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Finished the oil thermostat mount. I think it is a Perma-cool unit. Doesn't seem like they put too much thought into how people would be able to mount it. Oh well.....turned out pretty good.
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Badass bro more power to ya.
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Originally Posted by 13brenova
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I laughed until I cried.....seriously. I appreciate everyone who is giving the project kudos, and even those who aren't. Without a few..."I'd never do that" and "I'd have put a big block in it" comments, it wouldn't be making the impact I'd hoped for. Everyone has their own idea of what cool is.
A little history might shed some light on why I'd want to put a rotary in a Nova. In the past 10 years my brother, father, and I have build/owned the following.... 1969 Corvette (427cid and 6-pack) 2008 Corvette Z06 (Stock) 1985 Pro Street Chevy C10 (509cid w/8-71 blower) 1998 Dodge Ram (408 w/Novi 2000 Supercharger *607 whp*) 2005 RX8 (Stock) 2006 SRT-4 (~350 whp) 1995 Eclipse GSX (50 trim & FMIC) We've done the rediculous horsepower thing. We've done the luxury sports car thing. We've done the import thing. We've done the muscle car thing. Of all of the cars, the most fun to cruise around town is by far the '69 corvette. You just can't find a better looking car than classic muscle. But, wrapping the engine in the RX8 to 9,000 rpm is an awesome feeling. Big blocks and ridiculous horsepower seemed kind of played out, and weren't any fun any more (The '85 went through four different configurations). So, it was time to combine the favorites......the muscle car styling with a revolutionary engine design well of the beaten path. Viola.....nova with a rotary. I can't wait to see the looks (good and bad) it'll get once it's up and running! You sir are fucking awesome! I LOVE this NovaRota project you are doing...MAD props! You are very creative, talented and just a fucking genius! |
Originally Posted by 13brenova
(Post 8509678)
Brother, if LIL HEMI is your ride, your post is the best compliment paid to date!
I'll make sure to send you a copy of that "15 second" timeslip, LOL. |
Originally Posted by OnlyOnThurs
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You sir are fucking awesome! I LOVE this NovaRota project you are doing...MAD props! You are very creative, talented and just a fucking genius!
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Originally Posted by 13brenova
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Thanks! Feels good to hear that. It takes me forever to come up with some of this shit. Took two days and some lost sleep to finally decide how I wanted that oil cooler mount. Simple when it's all said and done, but damn!
i could only imagine...this is not an off the shelf project...of course its gonna take some time. man if i am ever up in san angelo PLEse let me check your nova out...hell i'll ride up there with Allen in his rx-3 :) edit: i bet you had SOOO much room to work with in that nova engine comartment especially going with the rotary LOL! and on a side note, don't let the negative posts discourage you in any way shape or form........some poeple are born douches....and they never grow out of that phase. |
Originally Posted by OnlyOnThurs
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i could only imagine...this is not an off the shelf project...of course its gonna take some time. man if i am ever up in san angelo PLEse let me check your nova out...hell i'll ride up there with Allen in his rx-3 :)
Originally Posted by OnlyOnThurs
(Post 8659138)
and on a side note, don't let the negative posts discourage you in any way shape or form........some poeple are born douches....and they never grow out of that phase.
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Originally Posted by 13brenova
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Anytime brother. We made the trip to se Allen's RX3 a couple months ago. Badass! I'm dying for a ride in that thing.
No chance. OMG allen's rx-3 is beyond words! I got a ride in it BEFORE he ever got it professionally tuned and that was when it had about 350-400hp......and that ride was incredible! Now that it has 650hp+...oh man i think i would be shitting my pants if i got a ride in it again LOL! Allen is also another man a master at his craft! and im not just saying that because he is a good friend of mine |
looks nice bro
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Originally Posted by 13brenova
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Brother, if LIL HEMI is your ride, your post is the best compliment paid to date!
I'll make sure to send you a copy of that "15 second" timeslip, LOL. |
No delusions here. There's always more to learn. The choice of a "post golden era" car was intentional. Easier to mini-tub and you can make it lighter than a non-hatchback. Only differences when it is all said and done are the rear tail lights and the rear side glass.
Come on guys! Someone say something nice about Lil-Hemi. I think he feels left out. A hug maybe? |
Originally Posted by 13brenova
(Post 8660848)
No delusions here. There's always more to learn. The choice of a "post golden era" car was intentional. Easier to mini-tub and you can make it lighter than a non-hatchback. Only differences when it is all said and done are the rear tail lights and the rear side glass.
Come on guys! Someone say something nice about Lil-Hemi. I think he feels left out. A hug maybe? |
other than the flames that car is dope...and the car isnt 2 heavy for the 13b with that turbo u can push 500whp easy! GL with the awesome project man
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Very good progress you have made there! you fabrications skills are amazing :). Very excited to watch it go under its own power.
LilHemi : Maybe you should refrain from coming into this thread. Nobody cares about the you,or the nasty comments you are making. Are you too retarded to see this is HIS build thread? Its idiots like you,that give America a bad name. Cliff notes : Take you piece of crap V8 ,and mosey the fuck out of here.You are not welcome. Good day. Karis |
Originally Posted by karism
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Very good progress you have made there! you fabrications skills are amazing :). Very excited to watch it go under its own power.
LilHemi : Maybe you should refrain from coming into this thread. Nobody cares about the you,or the nasty comments you are making. Are you too retarded to see this is HIS build thread? Its idiots like you,that give America a bad name. Cliff notes : Take you piece of crap V8 ,and mosey the fuck out of here.You are not welcome. Good day. Karis |
Originally Posted by "LILHEMI"
(Post 8667999)
motherfucker, your from SOUTH AFRICA. dont you dare come here talking about america and a bad name in the same sentence. yeah we may talk shit to each other but you dont bring our country into this shit. there aint no apartheid here.:wallbash:
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It's official.........the 15 second, post golden-era, everyone's going to laugh at you bucket has color! Andy Stapp called last night to say he just shot the interior. So that means the underside, firewall, interior are done. He's jamming the car today and spraying a light coaoting of semi-textured bedliner under the rear wheelwells and trunk area. We're headed up this Saturday to put on the rear suspension, subframe, axle, wheels/tires, subframe connectors on the car so he can align body pannels and spray the outside. Pictures to follow..........
I switched the 4-link to dual Heim, DOM trailing arms from Out-Pace Racing. P....I....M....P! I'll post pics tonight. |
Originally Posted by 13brenova
(Post 8680569)
It's official.........the 15 second, post golden-era, everyone's going to laugh at you bucket has color! Andy Stapp called last night to say he just shot the interior. So that means the underside, firewall, interior are done. He's jamming the car today and spraying a light coaoting of semi-textured bedliner under the rear wheelwells and trunk area. We're headed up this Saturday to put on the rear suspension, subframe, axle, wheels/tires, subframe connectors on the car so he can align body pannels and spray the outside. Pictures to follow..........
I switched the 4-link to dual Heim, DOM trailing arms from Out-Pace Racing. P....I....M....P! I'll post pics tonight. Badass, can't wait to see the pics!!! |
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Made it back from Stapp's around midnight last night. Everything went pretty smoothly. The color is absolutely amazing! Andy sprayed the interior, hitting it with the standard 3 coats of pearl. It looks great, but he wasn't totally happy with it, and made a heavier pearl mix for the jams and the rest of the car. Looks bad ass! Take a look at the gauge pod. That is the best shot of the pre-hella-pearl. The outside is going to pop even more than that! Pics.........
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Awesome. Love the color.
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sweet jesus that looks really nice...keep up the work
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When you coming trough town again? We need to get together at the track and drink a couple cold beers.
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Damn straight brother! You name the weekend. You going to run the RX3 anytime soon?
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Just waiting on a tune bro. Everything else is a go. Maybe i can make the IFO in December.
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Sweet. I've got a couple of buddies that'd love to see your car at the track. Let us know if it's a go and we're there.
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this is the coolest thread on the whole forum :icon_tup: :icon_tup: :icon_tup: :icon_tup:
brings back memories of my first car , 73 light blue nova 350 V8, your project is awesome. ....... and you won't have those broken lifters going tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap |
any updates
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Last weekend's update from Andy (see pics below). Final panel alignment is supposed to be done by this Monday.
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Decided to do a new aluminum oil pan. The other pan we made turned out good, but I was worried about the 4 qt capacity and being so shallow without baffling. Paranoia got the best of me. Finished modeling it in Solidworks. It should hold a little over 5 qts and will be fully baffled. I'm hoping the 3/8" flange will act similar to a stud girdle and help with motor flex. One final check, and things are ready for the CNC waterjet and plasma tables.
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Originally Posted by 13brenova
(Post 8738248)
Decided to do a new aluminum oil pan. The other pan we made turned out good, but I was worried about the 4 qt capacity and being so shallow without baffling. Paranoia got the best of me. Finished modeling it in Solidworks. It should hold a little over 5 qts and will be fully baffled. I'm hoping the 3/8" flange will act similar to a stud girdle and help with motor flex. One final check, and things are ready for the CNC waterjet and plasma tables.
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Current status. Getting closer!
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Looking good bro...I sent a pm your way...hit me up
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Much Props to you man, Love the project. This is probably the first time i gave anyone in any forum props for there work. As for a 15 seconds run.. i think not.
Not with that set-up. |
awesome job..
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Very nice!!!!!:icon_tup:
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Closer yet....
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love that racing stripe lettering :icon_tup:
as I've posted before, my first car was early 70's Nova (light blue) . Your project is awesome:) |
Originally Posted by 13brenova
(Post 8795912)
Closer yet....
badass!!!!! |
Lucky for you in your climate you don't have to wait until April for the snow to go away to pull your car out and get it ready to drive.
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Even closer....
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Looking good. That baby is gonna turn some heads. I can't wait to see it in person!!!
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any updates i cant wait to see the finished product
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woah, what a unique build, can't wait to see more progress!
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This quad rotor would fill out the engine compartment well. :)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7...218fullbj4.jpg http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4...320fullqu8.jpg |
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More pics. Going to pic it up on Sunday!
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HAHA fuck yeah, it looks badass!!!
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+1, I love the color and white stipes. Can't wait to see it run now. :)
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i would really like to see it in person...since you couldn't bring it to sevenstock xi....i sure hope, you can make it to ss xii.
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nice build should be looker when finished. since youre going to a new make and aluminum oilpan heres a few pics of the pan that we made. it holds 7.5 quarts has baffeling and i have a 1/2 windage tray that doubles as my motor mount.
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