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supernova
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by supernova » Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:32 pm
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Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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Bruce69Camaro
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by Bruce69Camaro » Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:51 am
But it's still got the old driver.....
Did you get a PTC converter as well? They're good guys to deal with.
So how soon for color and one solid color right?
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supernova
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by supernova » Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:12 am
No I didn't get the converter, I have one that's works pretty good. Not going to change too much at once.
Going to wait until march to paint so the weather will be good. I'm painting in my garage.....
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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Mike Peters
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by Mike Peters » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:14 pm
Just a tip in case you didn't know but, lesson learned from me the hard way. Those cooler line bosses on the Reid case are straight thread NOT tapered!!! Buy the fittings that will allow the fitting nut to seat down against the trans case instead of looking for the tapered interference fit. Tapered may work but, the straight thread have deeper engagement.
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Bruce69Camaro
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by Bruce69Camaro » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:33 pm
I thought they tapped them to 1/4npt?
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supernova
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by supernova » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:46 pm
Good info Mike Peters. I will check. Plan on putting a 8" pig tail with quick release fittings for easy remove and install.
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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Hitchcock
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by Hitchcock » Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:37 pm
Nice new toys Chris. What are the goals with the upgrades? Or are you just going for what ever it ends up with.
73 Vette, moly back half
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Two Pro Systems 950's
Chance 6000 converter
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supernova
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by supernova » Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:06 am
Hmmmmm? I don't know what to expect with the up grades. I can say that we think the 40 year old transmission was leaving a lot at the starting line. The thing is just plane wore out so I think the new trans. being what it is should help the 60' and over all et. We won't know until we get it out and make some passes.
As far as the nitrous system goes. We are going from a 350 hp kit to a 600 hp kit. We might see some 5.3's with it at 3600 lbs with me in the car. Best guess!
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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wikd69
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by wikd69 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:39 pm
supernova wrote:Hmmmmm? I don't know what to expect with the up grades. I can say that we think the 40 year old transmission was leaving a lot at the starting line. The thing is just plane wore out so I think the new trans. being what it is should help the 60' and over all et. We won't know until we get it out and make some passes.
As far as the nitrous system goes. We are going from a 350 hp kit to a 600 hp kit. We might see some 5.3's with it at 3600 lbs with me in the car. Best guess!
Let me get this straight...
You're gonna be spraying 600 hp worth of juice in that thing ?
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supernova
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by supernova » Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:09 am
wikd69 wrote:
Let me get this straight...
You're gonna be spraying 600 hp worth of juice in that thing ?
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I sure am!!!!!! It can handle it.
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Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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by John_Heard » Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:41 am
I hope you're planning on working your way into that 600 shot... That's a lot of Ommphaaa
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Bruce69Camaro
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by Bruce69Camaro » Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:42 am
But seriously dude, what part don't you understand....
ITS A NOVA!
I'll say a prayer for you my friend.
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by wikd69 » Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:14 am
Yep, that Chris was a great guy, for a Nova owner. Wonder if he'll be the same when that thing comes back from the Moon ?
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