Chevy Nova 13b-re Engine Swap
04-03-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Il RX8 lI' post='866417' date='Apr 3 2007, 09:18 AM
Most of us rotary guys think it's sacrilege to put a LS1 in a formerly rotary-powered car. When the tables are turned, most of us love it.
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04-04-2007, 02:02 AM
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If you can fiberglass any body panels that you can. They make all sorts of fiberglass parts for those cars. Should help lighten it up a little more. Great project keep us posted. I've always wanted to put a rotary in a Shelby Cobra replica.
04-04-2007, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 13BTNOS' post='866522' date='Apr 4 2007, 02:02 AM
If you can fiberglass any body panels that you can. They make all sorts of fiberglass parts for those cars. Should help lighten it up a little more. Great project keep us posted. I've always wanted to put a rotary in a Shelby Cobra replica.
A rotary Cobra would be sweet! Talk about a lightweight package! I agree that fiberglass panels are the way to go. The nova has a fiberglass hatch, hood, bumpers, and a lexan rear window. I'll post the list of lightening modifications tonight. There are so many that I can't remember all of them off of the top of my head.
04-04-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' post='866244' date='Apr 2 2007, 08:40 AM
Nice. Interesting idea.
I'm currently working on a '66 Nova, but elected to stay with a SBC.
I think you'll be alright with the rotary. The early Nova's are lighter than most people realize.
Personally, I think the benefits of going bridgeport with a capable turbo are dubious, at best. A mild streetport and an extra pound of boost will get you to the same number, with the likely benefit of improved durability.
Quite a few experienced enginebuilders feel otherwise.
That said, I opted out of the bridgeport because I have never used them, and dont have the time or the resources to try at this point.
https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...p;hl=Bridgeport
