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09-24-2021 #1Registered User
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New Member - 74 Chevy Nova 5.3L LM7 Project
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.
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
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10-14-2021 #2Registered User- Join Date
- May 2020
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Looks like a solid start to the project. I love the 5.3LS motors and it should be a peppy setup for the Nova. I look forward to your progress.
10-18-2021 #3Registered User- Join Date
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Hi ti all)