Depending how many of the factory stick shift parts you have available it may be cheaper to just buy the transmission. It all depends on how much you value your time.
Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong because I don't have first-hand experience with this model year, but here goes.
If you buy a GM spec TKO you should be able to use a factory GM bellhousing and all of the associated pedal setup and linkage, flywheel, clutch (26 spline usually) - basically just as if you were bolting in a 4-speed. The items that I know of that will change are the driveshaft length and the transmission mount point (either modifications to the stock crossmember or a new one). I believe the year Nova in question would have a center shifter location so you shouldn't need any special shifter (to locate it in the factory location, if you cared to) - the one that comes with the tranny should work. I'm not sure whether or not you will need to modify the trans tunnel. Obviously if your car is an automatic you are going to have to cut a hole for the shifter, but you may also have to trim the tunnel back and widen it out as the TKO is quite a bit wider up high than a 4-speed.
I hope this makes some sense.
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