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03-07-2006 #1
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dealing with a big block
I am starting a 70 nova project, the car originally came with a big block and I would like to put a big block back in it. However I would like to take the car to the occasional auto cross or open track event. Can I make the car perform well in these type of events with a big block? If so, what do I need to do to make it handle?
I was planning on aluminum heads, water pump, manifold, and radiator. battery in trunk.
hotchkis or global west springs
SCC control arm and ball joints
koni shocks
hotchkis front sway bar......
Joe Q
70 nova ss396, just a bunch of parts, i would not call it a car yet
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03-07-2006 #2
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I have had both, actually still have them, 68 Camaro BB, car was squirrly, is the Camaro a shorter wheelbase than the Nova?? I think so, but the Nova with a BB is not squirrly but I don't try to drive it around corners fast, ie: 90/10, no sway bar.
The Camaro you could drive with your foot, stab the gas and go around the corner, With all the aluminum that probably lighten it up a bunch,Steve68- 1968 Camaro SS LSX T56, 12bolt 3:90's, 18" Fikse Profil 13s, Deep Fathom Green paint, Spearcos, just bunch of old junk because another member said so, LOL
70 Nova SS street/drag 454, T400, 3:55, ugly!
03-09-2006 #3
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That is interesting that the nova and camaro perform differently. The nova does have a 3inch longer wheel base, might explain he difference. what are your et’s with nova?
Joe Q
70 nova ss396, just a bunch of parts, i would not call it a car yet
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