Thread: 302 in a chevy nova

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Originally Posted by junkyardjeff

I have two or three in the shed and who would want a shinney one for a sbc since you cant see much of it with the waterpump on.

You asked so I was trying to tell you.
On the engines I build I don't go to "the shed" and put a used timing chain cover on any engine.
Also if you want to run a sbf try using an older block 302 block.
They at least can take a .040 over bore.
The newer 5.0 blocks are nothing but a huge p.o.s.

I'll keep my 302 in my Mustang GT convert, I'll keep my 4.3 in my Blazer(till I move, then pull it, and put it in my wifes T Tudor Sedan, which had Buick V6), and I'll keep my 392 Hemi in my T Coupe, and you do what ever you want to your car, it's yours! I just gave my opinion, and where he could get some money for his motor!

I have no car with a carb, I have injection on everything, except my Trike.

You two sound like a couple of ford guy's that got spanked by a chevy one time, and can't get over it!

Pat

Originally Posted by erik erikson

You asked so I was trying to tell you.
On the engines I build I don't go to "the shed" and put a used timing chain cover on any engine.
Also if you want to run a sbf try using an older block 302 block.
They at least can take a .040 over bore.
The newer 5.0 blocks are nothing but a huge p.o.s.

yep tough crowd erik there is now way you can build a ford cheaper then a small block and the chevy is made to fit in a chevy the ford is not it made to fit in the chevy .but hey go get you nuts off

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

yep tough crowd erik there is now way you can build a ford cheaper then a small block and the chevy is made to fit in a chevy the ford is not it made to fit in the chevy .but hey go get you nuts off

Yup, true. But that's waaaaaay too easy!!!!!!

Whatever swap anyone wants to do it doesn't have to be practical, easy, or cheap. Just has to be something they want to do!!!!!! I for one appreciate the unconventional set-ups. The dude who just posted the '40 Ford with the Nailhead in it is an example... Could have been like the majority and bought the bolt on goodies and put in a 350/350---but instead he went with a nailhead and wound up with a unique Hot Rod.... Heck, just do something different once in awhile!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Yup, true. But that's waaaaaay too easy!!!!!!

Whatever swap anyone wants to do it doesn't have to be practical, easy, or cheap. Just has to be something they want to do!!!!!! I for one appreciate the unconventional set-ups. The dude who just posted the '40 Ford with the Nailhead in it is an example... Could have been like the majority and bought the bolt on goodies and put in a 350/350---but instead he went with a nailhead and wound up with a unique Hot Rod.... Heck, just do something different once in awhile!!!!

well the guy did not say how much it cost to put that nail in runing shap? i have good grasp on the price$$$ i am doing one now. and yes it is nice not to have the same as every one but the cost of the build can be way over some guys budget .that is why you see so many chevys and they run good and easy to get parts. so if you have to hate this is good place to start

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

well the guy did not say how much it cost to put that nail in runing shap? i have good grasp on the price$$$ i am doing one now. and yes it is nice not to have the same as every one but the cost of the build can be way over some guys budget .that is why you see so many chevys and they run good and easy to get parts. so if you have to hate this is good place to start

I don't hate seeing sbc's in everything, it just bores me to tears is all!!!! If price and cost were the only consideration, none of us would be doing this stuff anyway!!!!! Besides, how can a guy with a Donovan complain about the price of a sbf???????????

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I don't hate seeing sbc's in everything, it just bores me to tears is all!!!! If price and cost were the only consideration, none of us would be doing this stuff anyway!!!!! Besides, how can a guy with a Donovan complain about the price of a sbf???????????

not me i do not need a ford engine. i know i been different for a long time buy me a beer some time and i will tell you how much i have in that engine not as much as one would think. and this is my way to be different i had the biggest engine in town always

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

not me i do not need a ford engine. i know i been different for a long time buy me a beer some time and i will tell you how much i have in that engine not as much as one would think. and this is my way to be different i had the biggest engine in town always

Gonna do that sometime, Pat. Hopefully we can all get together next summer-----I know, I said that last summer-----but I still want to head up your way with Pro Z, and maybe swing through DesMoines and pick up Eric, then take in that Woodward Cruise!!!!! then I'll buy ya a beer!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Gonna do that sometime, Pat. Hopefully we can all get together next summer-----I know, I said that last summer-----but I still want to head up your way with Pro Z, and maybe swing through DesMoines and pick up Eric, then take in that Woodward Cruise!!!!! then I'll buy ya a beer!!!!!

that would be neat i

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

and with the 4.6 and 5.4 OHC and DOHC engines putting an ez 300 or more horse to the ground with minimal mods, chebbie had better wake up and come up with a modern replacement for the old sbc or they're gonna be really lagging behind in popularity and performance in the years to come......

Its called the all mighty lsx! Still striking fear in the eyes of its on lookers..

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

yep tough crowd erik there is now way you can build a ford cheaper then a small block and the chevy is made to fit in a chevy the ford is not it made to fit in the chevy .but hey go get you nuts off

If you think the Ford guys are tough you should try all the guys that run the 6-cylinder Jimmy.
I try and try to explain to them that GMC is part of General Motors but I might as well be speaking Chineese.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Gonna do that sometime, Pat. Hopefully we can all get together next summer-----I know, I said that last summer-----but I still want to head up your way with Pro Z, and maybe swing through DesMoines and pick up Eric, then take in that Woodward Cruise!!!!! then I'll buy ya a beer!!!!!

Dave,that would be a great idea.
Maybe a bunch of us could meet in the Chicago area this summer.

Originally Posted by erik erikson

Dave,that would be a great idea.
Maybe a bunch of us could meet in the Chicago area this summer.

Hmmm... The Nats at Joliet or the Woodward Cruise,,,,,,decisions, decisions.....

Originally Posted by erik erikson

Dave,that would be a great idea.
Maybe a bunch of us could meet in the Chicago area this summer.

If you guys come to Chicago . I will show you how a Chicago SB Chevy rages on the street !

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Hmmm... The Nats at Joliet or the Woodward Cruise,,,,,,decisions, decisions.....

Dave,either one sounds great.