8 second Destroked LS Nova for Cheap

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  • čas přidán 2. 10. 2021
  • Today we show Details on our Twin Turbo Destroked LS swapped 1974 Chevrolet Nova! We show off the transbrake TH400, 4 link conversion, Ford 9 inch conversion, Fiberglass Front End, Engine Setback, lightweight Drag Car, mostly Stock bottom end junkyard LS engine. Hopefully it will be making 4 second 1/8th mile passes soon.
    Thanks for watching!!
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Komentáře • 452

  • @1970chevelle71
    @1970chevelle71 Před 2 lety +42

    This is where CZcams needs a "Love it" tick box rather than like it.

  • @kyleolin3566
    @kyleolin3566 Před 2 lety +108

    High dollar builds are neat and all, but it is far cooler to see great performance done on a budget. Kudos for this build :)

    • @teabag402
      @teabag402 Před 2 lety +3

      So thats not just me then lol. Maybe a brokes mind set but for me this is way more impressive

    • @shaunbutler6876
      @shaunbutler6876 Před 2 lety +3

      It's not really on a budget he just had all the spare parts and friends to build it for em

    • @andrewnelson3733
      @andrewnelson3733 Před 2 lety +2

      @@shaunbutler6876 every part was paid for and accounted for. Just because it was owned for years doesn't mean it wasn't paid for. Our friends assembled parts that were paid for and paid for their services.

    • @davidwlee0351
      @davidwlee0351 Před rokem +2

      My man this is a high dollar build! This isn’t a 5k all in build running 8’s

    • @kyleolin3566
      @kyleolin3566 Před rokem +2

      @@davidwlee0351 can you run 8’s on 5k?

  • @Tony7190GR
    @Tony7190GR Před 2 lety +52

    I have another motto for you, rust is lighter than carbon fibre.
    Love the build

    • @NoodlesXIII
      @NoodlesXIII Před 2 lety +4

      In the words of Uncle Tony, nothing is lighter than a hole.

  • @curvs4me
    @curvs4me Před 2 lety +85

    Awesome car! Budget building is an art form in itself. Anyone can run 8s with a fat wallet. Doing it on nickels and dimes is incredible.

    • @TasteMyPP
      @TasteMyPP Před 2 lety +4

      Puts the fun in the art. I’m tryna budget turbo a 66 mustang but those turbo headers are a g by themselves 💳💔

    • @gagecavey4070
      @gagecavey4070 Před 2 lety +14

      @@TasteMyPP spend the thousand dollars on tig classes. And Make your own exhaust for pennies on the dollar. Invest in yourself and your skills will make you money.

    • @timclemens5665
      @timclemens5665 Před 2 lety +1

      So true.

    • @curvs4me
      @curvs4me Před 2 lety +2

      @@TasteMyPP I tried to reply about Penntech header fab blocks and header and pipe 3d software. I think it deleted it because of links maybe? Either way, check those out. Even if you can't weld, you can make complete custom Lego headers and take them to a welder. With the 49 dollar software, you can cut all your pipe as well. Saving a ton for the fab because fabs finished, only need someone to tig the prefab.

    • @Fileguru
      @Fileguru Před 2 lety +1

      This comment nailed it.

  • @mpetersen6
    @mpetersen6 Před rokem +4

    I'm old enough to remember when funny cars ran in the eights
    Love the Handel

  • @JayDee-bz2ge
    @JayDee-bz2ge Před 15 dny +1

    Key to the video for me,,,, MOVE THE MOTOR BACK! a great investment of labor most people are not willing to make.
    Great job !

  • @scotttimpany2845
    @scotttimpany2845 Před rokem +3

    8.60s @ 160+ is no joke. Congrats

  • @Viva-la-Maquina
    @Viva-la-Maquina Před 2 lety +33

    Wow, this was a really professional video. We can see perfectly what you are showing, and understanding what you are explaining. In 2013 our mustang blew up a coolant hose at the Grassroots Motorsports challenge at Gainesville. Your dad was the top dog on the quarter mile, but he took the time to help a rookie. I was not the only one you guys helped as he shared his knowledge to a mostly autocross audience. Your family is a great example of teamwork and devotion to the sport, where a well seasoned team, helps every body in the paddock. Wish you all health so you can continue to do your good job.

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks!!

    • @domenicomonteleone3055
      @domenicomonteleone3055 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Calvin-Nelsoni like the video i have a question when will you be working on another engine build hi 👋 from # YSW 🇨🇦 respect back to you for an excellent job on the video 📹 😊😊😊😊😊

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@domenicomonteleone3055 Yes. We have many engine builds in the future.

    • @domenicomonteleone3055
      @domenicomonteleone3055 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Calvin-Nelson excellent information in the future 👏 👌 👍 😀.

  • @gordocarbo
    @gordocarbo Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wow 8s is a major feat no matter what the build is.
    160...pretty impressive man. Car looks like it leaves real well!

  • @mortem-tyrannis
    @mortem-tyrannis Před rokem +2

    I absolutely love this, love the green and black,thats its kinda rough but still an absolute monster.

  • @lrmmorgan
    @lrmmorgan Před 2 lety +6

    Found it!! A car channel about cars! Not a boring vlog about some dude that throws tons of money around and shows nothing but his face on camera

  • @Elquickie
    @Elquickie Před rokem +3

    I have seen this video about 10 time this is the inspiration for my car

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před rokem +1

      Glad you are enjoying it so much. Good luck with your project!

  • @alexcrummell8909
    @alexcrummell8909 Před 2 lety +9

    Just fucking brilliant. I love this man's mind. I tell people this about making just enough torque to get you going and they look at me like I'm crazy smh.

  • @cleekii
    @cleekii Před 2 lety +2

    Destroking for "No Prep" is genius. Couple of smart guys here!

  • @young11984
    @young11984 Před 2 lety +16

    Save weight and save parts, i like the make it strong where it counts and let the flaws shine. None of mine are near show cars but im never worried about a scratch or dent on them either, love the Studebaker build man always love the classic iron

  • @themotobarn702
    @themotobarn702 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm 31 and have never drag raced before. I have a 5.3 L33 that ill be budget building for either an n/a street car or s10, or build it up with a turbo or 2 for a full on drag car. I absolutely LOVE doing things on a budget! Thanks for all the awesome content!

  • @jackperry9369
    @jackperry9369 Před rokem +3

    Also man love your down home build style what u have use it attitude 😉 😎 cool as heck and no cussing and acting a fool on videos like a lot of channels do thanks for t h e content and integrity 😀

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před rokem +2

      Thanks. It's a budget, family oriented approach. Wouldn't have it anyway else.

  • @lockedinstreetracing6005
    @lockedinstreetracing6005 Před 2 lety +4

    Third car I ever built was similar to this and made 850 on the dyno with a 6 liter Lq4 engine we added a cam trunion upgrade oil pump and a forced inductions 7675 with the precision injectors had a blast out of that car anything over a thousand your maintenance goes up big time that’s real talk nice build guys.

  • @HeyLiana1
    @HeyLiana1 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks for the info, what a great dad you got

  • @TBCG
    @TBCG Před 2 lety +3

    This is my first time seeing your channel but I love how straight forward it is

  • @truthray2885
    @truthray2885 Před 2 měsíci

    This was a GREAT video, and you are a GREAT teacher. A born GURU. 👍👍👍

  • @lexustech48
    @lexustech48 Před rokem +2

    1973 Nova project owner here! The car looks killer, and definitely looks good with the tucked rear bumper. Since my car will be a street car, Ill need to figure out how to tuck and use the factory fuel fill port.
    Definitely an inspiration!

  • @JTLDEN
    @JTLDEN Před rokem +2

    I would love a parts list of everything to do with the engine/drivetrain, would be awesome to recreate, please and thank you!! Love the car and the channel

  • @thisjustin2423
    @thisjustin2423 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your advice, and your time. And again, love your builds.

  • @fatbubba2097
    @fatbubba2097 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I think this is my favorite build! Great job!

  • @jmccracken491
    @jmccracken491 Před 2 lety +2

    Well young feller y'all got ya all a fine runner. Love the Olive Drab paint too.

  • @mikechalmers6
    @mikechalmers6 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent approach to the build and a really great video - love the car and appreciate you sharing !

  • @WoodLox
    @WoodLox Před 2 lety +2

    Nova is the compact Chevelle and admire your frugality recipe. Destroking sounds like my cup a tea. Cam it and get in the meat at high rpms that makes your gearing longer increasing ET, 3:15 rear is also the secret sauce. Big props to pops. Love it and its one off fabrications!

  • @jamesgilliam6615
    @jamesgilliam6615 Před 2 lety +2

    Your style of car and build are my favorites because you encourage the working class racer love every aspect of this congratulations on your accomplishments

  • @carguy1979
    @carguy1979 Před 2 lety +2

    That’s the best looking and fastest $50 car I’ve ever seen!

  • @FLINTmitten810
    @FLINTmitten810 Před 2 lety +2

    Love all your builds but this one is special! 8 sec quarter times are nothing to overlook! Good job as usual to you & your pops man!

  • @fredericrike5974
    @fredericrike5974 Před 2 lety +3

    Give Mahle a ring or e mail. They had some really great catalogs for their pistons. You know they weighed within 5 gms of the 4.8 piston but they are fit for a 6.0 bore. I'm betting there won't be more than one or two likely candidates. That is a nice piece of "racer knowledge"! FR

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před 2 lety

      Yeah. I had the part number written down and saved somewhere. Got lost between new phones or something. Good idea

  • @bradleymadosh3596
    @bradleymadosh3596 Před rokem +1

    I love Chevy Nova's also. 1970 i was born and so was the Nove i Love..

  • @Elquickie
    @Elquickie Před rokem +1

    Love all your videos keep them coming

  • @Fileguru
    @Fileguru Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of the most BEAUTIFUL Novas ive ever seen!! And especially i mean externally beautiful! Perfect! The stance, paint, colours, rims, tyres, front & rear ect ect. With all its blemishes and corroded sheet... Looks awesome. And not to mention the engine and drivetrain, sound and everything else! This is 5/5 love it, good job and keep going the 7s will come eventually

  • @dano4572
    @dano4572 Před 2 lety +1

    it idles like the EGR is stuck on!! I like you and your father's way of thinking. smart.

  • @thebentley71
    @thebentley71 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, straight to the point. Nothing wrong with being frugal with your money. Also your right about keeping light. Weight to horsepower ratio & traction is everything in drag racing.

  • @jeffreysamartino8238
    @jeffreysamartino8238 Před rokem +1

    Very nicely done! Amazing the power that car has love it!!

  • @CRORICHard
    @CRORICHard Před rokem +1

    Amazing a i want retore a 72 Nova for my dad as well , my uncles and my dad had Novas .

  • @beaugouin4383
    @beaugouin4383 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a badass car!!! Total nova dude! Orb into it!! Keep it up big fan of y’all’s!!

  • @K_M_M_G
    @K_M_M_G Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! This should be a tutorial for those who are building within a budget and those who make car overviews. Thank you for this video - you have a new subscriber

  • @92BiminiCoupe
    @92BiminiCoupe Před 2 lety +1

    Holy Smokes! That thing is a white knuckle rocket at the end! Love it!

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 Před 2 lety +4

    Great build. I need to go to your flea markets!

  • @johnmcgreevy742
    @johnmcgreevy742 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic "Tour" LOL Super interesting and educational. Obvious you guys know what's what. Thanks much!

  • @mikecondoluci53
    @mikecondoluci53 Před 2 lety +1

    MAN THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WATCHING YOU WOW GREAT VIDEO, THANKS

  • @randalblack518
    @randalblack518 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this car! Always loved those novas

  • @lancelabik5756
    @lancelabik5756 Před 2 lety +1

    This is awesome!!!! Love the car and thank you for sharing. I am doing a 72 nova with a bunch of the same type SBE stuff. Great work!! Get that 7

  • @boston7704
    @boston7704 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nicely engineered!

  • @obbyjep7597
    @obbyjep7597 Před 2 lety +4

    That's really neat how you guys built that. Interesting what you said about the cam choice, I found with my project that a narrow lsa oval track cam works good in a sbc with a big turbine and free flowing ex

  • @lsu614
    @lsu614 Před rokem +1

    Didn’t even mean to click on this video but man I’m sure glad I did that thing is awesome!

  • @nuddahundo83
    @nuddahundo83 Před 2 lety +1

    This is what living is all about....
    You guys rock....

  • @jackperry9369
    @jackperry9369 Před rokem +2

    Badd ass stuff as always thanks look forward to more content like this 🙌

  • @michaelbennett2260
    @michaelbennett2260 Před 2 lety +1

    I never was a generic motors fan but i did like the way novas looked

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před 2 lety +1

      To each their own. I just can't justify spending double or triple for something that is marginally better (and sometimes much worse). Only thing that has tempted me are the 2jz's.

  • @philipschrantz8402
    @philipschrantz8402 Před 2 lety +14

    Would really like to hear your experiences in tuning / setting up the suspension. Building power is one thing - making it actually work is another.

    • @andrewnelson3733
      @andrewnelson3733 Před 2 lety +3

      Check out some of the other Nova videos. Getting them to work in the 60' is our calling card.

    • @blockequals4
      @blockequals4 Před 2 lety

      Came here for this as well!

  • @DudesWithWrenches
    @DudesWithWrenches Před 2 lety +1

    Love the car great content

  • @benjaminholt4292
    @benjaminholt4292 Před 2 lety +5

    I really, really like this car!

  • @dionrau5580
    @dionrau5580 Před 2 lety +21

    Built for go, not to show. Like the paint gives it a kinda military look,wich is appropriate for a track weapon 🔫.

    • @shadowopsairman1583
      @shadowopsairman1583 Před 2 lety +1

      Still a show car

    • @ricktotz4078
      @ricktotz4078 Před 2 lety

      Definitely isn’t for a go Keep your crappy LS in the chevys

    • @bobhoffman5581
      @bobhoffman5581 Před 2 lety +1

      Old School #1. "Rule," for Performance vehicles--Function, before Beauty. CHECK... LOL

  • @laynelommen9460
    @laynelommen9460 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice work nivlac.

  • @jeffrobodine1850
    @jeffrobodine1850 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job young man 💯💯💯💯

  • @NorthAvenueRacing
    @NorthAvenueRacing Před 2 lety +1

    Good to see someone else running a destroked 6.0

  • @terryboehler5752
    @terryboehler5752 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video

  • @Nova.1971
    @Nova.1971 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done guys!!!!

  • @BlackheartCharlie
    @BlackheartCharlie Před 2 lety +4

    "... the sheet metal is there to hold stickers." Love it! XD I also love how this car could humble all of the Tesla S Plaid's I've been seeing videos of that are running low 9's. More fun to see experience, passion, and a barn full of old parts beat out some rich guy's $150k toy.

  • @bubbakushingtonIII
    @bubbakushingtonIII Před 2 lety +1

    Love this car. Subbed.

  • @my357mags
    @my357mags Před 2 lety +1

    I like & I subscribed! Thumbs up! 👍

  • @hankclingingsmith8707
    @hankclingingsmith8707 Před 2 lety +1

    FANTASTIC. THANKS

  • @vincentrocco8995
    @vincentrocco8995 Před 2 lety +1

    Did not see that turbo ls coming, lol shocking ! But you cant argue with badass. very cool

  • @frankrenda2519
    @frankrenda2519 Před 2 lety +1

    awesome car love it.

  • @grandnatty172
    @grandnatty172 Před 2 lety +1

    This is why most guys just love project cars they are fun to work on, more affordable than a brand new electric car and you can actually work on them lol. Keep up the good work guys love it!

  • @darrellkovecsi5205
    @darrellkovecsi5205 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice Build Love to hear RPM ,s Fast👍

  • @63turbo
    @63turbo Před 2 lety +1

    Turbo's like oversquare more than NA's do!!! COOL!

  • @whathahk
    @whathahk Před 2 lety +1

    LOL I have had 10 back in the day! My first was a 73 SS 307 dog! But it was fun to drive! Then it had a 400 4 speed then a 350-350 Auto!

  • @gblock74section29
    @gblock74section29 Před 2 lety +1

    I like that nova🔥🔥

  • @lsx4279
    @lsx4279 Před 2 lety +4

    Too funny. I have nearly the exact same set up in a 1964 AMC Rambler. Wanted to kill bottom end torque due to the smallish 275 tire. 4.8 crank, gen 4 rods, 6.0 block, square port heads, Wiesco flat top piston's for a stock stroke 6.0 are a drop in minus the balance needed., mild camshaft, single 80mm turbo though. Holley Terminator X Max, 4L80e, Ford 8.8 with 3.73 (probable a little steep), Hoping for 800whp. Yet to fire it. Getting close though. Car should come in at 2800lbs. Looking for 9's in a street car for the power tour.

  • @Faolan161
    @Faolan161 Před rokem +2

    It's fun to learn about other people's projects and what makes them tick. I just gotta say, though, an 8.62 isn't teasing 7s... though I am sure with some tweaking you can make 7s happen.

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před rokem +2

      It was spinning a bunch on that 8.62 pass and we had 300 hp available to add on top. Thanks

  • @gungfuriceboy
    @gungfuriceboy Před 2 lety +1

    this is not 'Street Legal'!!......& I'm OK WITH THAT!! Great 'JOB'! Keep Them 'LIGHT'...That's The 'KEY'!! cheers From Canada!

  • @jamesgravel7755
    @jamesgravel7755 Před 2 lety +1

    That is a sweet well built race car you guys built. Love it. I’m also building a destoked 6.0. 4.8 crank and rods. Cheap pistons .4.040” but one thing I will have to highly dis Agree on. Cathedral port heads when ported correctly can make way more power than a Ls3 style head. I’ve dyno’d 100’s if set ups. And a proper cathedral port head makes power across the whole lower range that the rectangle port heads just can’t do. Yes they can flow awesome at wide open top of the rpm curve. But can’t touch a 862 with good work done to it. But agin. Love the car. Sick.

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před 2 lety

      Very interesting. I'm surprised to hear you start with 862 heads. Is that done because of the small combustion chamber?

    • @Micko350
      @Micko350 Před rokem

      Guess he's busy on the Dyno Cal?!

    • @jamesgravel7755
      @jamesgravel7755 Před rokem

      Yes. Start with a small chamber Unshroud the intake valve so it makes the chamber a few cc bigger then deck .020 off to bring it back down and a good port job. I can make more power threw the curve than a LS3 head. They might get a few more HP up top. But can’t touch it threw the curve. And sadly no. I no longer build race cars for work. Thanks for reminding me there tough guy.

  • @2vgod460
    @2vgod460 Před 2 lety +1

    Ebay build woo love it guys

  • @jonlyons1033
    @jonlyons1033 Před rokem +1

    Don't judge?
    I WILL judge.
    I LOVE IT.

  • @jamesgasper8630
    @jamesgasper8630 Před 2 lety +3

    Simple recipe. I was shocked about the stock 4.8 rods thats nuts lol

    • @shadowopsairman1583
      @shadowopsairman1583 Před 2 lety

      Gen 4 Stock Rods are very strong, the pistons are another story.

    • @bobhoffman5581
      @bobhoffman5581 Před 2 lety

      A few years back, some young guy had a 1982 S-10, turboed, 5.7 LS--stock bottom end--ran 8's, all day long. He said if it lunched the motor, he'd just pull it, and put another stock bottom end mill in it. HE later decided to try for 7's, and was going to step up to a 6.0 LS to do it. Makes sense... lol

  • @88_turbo_fox73
    @88_turbo_fox73 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm hoping to see u guys at beaver next season, my car will be ready, I have the white foxbody with black racing stripes

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před 2 lety +1

    Very cool....................... 👍👍👍👍

  • @LoudandProudBSE
    @LoudandProudBSE Před 2 lety +1

    I love this

  • @ProjectCarTV
    @ProjectCarTV Před 2 lety +2

    Nice

  • @staygold1017x
    @staygold1017x Před rokem +1

    I can’t find anything less than thousands man. If only I could find a roller to get things started, hey if your dad still has a nova he’d let go let me know

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před rokem +1

      We purchased this long before COVID. Prices on everything have gone nuts.

  • @randylanhart1387
    @randylanhart1387 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice car

  • @J-Whit
    @J-Whit Před 2 lety +1

    i love this car

  • @gunnywill20
    @gunnywill20 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice!

  • @SamFBM
    @SamFBM Před 2 lety +1

    ahhh i want a nova so badly. gonna import one to the uk eventually

  • @linksgarage1985
    @linksgarage1985 Před 2 lety +1

    Subbed!

  • @Elquickie
    @Elquickie Před rokem +1

    If only you guy where closer... I'm from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 not much ls action here I'm hoping to make an impact

  • @ramontoyens3734
    @ramontoyens3734 Před 2 lety +1

    Beast

  • @Rushinglc
    @Rushinglc Před 2 lety +1

    Damn this thing is fn cool.

  • @lockedinstreetracing6005
    @lockedinstreetracing6005 Před 2 lety +1

    Yeah people neglect everything but the trans you have to have a good converter and trans and rear end etc.

  • @magnus5356
    @magnus5356 Před rokem +1

    Cool, fun and interesting build! Only thing I felt missing is the actual weight of the car, especially since you pointed out the big efforts to cut weight everywhere (which is smart!)...

  • @michaelblacktree
    @michaelblacktree Před 2 lety +2

    The hole in the shirt made me LOL. 😁

  • @thisjustin2423
    @thisjustin2423 Před 2 lety +1

    I understand Holley efi if you can afford it. However, $1100 for the Holley vs $250 for the microsquirt makes it fairly enticing. I am quite profiecient when it comes to mechanics in general, and again with electronics and wiring. If you HAVE heard of people getting it to work, I would bet that i could. Where as i agree holley is hands down the way to go if you can, I have much more time and ingenuity than i will ever have money. And thank you for replies and opinions, i value them much more than just about any other builder i have seen.

    • @Calvin-Nelson
      @Calvin-Nelson  Před 2 lety

      We have gotten Microsquirt to work on quite a few cars and been very successful with them. They just take way more time to get to work. Also not having an idle valve is a real pain. When running really large injectors they can be super hard to work with. I definitely can sympathize with your situation.

  • @igorvaysman6731
    @igorvaysman6731 Před rokem +1

    nice

  • @rustyh8806
    @rustyh8806 Před 2 lety +1

    So what engine size does that combo give you? And what is the front and rear weight percentage? Love your channel.

  • @jamescleveland6775
    @jamescleveland6775 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice😜!