question about GT/

283nova · 08-05-2010, 11:34 AM

when reading the rules it says any year motor in any year of car, as long as they are the same make,

has anyone tried an LS1 in an early nova?

Volare Nate · 08-05-2010, 09:00 PM

I inquired about a similar issue (Volare with a 5.7L hemi) with NHRA and they told me that it would be a legal combination within the GT guidelines. However, it would have to be fuel injected and listed under the engine combo listing (which of course the LS1 is). I would send an email to NHRA tech to be safe. Heck of an idea!

283nova · 08-06-2010, 02:27 AM

sounds like a good idea for the volare!

and for the nova idea, heck throw in an ls7 from a newer z06

283nova · 08-07-2010, 02:30 AM

now how about a prowler with a 6.1 ?

Paul Merolla · 08-07-2010, 07:51 AM

I'm kinda surprised no one has tried a combo like you mention since they opened up the GT body rules. How bout Kip Martin's early Mustang with a 331" blown CJ? (if you're into the F-word cars)
Or...a '55 Chev 210 with a 454...etc. I know it's not "pure", but that horse left the barn when GT was invented!

John Quinn · 08-07-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

I'm kinda surprised no one has tried a combo like you mention since they opened up the GT body rules. How bout Kip Martin's early Mustang with a 331" blown CJ? (if you're into the F-word cars)
Or...a '55 Chev 210 with a 454...etc. I know it's not "pure", but that horse left the barn when GT was invented!

I would rather see an early Mustang with the 2010 352 in it. Yes I am into the F-word cars.

sscrewcheif · 08-07-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 283nova

now how about a prowler with a 6.1 ?

great idea....but totally impossible!! the 6cyl. that's in it is right next to the body panels.

283nova · 08-07-2010, 02:10 PM

i have never seen the engine compartment so i guess wishful thinking,

as for fords a 67 fastback with the new cobra jet motor and a 4 speed

John Quinn · 08-07-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 283nova

i have never seen the engine compartment so i guess wishful thinking,

as for fords a 67 fastback with the new cobra jet motor and a 4 speed

There are 4 new Cobra Jet engines, 2 OHC, 2 pushrod.

The OHC engines would not fit in an early Mustang without cutting and welding.

The pushrod motors are small blocks and would drop right in.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 08-07-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John Quinn

I would rather see an early Mustang with the 2010 352 in it. Yes I am into the F-word cars.

we are thinking of putting one of the crate motors in the Fairlane and run GT/D

08-05-2010, 11:34 AM	#1
283nova Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: spokane, wa Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	question about GT/ when reading the rules it says any year motor in any year of car, as long as they are the same make, has anyone tried an LS1 in an early nova?

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Volare Nate Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: question about GT/ I inquired about a similar issue (Volare with a 5.7L hemi) with NHRA and they told me that it would be a legal combination within the GT guidelines. However, it would have to be fuel injected and listed under the engine combo listing (which of course the LS1 is). I would send an email to NHRA tech to be safe. Heck of an idea! __________________ B735, 7735 ET

08-06-2010, 02:27 AM	#3
283nova Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: spokane, wa Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: question about GT/ sounds like a good idea for the volare! and for the nova idea, heck throw in an ls7 from a newer z06 Last edited by 283nova; 08-06-2010 at 02:34 AM.

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283nova Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: spokane, wa Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: question about GT/ now how about a prowler with a 6.1 ?

08-07-2010, 07:51 AM	#5
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 606 Likes: 233 Liked 292 Times in 64 Posts	Re: question about GT/ I'm kinda surprised no one has tried a combo like you mention since they opened up the GT body rules. How bout Kip Martin's early Mustang with a 331" blown CJ? (if you're into the F-word cars) Or...a '55 Chev 210 with a 454...etc. I know it's not "pure", but that horse left the barn when GT was invented!

08-07-2010, 02:10 PM	#8
283nova Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: spokane, wa Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: question about GT/ i have never seen the engine compartment so i guess wishful thinking, as for fords a 67 fastback with the new cobra jet motor and a 4 speed