Speedtech Project: 68 Red Nova

[Deeznuts]

I have an LS1/T56 that I'm going to put in a 70 nova. I would be interested in the engine/trans mount as well as the tunnel you have posted. My question is, are you using factory serpentine set up on the engine or something else. I know there is an issue with the factory parts, such as A/C compressor, not sure what else, hitting the frame. Thanks for your help or suggestions!

[Ben@SpeedTech]

There are a few different factory drive systems, some work and some don't. On the systems with the a/c compressor on the lower pass. side it interferes with the frame. Folks used to notch the frame but there are better alternatives now. We used an Eddie Motorsposrts drive on this Nova. It's compact and has no clearance issues at all.

Since I've posted we've had a huge response to these items from the forums and through phone calls to us. Hang in there, they will be available very soon. As soon as they are we will post pricing and more details here and on our website. Thanks for your interest, patience, and as always, thanks for your support!

[Ben@SpeedTech]

More updates on this one...

Focus lately has been on the interior. Super nice dash insert and gauge panel...



Our exclusive Nova T56 Transmission tunnel cover...





Custom center console is painted to match the underhood satin and wrapped to match the seats. Billet Specialties shift boot surround and steering wheel add some really nice design elements.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Shots of the T56 x member. This set up helps get the pinion angle right where it needs to be. Our trans x member is adjustable to work with most any engine mount configuration, although we recommend using our mounts for optimum total package placement. The x member at the top of photo 1 is the rear suspension Torque Arm's front mount.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

We replaced the factory seats with these Corbeaus, and had the rear seat reworked to match.

[Ben@SpeedTech]

We took the Nova to a car show this past weekend, it took Best Chevy Overall! We were definitely excited! Here are a few new photos of it...

[tubbed69]

that nova is amazing,love the color,wheels and stance

[Penny]

Congrats,

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Thanks! Lots of talent and effort went into it and we're real pleased with the results.

We didn't touch the paint at all, and there is a possibility we may be doing a respray in the near future to clean up some of the imperfections and chips. After that I think we're just about done with it and will turn it loose to the owner for some fun cruising.

[tones2SS]

That is killer.
Looks great guys!