem to the car. Those remind me of a large chunky plastic medallion someone would hang from a chain necklace.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Some more pics from SEMA.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/IMG_5052-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/IMG_5053-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/IMG_5056-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/IMG_5057-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/11/IMG_5064-1.jpg

[The GMR]

LARGE turnout at the Turbonetics booth!

Thanks for everyone who stopped by to at least say hello, sorry to those that I could not talk to more, but it was a long day and many people with questions.

already talked to TImm and looks like while Im in CA next weekend we will continue getting it closer to the track! Seems like a few things... but still a mile to go!

[The GMR]

Sorry J.... I had to! :3rd:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Jason

[LSxChevelle]

What driveshaft you have for the TR6060?

[RMMiller]

Im not hating on the guy hating on the companies that are giving these kind of people help instead of not helping the people that are trying to make it to the tracks every weekend!!

Rather than "hating" on the companies, contact them and look into a sponsorship. I have a friend that started into rock crawling and eventually started hitting the larger events, he contacted some different places and was sponsored with tires and other parts. You don't have to be rich, you just have to try. Of course if you succeed you better be at events and do your part!

[T.K.]

this is the first car i've ever seen use a belt buckle for a gas cap. interesting, but thats scrap for you

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

What driveshaft you have for the TR6060?

He doesn't have a driveshaft yet.

-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Budnik Wheels 18x9 & 18x11

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/2508C54FD172390800_zps692aa7a0-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/2-508C54FD-172390-800_zps692aa7a0.jpg.html)

-J

[Tig]

Awesome build
How comfortable are those kirkey seats without padding?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Not very........I am sure Tim will add some upholstery, that is if he hasn't already

-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

I've been waiting for Turbonetics to send me some pics while it was at their shop but now it is back at Tim's place. He is thrashing on it trying to get ready for the Power Tour.


A couple teasers that were sent vie camera phone
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMG_2902_zps7dba503a-1.png (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/IMG_2902_zps7dba503a.png.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/05/IMG_2901_zps13d88cac-1.png (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/IMG_2901_zps13d88cac.png.html)

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Hot Rod Power Tour time

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/IMG_0391_zps8d164e39-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20Power%20Tour/IMG_0391_zps8d164e39.jpg.html)

[72BBSwinger]

Thing outta rip!

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Hot Rod Power Tour time

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/IMG_0391_zps8d164e39-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20Power%20Tour/IMG_0391_zps8d164e39.jpg.html)

Looks like an old episode of Overhaulin'

[A.I.I.]

Sorry for the horrible video of the Wagon and it only being on Facebook!
.
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201362430925430&set=vb.1313464849&type=2&theater

[paulgurley]

Did you get it dyno tuned yet? What kind of numbers are you hoping for?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Did you get it dyno tuned yet? What kind of numbers are you hoping for?

Tuned the car yesterday @ Danzio in Lake Elsinore. On a Mustang dyno it made 530whp @ 5.8 psi. The boost will remain here for now until he gets used to the car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/IMG_1448_zpsade0c954-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/IMG_1448_zpsade0c954.jpg.html)

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

ZMGPNZJBYDs

-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

We had the car here at the shop getting it ready for the 2013 Super Chevy Handling Challenge. Installed the new Ridetech TQ's, and scaled and aligned the car.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/GOPR0302_zpse3e69ab3-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/GOPR0302_zpse3e69ab3.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/GOPR0278_zps015949b7-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/GOPR0278_zps015949b7.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/GOPR0296_zps7199fd34-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/GOPR0296_zps7199fd34.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/GOPR0293_zps938b43e5-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/GOPR0293_zps938b43e5.jpg.html)

-J

[A.I.I.]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/OCFairgrounds1strace2_zps8fa013b5-1.jpg (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/BrianKatz01/media/OCFairgrounds1strace2_zps8fa013b5.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/OCFairgrounds1strace_zps28dedce2-1.jpg (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/BrianKatz01/media/OCFairgrounds1strace_zps28dedce2.jpg.html)

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Here are some more pics from the SoCal Challenge.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2341_zps1c6f4632-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2341_zps1c6f4632.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2358_zps3fe175c1-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2358_zps3fe175c1.jpg.html)

Power steering line decided it didn't want to be connected any more. Thanks to James Crosby for thrashing on the car to get it back out on Saturday.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2371_zps311c1f64-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2371_zps311c1f64.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2404_zps6ca502f6-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2404_zps6ca502f6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2494_zps646bf475-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2494_zps646bf475.jpg.html)

3 wheel motion, needs less front bar and more rear bar

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2571_zps2cedcbfa-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2571_zps2cedcbfa.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2580_zps31fda2ef-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20August%20SoCal%20Challenge/IMG_2580_zps31fda2ef.jpg.html)

-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

j1Ed1OYcruc

-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

The car still has some cooling issues so Tim ordered a new radiator and fan. We went ahead and changed to a larger rear anti-sway bar and stiffened up the low speep and high speed adjusters on the Ridetech shocks. The car is getting better each time it hits the track(which is only twice so far). Tim is trying to get some Rivals since the NT05's are only available in a 295 for the rear.


Tim and James Crosby made a few laps at Adams last night. Tim kept getting faster as the night progressed and he got comfortable with the track. His fastest was a 47.0.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2942_zps8980bf27-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/IMG_2942_zps8980bf27.jpg.html)

The camera wasn't liking the dim light so we had some issues getting it to focus.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2960_zpsf4ac1470-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/IMG_2960_zpsf4ac1470.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/09/IMG_2959_zpsb2f847fb-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/Tapout%20Nova/IMG_2959_zpsb2f847fb.jpg.html)

-J

[Guyt699]

I saw the car in B'ham with the Power Tour. Very cool! Looks like it would be a fun driver!

[BLACKLIST]

cool project. but I don't understand the tapout crap. seems tacky to me. like in the early 00's when people were putting nike shoosh decals in their back window... its not car related..


and I see the car is sponsor'd but I think all those stickers in random places really kills it for me. sorry.

cool motor setup though. some really nice parts. just looks thrown together for advertising stunt.

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

cool project. but I don't understand the tapout crap. seems tacky to me. like in the early 00's when people were putting nike shoosh decals in their back window... its not car related..


and I see the car is sponsor'd but I think all those stickers in random places really kills it for me. sorry.

cool motor setup though. some really nice parts. just looks thrown together for advertising stunt.

The car is owned by Tapout's co-founder Tim "SkySkrape" Katz.


Some pics from the SoCal Challenge last weekend.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3189_zps8209c3a1-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3189_zps8209c3a1.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3206_zps4f748149-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3206_zps4f748149.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3224_zpsde0541ab-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3224_zpsde0541ab.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3229_zps4bdb217a-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3229_zps4bdb217a.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3230_zps061d319d-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3230_zps061d319d.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3231_zps0d0f2987-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3231_zps0d0f2987.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3232_zpsbec59e59-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3232_zpsbec59e59.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3248_zpsd6175658-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3248_zpsd6175658.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3249_zps3b9e9ac2-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3249_zps3b9e9ac2.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3250_zps4167a0f3-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3250_zps4167a0f3.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3251_zpsfd6252c2-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3251_zpsfd6252c2.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3422_zpsfe2160d1-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3422_zpsfe2160d1.jpg.html)

Yep, there are little passengers riding along
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3423_zps5d9551f5-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3423_zps5d9551f5.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3424_zpsf7a17b85-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3424_zpsf7a17b85.jpg.html)

Tim & Bill going head to head

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3504_zps8638a1af-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3504_zps8638a1af.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3507_zps298cd8a0-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3507_zps298cd8a0.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3508_zpsa7d4073c-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3508_zpsa7d4073c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3561_zpscc4ba2f5-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3561_zpscc4ba2f5.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/IMG_3578_zps64a93c74-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20SoCal%20Challenge%20Camarillo/IMG_3578_zps64a93c74.jpg.html)

-J

[A.I.I.]

Having problems with how and where to run the 2 crank case evap lines.
One comes out top front passenger side head and the other from almost under the throttle body. Right now both line are run together into one hose, then to an over flow bottle. The bottle is filling with oil.

How should the lines be run to prevent oil from filling the overflow bottle?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Having problems with how and where to run the 2 crank case evap lines.
One comes out top front passenger side head and the other from almost under the throttle body. Right now both line are run together into one hose, then to an over flow bottle. The bottle is filling with oil.

How should the lines be run to prevent oil from filling the overflow bottle?

That is the tanks purpose, to catch and hold the oil.

Ditch the filter on top of the reservoir. Run a line from that plug to a vacuum source on the the inlet of the turbo. Even better yet would be to increase the line sizes to at least -10

-J

[woodside783]

glad to see this finished love it

[A.I.I.]

That is the tanks purpose, to catch and hold the oil.

Ditch the filter on top of the reservoir. Run a line from that plug to a vacuum source on the the inlet of the turbo. Even better yet would be to increase the line sizes to at least -10

-J
Thanks J

Getting ready for Sema/Optima
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/10/Prephasbegun_zps7805b7f1-1.jpg (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/BrianKatz01/media/Prephasbegun_zps7805b7f1.jpg.html)

[boobiedaddy]

Nice! Are those jack stands? If so what brand?

Thanks

[A.I.I.]

Awesome build
How comfortable are those kirkey seats without padding?
Surprisingly their not bad. After a weekend of being in the car I wasn't sore at all


Nice! Are those jack stands? If so what brand?

Thanks
Yes they are, when I asked my buddy what brand they were he said "big and black".

Little Optima love before SEMA:
http://www.optimabatteries.com/us/en/experience/power-source/2013-ousci-preview-skrapes-1966-nova-wagon/

[The GMR]

Nice! Are those jack stands? If so what brand?

Thanks

they are pipe fitting / weld stands. can go from 36 inches to 74 inches height.

most welding supply stores can order them if they do not stock them.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Tig]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Is that a Pre Runner tube chassis on your wall?

[A.I.I.]

Is that a Pre Runner tube chassis on your wall?

6100 chassis built by BMS

Got the car finished and loaded at midnight last night.

[wfo guy]

Good effort!

[CA B4C]

The wagon was really looking strong during the autocross portion of the OUSCI competition
84930
Even Goldberg was impressed
84931
Nothing happens without the hard work of others
84932

[A.I.I.]

Sorry for the horrible quality

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Nothing happens without the hard work of others
84932



HAHAHAHA, Fantastic! I was like, "Let me get out of the picture". You were like "You ARE the picture".



Here are some pics of Skrape's car from OUSCI.

Some pics form OUSCI

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2092_zpsb8d64c6d-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2092_zpsb8d64c6d.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2093_zpsfaf4b76c-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2093_zpsfaf4b76c.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2094_zpsc940072e-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2094_zpsc940072e.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2096_zps599faa46-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2096_zps599faa46.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2097_zps81211ed0-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2097_zps81211ed0.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2098_zps07b7673b-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2098_zps07b7673b.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2101_zps968da010-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2101_zps968da010.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/12/IMG_2103_zps4dfc387a-1.jpg (http://s981.photobucket.com/user/TotalCostInvolved/media/2013%20OUSCI/IMG_2103_zps4dfc387a.jpg.html)

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-J

[CA B4C]

Glad you enjoyed, its always a pleasure to see you and the TCI crew at all the events

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Power Auto Media interview with Skrape

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Some action from OUSCI including the driveshaft destruction via gopro

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-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Popular Hot Rodding coverage of the OUSCI

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-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Tim is getting as much seat time as he can. He took the car to California Speedway a few weeks back and ran the ROVAl course which in his car means 160mph.

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-J

[A.I.I.]

As you can see in the video the car's very fast and through out the day we made a lot of changes that helped quite a bit. At this point there's still countless things that can be done to make it much faster and there's a lot of very knowledgeable guys helping out.
For a reference, the S10 behind us is 2500 lbs with a built LS3 making 600 hp and the Wagon flat out leaves him on the straight a ways. From the passenger seat all day I couldn't tell how much faster we were than the truck but the owner kept telling us, so the last race of the day I jumped into the truck for 6-7 laps and was shocked at just how far the Wagon ran away on every straight section of the course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9W-YiT7QKk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[DJW32]

Tim,
Did the vents on the hood cure the under hood heat issues? If your cruising around, how hot do the in coming air temps get?

David

[A.I.I.]

Tim,
Did the vents on the hood cure the under hood heat issues? If your cruising around, how hot do the in coming air temps get?

David
Tim's not on here but I can answer, it didn't help enough. James and I took the hood off at Cali. Speedway and it helped get us a few more laps before hit 250* but it didn't cure the issue.

If just cruising around it doesn't get hot, a few weeks ago we took it to Lakewood(30 miles away) and it never got past 190*

Brian

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Mike Musto from Big Muscle reviews Skrape's Nova Wagon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9lVnKiqyQk&list=UU5rBpVgv83gYPZ593XwQUsA


-J

[linkstar69]

Have you had any issues with the dynamat on the roof? I put it on the roof as we'll and the upholsterer raised a concern when he was installing the head liner but so far so good.

[gutt_72]

Mike Musto from Big Muscle reviews Skrape's Nova Wagon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9lVnKiqyQk&list=UU5rBpVgv83gYPZ593XwQUsA


-J

Another beauty episode from /BigMuscle but how much Oil does that thing burn?!? It's got the blues!!

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

The oiling issue was cured with a proper oil feed and drain line to/from the turbo. Unfortunately, the damage was already done to the seals so turbonetics replaced it.

-J

[A.I.I.]

Have you had any issues with the dynamat on the roof? I put it on the roof as we'll and the upholsterer raised a concern when he was installing the head liner but so far so good.
The roof was done years ago when West Coast "Customs' did their hack work on the car.

In the off road world there are a lot of 1/2 Million dollar prerunners that have Dynamat on the roof with head liners in 100+ degree's and I've yet to hear of anyone having an issue. So IMO I wouldn't be concerned with it on a street car.
In fact were doing a headliner in my truck(pic below) and you can see I did my roof also


The oiling issue was cured with a proper oil feed and drain line to/from the turbo. Unfortunately, the damage was already done to the seals so turbonetics replaced it.

-J
It's to bad the episode was filmed right after the car was finished. IMO it makes the car look un-finished, and we both know the car has had some major improvements since then

Jalopnik also picked it up:
http://drive.jalopnik.com/take-your-bros-racing-in-a-66-nova-wagon-that-t-shirts-1545761351/@travis


-Brian

[linkstar69]

The roof was done years ago when West Coast "Customs' did their hack work on the car.

In the off road world there are a lot of 1/2 Million dollar prerunners that have Dynamat on the roof with head liners in 100+ degree's and I've yet to hear of anyone having an issue. So IMO I wouldn't be concerned with it on a street car.
In fact were doing a headliner in my truck(pic below) and you can see I did my roof also


It's to bad the episode was filmed right after the car was finished. IMO it makes the car look un-finished, and we both know the car has had some major improvements since then

Jalopnik also picked it up:
http://drive.jalopnik.com/take-your-bros-racing-in-a-66-nova-wagon-that-t-shirts-1545761351/@travis


-Brian
Thanks Brian, I'm in Australia so the roof will see some heat that's for sure.

[A.I.I.]

Saturday we did 2 different tracks and had a blast. Thanks to Jason(TCI) and Jonathan(Speed Driven Media) for the great pics

Last pic my brother and Rut were staging, Bill(Black Widow Exhaust) and I had just jumped out of his truck and I joked that we should join them since we've never had 4 people in the car. After a few minutes of trying to get in(Thanks to the guys from TCI) we were in and ready to run....The car is not set up for an extra 470 lbs that's for sure, but it was fun

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

My head is still spinning like a top even two full days after the event. I had 60 gigs of media to wade through and I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I will try and get some Nova Wagon specific pics/video up this week.


-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Some more video action, this time from a local Karting track called Apex.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPxeqCgNhX4&feature=youtu.be

-J

[72BBSwinger]

Which Toyo tires are on that car?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

He hadn't had a chance to change the tires so it still has Rivals on it.



Another video, this one from the TCI Sponsored Street Machine Nationals Autocross.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU5LpkF0sa4&list=UUdwmfUxRXrdmGfxpvg0DH0g

-J

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

I was browsing Skrape's SD cards and found this gem from an Adams event last month. It's a cool night time view from the front of Bill Speed's S10 as he chases The Nova.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yaZI0q9Fyg&list=UUdwmfUxRXrdmGfxpvg0DH0g



-J

[A.I.I.]

Jason I know you've got a ton of pics and video that you can update this thread with from the last few months :)

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

It's been a while since I've updated this thread. Skrape has been getting more and more seat time but I haven't been at any of the events so I haven't had much media to share. However, he went to Adams Motorsports Park this week with some heavier rear springs and I was able to stop by and get some pics.


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-J

[DJW32]

Is Tim still running the stock LS3? If so, that's impressive. What kind of boost is he running at the track?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Is Tim still running the stock LS3? If so, that's impressive. What kind of boost is he running at the track?

Yep, completely stock LS3. It's on wastegate spring pretty much all the time, which is 6 psi.

-J

[A.I.I.]

Recent shot of Tim's 55

[A.I.I.]

Got rid of the MagnaFlows and completely changed the sound of the car now that it's got the Black Widow Mufflers on there
http://instagram.com/p/rDp376rsxV/?modal=true

[A.I.I.]

Powder coated the wheels
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Also, here's a sound clip of the 55 after the muffler was swapped out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0RX07aH1VE&feature=youtu.be

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

The Super Chevy Handling Challenge is all wrapped up. Unfortunately, Mary couldn't drive the car with the seat so far back to fit Skrape. We had to improvise on the driver for the road course. Read all about it in the January 2015 issue of Super Chevy.

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Both Skrape's cars in the evening light of the first day of testing.

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-J

[72BBSwinger]

Got rid of the MagnaFlows and completely changed the sound of the car now that it's got the Black Widow Mufflers on there
http://instagram.com/p/rDp376rsxV/?modal=true

Good move! Love Magnaflow as a supporter of this sport, just never have gotten that warm fuzzy feeling from the sound of their muffs.

[A.I.I.]

Small changes before before Optima in a few weeks

[DJW32]

Is the motor now forged? How many psi is it pushing?

[A.I.I.]

How many psi is it pushing?

10

Mullenix race engines in Simi Valley also built the exhaust system using http://www.blackwidowexhaust.com mufflers, if your in Vegas for Optima this weekend please stop by and say hello

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Some pics of the Wagon doin work at the USCA event in Las Vegas last weekend.

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The Magical Hovering Cone

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Trying to shoot out of the back of Chad's Camaro

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[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Here is the Autocross & Speed/Stop video


https://youtu.be/GM0ChljePJs

-J

[cactuss4]

Thanks for sharing, just got caught up.. Darn cool!

[bonecrrusher]

Was this Wagon in the background on this weeks episode of Street Outlaws? They where in Vegas for some "street" racing...

[Ghiaguy]

Very Nice Project -- I've always loved box Nova Wagons -- What is the overall opinion now that you've went to a supercharger over a turbo????? -- -- I'm sure that on the shorter/tighter courses the supercharger will be faster, but you'll miss the Turbo on the longer courses -- -- It would of helped to have had a lot smaller turbo on the car, something mapped a lot closer to the engine and driving speeds.... I ran a Magnuson supercharger on my Bike back in the 80's and really enjoyed the instant torque, but eventually switched over to turbos and I've never looked back (turbos belong on every toy LOL) -- -- Love to know when you're going to go back to Adams or maybe the monthly SCCA SOLO event at Fontana, I'll bring out my toy and make a few laps with you...

[A.I.I.]

Was this Wagon in the background on this weeks episode of Street Outlaws? They where in Vegas for some "street" racing...
Haha, yes there for the filming of the "Vegas" street racing


Very Nice Project -- I've always loved box Nova Wagons -- What is the overall opinion now that you've went to a supercharger over a turbo????? -- -- I'm sure that on the shorter/tighter courses the supercharger will be faster, but you'll miss the Turbo on the longer courses -- -- It would of helped to have had a lot smaller turbo on the car, something mapped a lot closer to the engine and driving speeds.... I ran a Magnuson supercharger on my Bike back in the 80's and really enjoyed the instant torque, but eventually switched over to turbos and I've never looked back (turbos belong on every toy LOL) -- -- Love to know when you're going to go back to Adams or maybe the monthly SCCA SOLO event at Fontana, I'll bring out my toy and make a few laps with you...
We haven't run Car at any big track besides Vegas for Optima since the swap and we we're fighting all kind of issues that weekend, but the one thing we didn't have issues with was heating which we've had since day one with the turbo set up. We did probably 30-40 laps at Fontana a few weeks ago at Robert Bryds event and were VERY happy with the change. The car is actually fun now since it pulls all the way through the the power band versus once boost is up. So autocross tracks should be a lot more fun

[bonecrrusher]

Was "Vegas" somewhere out in the desert?

[Sales-TCI-Eng]

Been a while since an update but Skrape had a Track Day with us last Saturday at Streets of Willow.


https://youtu.be/W8lpODuwrOI


-J

[wfo guy]

Looks like fun to me!