Sure looks like a Brandy Wine.

 

I'd almost say the Dark Red Metallic T-types used to come in but I am thinking it's lighter. Nice clean car though can't wait to see the boost get taken to it.

 

same person from tcstangs?

finally seen a pic of the car! that is a badass looking nova!

 

Yeah same person...thanks

 

Update:
After alot of thought im thinking I may ditch the twin turbo big block build in favor of a junkyard 5.3 with a single bw or a mp Turbo. If I do this it saves a ton of money especially if the I can fit the truck manifolds in my chassis. This way I have money for a better quality turbo and a good carb. Also the car will be going in soon for an 8 point rollbar and moly subframe ties.

 

You'll get a bunch more room to work with with the LS* motor. Flip the manifolds forward and start fabbing

 

cool project were you got to put the turbos.ive had my turbos two different places still dont like were there at.
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Shannon I looked at your build and was going to do something similar to your first setup but im convinced on making the ls swap now and it will be way easier to fit everything.

 

Picked up my aluminum headed race motor today for $350

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Well I started pulling the 5.3 apart to clean it up and paint it. One of the exhaust manifold bolts broke off in the head though quite frustrating. Anyone dealt with this before? Will an easy out work? So far im thinking a bw s475 with the manifolds up and forward since I don't think they'll fit forward and down.

 

very common on LS engines, your best bet is to weld a nut to the remaining chunk of bolt and unscrew. I wouldnt use an ez out,

i broke one in a head before, not fun.

 

Thought about welding a nut to it but its below the surface still theres nothing sticking out I may still try it though.

 

Well I've got the interior all stripped out and ready for an 8pt rollbar to be installed.



off to tnt race shop now I picked up an msd 6ls with the wiring harness and a victor jr intake. Im still debating between the autokraft oil pan or the holley swap pan. Also big debate between an s475 or a q trim mp t76 with a .81 turbine housing.

 

Picked it up today rollbar is done along with a stock new package tray. Now to paint it and get the interior back in.

 

That is one good looking Nova. Subscribed for this build.

 

Well I ordered a set of transdapt neutral position plates and some moroso solid mounts and I will be ordering an autokraft oil pan hopefully friday. I also ordered an ls4 front exhaust manifold to use on the passenger side forward and down and im really hoping with alot of chopping and v banding I can get the passenger side truck manifold to work down and forward on the drivers side. We'll see if it works out ill be very happy if it does if not ill run the truck manifolds up and forward.

 

started chopping down the manifolds

 

Well I did a test fit today outside in the beautiful 12 degree weather. Im still waiting on my autoraft pan but i managed to wedge it in with the truck pan. The ls4 manifold fits down and forward like its made for the car but the truck mani on the drivers side hits the steering box right away. The only way i think it will work is with a manual rack setup which i dont have the cash for so kind of a bummer looks like ill be running another ls4 up and forward on the drivers side looks kind of goofy but its cheap and works.

 

i hate minnesota! but i love having a heated shop!

nice work, gotta say that car looks clean!

 

Something different. I like it!