On my 72 Nova I put big block springs in the front suspension & installed a small block & was glad I did because driving it on the street with all of the speed bumps & dips would have caused the oil pan to be demolished . They make adjustable coil overs for the front that makes a vast improvement in handling ! If you get in the throttle & the front end comes up (like mine did) the suspension needs to be for a big block !
Dan, Jae you ever thought about investing in some fender protectors to use on your cars with good paint on them? Love your videos. Looking forward to seeing this big block in the Nova. 👍
Dan I have a thought ...with all the engine swaping you do every week or so how about the air cylinder for the host like Brent has ??? make your day easy
Looks good. Having put a big block in my 71 Nova, I have a few tips for those contimplating it. It will sit on small block mounts, but header clearance gets really tight. Big block mounts move it to the passengerside and forward a smidge.. Also big block cars use a different heater core and cover. The engine gets real tight to the heater hoses with a small block core. A little tip of the transmission too. If you want to figure out 10 vs 26 spline input before you pull the trans, loom at the tailshaft. As long as nobody has done anything funky to the trans, the yoke will tell you what clutch you need. GM used 2 different yoke sizes. A 27 spline (th-350, ppwerglide) and a 32 spline (th-400). If the trans has the smaller yoke it will be a 10 spline input, and the bigger yoke trans will have the 26 spline input. Again, thats assuming nobody did any mixing and matching in the past.
Take the small block heater core tun it 180deg. It moves the tubes way towards the fender. Similar to a big block. Drill two new holes in the heater box for the hoses. The clamps end up inside the heater box, but works out really good. Patch the original holes, you’re done. Works pretty slick really and no cost just time.
I used the eBay stainless headers on my 72 4 speed car. Had to dent them in a few places but they have 2 inch primary tubes but for $180 couldn’t beat the fit. Years ago I put a big block in a 69 camaro and I used the small block frame mounts and some flow tech headers and it fit perfect
Big Blocks in Novas was always a car I looked up to. It worried the Hell of Guys that owned Big Block Chevelles because it just had the right hook up to be quick. Glad you are building one, Don't worry about gas millage at a quarter of a mile runs Just drive it.
You must have had some good tires plus traction bars and other goodies on it to make it hook. My dad had a 70 nova with just a 400 plus hp 350 and 4spd in it and it would just light the tires up on command. Got almost zero traction. Lol
well hello from flint mich . For i was close close on the year .1971 NOVA 👀OLD and nasty !! by i know must type of NOVA'S growing up in auto body repair shop & yes worked in Junk Yards . Also to be own 1972 vega , 66 Skylark Buick , 67 Dodge Coronet ragtop, 1982 Buick 225 body , few differents snub nose vans 64 & yes ive had half- ton 1966 v-8 350 .loves to pull on people that know could walk away from the van . i didnt care in the world got out run . had fun to 65 v 8 stoumnose van it could be possible . lol !! 57 post body big block chevy out it .known !! He 65 Ford Mustang has a trunk lid on it was fast . still the Mustang in a old gas station Anna Bey on rack . Say im looking forword to see your out cruising. could be vedios you & Danny could taking two cars to . looking the live vedios on Saturday makes my day the mailbox & talking about b.w. Jeremy and couple of other friends we need to see them in the background!! from Gordon in Flint michigan
Daniel, son I would've thought by now you wouldn't make rookie mistakes. First they really don't teach y'all how to read the codes and vin numbers on a vehicle in the great frozen tundra. I mean ya'll even make folks go to school to whack trees down. Okay there's websites that will tell you exact day month year, engine transmission rear diff ratio hardtop Landau SS rs disc Whatever you want is right in blk n white, are you can buy the books online that eivelbay covering from the days Jesus wore hippie sandles till yesterday's nittios
Daniel, son I would've thought by now you wouldn't make rookie mistakes. First they really don't teach y'all how to read the codes and vin numbers on a vehicle in the great frozen tundra. I mean ya'll even make folks go to school to whack trees down. Okay there's websites that will tell you exact day month year, engine transmission rear diff ratio hardtop Landau SS rs disc Whatever you want is right in blk n white, are you can buy the books online that eivelbay covering from the days Jesus wore hippie sandles till yesterday's nittios
is that muzak something you can use free ? sidestep adventures uses it also . maybe you should make your own muzak, like hammering on sheet metal or tire burnout or engine revving, why not just play nasium 's spongebobbin' ? jim wont sue you , i hate that muzak shit
Love Novas - had a '69 parted together out of the junkyard back in the 80's. 454 4sp in a car that started with a 6 cyl 3sp combo. Man those were the days. Parts were cheap and GM builds were easy! Great content and looking forward to the "Street Freak" look (mine had 3" lift springs in front and "custom" lift spring pack in rear scavenged from a 3/4 ton Chevy van). All the best and appreciate the awesome content!!
Going to be a fun car when its all dialed. Engine crane, its fine. Everybody has one. Mine was stuck outside and vertical tubes filled with water, froze and split. Got it cheap because of that. New, heavier tubes and its good. I swapped to the air jack, 110%better.
Dan, put aluminum heads on it to lighten up the load on the front end and loose the Tunnel Ram, replace it with an aluminum intake with two 4 barrel carburetors that will fit under your cool hood without cutting the hood! Of course you need to leave the 350 badges and change the ring and pinion to a 373 or 411.
Chevrolet reversed the heater core on the big block Camaro's & Nova's. Same heater box but the nipples came out closed to the right fender. You need to cut an oval slot to fit. There was an oval plate with a sheet metal screw top & bottom around the nipples. The foam gasket covered the small block nipple holes in the firewall. I never changed a heater core so I don't know if it's the same core. I had several big block cars back in the day. Love the 500 ft lbs off idle.
Is that engine going into Danni's '57? Dan, from what little I know about car guys; they are forever changing things around in their own cars. WHY is this??? Because THEY CAN !!!!! They can fab whatever they need to and get it done!!! Yeah, they can build/ flip cars too for $$$$$!!! MEAN LOOKING NOVA !!! HEY!!!! Put the 350 in the KIA!!!! ??????
Dan, I must say, as the proud owner of a nice 70 nova myself (small block car) i thought you already had a nice driver, BUT I LOVE IT! The tunnel ram is just what it needed.
The Nova looks good Dan,it’s definitely worth the effort,I wish I had as much room as you,my garage is full of stuff like engine stand,cherry picker,motorcycle,motorcycle jack, just a bunch of stuff that a mechanic needs to have,I’ll probably get rid of the bike to make room for my project 67 El Camino, I know what it’s like to have a never ending project,keep up the good videos,I’m always watching, cause that’s pretty mutch what I’m into, pure chevys man,ok I’m out man later👍🏼
Dan, you & I have a health problems. It's called ass-a-tall we have no ASS AT ALL. Our Jeans in back are strait down no ass to hold them up....HAHAHA.....They make no meds for this....I thought you might get a laugh out of that. Take care of You & Yours my RUclips Friend....
nice nova !! consider upgrading to the newer version clam shell engine mounts.. with the urethane .. and also.. HOOKER COMPETITION Headers ( Long tubes ) always fit right right on nice,, no need to dent smash headers to make fit,.
Personally I think the car would look better with a cowl induction hood. Tunnel rams look cool. But very rarely ever perform right on the street. Put a single quad intake on it. a good 4 Barrel manual secondary carb .it will run a lot better.🙃
tunnel rams are beast on the street,all the people saying they arent never took the time to tune them ,sort the carbs out properly and check the a/f ratio
I ran a tunnel ram with 660 centre squirters on a 355 sm blk in a 72 Nova on the street with no issues. Had great throttle response, I wouldnt hesitate to run a tunnel ram again. They look killer in a Nova.
I was always told that the true SS novas from that body style were difficult to identify. I could be wrong, but I had always heard that the SS novas came with a 12 bolt rearend, a larger fuel line, and never came with a bench seat. That's what we always looked for when buying an "SS" nova when documents numbers matching motor and stuff was missing.
I know of a factory ss396 car that came with a bench seat. People argue about it but I know the original owner and he said he ordered it as plain as he could
396 cars had the 3/8 fuel line , not the 350 equipped cars , '69 and newer SS cars had power front disc brakes , 396 Novas and Camaros had the heater hose outlets in the center of the heater box , outer box was different but the core was flopped over from right to left , the hoses were opposite from sbc cars .Bucket seats were standard in '63-'67 SS cars , '68 and newer the bench seat was standard equipment . '69 and '70 had the fender louvers , but not sure about '71 .
@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 lol I've owned my 68 nova SS for 20 years all signs of a SS with out the og motor or built sheet u can't prove it u could order a nova with any options u want everything like a SS even Big Block but none SS my car is a factory Small block car and still have the factory dual exhaust hanger that only came on SS mine is a factory bucket set 4 speed car I've owned it 21 years this year grew up with my dad's factory Big Block 68 SS nova Old school drag car from the 80s I still have it and my dream is to finish it in his memory
Hell yeah! A turbo on that thing would set it off!! Drag that Nova SS! If you know who "Murder Nova" is, go get him!!!! I think he's from Oklahoma somewhere. ✌😎
She don't remember that at all because she was love struck back then, but you Dan, you remember it, cause you were snaring her in your love web just waiting to BAMBOOZLE HER!
100 bucks for a scattershield? You lucky bastage! I just paid 400 (American) for a used, out of spec scattershield for my 'stang..and I still need to source a motor plate for it..damn things are reee-dikul-us!
Hey guys, love your work, just a thought on workshop room mate, why not joint the 2shops together under one roof, and remove the inbetween walls🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’m glad this popped up in my feed. We have similar builds (74 BB 4speed) but I’m not going that crazy with the duals and tunnel ram. I’m in Cali $5.30 a gallon so I went with a sniper. Sick build can’t wait to see more! New sub 🍿
Dan it isn't that bad I had a 70 true ss big block 396(402) actually, only problem I had was headers my car was a power steering car, only option it had, 400 turbo ,12 bolt , big block man I miss that hot rod
Well as far as headers they are the same 1967 to 1969 Camaro 396 and 1968 thru 1974 nova with 396 , yes will work 396,427,454 , power brakes will work with headers I always used standard size booster you can use 9 inch booster but requires adjustable proportioning valve , on one of mine I used power steering it was no big deal when you get pump and hoses just use 1969 nova big block or 1969 Camaro big block and it will all fit,
Forgot to tell you they sound great with purple Hornbeck header mufflers. I had a 70 black on black on black 410 posi 12 bolt with 400 turbo 1 badges fun car
Some info I found when working on my 69' SS...all 69' SS novas had power disc brakes. You could get power disc without it being an SD but if it doesn't have power disc..it's not an SS. Not sure if that was still true for 71'. And vin # and body tag don't tell if it's an SS. Only the build sheet. Not sure on 71' but 69' they're supposed to be on top of the fuel tank.
The secret to get Dan to help you with your car: Offer him a coke, tunnel ram, and some tri-five headers! As far as the headers go id get some Hooker competition headers If I remember they are 2" with a3-1/2" collector part# 2457 or 2457-1 for the coated ones. Pretty affordable. Hope that helps Dan!
I love the tunnel ram on the big blocks in your cars but I just don't have the guts to cut a hole in the hood of my hot rod to put one on my engine.. Oh well, I guess I'll just leave that extra 40-50 HP potential unused. Anxious to see your Nova tearing up the streets with yours though. Keep up the good work.
@@skxj - If I had a Nova, that would be an option. I have a 454 in a '50 Chevy 2-door sedan. Hoods are scarce. The car looks okay without a hood but I like it better with the hood on. As is, my engine already makes 557 HP @ 5950 RPM which is fun enough for a street car. Especially with the 4 speed.
@@stomper2582 If I had a Nova, that would be an option. I have a 454 in a '50 Chevy 2-door sedan. Hoods are scarce. The car looks okay without a hood but I like it better with the hood on. As is, my engine already makes 557 HP @ 5950 RPM which is fun enough for a street car. Especially with the 4 speed.
@@MrIgor1955 sounds like a nice car. Can’t beat the 50 models. That’s the year I was born but I don’t have much horsepower left. I’d love to see your 50 Chevy.
Hook you engine hoist back up and take out the drivers side engine mount bolt. Slight lifting will get that header to fit like a glove. Also if you had 396 engine emblems on the front fenders. OOOh We are Sneaky like that. Had a 396 dual tunnel rammed motor in a 65 Chevelle that ate a lot of lunches. Your Truckers who we support are the reason your waiting on parts. Worth It.
Great video, I put a 454 in a 1969 that had a 307 I used the small block mounts it fit no issues. Had ps with long tube headers don't remember the brand.
Yes it looks good if you're going for that look 💯👍👍. I hope you don't destroy your nice black hood, you should find another hood to cut the whole in, just incase you ever go back to a regular engine. You're doing a fantastic job on all of your projects keep up the great work. God Bless you guys and your family. 💯👍👍🙏🙏✌😊✌👌
Guy in my neighbourhood when I was a teenager had a '72 with a blower sticking out of the hood. That's what I see here. The tunnel ram is cool! ... Blower would be HOT!!
TIP ** some aftermarket company unknown name what company ) makes a 180 degree flip for heater core firewall cover... so the heater core outlets do not hit the passenger side valve cover
Awesome I love the look bbc yea !! I have a set of bbc nova /Camaro 68-74 headers a bit beat up but still good cond ,could use some paint you can have them ,but I’m in Edm Ab I’m not sure how to get them to you
Whoever said the engine hoist would kill you is crazy! I have the same one, I've used it to hoist several V8s and even the bed off my truck so I could swap the fuel pump.
Seems as it is a 4 speed, why don’t you pull the transmission before you pull the engine. I would think it would make jerking the engine so much easier
The only time my cherry picker crane bent and tipped over was only after I took the wheels off it so I can get it lower under the A-Frame on a low Vaga Wagon my cherry picker has handlebars on the backside for jerking and moving it around mine's just like yours other than the handlebars I purchase mine from the fire department
As much engine swapping you do, using petcocks for block drains would be helpful and prevent the coolant spills. Nice car. I’d focus more on the nova rather than the tri-5 cars.
Nova looks bad-ass. I don't know why anyone is bitching about your engine hoist, I've seen worse in commercial shops. It ain't what you got, it's how you use it, as long as you work safely it will be safe.
First gen Camaro and Nova are the exact same, so be on the lookout for Hooker super comp headers for best fit around steering. Comp work ok,but require some hammering around steering box and if budget doesn’t matter, Lemons make one of the best fitting headers for f - body chassis’s.
Looks bitchin' Dan! As to the cherry picker comment, whoever made it likely never used one. I have a Harbor Freight one like that, and it's ok. The only concern for me would be ram, but chance of a catastrophic failure in it is no more than one in any other.
On my 72 Nova I put big block springs in the front suspension & installed a small block & was glad I did because driving it on the street with all of the speed bumps & dips would have caused the oil pan to be demolished . They make adjustable coil overs for the front that makes a vast improvement in handling ! If you get in the throttle & the front end comes up (like mine did) the suspension needs to be for a big block !
This is my favourite speed junky channel. Content, knowledge, honesty, music and editing. Love what you guys do. Keep it up.
Dan, Jae you ever thought about investing in some fender protectors to use on your cars with good paint on them? Love your videos. Looking forward to seeing this big block in the Nova. 👍
I was thinking the same thing oh my my dad would have lose his mind if I did that and I had a 1955 chevy 210 post car
I mean even in Tokyo drift he used fender mats on his Monte Carlo… lol
I was thinking the exact same thing
Dan I have a thought ...with all the engine swaping you do every week or so how about the air cylinder for the host like Brent has ??? make your day easy
This is the car that made me find your channel 👍. Switching to rack and pinion makes the big block fit way easier
Looks good. Having put a big block in my 71 Nova, I have a few tips for those contimplating it. It will sit on small block mounts, but header clearance gets really tight. Big block mounts move it to the passengerside and forward a smidge.. Also big block cars use a different heater core and cover. The engine gets real tight to the heater hoses with a small block core.
A little tip of the transmission too. If you want to figure out 10 vs 26 spline input before you pull the trans, loom at the tailshaft. As long as nobody has done anything funky to the trans, the yoke will tell you what clutch you need. GM used 2 different yoke sizes. A 27 spline (th-350, ppwerglide) and a 32 spline (th-400). If the trans has the smaller yoke it will be a 10 spline input, and the bigger yoke trans will have the 26 spline input. Again, thats assuming nobody did any mixing and matching in the past.
Take the small block heater core tun it 180deg. It moves the tubes way towards the fender. Similar to a big block. Drill two new holes in the heater box for the hoses. The clamps end up inside the heater box, but works out really good. Patch the original holes, you’re done. Works pretty slick really and no cost just time.
I used the eBay stainless headers on my 72 4 speed car. Had to dent them in a few places but they have 2 inch primary tubes but for $180 couldn’t beat the fit. Years ago I put a big block in a 69 camaro and I used the small block frame mounts and some flow tech headers and it fit perfect
Big Blocks in Novas was always a car I looked up to. It worried the Hell of Guys that owned Big Block
Chevelles because it just had the right hook up to be quick. Glad you are building one, Don't worry about gas millage at a quarter of a mile runs Just drive it.
You must have had some good tires plus traction bars and other goodies on it to make it hook. My dad had a 70 nova with just a 400 plus hp 350 and 4spd in it and it would just light the tires up on command. Got almost zero traction. Lol
Yeah looks good. What really looks crazy better. A Blower 👍🏻😁 yeah it's a show stopper. Anytime u see one.
well hello from flint mich .
For i was close close on the year .1971 NOVA 👀OLD and nasty !! by i know must type of NOVA'S growing up in auto body repair shop & yes worked in Junk Yards . Also to be own 1972 vega , 66 Skylark Buick , 67 Dodge Coronet ragtop, 1982 Buick 225 body , few differents snub nose vans 64 & yes ive had half- ton 1966 v-8 350 .loves to pull on people that know could walk away from the van . i didnt care in the world got out run . had fun to 65 v 8 stoumnose van it could be possible . lol !! 57 post body big block chevy out it .known !! He 65 Ford Mustang has a trunk lid on it was fast . still the Mustang in a old gas station Anna Bey on rack . Say im looking forword to see your out cruising. could be vedios you & Danny could taking two cars to . looking the live vedios on Saturday makes my day the mailbox & talking about b.w. Jeremy and couple of other friends we need to see them in the background!! from Gordon in Flint michigan
HI guys from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I loved my BBC with a DNE 4+1 best driving car ever. Power everywhere. This is going to be a great upgrade Dan.
Love the Nova and who doesn’t appreciate a Big block? As always can’t wait to see the break in burn out.
I love the tunnel ram but have always hated those bird catcher style scoops. Velocity stacks all day for me. Nova is sweet though 🤘🏼
Daniel, son I would've thought by now you wouldn't make rookie mistakes.
First they really don't teach y'all how to read the codes and vin numbers on a vehicle in the great frozen tundra.
I mean ya'll even make folks go to school to whack trees down.
Okay there's websites that will tell you exact day month year, engine transmission rear diff ratio hardtop Landau SS rs disc
Whatever you want is right in blk n white, are you can buy the books online that eivelbay covering from the days Jesus wore hippie sandles till yesterday's nittios
Daniel, son I would've thought by now you wouldn't make rookie mistakes.
First they really don't teach y'all how to read the codes and vin numbers on a vehicle in the great frozen tundra.
I mean ya'll even make folks go to school to whack trees down.
Okay there's websites that will tell you exact day month year, engine transmission rear diff ratio hardtop Landau SS rs disc
Whatever you want is right in blk n white, are you can buy the books online that eivelbay covering from the days Jesus wore hippie sandles till yesterday's nittios
is that muzak something you can use free ? sidestep adventures uses it also . maybe you should make your own muzak, like hammering on sheet metal or tire burnout or engine revving, why not just play nasium 's spongebobbin' ? jim wont sue you , i hate that muzak shit
Love Novas - had a '69 parted together out of the junkyard back in the 80's. 454 4sp in a car that started with a 6 cyl 3sp combo. Man those were the days. Parts were cheap and GM builds were easy! Great content and looking forward to the "Street Freak" look (mine had 3" lift springs in front and "custom" lift spring pack in rear scavenged from a 3/4 ton Chevy van). All the best and appreciate the awesome content!!
You did a great job doing that Nova over!! She's gonna look awesome with the "Big Block" in it!! Sweet!! Cheers!!
I always loved the Nova but now it's getting the power it deserves , can't wait for the burnouts 👍👍
Looking at all that snow ❄️ at the bottom of the door makes my bones hurt
I love it looks sweet your nova will hall ass now keep up the great work
Wow Dan you nailed it. That Nova looks awesome with the big block and Tunnel Ram! Its going to do some wicked sideways burnouts👍Later man ✌
I never understood the appeal of a Nova.
Great job Dan. This is so freaking awesome. Makes me really miss my SS NOVA . Love the build man. ✌️😎👍
that guy you bought that scatter shield from is the one who makes all the nasty comments on my channel haha
Going to be a fun car when its all dialed.
Engine crane, its fine. Everybody has one. Mine was stuck outside and vertical tubes filled with water, froze and split. Got it cheap because of that. New, heavier tubes and its good. I swapped to the air jack, 110%better.
had 67 chevelle 396 tunnel ram in the 80's was great yours looks great
Novaram...making a appearance. Love it.
Dan, put aluminum heads on it to lighten up the load on the front end and loose the Tunnel Ram, replace it with an aluminum intake with two 4 barrel carburetors that will fit under your cool hood without cutting the hood! Of course you need to leave the 350 badges and change the ring and pinion to a 373 or 411.
Gotta love BBC in a Nova Danny !!!!!! I have faith you'll make it fit with sawsall and welder 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The bug catcher has to go. A scoop breather would look so much better IMO.
Nova looks great! Had 2 buddies with them in the 80's. And 2 other buddies with '66 or '67 Novas.
Don't cut the hood
Great job Dan. I had a 70 nova with a 454, m21 4 speed and 12 bolt 456 posi. It was so quick off the line. Good luck
Chevrolet reversed the heater core on the big block Camaro's & Nova's. Same heater box but the nipples came out closed to the right fender. You need to cut an oval slot to fit. There was an oval plate with a sheet metal screw top & bottom around the nipples. The foam gasket covered the small block nipple holes in the firewall. I never changed a heater core so I don't know if it's the same core. I had several big block cars back in the day. Love the 500 ft lbs off idle.
Make it fit and SEND IT!
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You never wanna hear your mechanic say,...."hopefully that didn't break." 😐
I would strip off all the emblems.. Fill the holes.. And give it a FREAK PAINT JOB.
Like Novas ..but I like um tubbed ..phats an lils.with a funny car stance .....if not all stock factory look ..great going DAN
8 views, 10 likes. Hmmm....lol Great story about the scattershield. haha
Hell yeah!
I see only one problem with this swap,
Traction!😆😆
Is that engine going into Danni's '57?
Dan, from what little I know about car guys; they are forever changing things around in their own cars. WHY is this???
Because THEY CAN !!!!! They can fab whatever they need to and get it done!!!
Yeah, they can build/ flip cars too for $$$$$!!!
MEAN LOOKING NOVA !!!
HEY!!!! Put the 350 in the KIA!!!! ??????
She looks awesome Dan. Keep the great content coming. Keep On Motoring brother
Dan, I must say, as the proud owner of a nice 70 nova myself (small block car) i thought you already had a nice driver, BUT I LOVE IT! The tunnel ram is just what it needed.
.....Hopefully he doesn't watch the channel. " well he was a nice loser". Super classic.😆😝🤣
The Nova looks good Dan,it’s definitely worth the effort,I wish I had as much room as you,my garage is full of stuff like engine stand,cherry picker,motorcycle,motorcycle jack, just a bunch of stuff that a mechanic needs to have,I’ll probably get rid of the bike to make room for my project 67 El Camino, I know what it’s like to have a never ending project,keep up the good videos,I’m always watching, cause that’s pretty mutch what I’m into, pure chevys man,ok I’m out man later👍🏼
Dan, you & I have a health problems. It's called ass-a-tall we have no ASS AT ALL. Our Jeans in back are strait down no ass to hold them up....HAHAHA.....They make no meds for this....I thought you might get a laugh out of that. Take care of You & Yours my RUclips Friend....
Not a darn thing stupid about stuffing a BBC in ANYTHING Dan. Looks wicked cool and will run CRAZY COOL! Nice job. Hi to Dani. Big Al.
nice nova !! consider upgrading to the newer version clam shell engine mounts.. with the urethane .. and also.. HOOKER COMPETITION Headers ( Long tubes ) always fit right right on nice,, no need to dent smash headers to make fit,.
Personally I think the car would look better with a cowl induction hood. Tunnel rams look cool. But very rarely ever perform right on the street. Put a single quad intake on it. a good 4 Barrel manual secondary carb .it will run a lot better.🙃
tunnel rams are beast on the street,all the people saying they arent never took the time to tune them ,sort the carbs out properly and check the a/f ratio
I ran a tunnel ram with 660 centre squirters on a 355 sm blk in a 72 Nova on the street with no issues. Had great throttle response, I wouldnt hesitate to run a tunnel ram again. They look killer in a Nova.
WHAT? No really a tunnel ram Can be made to run on the street. Just not your daily driver kind of car. Wasn't going to give you a thumbs down though.
You shouldn't have a problem with a Big Block as they made them with SS 396's ,,Headers that a different thing!
I'm hoping banjo music means something different in Canada 😃😃
I was always told that the true SS novas from that body style were difficult to identify. I could be wrong, but I had always heard that the SS novas came with a 12 bolt rearend, a larger fuel line, and never came with a bench seat. That's what we always looked for when buying an "SS" nova when documents numbers matching motor and stuff was missing.
I know of a factory ss396 car that came with a bench seat. People argue about it but I know the original owner and he said he ordered it as plain as he could
I had a 396-375 with a bench seat.
Not true!!
396 cars had the 3/8 fuel line , not the 350 equipped cars , '69 and newer SS cars had power front disc brakes , 396 Novas and Camaros had the heater hose outlets in the center of the heater box , outer box was different but the core was flopped over from right to left , the hoses were opposite from sbc cars .Bucket seats were standard in '63-'67 SS cars , '68 and newer the bench seat was standard equipment . '69 and '70 had the fender louvers , but not sure about '71 .
@@bobbrinkerhoff3592 lol I've owned my 68 nova SS for 20 years all signs of a SS with out the og motor or built sheet u can't prove it u could order a nova with any options u want everything like a SS even Big Block but none SS my car is a factory Small block car and still have the factory dual exhaust hanger that only came on SS mine is a factory bucket set 4 speed car I've owned it 21 years this year grew up with my dad's factory Big Block 68 SS nova Old school drag car from the 80s I still have it and my dream is to finish it in his memory
Hell yeah! A turbo on that thing would set it off!! Drag that Nova SS! If you know who "Murder Nova" is, go get him!!!! I think he's from Oklahoma somewhere. ✌😎
Need to change the 350 emblem to 454…. Looks ridiculous… in a good way.
She don't remember that at all because she was love struck back then, but you Dan, you remember it, cause you were snaring her in your love web just waiting to BAMBOOZLE HER!
100 bucks for a scattershield?
You lucky bastage! I just paid 400 (American) for a used, out of spec scattershield for my 'stang..and I still need to source a motor plate for it..damn things are reee-dikul-us!
Hey guys, love your work, just a thought on workshop room mate, why not joint the 2shops together under one roof, and remove the inbetween walls🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome !!!! had a 68 back in the day, loved it, same color, 350 4speed 👌👀
I’m glad this popped up in my feed. We have similar builds (74 BB 4speed) but I’m not going that crazy with the duals and tunnel ram. I’m in Cali $5.30 a gallon so I went with a sniper. Sick build can’t wait to see more! New sub 🍿
Dan it isn't that bad I had a 70 true ss big block 396(402) actually, only problem I had was headers my car was a power steering car, only option it had, 400 turbo ,12 bolt , big block man I miss that hot rod
Well as far as headers they are the same 1967 to 1969 Camaro 396 and 1968 thru 1974 nova with 396 , yes will work 396,427,454 , power brakes will work with headers I always used standard size booster you can use 9 inch booster but requires adjustable proportioning valve , on one of mine I used power steering it was no big deal when you get pump and hoses just use 1969 nova big block or 1969 Camaro big block and it will all fit,
Back in the 80s one of my running buddies had a 454 crammed into a 70 Nova car was an absolute blast to drive.
Forgot to tell you they sound great with purple Hornbeck header mufflers. I had a 70 black on black on black 410 posi 12 bolt with 400 turbo 1 badges fun car
In today's factory hi hp along with EV power, these classics don't really compete. But I'm ok with that - there's always a place for my BBC 57 chevy.
The first car I bought in Okla was a 66'Chevy II w/396, T400, gasser style. Not good on gas but fun to drive.
Some info I found when working on my 69' SS...all 69' SS novas had power disc brakes. You could get power disc without it being an SD but if it doesn't have power disc..it's not an SS. Not sure if that was still true for 71'. And vin # and body tag don't tell if it's an SS. Only the build sheet. Not sure on 71' but 69' they're supposed to be on top of the fuel tank.
The secret to get Dan to help you with your car: Offer him a coke, tunnel ram, and some tri-five headers! As far as the headers go id get some Hooker competition headers If I remember they are 2" with a3-1/2" collector part# 2457 or 2457-1 for the coated ones. Pretty affordable. Hope that helps Dan!
I love the tunnel ram on the big blocks in your cars but I just don't have the guts to cut a hole in the hood of my hot rod to put one on my engine.. Oh well, I guess I'll just leave that extra 40-50 HP potential unused. Anxious to see your Nova tearing up the streets with yours though. Keep up the good work.
Run it without the hood. Pickup another hood Chevy made a shit ton of nova's
@@skxj I agree. There’s lots of 4 doors out there to score one from. 👍
@@skxj - If I had a Nova, that would be an option. I have a 454 in a '50 Chevy 2-door sedan. Hoods are scarce. The car looks okay without a hood but I like it better with the hood on. As is, my engine already makes 557 HP @ 5950 RPM which is fun enough for a street car. Especially with the 4 speed.
@@stomper2582 If I had a Nova, that would be an option. I have a 454 in a '50 Chevy 2-door sedan. Hoods are scarce. The car looks okay without a hood but I like it better with the hood on. As is, my engine already makes 557 HP @ 5950 RPM which is fun enough for a street car. Especially with the 4 speed.
@@MrIgor1955 sounds like a nice car. Can’t beat the 50 models. That’s the year I was born but I don’t have much horsepower left. I’d love to see your 50 Chevy.
All I have to say is, I love it .. Nothing better than big block old school muscle. I have 72 Charger 440
That looks too cool! I am 67 years young and I grew up with these cars, so……yeah, it’s awesome!!!!!
My buddy Mark just put a 396 single four-barrel and a 64 Super Sport Malibu and hood shuts
SA WEEEEET! The very build I've been waiting for. DBDDD Done By Dan Definitely Dandy!
Steering box in my 77 Camaro is a half-inch under my power steering pulley and I have a 396 in it
I never liked those fake injector hats...goofy...
Hook you engine hoist back up and take out the drivers side engine mount bolt. Slight lifting will get that header to fit like a glove. Also if you had 396 engine emblems on the front fenders. OOOh We are Sneaky like that. Had a 396 dual tunnel rammed motor in a 65 Chevelle that ate a lot of lunches. Your Truckers who we support are the reason your waiting on parts. Worth It.
Great video, I put a 454 in a 1969 that had a 307 I used the small block mounts it fit no issues. Had ps with long tube headers don't remember the brand.
Yes it looks good if you're going for that look 💯👍👍. I hope you don't destroy your nice black hood, you should find another hood to cut the whole in, just incase you ever go back to a regular engine. You're doing a fantastic job on all of your projects keep up the great work. God Bless you guys and your family. 💯👍👍🙏🙏✌😊✌👌
Guy in my neighbourhood when I was a teenager had a '72 with a blower sticking out of the hood. That's what I see here. The tunnel ram is cool! ... Blower would be HOT!!
Stupid fun dude... nothing better than that!!!! LOVE IT
Had to watch the commercials to support the BBC, 4-speed Nova content!
TIP ** some aftermarket company unknown name what company ) makes a 180 degree flip for heater core firewall cover... so the heater core outlets do not hit the passenger side valve cover
Hooked did make headers when I had mine. They had 2 1/8" tubes with 4" collectors then fit great
Looking good buddy love the look watch your vidios all the time really. Informative. Keep up the great work
It's gotta have some better air cleaners! How about some velocity stacks. The bug catcher isn't vintage enough,
Awesome I love the look bbc yea !! I have a set of bbc nova /Camaro 68-74 headers a bit beat up but still good cond ,could use some paint you can have them ,but I’m in Edm Ab I’m not sure how to get them to you
Whoever said the engine hoist would kill you is crazy! I have the same one, I've used it to hoist several V8s and even the bed off my truck so I could swap the fuel pump.
Seems as it is a 4 speed, why don’t you pull the transmission before you pull the engine. I would think it would make jerking the engine so much easier
The crane is fine, I've been using my Harbor Freight crane for over 25 years and the only I've done is put a new hydraulic ram because I wore is out.
You can get build sheet from GM Vintage in Oshawa, it'll tell you if it was originally from factory with small or big block
I'm watching the videos and I think you should just Give that car to me because you because you Are not me
The only time my cherry picker crane bent and tipped over was only after I took the wheels off it so I can get it lower under the A-Frame on a low Vaga Wagon my cherry picker has handlebars on the backside for jerking and moving it around mine's just like yours other than the handlebars I purchase mine from the fire department
As much engine swapping you do, using petcocks for block drains would be helpful and prevent the coolant spills. Nice car. I’d focus more on the nova rather than the tri-5 cars.
Love cars with old school Tunnel Ram and dual quads! Keep up the good work
That’s gonna be a BAD mamma jamma!
Is that going to be your Miles of Mayhem ride?
Nova looks bad-ass. I don't know why anyone is bitching about your engine hoist, I've seen worse in commercial shops. It ain't what you got, it's how you use it, as long as you work safely it will be safe.
First gen Camaro and Nova are the exact same, so be on the lookout for Hooker super comp headers for best fit around steering. Comp work ok,but require some hammering around steering box and if budget doesn’t matter, Lemons make one of the best fitting headers for f - body chassis’s.
Looks bitchin' Dan! As to the cherry picker comment, whoever made it likely never used one. I have a Harbor Freight one like that, and it's ok. The only concern for me would be ram, but chance of a catastrophic failure in it is no more than one in any other.