New Engine for the Nova!
 

Update as of 10/26/10

The engine is complete!

Specs:
414 ci - 14.3:1 CR
LS1 Firing order!
Motown Block
Forged Eagle crank
Eagle H Beam rods
JE gas ported pistons
AFR 227's
Motown Intake
AED 950 Carb

Est HP: 700+
Est ET: Mid-low 9's

Dang i recently was doing some reading on those motown engines. Some trick stuff there good luck with all possible

good lord, should be beastly

scrumtrilecent....

Do I still get a ride in it? :lol:

A ride? No! You cant give or take rides down the track. You would have to drive it! I might have to put a 2x4 under the pedal so you cant go full throttle!

sweet build!! keep us posted on your progress

We really havent had much time to work on it but if all goes well the bottom end will be together this week and then we can order some push rods.

:drool: awesome.

Cant wait to see it fully assembled

sounds like shes gonna be a bigger beast lol

feel free to try it in my firebird and maybe keep it in there for a while

very cool 8-)

what size heads are they? and a woot woot for the motown block :lol:

Thanks guys.

They are the 227's.

I'm excited to report some good news about my Nova making it to the track, before seasons end!

I got out of work yesterday @ 5:30 and started assembling the engine with my brother. After a couple speed bumps, it is finally together and I just got home @ 7 AM this morning! We will be dynoing it today, so I will have some numbers by tonight as long as everything goes smooth.

i was just thinking about this the other day, post those #s up!! well when she is dynoed

can't wait to see what it does

Here are the baseline numbers.

634HP/553TQ

We had a few things slow us down so we didnt get many pulls in. So, we'll be going back tomorrow to tune.

To do list:
-Jet carb, its really rich right now.
-Try spacers, we have the carb sitting on the intake right now, we are gonna try a few combos.
-Possibly change the rockers on the exhaust side.
-Try different size headers.
-Timing.
-Adjust valve lash.
-Possibly try a different carb.

It was a good day overall. I was hoping for higher numbers to start but the goal is still within reach, we have a lot of options as far as tuning goes.

I'll post new numbers tomorrow night around the same time.

its amazing how much you can pick up by a couple small changes. engine dynos are quite handy :)

New numbers 674HP/567TQ

Still had more in it, we don't like the rocker set up. I tried to get away with what I had but it desperately needs a Jesel set up. Too much deflection, we are losing lift. I'll be selling some parts to pay for the Jesel, so if you are looking for some SBC top end parts, just ask me.

Very neat build, just curious if you are using an engine dyno or chassis dyno? Didn't catch if the motor was in the car or not.

nice build deff would like to watch that thing make a run down the track.

let us know when you run it

Thanks, we used an engine dyno. Its not in the car yet, I want to put the Jesel on it first. Congrats on your new record.

Thanks, will do. Im trying my best to make it to the track at least once before the end of the year.

nice #'s! hopefully ya get it out before season ends. i think 2nd week in december is the last time the track is open. should give ya plenty of time. just keep us posted on when ya head out to the track :nod: