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SoCal_63 SS

10-30-2009 08:33 PM

All In

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Here's the start of my next build, named "All in"

I came to the name as I evolved to my final Build Plan (at least as final as these things get...). Being an SS, I started with the idea that I might just leave it alone, put a V8 in it and set it up as just a nice solid street car. Then I started considering a Pro Street or Pro Touring build. Obviously, PT is where my heart is and so once I dropped a bunch of cash on a C5 drivetrain I decided I was prety much "All In."

Build Plan:
1963 Chevy Nova SS
Scott's Hotrod IFS
Full tube chassis from front clip back
2004 C5 Corvette drivetrain (Bellhousing, Torque tube, rear mounted T-56, and IRS)
LS2 - STS twin turbo setup?

As you can see from my starting point, I've got my work cut out for me. But afterall, the journey is the fun part!

Some of you might know me from other forums, but I look forward to getting to know you all!
James:lateral:

70rs	10-30-2009 08:39 PM

Welcome! It looks like you have your work cut out for you! Good luck, I am looking forward to seeing it come together.:cheers:

SoCal_63 SS

11-11-2009 05:05 PM

Scott's Hotrod's IFS

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Picked up my IFS from Scott's the other day, and I'm stoked. Literally, it is a metalic work of art... perfect TIG welds throughout. Can't wait to get going on the install

I went with the Power Rack, Sway-bar, and Wilwood 12" brake upgrade

70rs	11-11-2009 05:26 PM

Now there is some nice goodies! Have you started on the body/chassis fab yet? This should be a pretty cool car all done. :thumbsup:

SoCal_63 SS

11-12-2009 06:30 AM

I'm out of town for a couple weeks, which is alright since it has given me some good time to kick around different strategies.

When I get back I'll start with some patch panel work. The lower cowls are the work of it, and since that is fairly structural I want to get that done before I take the floor out.

From there, on to chassis...

:thumbsup:

ProdigyCustoms

11-12-2009 12:46 PM

Very cool choice. Good Luck!

1badchevelle

11-12-2009 01:06 PM

I lover 63 novas. I remember as a kid (5-6 years old) she had a 63 and I loved it.
keep up the good work and post more pics.

Also you are better of uploading pics to photobucket and pasting them here.

SoCal_63 SS

10-14-2010 03:00 PM

Ahhh... where to begin. Plans shifted a little, but making some slow progress...

Going up on the Fab Table:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z.../100212142.jpg
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2-12135417.jpg
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2-12135453.jpg
Perimeter rail installation begun:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2-18133529.jpg
Floors marked:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2-18133511.jpg

3" section removed in order to insert the rail, but keep the car sqaure until it is tack welded down to the table:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...4-18143834.jpg

Next, clean up the actual area where the perimeter rail will be welded to the car, tack weld to the table at ride height, and remove the rest of the floor...

We'll see how much time I get in the next few days/weeks..

SoCal_63 SS

10-14-2010 03:18 PM

Repair of front subframe flange

SoCal_63 SS

10-14-2010 03:31 PM

Scott's Hotrod's IFS

The Scott's Hotrods IFS was next. Note that the mounting location was moved up into the car 3”, essentially lowering the front end by that much and getting that low and mean stance:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z..._201006-10.jpg
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2010-06-10.jpg

Leveled and tacked to the table:
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2010-06-10.jpg
http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/z...2010-06-10.jpg

SoCal_63 SS

10-14-2010 03:32 PM

Chassis work begun

bonecrrusher

10-14-2010 05:02 PM

Nice swap - I spy 08+ Z06 Competition Grey wheels... and some boxers on the pass side door jamb... hahaha.

Is that an LQ4 or LQ9 engine?

68RS350

10-14-2010 07:51 PM

Lookin good James! Its about time you posted pictures! I will post some of mine this weekend if im not too busy workin on it!

SoCal_63 SS

10-14-2010 11:18 PM

Lq4 vs LQ9.... Good question. It is out of a 2008 Trailblazer SS, but I haven't had a chance to run the numbers to confirm which. Supposedly, it puts out 400hp, but I didn't find anything conlusive to confirm which version it is.

Can anyone help with that?

Good catch on boxers... Go Green... Recycle, Re-Use!!:rofl:

Matt,
Thanks bud. My first measurements on the TQ tube show that it should be perfect!

wellis77

10-15-2010 05:35 AM

This is a great build. Looking good so far!

68RS350

10-15-2010 05:40 AM

The difference between the LQ4's and LQ9's are the heads and pistons. I think the LQ9 has a higher compression ratio than the LQ4. But that motor you have is a derivative of the LS2 in the Trailblazers. I think its even aluminum. None of the LQ9's or LQ4's were rated at 395hp that i know of.

bonecrrusher

10-15-2010 07:03 AM

Yeah I want to say its around 400 hp - that being said - it has the truck intake, and truck accessories drive and components...

bonecrrusher

10-15-2010 07:04 AM

You going to have to lengthen that torque tube?

68RS350

10-15-2010 08:45 AM

I dont think the torque in the picture is the lengthened one. I am working on a 68 Camaro that Im doing the same thing too and I lengthened a tube roughly 6". We traded tubes since the lengthened one ended up not being the best way to go for my set up. So he has my lengthened torque tube.

SoCal_63 SS

10-15-2010 12:18 PM

Ya, correct on both accounts...

That motor is a LS2 variant, with truck intake and accessories. I couldn't remember if the LQ4/9 was a variant within the LS2 family, but of course no realize that (as you mentioned) that they are the Iron block truck family motor. The TBSS LS2 is essentially the ~395HP LS2 with the truck intake and accessory pulley system and funky oil pan.

I am likely going to keep the accessory pully setup, unless I can find a car variant at the boneyard for a good price... but am putting together the plan for a Intake, CAM and GM L92 heads. In fact, Scoggin' Dickey is my next call in a couple mintes to get a package together.

On top of the new items I'll be sourcing from Scoggin' Dickey/other, I'll be changing the oil pan and then pulley system if I find something, plus have LT headers waiting.

Matt and I swapped TQ tubes, and that is indeed the stock one in the pictures. Matt's been buggin me to get some updated pictures up for a while, and since I've been lagging those are from the first mockup where I was just getting a look at intial fit. The 6" stretch looks to be about perfect, giving me a little motor setback, but most likely retaining the firewall. I'm not sure I wanted to go there (takeing out the firewall), but given the extent that I'm rebuilding the car I don't think having to fab up a firewall would be all too much more work anyways!!

Matt, thanks for the good hookup!!!... and stoked it's going to work out for us both well!

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