Project Sick7... LS3 416 '67 Nova SS

[ModernDay67SS]

I haven't been a member for too long, but I felt like I should share my current project. I'm going to post the steps I have already done and then keep posting as I do more.

The car is an older restoration and has gone through some changes since I've owned it. The car had all stock suspension and a mild 350ci with a TH350 trans. It's not a high dollar build compared to a lot of cars on here, although, my wallet thinks otherwise lol Some of you may recognize the car from instagram because I run a car page on there called ModernDayHotRods


1967 Nova SS "Sick7"

-TCI pro-touring front clip with RideTech adj. coilovers, drop spindles, Wilwood brakes with 12" drilled/slotted rotors.
***The rear suspension is my next project. Looking at TCI torque arm rear suspension***
-Ford 9" with 4.11 gears

-Engine built by Mullenix Racing Engines located in Simi Valley, Ca (everything is brand new) LS3 416ci stroker (4.070" bore x 4" stroke), 255 71cc CNC Ported Heads, Custom Grind Lunati Cam with .650 lift, Lunati H-Beam Forged Rods, Lunati Forged Crank, Ross Forged Pistons, LS3 Intake, Holley 90mm Cable Throttle Body, Holley Fuel Rails, TCI Headers, Holley Valve Covers, LS7 Lifters, Melling Oil Pump, F-body Oil Pan, 42 lb. Injectors, Corvette Water Pump & Balancer, and Truck Alternator. Lokar Throttle Cable, Lokar dipstick, PSI Conversion Harness and 12200411 PCM.

-Trans built locally by Randy's Transmission out of Grantsville,Utah: Built 4L60E with Sonnax Smart Tech Input Drum, Sonnax 300mm Input shaft, Transgo full race shift kit, Sun Shell (the beast), 5 gear rear planet. Lokar Trans dipstick.

-Fuel System: 20 gallon Rhodes Race Cars aluminum fuel cell with sump and baffle around sump. Inline Holley fuel pump with Holley fuel filters. -8 an feed line and return line.

***COMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE: Holley High Ram Intake with 105mm Throttle Body and retune. Rear suspension upgrade with mini tubs and rear disc brakes*** COMING IN THE LATE FUTURE: Repaint and new wheels all around.***



Beginning of the tear down.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/Build_zps3ee4a45e.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/Build_zps3ee4a45e.jpg.html)


TCI pro-touring front Clip painted with por15 chassis paint and installed. Firewall is painted black to match.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build9_zpsaf5f8685.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build9_zpsaf5f8685.jpg.html)


Engine being built.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build12_zps16f66313.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build12_zps16f66313.jpg.html)

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build15_zps43fd3555.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build15_zps43fd3555.jpg.html)


Engine is complete and shipped. The excitement starts.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build16_zpsfbff1025.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build16_zpsfbff1025.jpg.html)

Engine and Trans are mated and put in.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build20_zpsfa1cebd3.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build20_zpsfa1cebd3.jpg.html)

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build22_zpsaf902e68.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build22_zpsaf902e68.jpg.html)

Radiator support installed with other items. Short Ram air intake mock up.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/build25_zpse92b1606.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/build25_zpse92b1606.jpg.html)



Short ram air intake painted and along with inner fenders installed.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/Ls32_zps6c958814.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/Ls32_zps6c958814.jpg.html)

Car is now pretty much complete and ready for the dyno. I decided to do a cold air intake instead of a short ram to reduce the engine sucking in hot air from the bay.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/F0BFF530-7B21-4ABA-99FD-22FDBC2CC4B8_zpsomygu3it.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/F0BFF530-7B21-4ABA-99FD-22FDBC2CC4B8_zpsomygu3it.jpg.html)

Now the REAL fun begins.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/AC28ED28-8979-4026-A08F-80AE50E320D3_zpswrs9eaak.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/AC28ED28-8979-4026-A08F-80AE50E320D3_zpswrs9eaak.jpg.html)

Video of the dyno run: http://youtu.be/ljKt3orNSRI


The first time I drove it since all the work... One word to describe the feeling... Rewarding.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/16C5D61D-CCFE-4ECA-9193-6DF4CA65AA6E_zpst4umz0yl.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/16C5D61D-CCFE-4ECA-9193-6DF4CA65AA6E_zpst4umz0yl.jpg.html)

She even saw some rain.. It's a street car and built to be driven..

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/image_zpsc221bc87.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/image_zpsc221bc87.jpg.html)


http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/image_zps128aeee9.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/image_zps128aeee9.jpg.html)

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag344/ModernDay67SS/image_zpse1fb277e.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/ModernDay67SS/media/image_zpse1fb277e.jpg.html)

Video of it driving: http://youtu.be/ofWujgmQDhg



More to come as the project progresses.

[LowNfast]

Sweet car. I bet it flys with that motor!

[Jr]

Looks great! How do you like the suspension?

What did you source the air intake ducting?

[LS7 Z/28]

Looks like a fun project dude. Nice upgrades, can't wait to see more.

Did you buy a kit for the cold air intake or did you make that one?

[ModernDay67SS]

Looks like a fun project dude. Nice upgrades, can't wait to see more.

Did you buy a kit for the cold air intake or did you make that one?

It's the Airaid U-built-it kit. I bought the basic kit and then bought my own t bolt clamps and couplers. I love how it turned out.

[ModernDay67SS]

Looks great! How do you like the suspension?

What did you source the air intake ducting?

See my comment above regarding the intake.

I haven't got to fully test out the suspension, but driving it is way better than stock. I'll be taking it out this weekend and get more pics and vids. It's a beast!