Project Sick7... LS3 416 '67 Nova SS

[ModernDay67SS]

I haven't been a member for too long, but I felt like I should share my current project. I'm going to post the steps I have already done and then keep posting as I do more.

The car is an older restoration and has gone through some changes since I've owned it. The car had all stock suspension and a mild 350ci with a TH350 trans. It's not a high dollar build compared to a lot of cars on here, although, my wallet thinks otherwise lol Some of you may recognize the car from instagram because I run a car page on there called ModernDayHotRods


1967 Nova SS "Sick7"

-TCI pro-touring front clip with RideTech adj. coilovers, drop spindles, Wilwood brakes with 12" drilled/slotted rotors.
***The rear suspension is my next project. Looking at TCI torque arm rear suspension***
-Ford 9" with 4.11 gears

-Engine built by Mullenix Racing Engines located in Simi Valley, Ca (everything is brand new) LS3 416ci stroker (4.070" bore x 4" stroke), 255 71cc CNC Ported Heads, Custom Grind Lunati Cam with .650 lift, Lunati H-Beam Forged Rods, Lunati Forged Crank, Ross Forged Pistons, LS3 Intake, Holley 90mm Cable Throttle Body, Holley Fuel Rails, TCI Headers, Holley Valve Covers, LS7 Lifters, Melling Oil Pump, F-body Oil Pan, 42 lb. Injectors, Corvette Water Pump & Balancer, and Truck Alternator. Lokar Throttle Cable, Lokar dipstick, PSI Conversion Harness and 12200411 PCM.

-Trans built locally by Randy's Transmission out of Grantsville,Utah: Built 4L60E with Sonnax Smart Tech Input Drum, Sonnax 300mm Input shaft, Transgo full race shift kit, Sun Shell (the beast), 5 gear rear planet. Lokar Trans dipstick.

-Fuel System: 20 gallon Rhodes Race Cars aluminum fuel cell with sump and baffle around sump. Inline Holley fuel pump with Holley fuel filters. -8 an feed line and return line.

***COMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE: Holley High Ram Intake with 105mm Throttle Body and retune. Rear suspension upgrade with mini tubs and rear disc brakes*** COMING IN THE LATE FUTURE: Repaint and new wheels all around.***



Beginning of the tear down.




TCI pro-touring front Clip painted with por15 chassis paint and installed. Firewall is painted black to match.




Engine being built.






Engine is complete and shipped. The excitement starts.



Engine and Trans are mated and put in.





Radiator support installed with other items. Short Ram air intake mock up.





Short ram air intake painted and along with inner fenders installed.



Car is now pretty much complete and ready for the dyno. I decided to do a cold air intake instead of a short ram to reduce the engine sucking in hot air from the bay.



Now the REAL fun begins.



Video of the dyno run: http://youtu.be/ljKt3orNSRI


The first time I drove it since all the work... One word to describe the feeling... Rewarding.



She even saw some rain.. It's a street car and built to be driven..








Video of it driving: http://youtu.be/ofWujgmQDhg



More to come as the project progresses.

[LowNfast]

Sweet car. I bet it flys with that motor!

[Jr]

Looks great! How do you like the suspension?

What did you source the air intake ducting?

[LS7 Z/28]

Looks like a fun project dude. Nice upgrades, can't wait to see more.

Did you buy a kit for the cold air intake or did you make that one?

[ModernDay67SS]

Originally Posted by Valve Lash

Looks like a fun project dude. Nice upgrades, can't wait to see more.

Did you buy a kit for the cold air intake or did you make that one?

It's the Airaid U-built-it kit. I bought the basic kit and then bought my own t bolt clamps and couplers. I love how it turned out.

[ModernDay67SS]

Originally Posted by Jr

Looks great! How do you like the suspension?

What did you source the air intake ducting?

See my comment above regarding the intake.

I haven't got to fully test out the suspension, but driving it is way better than stock. I'll be taking it out this weekend and get more pics and vids. It's a beast!