Speed Tech's New 72 Nova

[Blake Foster]

Heres a couple shots of the Nova we just finished.
it will be at the GoodGuys show this weekend in Pleasenton and then off the the handling challange
you can probably guess what suspension it is running.
the motor is a iron block 6L with a magnum t56

i will post up mor info later but for now here you go.

[ironworks]

Cool car. Any pics of the piece on the firewall? That is pretty cool looking.

[Rybar]

Looks good Blake, any mods to the motor or is it stock?

[Tom.A]

Nice car. Good luck at the shootout.

[70rs]

Very cool Nova Blake. :thumbsup:

[ja.stoner63]

Very clean car! Good luck!

[awr68]

Black...go figure! :lol:

Looks great!! Congrats on getting it finished...I know it was a ton of work!! :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Damn Blake!! You guys are kicking out some killer cars! Very nice.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[skatinjay27]

what happened, someone mix up the 69 camaro parts bin with the nova bin! :D
kick azz looking car as usual!

[Bad94]

Blake, i hope you bring that car to the east coast one day. I would really like to see it in person.


I have been wanting to see pics since we talked about it on the phone.


Can you get me some pic of the inside of the tailpan?

[phillym5]

:eek: ..........:drool:

[Chicken Louie]

Blake

It turned out awesome. Another car with killer looks and a perfect stance. I can't wait to hear how it does in the handling challenge.

:thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Not bad...Kick some butt with it!!

[DOOM]

Blake ....... Very nice!!! Perfect stance.. Will it be at SEMA:question:

[legend]

love the wheels

[Cris@JCG]

Paul has let me drive his 69!! Rodger said he will let me drive his 69!! Can I test drive this Nova too?!?! :D

Sharpe looking Nova Blake!! Can't wait to see it in person..

[Blake Foster]

Paul has let me drive his 69!! Rodger said he will let me drive his 69!! Can I test drive this Nova too?!?! :D

Sharpe looking Nova Blake!! Can't wait to see it in person..

NOPE!!!



:cheers:

[waynieZ]

Very Nice.

[LILBuzzy]

Bout dam time you show us some pics. That is sweet. Hope you have a ball with that thing. Oh yeah, what nap roller did you use for paint?:lol:

[redzed]

Hey guys. Thought I would post up a couple more pics before the Nova was locked up in the trailer tonight. More pics and info to come....:D

[awr68]

Bitchin Ride!! Have a safe trip!! :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

Can't wait to see it at the Super Chevy challenge!!!

Let me take it for a lap and I will let you take Penny for a spin.. deal??? :unibrow:

Love how that Nova came out! :thumbsup:

[ProdigyCustoms]

Super sharp as always from you guys. Very impressive how quick you built it. Good luck at the challenge.

[XcYZ]

Love the stance.

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Like Scott said, the stance is great.:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Steve that almost sounds too good DEAL!

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve that almost sounds too good DEAL!

So we're on? I will shine her up for ya... :)

[Blake Foster]

bring it !!!:hail:

[NOPANTS68]

man that hing is sick. Love the hood stripe and the use of semi-gloss finishes.

[strtlegal]

Blake I can't believe you pulled it off....I get a free ride because of my old pimp intake is on it..lol

Good luck man. Talk later

[Blake Foster]

any time you want to come by the shop :lol: :lol:

[strtlegal]

Don't temp't me, it's been 108 outside this week..:cheers:

[Ricochet]

Saw the car in Pleasanton yesterday - what a killer car! Can't wait to how it does at the challenge! Should do very well!

[EBMC]

It was nice meeting Blake and Roger in Pleasanton yesterday. Nova looked great!

[89 RS]

Nice work guys! That is one sweet looking Nova.:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

thanks for stopping by.
Ricochet you should have stuck arround would have liked to STS
Steve good talking to you also
the car certainly has been getting alot of attention.

[awr68]

So Blake, did you get to hammer on Bad Penny? :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Saw this Nova at the Gearhead Garage booth today... what a sweet well put together car.

[craigs73]

thats nice:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :hail: i really like the camaro bumpers. do you have any pics of the process on doing this? i like the flat black trim and bumpers. wonder what it would look like with lemans blue with the trim that way:question: do you have any interior shots

[Steve1968LS2]

And soon it begins... :woot:

[JayR]

I love this car! I spent 25 minutes marveling at it and all they did in 3 months on Friday and then did the same again today. Way to go, Blake!

[68/Camaro]

Roger- Blake the Nova turned out Great Looks Killer!!!:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

And soon it begins... :woot:

i guess the BS stops here, just on our way to ElToro to shake it out

glad you guys like the look and yea like jason said i put this car together with Garys help on the wiring,exhaust, and rollcage in 3 months after hours and week ends, i think i still have a house to return to next week after a week lonf tour of california

[Blake Foster]

ok so i took the car arround the auto X today and i must say "I SUCK"
so then Dave pozzi took the car and well lets say he is much better and then Mary drove it with me in the pass seat well that was a whole new experiance let me tell you.

and that unfortunatly is all i can say about that

[awr68]

ok so i took the car arround the auto X today and i must say "I SUCK"
so then Dave pozzi took the car and well lets say he is much better and then Mary drove it with me in the pass seat well that was a whole new experiance let me tell you.

and that unfortunatly is all i can say about that

Hey...at least you are out there doing it! And only three months to build it? You ROCK!! :lol:

[strtlegal]

You clear the front fenders okay Blake? Did you end up 1.5 negative?

[phillym5]

More pictures please!!

[Chicken Louie]

ok so i took the car arround the auto X today and i must say "I SUCK"
so then Dave pozzi took the car and well lets say he is much better and then Mary drove it with me in the pass seat well that was a whole new experiance let me tell you.

and that unfortunatly is all i can say about that

Did it require a change in pants??:lol:

[Blake Foster]

You clear the front fenders okay Blake? Did you end up 1.5 negative?

no issues, other than completly removing the outer lip, and "custom trimming the inners,
we ended up using 2 deg neg camber, 3/16 toe out, and 4.5 deg caster and it drive beautifully, unloaded it from the trailer in Redding CA and drove it 250 or so miles to Pleasenton for the goodguys show. on the freeway "the I620" worst peice of road i have ever driven on. the car is wicked.

i really wish i could tell you how we did at the challenge :thumbsup: but i can't untill the issue comes out in January.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Blake. That car looks killer.:thumbsup:
I bet it did well out there.

[awr68]

Was there one driver for all cars at the challenge? Or did all the owners drive?

Car looks great...love the pics! :thumbsup:

[crazycarl]

I'm bummed I made it to the show on Sunday too late to see this car. I hear I missed it by about 30 minutes. Looks great!

[Blake Foster]

Carl
you gotta get there early to get the good seats

[Blake Foster]

had the car out for more fun yesterday, hit a track day and got to run with a bunch of "Imports":rofl: i doubt they like being called that??? too bad.
one of the local driving club had a bunch of fancy cars out a few 996 a couple new Ferrari's 2 of which expired during the day, one brand new 430 that drained its rad and an older 355 that backed into the concrete and destroyed the car!!

anyway we had 6-7 laps head to head with the orange GT3 RS and it was about a dead heat, very cool to see. the gt3 could not pass the nova it had a bit more straight away top end, and a bit better braking but all in all very close.

[awr68]

Very cool! Get those track days in while the weather allows! :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. That is a killer car. Good job!:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

we also had some video i will post up as soon as i can edit it a bit.

[Blake Foster]

link didn't work see below

here is some video i said i would post

[Blake Foster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TkiV9A0xUg

lets try this

[olds87]

Thanks for posting the video.

This may help you:

2TkiV9A0xUg

[Chicken Louie]

I love the fact that the porsche couldn't pass ya!! :thumbsup:

[MarkM66]

no issues, other than completly removing the outer lip, and "custom trimming the inners,
we ended up using 2 deg neg camber, 3/16 toe out, and 4.5 deg caster and it drive beautifully, unloaded it from the trailer in Redding CA and drove it 250 or so miles to Pleasenton for the goodguys show. on the freeway "the I620" worst peice of road i have ever driven on. the car is wicked.

i really wish i could tell you how we did at the challenge :thumbsup: but i can't untill the issue comes out in January.

What size tires front and rear? :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

275/35/ 18 front on 9.5" rim and 295/35/18 rear on 11.5 rim

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Making the EURO cars cry a little with american iron is good Blake, Even if the driver is from Canada.. ha ha. Just shows that your parts are working great.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Well if you haven't herd yet, or just arn't paying attention,
ResurreXion will be at the Optima challenge in Vegas this year

We are very happy to have made the list and are looking forward to running with everyone, should be a great event.

[Rybar]

Congrats Blake :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Congrats. That is a really nice car.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[awr68]

Congrata Buddy! Looking forward to seeing it....finally! Will it be at SEMA as well? They haveing all the Optima cars there like last year?

[DFRESH]

Yeah--I did see that on the Optima site---Congrads Blake--very cool. Really looking forward to seeing the car in person bro-----

Doug

[Blake Foster]

Yes the car will be at sema, it will be a feature car for Aeromotive fuel systems they have really helped out with the entire fuel system for the car and it all works awesome so we are happy to be associated with them.

[GHOSTDANCER]

Perfect stance, looks great :thumbsup: :cheers:

http://www.sportruck.com/events/sema-show-2010/north-hall/13.jpg

[tones2SS]

That is one gorgeous Nova!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[ProdigyCustoms]

I was really impressed with the Nova in appearance and performance. I have not heard the final placement but I think it did pretty well in the Challenge also.

I think we will be selling even more Speedtech once the results are in.

Good job boys.

[MarkM66]

Looks great, better then a 1st gen Camaro, :_paranoid . :lol:

[waynieZ]

It looks and sounds great Blake, And sticks in the turns very nicely too. Great Job.

[syborg tt]

Looks great, better then a 1st gen Camaro, :_paranoid . :lol:

lol i bet when you hit the "Submit Reply" key you started sweating

[ProdigyCustoms]

Well, I must admit I called it. In many conversations about who would place where I said the surprise would be the Speedtech Nova. Only a surprise to most because these guys do not blow their own horn to much and as I had some inside information and performance reports.

I have been telling customers this stuff is the real deal since we installed the first subframe in EmptyNest.

5th OVERALL!

at 2010 Optima Challenge

My guess was that they could Top 5 at Optima and they made me look smart!

I am so happy for these guys and so glad we are a dealer.

[strtlegal]

Got a hint as to where they placed...Very well deserved for Blake and crew. Great way to put Speedtech on the map.

[awr68]

5th OVERALL! :woot:

That's awesome! You went up against all the heavy hitters and a top 5 finish is something to be proud of! Congrats guys and gals! :thumbsup:

On another note...it was great spending time with ya all week! :cheers:

[Jr]

I didn't see blacks name in the Optima results...what number/name is associated with the speedtech nova?

[Flash68]

Mighty impressive finish! Congrats! :thumbsup:

[Cris@JCG]

X2! :cheers:

Mighty impressive finish! Congrats! :thumbsup:

[killerjay]

I didn't see blacks name in the Optima results...what number/name is associated with the speedtech nova?

Car Number 21 Driver Jay Weir

[Jr]

Thanks for the info.

Is this Nova running Speed tech's torque arm setup?

The overall stance is killer!

[Blake Foster]

Yes the nova runs all off the shelf parts nothing wiz bang. we have 2 preproduction parts on the car firewall down tubes that bolt on to the subframe as well as a rear sway bar. both will be available in the next month.

The Torque Arm that is in the car is the same off the shelf part

Horn Blowing is definatly not my strong point !!! so thanks to those who help out in that department!!!

We are VERY pleased with the results.

[Chicken Louie]

:thumbsup: Congrats!! Blake and crew.

After riding in Roger's car and see yours in the build stage, I am very happy that I will be running Speedtech in my car! Hats off to your shop. You guys always answer questions and have top notch customer service! Congrats on the Nova's success!!:woot:

[nvr2fst]

Nice Nova.. very nice. It promotes your products perfectly along with Rodgers camaro and real world performance. Bang for the buck, you guys have some great products :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Mighty impressive finish! Congrats! :thumbsup:

^^What Dave said.:yes:

[Blake Foster]

So Now what? 5th place at Optima, cant say how pleased we are with that.
Well we left the car,truck, and trailer in Ca till next week when we will be back to run in the "No Limit Challenge" this is will be a bit less competitive than the Optima, I think???
then we are going to make our wat home and probably stop at Thunderhill on the following Friday to embarrass a whole feild of Miata's lol

[Blake Foster]

Well we finished up the No Limit Challenge in First Place. not the greatest location but we did use the day for some more testing. then we packed up and headed to Thunder hill for another track day, and more testing tried out some new tires we opted for the Falken Azenis RT 615K. what a great tire.

the new rear sway bar is working perfectly and the car is more balanced, here are a coupple pics

[strtlegal]

Killer Blake...Nice to see the NoGo on top...:hail:

[tones2SS]

Awesome pics and awesome car. Glad the new tires and rear sway bar worked for you.
Man, that car has a killer stance.:yes:

[awr68]

That's awesome! You're not beeting up on those late model cars again are you? :lol: :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Awesome. Congrats on the victory. :thumbsup:

What new sway bar are you running on it?

[OnEdge]

Congrats on the win! The Nova is just beautiful.

[GregWeld]

Can you use "killer" in this thread? .... :D

From its first outing with a 5th -- in the ULTIMATE field.... to a 1st... with a brand new car.... and "off the shelf parts"....

Get a BIG HORN BUDDY! A BIG HORN.... 'cause that's some "killer" stuff right there!!


EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


:lateral: :cheers: :woot:

[Blake Foster]

Can you use "killer" in this thread? .... :D

From its first outing with a 5th -- in the ULTIMATE field.... to a 1st... with a brand new car.... and "off the shelf parts"....

Get a BIG HORN BUDDY! A BIG HORN.... 'cause that's some "killer" stuff right there!!


EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


:lateral: :cheers: :woot:

that's a good ? greg , Can you use "Killer" ???? i think someone owns that??? not sure.
:cheers:

The car is Awesome, and i hope this proves that our stuff is everybit as good or better than the competition. the car does not have the HP that alot of the others do, it is only 510 at the crank, so the straight away speed is not as great so that does have an effect on how the car finishes, if it had 850 hp like stielos car???? who knows,

i can Garantee 98% of people can not drive their cars the way this one gets driven on the track!! after going for a ride in the car (i am the drag race driver remember that). and the fact that it does'nt need alot of tweeking to get it to this level, is the cool part. we have been adjusting shocks and tire pressure and that is IT.

the sway bar is the first rear bar we have installed on the torque arm, it will be available as an add on early 2011. it is a 1" adjustable unit we mat actually go down to 3/4 but make it more adjustable, still working with Helwig on that part but it did hepl the car out on the big track and didn't hurt it on the short track, we were skeptable if it would make the car oversteer but it does not, so we will be producing them now.

[Vegas69]

It's good to see you really testing and dialing in your setup. That will make it so much easier for your customers to find the balance in their car. I had it with my R888's but haven't found the sweet spot with the BFG's just yet. It takes time. If I had to do it all over again, I'd have the same manufacturer on both ends of my car. After all, most of us don't have the time to really sort out a suspension set up thoroughly. Not in a reasonable time frame anyway. You proving your components can compete is a huge step forward in my eyes. Now all you need is some horsepower. :unibrow:

[Blake Foster]

Yep More POWER!!!!!

[Jr]

Blake,

Congrats on the win.

Where can I find more info about the No limit race?

Please post more racing video of the nova.

[Blake Foster]

The no limit stuff will come out in Muscle Car Power magazine some time in the spring.

more videos from Thunderhill will be up this week just editing them now.

[Mick Mc]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/MickMc/SEMA 2010/IMG_6466-1.jpghttp://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/MickMc/SEMA 2010/IMG_6465-1.jpg

I thought someone might want to see these...

Mick

[Blake Foster]

Thanks for posting that pic. ppl really seem to like the look of the engine. oh and the down tubes will be available as an add on to the sub frame in January. you wil be able to retro fit any or our subframes as well as add them to any new ones.

[tones2SS]

Very nice Blake. Looks awesome.

[AMPCamaro]

Blake,love this Nova looks killer.
Like to do some of these suspension mods on my '70 Nova soon.

Mike

[Blake Foster]

You know the number to call, we are standing by.

[awr68]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2740.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2331.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2573.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2574.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2576.jpg

[awr68]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2328.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2329.jpg

I'm not sure you can stop any closer to the cone!
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_2330.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/awr68/IMG_1776.jpg

[strtlegal]

That last picture would look killer as a poster..

[tones2SS]

Great car. That stance is awesome.
Looks like she handles very well.:yes:

[Blake Foster]

it will make u pucker that's for sure! :lol:

[Bobs 67Camaro]

Great pictures! Congrats! Makes me want to sell my camaro and get a Nova!
We are doing a speedtech system on my friends '70 Nova next winter!

Do the down tubes make a big difference? How much will the rear sway bar run?

Bobby

[XLexusTech]

Blake any pics of the fuel cell.....and Trunk.... really liking the idea of the mufflers being way clear of any clearance issues.....

A+ nice ride

[Blake Foster]

The down tubes do make a differance definatly worth it.
the rear sway bar will be in the 250-300 range just working on that now.

i can post up some trunk and cell pics on Monday

[BBC71Nova]

How significant were the tunnel mods to fit the T-56 Magnum in a 3rd gen Nova?

Thanks!

Edit: Nevermind :) This answers my question...
http://www.speedtechperformance.com/cartimages/prd_ssh_96_260.JPG

[Blake Foster]

John keep in mind that i am running without body mounts as well and the motor is 2" further back than the normal ATS mounts would locate it.

here are a couple cool shots that were recently taken
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech2.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech25.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech20.jpg

[Blake Foster]

ok 3 more

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech17.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech3.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech19.jpg

[GregWeld]

:wow: :faint: :hail: :wow: :faint: :hail: :wow: :faint: :hail:

[Blake Foster]

:lol:

[Flash68]

That thing is so bad ass. Looking forward to seeing it again soon!

[phillym5]

So sick!! Can't wait to see it!!

[Blake Foster]

Make sure we get together at RTTC Hope your bringing the Camaro!! gotta see that bad boy too.

[tobenk]

That thing is just badass. :thumbsup: :hail: :D

[andrewmp6]

All i can do is drool looks amazing.

[Ron in SoCal]

Blake - you know I dig your Nova in a stalker-ish sorta way. The rear seat delete is prob the nicest version I've seen.

I'll be snappin' more pics at RTTC.....:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Thanks Ron

see you at RTTC

[frojoe]

Any details on having the subframe mount up sans body mounts? Were the front/rear subframe mounts the same thickness, and rad support mounts modified? Any pics in progress? I never thought of doing this but want to now after seeing it on yours. Any chance I could come by and see this beauty in person, is it at the SpeedTech showroom?

Cheers,
Joe

[sixtnine]

I LOVE the Nova! I thought the WC3 Forgeline only came in a step lip design.

[Blake Foster]

I LOVE the Nova! I thought the WC3 Forgeline only came in a step lip design.

they are a step lip. i went back and looked at the pic and it is hard to tell in that pic???

[Blake Foster]

Any details on having the subframe mount up sans body mounts? Were the front/rear subframe mounts the same thickness, and rad support mounts modified? Any pics in progress? I never thought of doing this but want to now after seeing it on yours. Any chance I could come by and see this beauty in person, is it at the SpeedTech showroom?

Cheers,
Joe

I have a spacer at the firewall mount but nothing anywhere else.
the car is not here right now but will be the 21 and 22 before we leave for Run To the Coast, if you want to come and take a look by all means.

[LowchevyII]

do you have any more interior shots? im in love

[Blake Foster]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech16.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech12.jpg

thats all i have.

[Sieg]

Very nice! What shifter and e-brake handle are those?

[frojoe]

I have a spacer at the firewall mount but nothing anywhere else.
the car is not here right now but will be the 21 and 22 before we leave for Run To the Coast, if you want to come and take a look by all means.

How severe were the modifications to the trans and driveshaft tunnel? Were both just cut out right at the floorpan level and fabricated new/higher for the higher motor/trans/driveshaft?

[LowchevyII]

thanks blake! im love with the nova. getting a lot of good ideas from mine. I really like teh back seat matching the front and love the pattern. didnt realize they matched teh front omp seats. I also really like the way you mounted your amps. if you ever come up with more photos on the interor i would love to see them and any you have of the stereo. :thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

Very nice! What shifter and e-brake handle are those?

its a hurst handle. with shrink wrap on it.lol and the E brake handle.........:_paranoid is from a Pinto.....:D

[Blake Foster]

How significant were the tunnel mods to fit the T-56 Magnum in a 3rd gen Nova?

Thanks!

Edit: Nevermind :) This answers my question...
http://www.speedtechperformance.com/cartimages/prd_ssh_96_260.JPG

this should tell the story. i ended up cutting it out all the way to the trunk and lifted it up about 4 "

[tones2SS]

Very nice Blake.

[awr68]

Love this car! Can't wait to see it again!! :hail:
See ya in a couple weeks or so! :cheers:

[frojoe]

I have a spacer at the firewall mount but nothing anywhere else.
the car is not here right now but will be the 21 and 22 before we leave for Run To the Coast, if you want to come and take a look by all means.

I'll roll by Speedtech on the 21st likely... can't wait to see this beauty in person!!

[facu.ss]

more pics please !!! these nova makes me crazy !!!

[70Nova SS]

Anybody have any pics of the underside. I believe it has a torque arm setup but haven't seen it yet. Bumpers and fog lights make a big difference, got some new ideas for my body work. Looks great like it should've come that way... :thumbsup: .....:cheers:

[Sieg]

and the E brake handle.........:_paranoid is from a Pinto.....:DThat explains the simplicity. :D

Thanks.

[Blake Foster]

Anybody have any pics of the underside. I believe it has a torque arm setup but haven't seen it yet. Bumpers and fog lights make a big difference, got some new ideas for my body work. Looks great like it should've come that way... :thumbsup: .....:cheers:

It does indeed have our Torque Arm Rear Suspension, i will take some pics today as i will have it up on the hoist checking everything prior to heading to RTTC.

[Blake Foster]

That explains the simplicity. :D

Thanks.

Hope thats ok?

[LILBuzzy]

It does indeed have our Torque Arm Rear Suspension, i will take some pics today as i will have it up on the hoist checking everything prior to heading to RTTC.

Looking forward to some pics. Get any rear swivel bar material in yet?:D

[Sieg]

Hope thats ok?It's perfect! I want to copy it. :unibrow: Is it still available from Ford?

[Blake Foster]

Looking forward to some pics. Get any rear swivel bar material in yet?:D

YES!
give me till i get back from RTTC.

[Blake Foster]

It's perfect! I want to copy it. :unibrow: Is it still available from Ford?

No junk yard stuff. 5.0 mustang from 79-86 is about the same

[Blake Foster]

here ar a couple more pics
this one was at Hoover Dam and it was almost Dark out

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/nova173.jpg

rear tail lights
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech26.jpg

all business no Fluf here
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech25.jpg

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/SpeedTech23.jpg

[tones2SS]

Car looks great Blake.:thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

I know I am a few days late and a dollar short.WOW!! This is an awesome car,and build.Don't know how I missed going all the way though it.AMAZING.:thumbsup: Scott.

[Blake Foster]

thanks guys.
it really was never intended to turn out this well. i put it togrther in 3 months after work, and it was really just supposed to be a test car, but as always i got carried away.

[LILBuzzy]

YES!
give me till i get back from RTTC.

Rock on Priminister. Until then....

[waynieZ]

Blake the car looks awesome. Nice job!

[Sieg]

No junk yard stuff. 5.0 mustang from 79-86 is about the sameThanks again.

The Nova is stunning! :thumbsup:

[frojoe]

Is it still going to be at the Speedtech shop tomorrow (monday, 21st)? I want to see it real bad in person :D

[Blake Foster]

you bet

[awr68]

Blake did you get my PM about next week?

[Blake Foster]

yea and i sent you one.

[Blake Foster]

Anybody have any pics of the underside. I believe it has a torque arm setup but haven't seen it yet. Bumpers and fog lights make a big difference, got some new ideas for my body work. Looks great like it should've come that way... :thumbsup: .....:cheers:


http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC08617.jpg

This also shows it's possible to get a 3" X pipe in with the Torque arm as well, yea it took a little work but hey doesn't all of this stuff??

[coolwelder62]

Blake very cool.I love Everything about this car.:thumbsup: Scott

[Sieg]

That pic answers my exhaust question. If housing market would turn around so I could toss $10K your direction. http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/baldy.gif :D

[Blake Foster]

Yea No kidding, i don't think your the only one waiting.

[coolwelder62]

Well I am moving this car to my list of coolest car's.:thumbsup: Scott M.

[66LS7]

Great looking car as well as performing car. It was great hanging out with you guys at Super Chevy Shoot Out.:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

that exhaust is sweet!
did you guy turn the x section sideways? slick thinking

[mild2wild]

Hey Blake, what kind of steering wheel is that?

[mrr1999]

Great job, Blake. Love the headlights and driving lights. What did you use for them?

[youthpastor]

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC08617.jpg

This also shows it's possible to get a 3" X pipe in with the Torque arm as well, yea it took a little work but hey doesn't all of this stuff??

mufflers behind the axle...why didn' i think of that! great Idea:_paranoid - I'm Doin it!

[Blake Foster]

Well I am moving this car to my list of coolest car's.:thumbsup: Scott M.

That is nice to lnow Thank YOu:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

that exhaust is sweet!
did you guy turn the x section sideways? slick thinking

Exactly

[Blake Foster]

Hey Blake, what kind of steering wheel is that?

it is a Grant don't ask me what model tho sorry

[Blake Foster]

mufflers behind the axle...why didn' i think of that! great Idea:_paranoid - I'm Doin it!

we did this on the Black/ orange stripe Camaro also. just easier to fit the pipe up over the axle if they dont have to come out of the muffler first

[Blake Foster]

Figured i should add this to the thread.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC_0972-1.jpg

Stupid 5.00 trophy!

[GregWeld]

mufflers behind the axle...why didn' i think of that! great Idea:_paranoid - I'm Doin it!



Now we all know why it's ONLY 330 HP.....



:rofl: :rofl: :woot:

[Blake Foster]

Damn i was hopping to keep that a Secret

:rofl:

[johnny68]

good job blake a little voice in my head kept saying ridetech so i had roger upgrade the shocks make he and the crew get some goose save some for you and your bride also
john

[syborg tt]

Damn i was hopping to keep that a Secret

:rofl:


More proof

With the right equipment, good driver and a reliable motor.

You can still have a contender and have money to take all the other guys to nice dinner.

[Blake Foster]

More proof

With the right equipment, good driver and a reliable motor.

You can still have a contender and have money to take all the other guys to nice dinner.

Yea See what you have started GREG!!
Dinner???? :lol:

[syborg tt]

Yea See what you have started GREG!!
Dinner???? :lol:

We could always make it breakfast. But your not really my type ;)

[Jr]

Figured i should add this to the thread.

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff425/killer72nova/DSC_0972-1.jpg

Stupid 5.00 trophy!

Looks like finch's Camaro.

Good job on the win.

[Blake Foster]

It probably is.
:cheers:

[DOOM]

Blake ..... Marty (syborg tt) just gave me a copy of the April issue of STREET TRUCKS magazine,and there you are on page 98 at Adams Motorsport park. This car is all over the place geeezz....:D

[Blake Foster]

:thumbsup: Yea i think they call that "Marketing" ????

[syborg tt]

:thumbsup: Yea i think they call that "Marketing" ????

that's what i would call it.

[coolwelder62]

Blake just picked up the latest issue of Nova's magizing.Really cool.I love your nova.Awesome car.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Scott

[notorious1970]

Nice tailights!!! :) see you at the sema show.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/camcam89/rr_nova_0140a.jpg

[Blake Foster]

You know
"THEY SAY"
imitation.... is the finest form of flatery:thumbsup:

[notorious1970]

Haha I know, I just had to say it though! Sweet ride man. How much HP is it putting down? Looks like it kills the autoX


You know
"THEY SAY"
imitation.... is the finest form of flatery:thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Great project guys!

[Track Junky]

Just caught this thread today. Great car Blake. Packaging in that thing looks spot on.:thumbsup:

[Blake Foster]

it has a basically stock All better parts tho LS2 makes 500 hp,
it is good unless you get into the Brakestop challenges where more poower in the middle would be great.

[Track Junky]

Interior packaging is killer. Love the e-brake location and the brake bias knob. What brake package did you use? Are you running a bias bar?

Trunk packaging is nice and tidey also.

Not sure, but it looked like an Alston cage.

Power will always be on the list of upgrades for just about everyone I think. What we need is a plug and play ABS system.

[Blake Foster]

Interior packaging is killer. Love the e-brake location and the brake bias knob. What brake package did you use? Are you running a bias bar?

Trunk packaging is nice and tidey also.

Not sure, but it looked like an Alston cage.

Power will always be on the list of upgrades for just about everyone I think. What we need is a plug and play ABS system.

The Brakes are Baer ProPlus 14" and I run the Wilwood Tripple master with Balance bar and remote adjuster.

ALSTON CAGE!!!!! THAT is a SPEEDTECH CAGE !! lol Custom fit of Course.
:cheers:

[Track Junky]

ALSTON CAGE!!!!! THAT is a SPEEDTECH CAGE !! lol Custom fit of Course.
:cheers:

Woops, my bad. And a nice cage it is :D . LOL