Low Fat Rat 70 Nova
 

Erik Johnston's 70 Nova Build

This project is too special not to share with all that use this sight.

Rushforth Design
J-Rod and Customs built
A JCS project.

Motor/Trans

Twin Turbo Big Block Chevy
Gen. V .060 over (468ci) w/torque plates
Plato honed for plasma molly rings
J&E turbo pistons
World Products Merlin Heads 2.190, 1.880
Comp Cams,
Valves
Springs
Collars and Keepers
Cam, solid roller .661 lift, 291 duration
Endurex solid roller lifters
Hi-Tech 3/8" 4130 Chromemoly pushrods
Forged crankshaft
Eagle H beam rods, 6.385"
90lb fuel injectors
Super T04E 60's
Cloyes stree true roller timing set
TH400,Gear vendors
Vintage Air front runner

Wheels

Rushforth Wheels
Rear 305/30/19s
Front 245/40/18s
Style: Whiplash
Centers are Smoked Titanium with brushed/cleared barrels.

Suspension

DSE Rear four link 9" rear end
DSE Mini tubs
Custom Frame connectors
Art Morrison front sub frame
C6 vette front suspension
Air Ride Technologies Shock Waves front/rear

Brakes

Baer Pro+ 14" rotors, 6 piston calipers
Baer Track kit rear

Body

Exquisite, subtle styling by Jason Rushforth. Performed by Jared Hancock

6pt cage
Functional fender vents for turbos
See photos, Rendering coming.

Hood

Rushforth design
Featured in Chevy Rumble Mag.
Built by J-Rod and Customs

Interior
N/A

Paint
N/A

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Looks like an awesome build.
First time I have seen those exhaust legos used.

That is Bad ass, why arent these pics showing up, have to click on it

Awesome project coming together. Amongst other things I really like the hood treatment! :thumbsup:

Awesome build. Looking forward to watching it. Thanks for posting.:thumbsup:

I agree!!


I have never seen those before....great idea/tool!! :thumbsup:

Very nice! What's not to love about a turbo BBC :D .

BTW, 2 new Nova's in 2 days? Move over f-bodies...soon the forum will be our's :lol:

John

VERY, VERY NICE!!
That thing is going to be a beast! Keep us posted please.:thumbsup:

Very nice build.

They are super expensive!