1970 Nova LT1 / 4L60E swap

[JCzNova]

So it is time for one of those heart/lung/liver transplants...

Donor = 1995 Buick Roadmaster with 175k on it. Runs and shifts good.

Hoping to salvage the following also:
-radiator and fans
-power steering setup
-trans cooler
-fuel tank and pump setup
-OBD plug

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/3af8024e.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/226f1720.jpg

[JCzNova]

Other than some frustration finding all the wiring harness, the removal went pretty smooth over a few days after work.

The harness and computer went off to Certified Performance in Missouri to lighten the load, and take the "grandma's grocery getter" out of the ECM.

Engine and trans out in one shot, barely.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/e1d24b46.jpg

There is the Nova in the back, and the FOR SALE sign is attached to the house not the car.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/02b944f2.jpg

Fuel tank dropped easy since the car was on E. Not sure it is gonna work since it is 2" longer front to back (can work around) but would hang almost 3" lower with no modification.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/15d81485.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/788daf33.jpg

Now it is degreasing time and waiting on parts. Exhaust is on the way, and I will hit the local parts store for a power steering gearbox.

More to come...

[79LT1Monte]

Looks like you got a great start on it whle we had this nice weather to work with. We went through the harness and removed everything you didn't need and labled what you will need so the instal should be pretty smooth and clean looking when done. You can loom it all up once you get everything running and checked out. I forgot to grab the camera before I left the shop but we did take a few pics of what we removed and how it looks now. I will post them up on Monday.

[lt1nova]

Good luck with the swap. I used an fittings and hose on my ps setup, Pure Choice I believe. I also used a Z box from the mid 80's for a faster ratio and it required metric fittings.

[JCzNova]

Looks like you got a great start on it whle we had this nice weather to work with. We went through the harness and removed everything you didn't need and labled what you will need so the instal should be pretty smooth and clean looking when done. You can loom it all up once you get everything running and checked out. I forgot to grab the camera before I left the shop but we did take a few pics of what we removed and how it looks now. I will post them up on Monday.

Those pics will be a help to the thread I think. I sure didnt want to be the guy trying from scratch in the driveway trimming the fat. Then having to put it all the way in the car before I could find out if it was a lucky first shot or not. I appreciate the work on that and the ECM. Headers, x-pipe, mufflers, hardware and pan gaskets will be here Tuesday.

Gonna work over those motor mounts tomorrow and get that straight from the start. Trying to decide now on ordering the street rubber, or dropping the extra $100 now to get the drag radials... 30 miles a day round trip commute, or have to buy, mount again in 6 months.

We will see how fast it comes together with ordering parts and having to move too.

[JCzNova]

Good luck with the swap. I used an fittings and hose on my ps setup, Pure Choice I believe. I also used a Z box from the mid 80's for a faster ratio and it required metric fittings.

I am definitely ready to add the power steering. It's not worth 3 hp to me to not have it, just speaking from driving manual with the 6-banger in it for a few months now.

[F.G.]

Cool project

[JCzNova]

Hoping to pull the 6-banger next week. This weekend is moving time, and awaiting parts:
-power steering gearbox
-Long tube headers
-xpipe
-mufflers
-Engine and trans gaskets
-new plugs

Anybody know if the mount is the same on the 4L60E and the 700R ? Found a good mount but it is listed for the 700.

[JCzNova]

Just a few pics of the wiring harness...
1) Immediately after removal from stock donor car.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/b9c5034e.jpg

2) The fat that was trimmed and the old crusty loom pile.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Harness1.jpg

3) Leaner and meaner "Biggest Loser" edition of the harness needed.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Harness2.jpg

[lt1nova]

4L60 is an electronic version of the 700r4 so the trans mount will work fine.

[JCzNova]

4L60 is an electronic version of the 700r4 so the trans mount will work fine.

Thanks. Looking at your sig, you have some PMs inbound, lol.

[JCzNova]

The old Roadmaster was picked up and carted off last night. Now, I can have my driveway spot back..... Well, after I clean up a few gallons of tranny fluid that came with the "hill climbing" LT1.


Update:
-Headers and X-pipe arrived yesterday.

[79LT1Monte]

Your PCM and harness are boxed and ready for pick-up this morning, Priority Mail should get it to you by Monday at the latest. We also included the wiring diagrams and a little something for the back window.

[JCzNova]

Your PCM and harness are boxed and ready for pick-up this morning, Priority Mail should get it to you by Monday at the latest. We also included the wiring diagrams and a little something for the back window.

I may have to wait until I can finish getting it in one color before laying vinyl. Don't want to give you a bad rep or anything.

[popo8]

...

3) Leaner and meaner "Biggest Loser" edition of the harness needed.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Harness2.jpg

Wow, from where it started, to where it ended, that is now like a piece of artwork.....

[JCzNova]

Wow, from where it started, to where it ended, that is now like a piece of artwork.....

I like their idea of not looming it quite yet as well. Then if there are any issues it will be easier to trouble/repair, and add loom once I'm up and running.

[JCzNova]

Quick update. Have all the parts now except the trans crossmember and driveshaft work. Did some prep work on the LT while it isnoutnofnthe car. Pouring down rain all day here, and probably tomorrow too....

Still hoping to get it rolling by February!

[JCzNova]

So as I sat at my desk this morning about 1030 looking at my tasking for the next few weeks, remembering I would be at a conference the rest of the week... So whatever I get done today (at my desk) will not pay any dividend until at least next monday. With that in mind I logged off and headed for the house. After about 2 hours i saw dividends that paid off immediately !!

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/b02838b2.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/cd06fdb5.jpg

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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/b9be6799.jpg

[JCzNova]

Scrapped a bunch of "four-wheelin" mud off from the previous owner. Who would ever take a Nova off-roading?? :whistle:

A little cleaning, and a little black paint grenade.

It was time to call it a day when I started to pull the motor mounts out and dropped my socket down in the front center crossmember. Who knows where my son put the magnetis tool grabber thingy mabobber :hmm:

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/0dbebf4e.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/0f93108e.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/f82e41c6.jpg

[DMBlack]

Looks good. Now it's time for some degrease and paint.

[JCzNova]

Looks good. Now it's time for some degrease and paint.

I posted those pics too, but I got the whole has to be approved by a Mod which was weird because the ones of the pull went up right away.

[JCzNova]

So, things took off today. Got the transplant in and just need a little motor mount tweaking tomorrow.

This beast sits so low, I think you could put a blower on there and clear the factory hood!

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/a48d9a55.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/8bb89ec1.jpg

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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/1a0aa850.jpg

[79LT1Monte]

Getting closer I like it. Made sure you used a thick enough chain this time I see.

And you better check that attendance thread, no way you are going to put this much work into this thing and not show up.

[JCzNova]

Finally got to put in two hours on the Beast today.

Laid out the harness, and got 90% of the connectors hooked up.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/c10f23eb.jpg

Gave each wire a continuity check from the connector and ECM pin, then started looming up some stuff like the transmission and O2 wiring.

My son helped me route the needed wiring to the inside of the car, and I let him crimp for the OBD port hookup. Mounted just below the ashtray. Looks like it will work well for being easily accessible and out of the way if/when a floor shifter makes the parts list.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/4827f7bc.jpg

Not a bad first job, he turned 8 in November.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/ec15f317.jpg

[JCzNova]

Also threw on the AC delete pulley. Made in China, came with the wrong bolts, and felt pretty weak when tightening up the bolts.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/f546af12.jpg

[JCzNova]

Somebody once told me Rome wasn't built in a day, so here is some progress.

The crossmember from CPP finally came in after 6 weeks of waiting. Good quality, and it fits good. Just didn't come with the correct hardware, when I ordered for my specific application that was a little frustrating. I ordered direct from their website because it showed it was their product, low and behold was drop shipped from Bowtie Overdrives.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/dbcf3661.jpg

After getting the engine mount fiasco figured out and corrected, the crossmember went in nice.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/67181e9f.jpg

Mocked up the radiator to check fit and clearance. The Roadmaster radiator wouldn't even fit between the frame rails so I went with a direct fir from Advance Auto, since I had a $50 coupon for there.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/4e944dad.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/141bf58d.jpg

[popo8]

Thats some serious progress man! Looking good.

[JCzNova]

Was able to put about 4 hours into the Nova today.

Mounted the radiator and cooling fans.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/2a7ea21e.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/27850690.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/d74aa429.jpg

Gonna trim the stock battery tray to get her on the road. Then add the nice aftermarket overflow reservoir/tray later on since this one is rusted pretty good.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/4a9ec5eb.jpg

On went the radiator hoses.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/88f06a0f.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/da881ff6.jpg

Passenger side long tube header was next. Gonna have just enough clearance from the floor pan, tranny and only drops below the frame rails about 1/2". Followed by plugs and wires.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/ad1c44fc.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/197407ce.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/c3e5689c.jpg

Then on to mounting the fuse box.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/be7d7433.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/1377b8f1.jpg

Moved on to the drivers side plugs and wires. NGK R and 8mm.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/f330bccd.jpg

Intake is gonna need some custom work and trial/error.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/d6f3706b.jpg

Looks like the Roadmaster heater hoses are gonna work out as perfect as one could want.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/6e5e04cd.jpg


We will see what kind of weather the rest of the week and weekend bring.

[JCzNova]

You wanna about satisfying... Got to hear the beast turn over and actually run Friday!

Driveshaft made tomorrow, 3 wires to pull off the jumpers and connect correctly, wire cooling fans, finish the x-pipe and mufflers, shift linkage and we are on the road! Hopefully tomorrow night...

Stay tuned.

[popo8]

Thats awesome...... Cant wait!

[JCzNova]

Got the Nova fired up and actually put about 3 miles on her today.

Tomorrow will be the true test, 28 miles round trip to work.

http://emob1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/th_GOPR0009.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/?action=view&current=GOPR0009.mp4)

[DMBlack]

It has to feel good to drive it even if it is just a short run. Now its time to work out the bugs and work on the go fast parts.

[79LT1Monte]

Glad to see it moving under her own (LT1) power :devil:

[popo8]

Got the Nova fired up and actually put about 3 miles on her today.

Tomorrow will be the true test, 28 miles round trip to work.

http://emob1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_GOPR0009.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=GOPR0009.mp4)


I know I dont know you for real man... but Im proud of you. Its one hell of an accomplishment.

[JCzNova]

It has to feel good to drive it even if it is just a short run. Now its time to work out the bugs and work on the go fast parts.

I told Brad, the sump kit and two fittings came in today. Next week should be a little slower so I can do some measuring and get with you for the tank to the rails.

[DMBlack]

Sounds good. I just placed an order today to check the stuff out.

[JCzNova]

Glad to see it moving under her own (LT1) power :devil:

Yeah man! The exhaust sounds better (when it's not scraping) than I expected, and is quieter than the wife expected. For the early morning warm-ups to not wake Megan up.

Gonna fill up the air shocks first thing in the morning, and see if that will get me about 2 more inches.

[JCzNova]

I know I dont know you for real man... but Im proud of you. Its one hell of an accomplishment.

It feels awesome, watching your video last night helped get the blood flowing! start giving it little 30 minute button-up attention stuff after work everyday I can, and it is only gonna get better.

Big ticket items for now:
-get a PS line made so I can get a serp belt on and not have to charge the battery daily.
-exhaust adjustment. The rear floor pans are way too low, so I think the mufflers straight off the back of the x-pipe is gonna get it the most clearance I could hope for.
-tires are on order to get the BS stock 195/xx-14 rubber off the back so I can touch the gas pedal some :devil:

[JCzNova]

Sounds good. I just placed an order today to check the stuff out.

I was gonna throw you a heads up. Looking into the future of more power I went with a -8 & -10 on my fittings.

[popo8]

It feels awesome, watching your video last night helped get the blood flowing! ........

Glad I could help..... ;)

[JCzNova]

Got the PS pressure side line today for $66. Should be able to get the lines, gearbox and resevoir on tomorrow. Grab a serpentine belt and bleed the system.

Its always that simple, right?!

[popo8]

Got the Nova fired up and actually put about 3 miles on her today.

Tomorrow will be the true test, 28 miles round trip to work.

http://emob1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_GOPR0009.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=GOPR0009.mp4)

So did you get the drive to work in today???

[JCzNova]

So did you get the drive to work in today???

Yes sir. Rode great, one of my flares was a little big so it sliced a tranny line. Fixed that up at lunch, topped of the fluid and hit the scales on the "weigh" home.

I have always like a little thickness on my ladies, but she took it overboard today. 3700 lbs with me. Still a few tools in the back seat, and redoing the fuel system, adding power steering.

Hopefully to Jenny Craig her down to around 3500 by August.

[79LT1Monte]

You mean the car right :laugh:

[abeane4]

Awesome job man glad to see its up and running. Can't wait to see what its going to run at the track.

[popo8]

THIS IS GREAT!!!! Lets get some videos!!!!

[JCzNova]

Hope to get a few more up by the weekend. She is currently still all GO and NO show. My battery left her stranded at work today. Pissing rain all day so I didn't get the PS and belt on. Work truck and a battery charge it is.

[JCzNova]

THIS IS GREAT!!!! Lets get some videos!!!!

The next short clip. I am new to the whole GoPro Hero2, and don't mind the spaghetti of wiring under the hood. Working out a good plan to finish it all up nice and neat.

http://youtu.be/1t9XVAGFzkE

[DMBlack]

Sounds good. Looks like it should be wrapped up soon.

[JCzNova]

Sounds good. Looks like it should be wrapped up soon.

Wrapped up, yes. Finished.... Most likely never,Ike any good race car.

[JCzNova]

Came home tonight with dinner to find these on the front porch! Nitto 555R 275/40-17 running on Cragar soft 8s, same as my front wheels, but in 17"x9" vice the fronts being 16"x7".

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_1f894c65.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=1f894c65.jpg)

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_62ce3d1f.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=62ce3d1f.jpg)

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[79LT1Monte]

Now you just have to make them fit :cool:

[JCzNova]

Now you just have to make them fit :cool:

If that is half as hard as getting them here, should be a cinch.

[JCzNova]

Dropped the tires off at 0800 and they were ready for pick up around 0930. Got them put on, and just like the Nova forums say, that axle is not centered from the factory. 1/4" more towards the passenger side.

Driver side has about 1/2" out on the outside before the fender.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_fe71c2a0.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=fe71c2a0.jpg)

Passenger side looks like it will hit if I pull the car forward onto level ground. Going to cut and bend up the inner part out the fender there. Make like little tabs from cuts and block and hammer them up. We will see how that works out before moving to the old baseball bat fender rolling :doh:
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_5aaea3fd.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=5aaea3fd.jpg)

Passenger inside is good.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_0a5d01d3.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=0a5d01d3.jpg)

Driver inside is close the air shock fitting. Want to swap those out ASAP anyways, what a rough ass ride.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_6a32a238.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=6a32a238.jpg)

Digging the look. Now time for some bodywork and paint. Someone told me don't put nice wheels on there with the body looking like that. ;)
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_098e57af.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=098e57af.jpg)

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_75367dd3.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=75367dd3.jpg)

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[popo8]

Man that thing looks mean...

WHat do you have in mind for paint?

[JCzNova]

Man that thing looks mean...

WHat do you have in mind for paint?

Thanks man!

I like the denim black on the new Harley's but heard that can be more expensive that a lot of nice gloss options out there.

Thinking probably gloss black, would like to do some white stripes like the chevelle in Dazed and Confused. Open to opinions though. Probably gonna be mid-summer at the soonest.

[AChotrod]

Great work man! Look forward to seeing it run down the track in Sept!

[JCzNova]

I tell you guys what, it has been a very satisfying project. I am surprised at the get up and go it has with those BS 2.73 gears in it. The open diff was able to break loose the right Nitto today. Lol.

I can't believe rear quarters from yearone or alike are only 250 a pair.... And the damn shipping is $340!

She may be coming to the shootout as is with some rattle can black.

[popo8]

Are you doing anything to the rear??? gears , Posi, etc?????

[JCzNova]

Are you doing anything to the rear??? gears , Posi, etc?????

Absolutely. Talking with friends it looks like scooping up an 8.8 is going to be the most cost effective route. Then I can have disc brakes in the rear, most had a factory posi (which I got one of eBay last night for $89 shipped) width is only 1/4 or 1/2 difference, can't remember what muddyjimmy looked it up as. Would like to splurge on a 9" but I am working on evolving my small business too so for now. Budget build is the game.

[JCzNova]

Up in the air over 4.11 / 3.90 / 3.73.

I want 4.11s.
3.90s are probably best for my application.
3.73s are the best price.

[popo8]

Up in the air over 4.11 / 3.90 / 3.73.

I want 4.11s.
3.90s are probably best for my application.
3.73s are the best price.

If it was a 6 spd, Id push you to do 4.xx's.... but being an auto.... Im gonna prob go witht he 3.73s as a suggestion....

[JCzNova]

Yeah, I was just looking at my 14 mile drive to work isnt too bad and the speed limit here is still 55 with ridiculous traffic. Running street stock with probably the least modified car I was looking for a little help off the line. I will most likely drop in the middle and run 3.90s. 4.xxs may give me a traction issue too. Running single rear leaf setup right now.

[popo8]

Yeah, I was just looking at my 14 mile drive to work isnt too bad and the speed limit here is still 55 with ridiculous traffic. Running street stock with probably the least modified car I was looking for a little help off the line. I will most likely drop in the middle and run 3.90s. 4.xxs may give me a traction issue too. Running single rear leaf setup right now.


IF DD'n the car with 4.xx's wont bother you... then go for it.... plus sticky tires, plus some old skool slapper bars... you will be GOOOOOOOD.....

[popo8]

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[popo8]

http://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/2880457100.html

[JCzNova]

Not too bad. 208 miles and the bay bridge toll I think is $36 roundtrip. Thanks. I don't know why you can't search all of Craigslist at one time. Probably helps with spammers but Richmond is 60 miles away and I have to go search there specifically or I might miss what I'm looking for.

[popo8]

Not too bad. 208 miles and the bay bridge toll I think is $36 roundtrip. Thanks. I don't know why you can't search all of Craigslist at one time. Probably helps with spammers but Richmond is 60 miles away and I have to go search there specifically or I might miss what I'm looking for.


I just searched locally..... Im sure the stuff could be shipped.....

[JCzNova]

So my wife got me a surprise "car part" for the project Friday. Then she told me I had to go to the airport and pick it up.
Bam, out of the terminal walks....













79LT1MONTE ! My best friend from back home, who helped me tear up the neighborhood in my first car... Happened to be a 1972 Nova, go figure.

So we did some, cleanup, troubleshooting, weight-loss, and finish work.

The wiring schematic for the 70 Nova/95 LT1/96 Intrepid fans was a little fuzzy. We got those wired up correctly.
-Fabbed up spots for my CEL and kill switch.
-Mocked up the entire air intake system.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/th_97337a39.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/?action=view&current=97337a39.jpg)

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[JCzNova]

We moved the ECM from this first pic to a better spot physically and aesthetically.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/c2a0f92e.jpg
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[JCzNova]

We rolled the rear fenders to ensure I am good on tire clearance. You can't fight fate, the Nitto 275s were cheaper than the 245s. No brainier on that!
Driver side before and after, the passenger side is too fugly with the body cancer.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/0f1648ac.jpg
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[JCzNova]

Just wanted to share some of what the LTX community is all about. It would've been great if our schedules lined up for him to fly out for the engine swap. That didn't workout for either of us, but he still flew halfway across the country to see the car, help me tighten up some things, bring in some new ideas with a fresh set of eyes, and flat out have some hangout time to BS and catch up (and inconspicuously critique my work;)) Even got him to try some sushi !

Congrats to Brad, my wife and the rest involved that know how to keep a secret. :metal:
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/f4246cde.jpg
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Then a quick weekending pic of the four-door "grocery getter" in the Commissary parking lot. And there is no way the milk will get warm before you get home in this monster!
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/6c802c77.jpg

[abeane4]

Nice work, and I like your sticker!

[JCzNova]

Nice work, and I like your sticker!

Thanks. I had the owner fly in to make sure it was put on correctly. You know QC and all.

[richard96]

Cool ass project. Youhave really put alot of work into the Nova. Looks great man. Hows she running and driving?

[JCzNova]

Cool ass project. Youhave really put alot of work into the Nova. Looks great man. Hows she running and driving?

Thanks man. It is running good. Has quite a bit of get and go even with the 2.73 gears in the back right now.

[DMBlack]

Looks like it was a productive weekend. I was afraid you guys weren't going to get anything done. I will check for that file and let you know.

[JCzNova]

Looks like it was a productive weekend. I was afraid you guys weren't going to get anything done. I will check for that file and let you know.

We didn't get to the power steering or Q1As but it was an earlier flight on Sunday and that damn DST. Just the fresh set of eyes on it with some ideas and fresh direction was worth it. We got the fuel tank drilled too, forgot pics of that. Try to go get it welded Wednesday hopefully.

Thanks for checking on the file too.

[popo8]

Putty that rot in, send that bitch to macco, and lets get some thrash videos!!!!

[JCzNova]

Putty that rot in, send that bitch to macco, and lets get some thrash videos!!!!

There isn't much left to putty to, especially on that passenger side. Just waiting to finish up my gas tank for some thrashing. Sump kit from Summit going on the bottom of the factory Nova tank. Inline filter and pump up to the rail. The sending unit worked just fine, so it will stay. And it's 0-90ohms just like the autometer ultra lite fuel gauge I have in the pile of parts that haven't gone on yet. After the fuel tank it is gonna get a little abuse, maybe break that 2.73 open rear and force my hand on the upgrade. It is getting me good fuel mileage for now though.

Then it will be new poly body mounts so I can dust off the SFC that have been sitting in the trunk.
The exhaust needs some massaging.

[JCzNova]

Looks like it was a productive weekend. I was afraid you guys weren't going to get anything done. I will check for that file and let you know.

That file did it. No more flicker. I am trying to figure out how to get rid of the other file all together though. Everytime I open RT, it tries to open it and posts about 17 errors, then I just have to click ok and seems like I have to reload the new one again.

So it is:
1) Pull from the ECM with WINFLASH.
2) Open that file in TunerPRO to edit
3) Save that file
4) Load it back in to the ECM with WINFLASH again

Correct?

Do you use Datalogger for anything other than DTCs?

[DMBlack]

That is correct. I use the datalogger for DTC and general data that I can use to determine if I need to change the tune and where. Obviously I am not a "tuner" and I am just getting into the tune side of things. I hope to dial in mine a little closer this year now that we have a track to race at. I am not sure how to change which file it opens with because I did not have that problem. I will see if I can find anything out.

[JCzNova]

So the guys over at Certified Performance are putting together a posi 8.8 with disc brakes to drop in the rear of the Nova project.

Looks to be coming along nicely. Ready to say so long to this 2.73 one-wheel peel!

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/79LT1Monte/New%20Shop/1970%20Nova%20Swap/DSC03487.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/79LT1Monte/New%20Shop/1970%20Nova%20Swap/DSC03491.jpg

[popo8]

So the guys over at Certified Performance are putting together a posi 8.8 with disc brakes to drop in the rear of the Nova project.

Looks to be coming along nicely. Ready to say so long to this 2.73 one-wheel peel!

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/79LT1Monte/New%20Shop/1970%20Nova%20Swap/DSC03487.jpg
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THATS GREAT!!!! How are you gearing it?

[JCzNova]

THATS GREAT!!!! How are you gearing it?

I was going to go 4.11s, but some on-hand parts steered me to 3.73s. I'm sure I will be happier with them driving to work daily and they should have less issues getting power to the ground out of the hole.

[JCzNova]

Time to dust off the thread after a month out of the country!

Mission: Fuel System (the right way)
Ingredients: Holley pump, black braided line and fittings from Phenix Industries, fram fuel filter.

Mounted the factory tank with the sump kit from Summit welded in place. (Ford blue was the only color I had on hand, please go easy on me)
Mounted the filter.
Mounted the pump.
Ran the lines front to rear.
Five gallons in the tank and primed the filter.
Worked the pump to purge the system. Only had one leak, output of the pump. Tightened that fitting.
Fired it up, ran flawlessly.
Ran to the gas station for another 6 gallons, down to $3.35 a gallon today!
Sending unit and fuel gauge working properly.
Mission complete.

Going to change out the zip ties for the nice rubber coated screw mounted hose clips once I can get them ordered.

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[79LT1Monte]

Looks good glad to see some progress, now if you can stay state side long enough we might be able to get it into Shootout ready condition.

[sick70malibu]

Would you happen to have the P/N for that walbro pump? Im gonna be needing to pick one of those up for the Chevelle soon.

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[JCzNova]

Would you happen to have the P/N for that walbro pump? Im gonna be needing to pick one of those up for the Chevelle soon.

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Yeah buddy! Glad you posted, caught my mistake. It was a Holley I ordered. It comes with barb fittings, so I ordered 10mmx1mm to -6 fittings instead or slipping on the hoses and running hose clamps.

Manufacturer PN: 12-920
Summit PN: HLY-12-920
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-920

[sick70malibu]

Sweet thanks :D did you weld the sump in to the tank or did you send it out?

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[popo8]

Great work man....

[JCzNova]

Sweet thanks :D did you weld the sump in to the tank or did you send it out?

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I took it to a local welding shop. $70 and they pressure tested for leaks post welding.

[AdamG]

You do nice work.

sorry if I am being rude and jacking your thread a little but I need some help sorting out my fuel system for my corvette.

How was using those lines and fittings? I have never used that setup is it fairly easy? Also why did you add a sump? when you did it also add a return line? if not did you use your vent line as the return?

[JCzNova]

You do nice work.

sorry if I am being rude and jacking your thread a little but I need some help sorting out my fuel system for my corvette.

How was using those lines and fittings? I have never used that setup is it fairly easy? Also why did you add a sump? when you did it also add a return line? if not did you use your vent line as the return?

No worries man, it's hard to keep the thread alive without Popo trolling about lol. The fittings were great. I ordered them through Certified Performance in Missouri. The guys from there are on here and a Shootout sponsor if you want more info. Great quality and they went together great. The black braided line was awesome. Very durable and more cost effective than stainless steel.
The sump was the easiest route for me for adding a pump for the fuel injection. It was that or hack up my trunk, weld in a hump up top to cover an in tank fuel pump setup.

I ran two of the black braided lines, one supply and one return so it was nice and clean looking. Plus my factory Nova supply line ran up the passenger side so I didn't want to bother with that for the return.

I used the original supply line in the fuel sending unit for a vent. The part in the tank I cut all the way at the top to prevent it siphoning itself like a fish tank vacuum. Then left the part of it that is out of the tank run over towards my passenger rear leaf spring.

I am very satisfied with everything, and like the factory install over dropping a fuel cell in the trunk and all that jazz.

Let me know if you have any other questions, I don't know a time I have been tired of talking about this project!

[AdamG]

No worries man, it's hard to keep the thread alive without Popo trolling about lol. The fittings were great. I ordered them through Certified Performance in Missouri. The guys from there are on here and a Shootout sponsor if you want more info. Great quality and they went together great. The black braided line was awesome. Very durable and more cost effective than stainless steel.
The sump was the easiest route for me for adding a pump for the fuel injection. It was that or hack up my trunk, weld in a hump up top to cover an in tank fuel pump setup.

I ran two of the black braided lines, one supply and one return so it was nice and clean looking. Plus my factory Nova supply line ran up the passenger side so I didn't want to bother with that for the return.

I used the original supply line in the fuel sending unit for a vent. The part in the tank I cut all the way at the top to prevent it siphoning itself like a fish tank vacuum. Then left the part of it that is out of the tank run over towards my passenger rear leaf spring.

I am very satisfied with everything, and like the factory install over dropping a fuel cell in the trunk and all that jazz.

Let me know if you have any other questions, I don't know a time I have been tired of talking about this project!

thank you for the quick reply. I dont think I have room to weld in a sump like you do I would have to take a good look with the exhaust on. the feed line is in the very corner of the of my tank and there is a return on the top same side. I am thinking about taking my feed off that same thing and the return through the vent as I have seen others do that. my tank actually vents through that cap that just for the carb vapor line. do you think I would Need a sump set up like yours?

[JCzNova]

thank you for the quick reply. I dont think I have room to weld in a sump like you do I would have to take a good look with the exhaust on. the feed line is in the very corner of the of my tank and there is a return on the top same side. I am thinking about taking my feed off that same thing and the return through the vent as I have seen others do that. my tank actually vents through that cap that just for the carb vapor line. do you think I would Need a sump set up like yours?

If your line is on the bottom corner it should run fine with an external pump. Just watch it under 1/4 tank on long sweeping on/off ramps where the fuel is rushing to the other side of the tank. I think I have a good 10+ inches of clearance at my sump, my exhaust is my only current clearance problem.

[JCzNova]

Great work man....

Just glad to see you back on here! Had my own ER trip this morning, but it was more of a paper cut compared to what you have dealing with.

[96lt1m6]

Sweet choice in cars and motors!

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[JCzNova]

Sweet choice in cars and motors!

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Thanks! I looked for a while to find a two door for less than $2k with no luck. Sleeper grocery getter it is!

[popo8]

Just glad to see you back on here! Had my own ER trip this morning, but it was more of a paper cut compared to what you have dealing with.

And Ill keep pushin til the day Miss Popo has to make funeral notifications on here... lol


Seriously, I think your sedan is awesome.... Honestly at first I thought, that it shouldve been a 2 door.... but now that I see your sedan... It reminds me of the days of IMPALA SS's and other 4 door muscle cars....

Great job man.....

[JCzNova]

And Ill keep pushin til the day Miss Popo has to make funeral notifications on here... lol


Seriously, I think your sedan is awesome.... Honestly at first I thought, that it shouldve been a 2 door.... but now that I see your sedan... It reminds me of the days of IMPALA SS's and other 4 door muscle cars....

Great job man.....

I thought it looked extra cool today when the air shocks wouldn't hold any air lol. Looks like it is in crouch position.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/a2d18d7c.jpg

[JCzNova]

This morning came the first real LTX swap injury.... And it came from loading the old 6 banger and PG in the back of a truck.

Rolled into the truck bed and snagged my finger. It dug through flesh until it hit the bone, then it let go.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/9578daa4.jpg
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[sick70malibu]

Battle scars ftw lol

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[popo8]

It does look great squated... I also musta missed you flat backin the car.. Looking great man.


The finger looks horrible...

[Mr.Kennedy]

Hello, I'm new to the site. I'm also building a 1970 2 door Nova with LT1 out of 93 Trans Am with 4L60.
My question for you is, what motor mounts did you use?
Thanks David

[NoMoneyZ]

Hello, I'm new to the site. I'm also building a 1970 2 door Nova with LT1 out of 93 Trans Am with 4L60.
My question for you is, what motor mounts did you use?
Thanks David

If your car came with a small block already then you can use regular sbc mounts for the LT1.

Dude, your finger got jacked up. Looks gnarly. I think you should keep it low in the back like that picture. Just put some nice shocks back there that don't jack it up.

[79LT1Monte]

Sounds like the original drivetrain had a little fight left in it.

[JCzNova]

Hello, I'm new to the site. I'm also building a 1970 2 door Nova with LT1 out of 93 Trans Am with 4L60.
My question for you is, what motor mounts did you use?
Thanks David
Sorry David, just saw your post. I ordered morose solid motor mounts from Summit for an LT1 on the block side. And just ordered original Nova frame side for a Chevy 350 since mine came with the inline 6. I can get the part numbers from my order history if you need them. On the passenger side of the block you will remove the stud from the AC compressor because the motor mount will use that as the third bolt hole.

There is some good info in the below thread as well, just don't expect replies on it if you ask questions. Hasn't been posted on in a long time. I tried not to duplicate his pics in case I referenced his thread like this :-) some of the assumptions in the thread that I tried and are not true. A Roadmaster gas tank will NOT work in the Nova, unless you cut a hole the size of the tank and have it sitting half in the trunk. I ordered the shift linkage he has referenced and I had to cut about 10" out of the middle of it and tig weld it back together.

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101770

Let me know if I can help anymore, I definitely loved this swap and the wiring was no where near the headache I thought it was going to be.

[JCzNova]

If your car came with a small block already then you can use regular sbc mounts for the LT1.

Dude, your finger got jacked up. Looks gnarly. I think you should keep it low in the back like that picture. Just put some nice shocks back there that don't jack it up.

The only problems with it that low is the 2" clearance on my exhaust, and the 275 tires I have out back rubbing some, with the fenders already rolled some (and rusted away).

[JCzNova]

Sounds like the original drivetrain had a little fight left in it.

Yeah, and then the past two days I get hits from Craigslist asking if I still have it... FML!

[popo8]

Yeah, and then the past two days I get hits from Craigslist asking if I still have it... FML!


IT was beggin to stay when it bit you....

[JCzNova]

IT was beggin to stay when it bit you....

All it had to do was shyt 300 more HP, and it would've saved me lots of sweat and bottles of aleve!

[popo8]

Either way.... hope the hand is better.....

[JCzNova]

Either way.... hope the hand is better.....
Thanks brother. Good old military medical still hasn't gotten my appt with a hand specialist yet. Hopefully tomorrow.

[popo8]

My pleasure.... but holy crap...... thats something that should be acted on quick, right....

[JCzNova]

My pleasure.... but holy crap...... thats something that should be acted on quick, right....

I am gonna start calling again here in a few minutes. Just tired of the answer "We are waiting on orthopedics to complete your referral so we can get you an appointment, and left them a message to call us." I don't know why, but it made a quote from Smokey and the Bandit pop in my head: "The g*d damn Germans got nothin' to do with it!"

[79LT1Monte]

Finally got the axles and rotors back, drilled for your wheels. The only thing missing is the cover and a Nova to put it all into :cool:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/79LT1Monte/New Shop/DSC03516.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/79LT1Monte/New Shop/DSC03517.jpg

[JCzNova]

Finally got the axles and rotors back, drilled for your wheels. The only thing missing is the cover and a Nova to put it all into :cool:



We may need a little time with the grinder to knock down the flaw on the Calipers.... Almost looks like it says FORD

[79LT1Monte]

That is so they match that Ford Racing rear cover you bought :laugh:

[popo8]

LOL!

[JCzNova]

So... The Nova is currently being resurrected in a top-secret location in Moscow Mills, MO. Receiving the following to launch it to a sub-12.50 for the 2013 Shootout in Street Stock.

- Ford 8.8 3.73 Posi, making it 4-wheel disc brakes
- Multi-leaf rear springs
- Competition Engineering Subframe connectors
- Swapping out the B Body heads & cam for stock F body counterparts
- Electric Water Pump
- QA1 front coilovers
- Yank Torque Converter
- Power steering
- All new engine/trans gaskets/seals
- Auto Meter gauges
- New Header back exhaust
- Cap/Rotor/Wires/Ignition Coil
- Poly body mounts

[popo8]

So... The Nova is currently being resurrected in a top-secret location in Moscow Mills, MO. Receiving the following to launch it to a sub-12.50 for the 2013 Shootout in Street Stock.

- Ford 8.8 3.73 Posi, making it 4-wheel disc brakes
- Multi-leaf rear springs
- Competition Engineering Subframe connectors
- Swapping out the B Body heads & cam for stock F body counterparts
- Electric Water Pump
- QA1 front coilovers
- Yank Torque Converter
- Power steering
- All new engine/trans gaskets/seals
- Auto Meter gauges
- New Header back exhaust
- Cap/Rotor/Wires/Ignition Coil
- Poly body mounts


Still stayin with the same nova?

[JCzNova]

Freshly rebuilt posi unit, adding rear disc brakes. Trick flow cover is still on it's way from UPS.

Stock GM 8.2 rearend with 2.73 open gears. (Pulled down a 13.82 at the 2012 Shootout) Out with the old.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1052_zps73a8d47e.jpg

Ford (Shh) 8.8 rearend with 3.73 posi, disc brakes & Trickflow cover
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1067_zps57d2f0a5.jpg

[JCzNova]

Still stayin with the same nova?

That douche with the 2 door, played us out for a week then when we finally got him on the phone, he says his son doesn't want to budge on the price... Long story, will save it for the parking lot in Bowling Green.

[JCzNova]

Went with a set of multi-leaf springs from JC Whitney. Put it at the perfect ride height for the rear :finger:
A plate kit from Ruffstuff Specialties to secure that new rearend. These shackles are not the permanent ones, but used to adjust for the correct height, then install the nice ones. Need to weld and paint everything tomorrow.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1059_zps5c0bf89e.jpg
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[popo8]

Well that sucks... but there is something about following you building the 70, that makes THAT car YOU.

[JCzNova]

A nice set of QA1 Coilovers that have been sitting in the box almost a year, FINALLY found their way on to the Beast. Didn't have time to get the tubular control arm kit shipped, so that will be added in the next few months. Enough Said...

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1063_zpse6b65d96.jpg
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[JCzNova]

Well that sucks... but there is something about following you building the 70, that makes THAT car YOU.

I'll be the "old guy" driving the sedan down the 1/4. It is harder to tell watching the bright taillights fade into the distance anyway MUHAHA !

[JCzNova]

We pulled the engine/trans Monday. "Muddyjimmy" got the engine all tore down and cleaned up nice for me today. Tomorrow it should be receiving paint, heads, cam, gaskets, seals, ignition coil, wires, cap and rotor.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1047_zpsecd9c83e.jpg
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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1075_zps68d69dd7.jpg

[popo8]

Any other plans for the engine, other than prettying it up?

[JCzNova]

4L60E came out Monday with the LT1. Got it all degreased and threw some paint on it today. The YANK converter is sitting pretty in red.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1042_zps39004cc5.jpg
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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1082_zps7cf177aa.jpg

[JCzNova]

Any other plans for the engine, other than prettying it up?

Ditching the B Body heads/cam for F body. I still want to run the Street Stock class this year (To Shut up a non-11.99 second Camaro :D)
Then there are some major plans for next winter and the 2014 Shootout.

[firebird_1995]

I'll be the "old guy" driving the sedan down the 1/4.

Maybe not the only "old guy"....

:D

[JCzNova]

Maybe not the only "old guy"....

:D

I'm ready to see you run it down with the 250 shot on it !

[firebird_1995]

Lol its not coming home

[popo8]

Ditching the B Body heads/cam for F body. I still want to run the Street Stock class this year (To Shut up a non-11.99 second Camaro :D)
Then there are some major plans for next winter and the 2014 Shootout.

Thats great!!! I cant wait.. Hopefully this year, no need to parking lot thrash... and we can all chill more...

[JCzNova]

Until tomorrow... My laptop just died since I left my charger at "LT1Monte" 's house. I did find some Shootout motivation last night while celebrating the new year at "ABeane4" 's house !

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/B46C0B7D-901B-4F2C-8D6E-9561350D2172-5483-000006CF9C1E9C87.jpg

[DMBlack]

Thats great!!! I cant wait.. Hopefully this year, no need to parking lot thrash... and we can all chill more...

That's the idea this year. Now we have to get it back together for the long drive home.

[JCzNova]

It's only 690 miles, 4 days from now. Lol

[abeane4]

It's looking good. I cant wait to see it done.

[JCzNova]

It's looking good. I cant wait to see it done.

You are one of the few that can see it live.... If you ever get to the shop!

[abeane4]

You are one of the few that can see it live.... If you ever get to the shop![/QUOTE].

I'll be there tomorrow afternoon to se it.

[JCzNova]

.

[JCzNova]

.

I'll be there tomorrow afternoon to se it.

Don't break my heart again. U get some slack for picking up the cam.

[79LT1Monte]

What no progress pics from today?


How many hours left until you make that 700 mile drive?


No worries, we have plenty of time.

[JCzNova]

What no progress pics from today?


How many hours left until you make that 700 mile drive?


No worries, we have plenty of time.

Geez. Can't even eat dinner first. I had the longer drive tonight. 63 hours left.

[abeane4]

49 hours left, how far did you get tonight. Did you get the engine and trans all bolted in yet.

[JCzNova]

49 hours left, how far did you get tonight. Did you get the engine and trans all bolted in yet.

Yes engine and trans in.

[JCzNova]

Ok, no pics tonight since we were at the shop til 9. Sunday will be a pic heavy day with lots of the below list.

79LT1Monte, MuddyJimmy and myself have been hard at it all week. More completed work:
- Fuse box fabbed and mounted
- Power steering gearbox added, lines made & run. Reservoir fabbed and mounted.
- Overflow bottle fabbed and mounted.
- Engine reassembled and back in the car. WIth F Body cam and aluminum heads.
- Trans & Yank Converter installed.
- Headers converted to ball/socket type connections and installed.
- Driveshaft installed.
- ECM Mount adjusted.
- New Coil, cap/rotor, plug wires
- More body paint.
- Battery relocation to the trunk 100% complete.
- Factory gauge panel pulled. Dash modified. Ready for Auto Meter install when UPS shows up.

- More Summit parts enroute
- EWP enroute

I am sure there is more that has been completed that I am forgetting. Stay tuned...

[JCzNova]

Brad fabbed up a nice mount for the electrical distribution center and I tightened up some wire loom that has needed attention.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1107_zps9baa5b60.jpg

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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1109_zpscc010144.jpg

[JCzNova]

So the engine came out. Got some aluminum heads, an F-body cam, some well deserved degreasing, oil pan, new gaskets, Opti, cap, rotor, plug wires and back in the beast.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1111_zps45b81ef3.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1091_zps89fc94f6.jpg

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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1106_zps201dcaeb.jpg

[JCzNova]

I know, most racers eventually ditch their power steering for a little gain on the track. Well not this guy with the Nova's manual steering for over a year, these Popeye forearms have had enough. It adds minimal weight in my application with just a different gearbox and two 4' PS lines.

Will top it off with a slick walnut grip Grant steering wheel in the next few weeks.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1094_zps6d39f885.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1093_zpsb3cae4d0.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1112_zpsecf82ac8.jpg

[JCzNova]

Battery relocated to the trunk. With disconnect switch.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1087_zpsec0d6d8e.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1076_zpse34c40c0.jpg

Started some Gauge fabrication. Still deciding on the finished product.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1088_zpscc21bd2c.jpg

[JCzNova]

Need to get some of the rest of the pictures off my phone. Most of them were on the camera, so there is more to come...

[JCzNova]

External cooler added up front. Centered as best as my crooked eyes could.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1122_zpsd2b38b54.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1123_zpsdb2a901d.jpg

[popo8]

Nice hat!!!!!


And progress.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

Got the new exhaust run, hung and welded. Some modification to the kit in the top picture. Ball & socket connecters on the headers. Some inline cutouts. X-pipe. Back to a set of turbo mufflers (for now since they came with the kit.) Over the axle and poke out just a hair below the rear quarters.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1114_zpsd6d08a3c.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1119_zpse10f17f9.jpg

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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/IMG_1116_zps79da9b77.jpg

[JCzNova]

Nice hat!!!!!


And progress.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

Yeah, I thought someone might put it in the spotted schwag section.

[JCzNova]

She will be all one color at the Shootout this year. Plenty of cans of black, and then up on the alignment rack.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1124_zpse0825591.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1126_zps42660f29.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1125_zpsee38f19e.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1127_zps4d3bc01d.jpg

[JCzNova]

Before:
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/8090BD82-9132-4757-BAC7-121F810A8325-1399-000000FF7BD26BA7.jpg

During:
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/509D3A75-6D1A-46DD-BA3B-425B8EA542FF-1399-000000FF7E21E14C.jpg

After: Couldn't quite get all four Shootout banners in the background and readable...
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/53050EC7-E545-412A-9C20-4F1613B56537-1399-000000FF800B9C6E.jpg

2013 Shootout Goal:
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/Misc/A20905A4-96B9-4812-B3FE-0F47F826933F-1399-00000100D8AF5C8E.jpg

[firebird_1995]

NICE!

[JCzNova]

NICE!

It would be NICER watching two Novas shoot it out in BG this year !

[firebird_1995]

2 cars, 8 doors....... 1 hell of a time

[CamaroZGuy]

the stance looks killer! and so do them Alum. heads :D

[JCzNova]

2 cars, 8 doors....... 1 hell of a time

Might start a sedan class. Lol !

[JCzNova]

the stance looks killer! and so do them Alum. heads :D

Thanks. Got them from a fellow forum member. "Camaro" something or another.

[Featherburner]

Your 70 has 71-72 front parking lenses on it! Good luck with all your mods.

[popo8]

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Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[popo8]

...http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/IMG_1105_zpsa32598a1.jpg



Is it just me or is that the worlds LARGEST OPTI.... wtf!





14349

[CamaroZGuy]

that opti dose look huge! LOL

[JCzNova]

That is the opti with the built in aftercooler. Made for applications that want high horsepower.

[popo8]

That is the opti with the built in aftercooler. Made for applications that want high horsepower.

Lol...who makes that one


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

Lol...who makes that one


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

It is a subsidiary of MSD. Thinking about sending it out to LE for some porting too.

[firebird_1995]

That is the opti with the built in aftercooler. Made for applications that want high horsepower.


*sniff sniff* you guys smell something???

[popo8]

*sniff sniff* you guys smell something???

Ohhhh yeah.. I smell it.

[JCzNova]

If ya smelllllll... What Popo... is... cookin'

[JCzNova]

79LT1Monte was kind enough to get my control arms put in last week before I came back to pick up the Nova.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/E9914997-24EC-4364-9DDE-E4A568C62714-13533-00000893D7325B51.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/2F3A104B-7D4B-4549-B94E-E81684F1076E-13533-00000893D006E598.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/00C8F8E6-E6E5-43B9-B96A-C57796D4045D-13533-00000893DBC809CC.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/9D5E298F-EEB5-4546-A9E6-C0AC884E3DD1-13533-00000893D26B4AD2.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/AC708161-2E2E-49CF-B011-39D35BC36554-13533-00000893D99B11D7.jpg

[popo8]

Lookin good!


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

Found a full set of aluminum wheels at a decent price on CL. My dad went and picked them up for me before I got in town, and the rear wheels are not the backspace the guy said. I can at least use the fronts and resell the rears. Threw them on tonight for a few pics and a 20-mile loop to dinner and Walmart. Definitely not a big deal to run them 30 miles for a True Street class :D

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/6CF0256A-970D-4F48-B946-AB5E0601E41C-13533-00000893CB283040.jpg

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/775F5EFB-3FF5-4C38-ACA4-F2DB9D9B71FF-13533-00000893C8827DBF.jpg

[green96ta]

That nova is looking great! Your really making some progress!

[JCzNova]

That nova is looking great! Your really making some progress!

Hoping to be ready to have you build my harness here in the next few months !

[green96ta]

Hoping to be ready to have you build my harness here in the next few months !

Thanks! I appreciate it! Ive been trying to post on here, but over the holidays and this past month I have been absolutely swamped.

[JCzNova]

Thanks! I appreciate it! Ive been trying to post on here, but over the holidays and this past month I have been absolutely swamped.

That's awesome! It is good to hear that there are still people out there spending money these days.

[popo8]

Shoot those skinnies black and run them with the cragers


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

I finally spent the time to put my new walnut grip Grant steering wheel in.

For anybody thinking about a steering wheel swap, here is the number 1 tip I would recommend. CHANGE YOUR MIND! What a freaking headache. It is close to being right and is drivable. Just need to hook up the horn, which I wasn't worried about since the sun was dropping on me and the horn went out the other day.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/9ED3A1F6-3A48-471A-ABF3-29BAEEDAD274-15315-000009AF41E03814.jpg

[popo8]

It does look good man.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[79LT1Monte]

Glad to see you got it together, when does that track near you open? I want to see what kind of improvement you have made at the track.

[JCzNova]

Glad to see you got it together, when does that track near you open? I want to see what kind of improvement you have made at the track.

February 6th is the first TNT night. Temperatures should be between 50-65. Keep your eyes peeled for the front tire pull pics!

[NuckinFutz93]

February 6th is the first TNT night. Temperatures should be between 50-65. Keep your eyes peeled for the front tire pull pics!
Good luck and I want to see pics of the rear throwing sparks. LOL. I wish Atl dragway opened that early.

[JCzNova]

Good luck and I want to see pics of the rear throwing sparks. LOL. I wish Atl dragway opened that early.

Thanks! I was shocked when I got down here, the Gulfport Raceway only closes for about a month and a half, two months max. I am going to start their bracket season too. I will only get in the first 3 weeks of it since they run March to November, but cash/trophy payouts every week for each class.

[JCzNova]

Small update. Dash layout configured. Speedometer, fuel gauge and wideband gauge installed.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Misc/9D47F6AA-A821-43CC-B5F4-FCA166FA025A-30425-0000121B4DF1FE35_zpsa8550ee0.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Misc/CE254B59-07C4-4B08-B7E7-7EEEB40FA714-30425-0000121B5B667132_zpsd23fbcd6.jpg

[popo8]

Lookin good...

So whats next on the list.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[79LT1Monte]

Where is the led to warn you if that EWP loses power?

[JCzNova]

Where is the led to warn you if that EWP loses power?

That will be on the panel off to the left where cars with AC had a vent. That way I can fit 8 random switches there and the LEDs for the and do the same for fans.

A little something like this, with an LED above the switch.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/Misc/D6F42E6B-3151-4A22-AA1B-0A85E46E0775-30425-0000125698C36FFA_zpsb273a56e.jpg

[JCzNova]

Lookin good...

So whats next on the list.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

Installed my wideband yesterday. Heading out to adjust the valves in a few minutes. Then to Home Depot to see if I can't figure out some tweaks for my dashboard.

After that it is Bracket racing Wednesday and Test N Tune Friday night.

The next big item is trimming some fat, both weight and fuel. I have about 200 lbs that I can let go of, but need to make sure I stay in the Street Stock rules.

[green96ta]

Are you a Marine?

[DMBlack]

Looking good Jeremy. I need to get the gauges done on my third gen.

[JCzNova]

Are you a Marine?

Navy, and not the kind that goes floating around on those big gray boats.

[JCzNova]

Looking good Jeremy. I need to get the gauges done on my third gen.

Thanks man. Just picked up a roll of aluminum flashing for $10 to do a different idea mock up than originally planned. Should have some ideas pics up tomorrow.

[JCzNova]

Brad, remembered what I forgot on the phone earlier. Checked the fuel pressure. Was sitting at 38 and only jumped to 42 for that split second before regulating back to 38 when I jump on it.

P.S. Got my stripped upper in Friday.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Misc/063DD142-BE58-4336-9547-50DEB742C28B-30425-0000121B6684C615_zpsbabf9dae.jpg

[popo8]

Brad, remembered what I forgot on the phone earlier. Checked the fuel pressure. Was sitting at 38 and only jumped to 42 for that split second before regulating back to 38 when I jump on it.

P.S. Got my stripped upper in Friday.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/Misc/063DD142-BE58-4336-9547-50DEB742C28B-30425-0000121B6684C615_zpsbabf9dae.jpg

If that was an fbody id say it was slightly low.... What fuel system u running?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

If that was an fbody id say it was slightly low.... What fuel system u running?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

All stock trim other than the external 255 I had to run.

[popo8]

All stock trim other than the external 255 I had to run.

Are the lines larger than the fbodies?

What are u idling at?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[DMBlack]

Does seem about 5 psi low but I wouldn't think that should cause our rich issue. No fuel leaking past the regulator into vacuum hose?

P.S. That is same upper I have on my 6.8spc. I had to modify it a little for the Troy Alpha rail.

[JCzNova]

Are the lines larger than the fbodies?

What are u idling at?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

3/8" lines IIRC, idles abbout 750 right now reading through TunerPro since I haven't put in a Tach yet.

[JCzNova]

Does seem about 5 psi low but I wouldn't think that should cause our rich issue. No fuel leaking past the regulator into vacuum hose?

P.S. That is same upper I have on my 6.8spc. I had to modify it a little for the Troy Alpha rail.

No fuel in the vacuum line. Looked briefly at adjustable regulators on Summit, if you think I should add one an have any recommendations...

That was the ONLY upper I could find anywhere in stock, and I got the last one. I like the slick side look and have no need for the bolt cover and brass deflector. More stuff to snag, and this thing is for fun range days and zombie shots to the head at most.

[JCzNova]

Worked on the dashboard today at lunch so I could just swap on the skinnies and head for the track after class today. I would like to have the final piece a nice walnut hardwood to match my steering wheel. Gonna make a few slight adjustments to spacing from this temporary template.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/8606DA28-E037-4240-9735-918F5B2D47D4-34907-0000149E6C3D6F19_zps8e7766e3.jpg
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/D5516E84-8A70-49D6-A011-B88C469E26BE-34907-0000149E77AE2368_zpsf2b2f406.jpg
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[Madman337]

No fuel in the vacuum line. Looked briefly at adjustable regulators on Summit, if you think I should add one an have any recommendations...

That was the ONLY upper I could find anywhere in stock, and I got the last one. I like the slick side look and have no need for the bolt cover and brass deflector. More stuff to snag, and this thing is for fun range days and zombie shots to the head at most.


I am still waiting on my lower asy and I probably wont see it till next year.

[popo8]

Worked on the dashboard today at lunch so I could just swap on the skinnies and head for the track after class today. I would like to have the final piece a nice walnut hardwood to match my steering wheel. Gonna make a few slight adjustments to spacing from this temporary template.

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/8606DA28-E037-4240-9735-918F5B2D47D4-34907-0000149E6C3D6F19_zps8e7766e3.jpg
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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/9ED3A1F6-3A48-471A-ABF3-29BAEEDAD274-15315-000009AF41E03814.jpg
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http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova%20LT1%20swap/E128B170-D39B-4466-8455-35F43603CEA9-36143-000015216E9DBF2D_zps5ac3dfc1.jpg
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Well... Did u make it to the track?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

Well... Did u make it to the track?


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

Yes. Posted them in the "Track Times" thread. Shaved a couple tenths.

http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?2403-Track-Times-Post-em-up!/page9&highlight=track+times

[popo8]

Found it .. Good job!


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[JCzNova]

@79LT1Monte (http://ltxtech.com/forums/member.php?u=873)

The roller rockers have found there way into the car today thanks to 79LT1Monte. You can scrape the bracket time off the window if you want to drive it around :laugh:

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/Misc/RollerRockers1_zps28dfc3f6.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/JKZJK/media/JCZNova LT1 swap/Misc/RollerRockers1_zps28dfc3f6.jpg.html)

http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/JKZJK/JCZNova LT1 swap/Misc/RollerRockers2_zps2ff044f9.jpg (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/JKZJK/media/JCZNova LT1 swap/Misc/RollerRockers2_zps2ff044f9.jpg.html)

[MI6TA]

Hey awesome to see a nice Nova build on here! My dad has a 69 Nova that he's taken to the track a few years past, ran 12.6's with a 350/350 setup. Supercharger coming next year :). I think it's awesome to keep the nova thriving with an LTX heart. And nice job on that dash cluster, goes really well with the steering wheel.

[JCzNova]

Hey awesome to see a nice Nova build on here! My dad has a 69 Nova that he's taken to the track a few years past, ran 12.6's with a 350/350 setup. Supercharger coming next year :). I think it's awesome to keep the nova thriving with an LTX heart. And nice job on that dash cluster, goes really well with the steering wheel.

Thanks, it was a fun project. Definitely tons more room under the hood, which is being missed right now working on this '93 Z.

Welcome to the forum too! Keep your eye on the 2014 Shootout threads, "good time" just doesn't do the event justice.

[medbali76]

Thanks, it was a fun project. Definitely tons more room under the hood, which is being missed right now working on this '93 Z.

Welcome to the forum too! Keep your eye on the 2014 Shootout threads, "good time" just doesn't do the event justice.

Hello, I am new to this forum and the reason I registrated is because I would like to do the same LT1 conversion like you did. Pretty nice job you did there!
Believe or not I have the same 70 4 door Nova :) the only different is that mine is ugly green. :) Actually she had some funny exterior but I will remove it and go on sleeper mode :)
Here it is my beauty: 27332
I am also planning to go a little deep into the suspension setup and go with Hotchkiss and Speedtech parts, C6 corvette brakes etc.
So I was really happy that I found this thread. If you don't mind in case I stuck with some issues probably I would ask you questions.

Balazs

[popo8]

JCZNova

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