Project "Green Bean" .... just another nova...

[417 Motorsports]

so with all of the novas i have been working on lately i have found a soft spot for them, when we found out we were having Hallie (our daughter) i decided that i wanted a street car again, something that Ashley, Hallie and I could all get in and take a cruise to a car show, or a trip like power tour. Since this isnt all that practical in my racecar I figured since i have a good connection with a very reputable nova guru this may be a good choice for the project. He had a sedan 2 door post that i got from him and started gathering parts for. after having the car about a year and not making much headway due to the amount of work entailed I became more focused at work and figured maybe i would have time for it this winter. Well that all changed a few weeks ago when i was sitting at home and my phone rang. It was a number that i did not recognize and as most of you know i rarely answer my cell after about 6pm. Well im glad i answered this call, man on the phone ask for me, said he was calling me about the note i left on his car a few months back, that was when he told me what car it was, and that he was considering selling it now. I had been eyein this car for 3-4 years and had even tried buying it once before. I didnt waste any time and went to his house first thing in the morning to check it out. this is what i found

(no givin me crap about the picture quality... they are all off my phone!!! LOL)

an all original 77k mile 3 owner NO RUST car, he bought the car in 94 with 22k miles on it and in 95 had the interior redone.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00826-20101001-0942.jpg
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the man was torn up over selling this car... you could tell this was his baby. But as i said before i have tried buying this car befoer and after seeing how perfect the car is i had to have it.....
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00836-20101002-1208.jpg

when i picked this car up he gave me ALL of the original paperwork (down to the protection plate), the stock steel wheels and dog dish hub caps, and not to mention other items like spare parts and interior material.


So the plans for this car are now the plans i had for the 2 door car i had got from a buddy.

-decent "street car" power
-A/C, pwr steering
-manual trans
-boost of some sort
-a car that will handle with a new vette
-braking of a new vette
- and most of all a fun car that can be driven anywhere and parked in a lot or diven down the highway worried to death about getting a rock chip or door ding.

Seeing that we have done ALOT with the LSx based stuff, i decided to try something different and Chris our efi tuner and i have been wanting to play with an Ecotec sooooo...
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00895-20101022-1553.jpg
Yup, 2007 ecotec...
mated to a 2009 pontiac Solstice trans
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00909-20101025-1816.jpg
compaired to a ls and t56
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00911-20101025-1819.jpg
I couldnt handle the 4x4 front so i lowered it with a temporary snip of the front springs
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00872-20101015-1727.jpg
and then swapped out the chrome moonies for the steelies and hubs
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00892-20101020-1721.jpg
Then for my B-day Ash got me a carpet kit
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00896-20101022-1907.jpg
had some wheels laying around (yes they are BMW wheels) that we had been using for mock up on another project so i decided to see if they would fit, and after seeing them on there i think they are staying. fronts are an 8 with a 245-40-18, rears are a 9 with a 275-40-19, fronts will most likely get a 255-35-18 when done. car still needs to be lowered more ;)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00937-20101029-1721.jpg
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The front suspension is 90% done. I built this for the first project and decided to use it on this car instead. when i designed it i had everything at ride height and used very similar suspension geometry as a new Z06. All the arms ar C4 corvette and the rack is an 04 mustang cobra. I still have a few more bars to weld in and mounts to build also since it was originally designed for an ls motor.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00163-20100120-0806.jpg

[417 Motorsports]

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Got the rear calipers, they are from a 06 CTS-V. Fronts should be here in the next week or so.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/IMG01042-20101129-1427.jpg

Well a few weeks went by and i kept telling myself i wasnt going to take this thing apart until my race car was back togheter.... but......................... i am impatient :lol:


Hood off
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Motor on its way out (You know you like the fender covers!!!!LOL cant get greasy finger prints on that patina!!!)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00025-20110102-1402.jpg
Fenders off...
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00027-20110102-1556.jpg
front end all unbolted and off the car
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00028-20110102-1622.jpg
417 front sub bolted on
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00029-20110102-1634.jpg
Corvette A arms, spindles, and coilovers mounted
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00030-20110102-1724.jpg
proposed front ride height
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00031-20110102-1728.jpg
Just getting a feel for how much of the trans tunned will need trimmed
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG00032-20110102-1738.jpg

All in all im really happy with the way everything is going so far. I will get some temporary upper strut/downbars fabbed this week and make it stable enough to get some motor and trans mounts built and then i will get the rack and bumpsteer kit bolted on.

I will update this in the days to come as we get more of the fun stuff done!!!

OH YA seats are ordered also and will be here mon-tues

Cheers!

Blake

[HRBS]

Nice find !
I did the exact same thing. Found this low milage 4dr a mile away.
Picked it up for my wife who was pregnant at the time and completely redid the entire car in time for the kid to be born. So now she had a cool little hot rod to take the kid to shows with. That way she could leave when she wanted and I got to stay with my car.

[74ls1nova]

So glad you went with the Ecotec like i proposed and not the I-5. Looks good man give me a call if you want an extra hand

[rwhite692]

Nice project! That will be a very cool family cruiser when she's all done.

[MarkM66]

I like it. Looking forward to more updates. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice project, I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[Bryce]

this is a sweet build.

[GrabberGT]

Awesome! I've informed my wife that our next car will be a Nova Wagon restomod. :unibrow:

[DIGI-TAILS]

Awesome build!!! Glad he did not lost ur number. Looking forward to more progress photos. Cheers!!!!

[94snglturbo]

great looking car... whats the stock hp of the ecotec motor?

[chevy2ls1]

That is one sweet green bean man! I cant wait to see it finished.

[417 Motorsports]

If you guys are wondering where the name came from, my girlfiriend decided to name the car that when i got it and for some reason it just stuck :yes: WHO KNOWS :lol:

[srh3trinity]

Favorite new project. I have always liked those wheels, remind me of a Fikse wheel. Are you going to be painting the engine up similar to the old one that you pulled? Supercharger? Very cool.

[coolwelder62]

Nice project.Cool frt. sub frame.:thumbsup:

[417 Motorsports]

got a few things done, motors mounted, trans tunnels trimmed, found the start of some rust in the floor so i decided to cut the front toe section out and replace it with new metal. got the snout bars made also.
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one of these days ill steal the wifes digital camera and take some decent pics LOL

[pavell]

wow i love it; so unique

[71RS/SS396]

Been working on one like it for a few years now only it's a wagon. The eco blocks are capable of 1000 hp they're very stout in the bottom end. Mine will be about 650 hp. We had to make a belt driven dizzy to make room for the blower, make our own serpentine system, and adapt the 200-4r to the block as the solstice trans won't handle the power. Thinking about calling it " Ego Adjuster "

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/eco%20duece/ecoduece.jpg

[417 Motorsports]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ thats pretty cool!!!! ^^^^^^^
got any more pics?



here is the front rotors (13.6") with one of the rear calipers slid on it
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[Ketzer]

This is one cool build! Four door and Eco powered, awesome!

I gots a soft spot for dem Ecos... my old bus I converted to Ecotec power

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/3516975/110309013.jpg

[71RS/SS396]

I do but, mostly just of different areas parts fab, nothing of the car as a whole.

[ironworks]

This is one cool build! Four door and Eco powered, awesome!

I gots a soft spot for dem Ecos... my old bus I converted to Ecotec power

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/3516975/110309013.jpg

Man that is real cool.

[Ketzer]

Man that is real cool.

Thanks Rodger! I'm always trying to build something different that I think is cool, most don't get it. If I only had the skill set to keep up with the crazy ideas I have, I'd be plumb dangerous! :lol:

Jeff-

[bonecrrusher]

Out of the box... awesome!

My buddy has a LNF in his 09 Cobalt SS TC - he bought the GMPP Stage 1 kit - I think thats pushing around 295 hp, 300+ ft lbs... :faint:

[novanutcase]

Cool Ride!! You should post it up over at Steves Nova Site.....

John

[417 Motorsports]

thanks!! will do John, i always seem to forget about that site ;)

[SickSpeedMonte]

Loving this project!

Any ideas to prevent it from sounding like a Honda? Pardon my ignorance if the Ecotec's have a distinctive sound to themselves.

[Ketzer]

Loving this project!

Any ideas to prevent it from sounding like a Honda? Pardon my ignorance if the Ecotec's have a distinctive sound to themselves.

Mine actually turned out kinda throaty. It didnt have that high pitched raspy crap. Might have been 'cause the whole exhaust was only about 3 ft long.


Jeff-

[WSSix]

Nice car. I like the power train choice as well. Different is good and the Ecotec is a rgeat motor. Nice choice on rims too. I have a staggard set of MParallels on my 79TA. I like them so much I'm seriously considering getting a pair of the 9.5" rims to put on the front so that I have the wide rims all the way around.

Here's my TA with the rims on it

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr90/Speed_Hound/PICT0306.jpg

[417 Motorsports]

Got a few hours to work on it today....

built some wheel stands to get the car in the air so i can have evertything at ride height and work on it.

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Got the trans crossmember built also

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[coolwelder62]

Look's real good.Very nicely engineered.Would like to see more of the frt. clip.:thumbsup:

[417 Motorsports]

Heres a few better pics! Had a buddy swing by the shop last sunday and snap a few. LOL he actually knows how to use a camera :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v654/Wilczewski13/IMG_3972.jpg

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Thanks for looking!!! hope to have more updates asap, intake manifold flange is being cut as we speak and then i will start that along with the accessory drive brackets.

[frojoe]

This is so cool.

[DriverzInc]

Cool project! Love that it's different, nice work on that front clip too!

[qbrown]

Looking good blake. Can't wait to see it finished.

[slenning]

great project, very cool:thumbsup: front clip is very nice. Any plans for rear suspension?

[bonecrrusher]

Love this project!

[417 Motorsports]

Cool project! Love that it's different, nice work on that front clip too!

Thanks!!! you guys do some killer work.


great project, very cool:thumbsup: front clip is very nice. Any plans for rear suspension?

ya but that prolly wont happen yet, i am bustin ass to get this thing done for the car craft summer nationals. I plan on doing all the rear next winter. I have very limited time to devote, like i said this is my personal car and it doesnt pay very good to work on it :lol:

[417 Motorsports]

Few more updates...

Got the trans tunnel and floor pans fabricated, welded in and painted with POR15 paint.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01125-20110205-1653.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01198-20110219-1622.jpg

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Started on the sheetmetal intake manifold.

Had a flange cut to fit the head then took it to Nick over at Saab and had him machine the O-ring groove in the engine side to accept the factory intake manifold o-ring. Also got the runners bent up

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01223-20110225-0959.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01247-20110302-2204.jpg

Also a while back i ran across a steal of a deal on a set of Corbeau seats new in the box so i snagged them. I took my spare rear seat from my other nova and had it recovered with the same material as the fronts and stitched the same. Larrys Auto Trim here in springfield did the upholstery and i couldnt be happier!!!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01237-20110228-0917.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01235-20110228-0915.jpg

More updates to come stay tuned!!!!

[mrgm]

i definitely like this build

[coolwelder62]

Really cool.Can't wait to see more.:thumbsup: Scott

[waynieZ]

The intake looks awesome. I can't wait to see what this does when your done. Very Nice.

[417 Motorsports]

Spent a few more hours on it today....

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/417Motorsports/GrnBn/IMG01269-20110305-1430.jpg
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intakes finished up... onto the exh mani

[coolwelder62]

VERY,VERY, NICE.:thumbsup: Awesome fabrication.:thumbsup: Scott

[mrgm]

Good looking intake. Have you said anything about the fuel management system?

[417 Motorsports]

Coolwelder, thanks! Im trying to get it figured out :D

Good looking intake. Have you said anything about the fuel management system?

The car will use a factory GM pcm and harness that i have modified. Fuel system will be a walbro 255 and a set of RC 720cc injectors. Tuning will be handled via HP Tuners

Blake

[waynieZ]

It came out great.

[Radlark]

[QUOTE=417 Motorsports;336749]Coolwelder, thanks! Im trying to get it figured out :D


I know this is kind of off subject but did you have to re-drill the BMW wheels to fit the Nova? I have a set off my 740i and .........well you get the idea lol!

[WSSix]

You can either say screw it and bolt them to a 5 x 4.75" pattern and not worry about the small amount of difference between the patterns or you can do like I did and get adapters made. They have a 5 x 120mm pattern. I wasn't interested in chancing the issue and just bolting the wheels onto my TA so I had the adapters made.



The intake looks great. I'm anxious to see your exhaust work.

[Radlark]

You can either say screw it and bolt them to a 5 x 4.75" pattern and not worry about the small amount of difference between the patterns or you can do like I did and get adapters made. They have a 5 x 120mm pattern. I wasn't interested in chancing the issue and just bolting the wheels onto my TA so I had the adapters made.



The intake looks great. I'm anxious to see your exhaust work.

Cool thanks for the feed back!! Where did you get the adapters from?

[WSSix]

you're welcome. http://www.motorsport-tech.com/

[bonecrrusher]

God Dam... I love this project.... :hail:

I thought swapping a 2.0 into an 90's Beretta was unique... nope!

Can't wait to see the #s it puts down.

[Radlark]

you're welcome. http://www.motorsport-tech.com/

Thanks again!!

[c.schulz]

Very Cool. Subscibed

[HWY Nova]

Blake,

Do you have any updates for us??!!??



--Eric

[RECOVERY ROOM]

This is a great project, Ive had some wagons for people haulers before. I like the ecotec idea alot.

[mrgm]

what has happened to this project :willy:

[FETorino]

This is one cool build! Four door and Eco powered, awesome!

I gots a soft spot for dem Ecos... my old bus I converted to Ecotec power

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL267/1824562/3516975/110309013.jpg

I really like it. I really like the unusual combo of two nice pieces.

[rusty63ss]

I have been watching this build on Steve's Nova site. Killer build!!:cheering:

Any updates??

[Ketzer]

Yes, more updates please?

[417 Motorsports]

wow... so i flipped back a few pages and realized just how outdated this thread is... heres some new pics

I sold the other subframe that was on the car to a local guy and built another

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http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380391_2558122666901_1463109324_n.jpg
seats finally mounted on custom sliders
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out with the old
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little fab time
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we now have late model wipers with delay ;)
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finally have front brakes and caliper brakets and steering arms
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rear brakes and bkts
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/543154_4448674369512_1644981626_n.jpg

theres a few to hold you over

[417 Motorsports]

alum core support, half radiator, half intercooler
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CNC billet 417MS parts
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fuel system coming together
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We machined some custom weld in frame rail pass trough fittings (blue fittings for mock up and finish work still needs done )
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we have rear brake lines
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/46422_4477829538373_1285086118_n.jpg

Looks like the camera on my phone is dieing again :fp:

[417 Motorsports]

whoops!!!!
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off to the coater!!
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[WSSix]

Really glad to see this one still moving along. I like what you've done :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

Look's Great.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Jr]

Been working on one like it for a few years now only it's a wagon. The eco blocks are capable of 1000 hp they're very stout in the bottom end. Mine will be about 650 hp. We had to make a belt driven dizzy to make room for the blower, make our own serpentine system, and adapt the 200-4r to the block as the solstice trans won't handle the power. Thinking about calling it " Ego Adjuster "

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/tmackg71/eco%20duece/ecoduece.jpg

Is that a whipple blower? How cool is that...

[417 Motorsports]

got my parts back a few weeks ago and got some time to start playing with the car again and getting some stuf bolted back together. Heres some pics

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Its hard to see in these pics but i had the face and lip of the wheels polished and the sides of the spokes and back of the barrel is done in the black chrome powder coat, the same as the intake, vc, and turbo compressor.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/401628_4556410462847_1820212809_n.jpg
still have to align the fenders
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/148213_4556415222966_1829085853_n.jpg
turbo manifold about finished
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547633_4614128265756_608149563_n.jpg
steering arm/caliper mount and spindle powder coated and assembled
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/61465_4614133385884_425398285_n.jpg
the intercooler tubing is going to be short and sweet
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/576451_4614130745818_1062828147_n.jpg

Thanks for looking!!

Blake

[coolwelder62]

Blake,Looks awesome.Frt. sub frame turned out great.:thumbsup:

[dug]

dude, where has this build been? 3 things-

1) I love that it's a 4 door, i gotta find me one
2) I love that you used an ecotec
3) Most importantly, I love that you put a turbo on it. :cheers:

[intocarss]

Never seen this build .............Totaly cool :thumbsup:

[417 Motorsports]

Blake,Looks awesome.Frt. sub frame turned out great.:thumbsup:

Thanks!

[mrgm]

thank you for the update to this! love this car

[frankv11]

great work and especially on those ctsv calipers :thumbsup:

[jr2226]

Blake what did you use for the lower ball joint pocket and joint for the c5/6 knuckles. Can you post part # s I am thinking of building a set of lca for my camaro to narrow up the track width a bit. Nova looks awesome. And fab work is top notch. Thanks for you help. Ed Nash

[417 Motorsports]

Blake what did you use for the lower ball joint pocket and joint for the c5/6 knuckles. Can you post part # s I am thinking of building a set of lca for my camaro to narrow up the track width a bit. Nova looks awesome. And fab work is top notch. Thanks for you help. Ed Nash

I machined the female upper ball joint cups and also the lower ball joint sleeves, as for the ball joints themselves I have the lower ball joint number and will message it to you.

[jr2226]

I machined the female upper ball joint cups and also the lower ball joint sleeves, as for the ball joints themselves I have the lower ball joint number and will message it to you.

Thank-you very much. Ed Nash

[482supersnake]

What size rotors are you running on the front? I might be interested in your steering arm/caliper mount if they will work with a 13" rotor. Thanks

[Frankenstine]

Dude this thing is gonna be sooooo bad ass when finished:thumbsup: Keep the updates coming:cheers:

[417 Motorsports]

well well well what do we have here :D

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/69270_4921694434718_1965622860_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/543803_4921699114835_612950035_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/483810_4921699674849_1011945037_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/73376_4921699834853_1784689246_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/75892_4921699994857_1181924194_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/312302_4921705194987_1672274552_n.jpg

decided to spends a little more time on the ole girl and get her on the road! So far so good!!! We have some tuning to do on the ecu still but shes running and driving and Im all smiles!!!!!

Ill get a few pics of the engine bay complete up soon!!

Blake

[Ketzer]

That looks kick-a$$! Can't wait to see more pics.


Jeff-

[Captain Clueles]

That thing is bad ass! :thumbsup:
I’ll be keeping an eye out for it next time I’m in Springfield.

[srh3trinity]

Nailed it!

[WSSix]

That's money :G-Dub:

[SBDave]

I still think about this build every once in a while, it's so awesome! How has the car been running? Have you made any changes?

Dave

[mrgm]

id like to see updated pics and final specs of this car.

:headspin:

[BossaNova]

Whoa. I was thinking about this car the other day.
Congratulations. Looks great!