Chevy Nova 13b-re Engine Swap

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Apr 2, 2007 | 08:12 PM

#11

ZeroRX7

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nice i did not know that i weight in less than a FD u must took out every thing lol well still good luck with it and tell how it runs when u are down with it.

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:30 PM

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shogunxp

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haaha very interesting project you have there. keep us posted.

Apr 2, 2007 | 08:38 PM

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13BT-RX3

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Way to think outside the box! Keep up the good work!

Apr 2, 2007 | 09:26 PM

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13brenova

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Wow! There's been a lot more positive feedback than I expected. Most of the muscle car guys I talk to think it is sacrilege.

Apr 3, 2007 | 11:18 AM

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Il RX8 lI

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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.

Apr 3, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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racerguy180

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Quote:

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.

Cheers!!!!

Apr 4, 2007 | 02:02 AM

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13BTNOS

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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.

Apr 4, 2007 | 07:29 AM

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13brenova

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Originally Posted by 13BTNOS' post='866522' date='Apr 4 2007, 02:02 AM

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.

Apr 4, 2007 | 04:15 PM

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rfreeman27

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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