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1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build 1017rwhp/1019 rwtq

Discussion in 'The Builds Board Hall of Fame Builds' started by fiero1985, Dec 21, 2010.

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  1. Mustangbrad94gt

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    awesome numbers Dude, congrats :2thumbs:
     
    Mustangbrad94gt, Jul 10, 2012
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  2. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    thanks
     
    fiero1985, Jul 10, 2012
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  3. Nice Chevelle

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Great job....man that thing sounds so smooth on that pull. Huge props to your tuner.
    Good luck with your track runs. cant wait to see what it does.

    :2thumbs:
     
    Nice Chevelle, Jul 10, 2012
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  4. fiero1985

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    fiero1985, Jul 20, 2012
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  5. TDmkr496

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Any updates??
     
    TDmkr496, Sep 20, 2012
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  6. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Have not been the most forgiving summer for me to get the car out but was able to get the car to the track for its first outting on a local track rental day

    Learned some stuff and have plenty of adjustments and want to raise the boost but right around 10psi leaving off the footbrake the car went 10.53@147mph. The car comes to life about the 330 mark. It went 2.2 60ft so I know once I can build some boost at the line and leave off the transbrake Ill be shaving some serious time!

    Heres the gopro vid from that run

    http://youtu.be/v0eBYB1mdLE
     
    fiero1985, Sep 29, 2012
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  7. Nice Chevelle

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Again ...huge props to you bro!
    Cool video...2.2 60 ft ..... just gently starting the run and then BAMB !!! Boooost.... hahaha sounds awesome and must be a wild run to hit 147mph.
    Keep at it.....thanks for keeping the thread updated.
    :cheers:
     
    Nice Chevelle, Sep 29, 2012
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  8. BlownShovel

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Haha awesome. Turtles fat off the lime and then spools, cleans up and shoots off. Great vid showing plenty of potential!
     
    BlownShovel, Sep 30, 2012
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  9. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Thanks guys, still learning but looking forward to getting better with the car and getting into the nines next
     
    fiero1985, Sep 30, 2012
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  10. BlownShovel

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Autocorrect was winning in my previous post. Great vid. Like lighting a cannon... Split second and then bamm hold on as once it's lit she is gone!

    Btw what track?
     
    BlownShovel, Sep 30, 2012
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  11. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    National Trail Raceway here just outside Columbus Ohio. Its only like 5-10 miles from my house so its the closest 1/4mile
     
    fiero1985, Sep 30, 2012
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  12. BlownShovel

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    If the local rental ever happens again I'll pay double . It's a few hours but any rental is way better than bracket Hell. Worth the money to get several passes.
     
    BlownShovel, Sep 30, 2012
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  13. racerdain

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    I may have missed it, but what EFI system are you using?
     
    racerdain, Sep 30, 2012
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  14. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    yeah the club does it like 2-3 times a year Ill let you know for sure.

    Im using stock 411 pcm with a techrods harness. HP Tuners SD Tune and 160 injectors along with a waterman cable drive pump and weldon reg
     
    fiero1985, Sep 30, 2012
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  15. racerdain

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Kick ass, thanks. Great build, thanks for sharing
     
    racerdain, Oct 1, 2012
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  16. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Went out tonight for 1/8 mile test and tune. Still leaving soft on the footbrake with no boost from the line went 6.42@120. Im not really up on the conversion stuff but from my research that is around a 10.08 1/4mile but the mph should be done in 8's?

    I know they say to multiply your mph by 25% to achieve your 1/4 mile mph so it should of been 150s

    60ft best was still a 1.9

    This week Ill spend sometime and get the trans brake hooked up and 2 step and see if I cant launch the car this next weekend during some 1/4mile test and tune action.
     
    fiero1985, Oct 12, 2012
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  17. fiero1985

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    Re: 1972 Nova Turbo Lsx Build

    Well last night I went ahead and wired up the trans brake and the 2 step, I set it to 3400 and this morning went out and switched it on and built 5lbs with ease on the wastegate spring with no c02. I released it and of course it blew the tires off but it was cool to see it work and I am looking forward to this sunday if weather holds to get it into the 9s.
     
    fiero1985, Oct 16, 2012
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  18. bumblebee

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    Good Luck! :)

    I'm sure you will hit the 9's
     
    bumblebee, Oct 18, 2012
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  19. fiero1985

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    Spent a couple bucks today and stepped it up to some afco double adjustable to get rid of my 3 ways out back. Gonna install them tomorrow, they are just so beautiful. Currently saving my pennies and nickles to do the same upfront. Changing to afco double adjustable bnc shocks and going back to a coil spring.

    [​IMG]#ad
     
    fiero1985, Oct 18, 2012
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  20. BYBYLS1

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    I have a pair of the Afco double adjustable "Big Gun" coilovers on the back and a pair of double adjustable Chris Alston's Vari-strut coilovers in the front of my Foxbody Coupe. I can honestly tell you that you will not be disapointed with your Afco purchase! They really do kick ass! The biggest improvement in my suspension besides the anti-roll bar was the double adjustable Afco's! Nice progress by the way! Your car kicks so much ass!
     
    BYBYLS1, Oct 18, 2012
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