Nova with Long V Gate Shifter

Wayne Scraba · 08-12-2018, 07:49 PM

Hi. I'm building a 1970 Nova as a "for fun" car. The plan is to use a G Force G101A transmission along with a Long V Gate style shifter. I'm using BBC engine and trans mounts that shove everything over 1/2-inch or so to the passenger side. I know a big hole will be needed for the shifter, but does the side of the tunnel have to be cut away for the shift rods too? If you've done a '68-72 Nova, can you let me know what was required and maybe share some photos?

Thanks!

Wayne

Nmbr1GMfan · 08-12-2018, 08:00 PM

'76 nova small block Jerico, shifter at the rear of tailhousing.

Mike Pearson · 08-12-2018, 08:31 PM

Yes you will have to cut most of the drivers side of the tunnel out. I had to in my 68 Camaro

Wayne Scraba · 08-12-2018, 08:59 PM

Thanks Mike. Was yours a small block or big block application with the offset?

The '76 Nova that Todd posted has a different floor pan than the '68-72 ('73 and '74 too I'm guessing) cars. But thanks anyway Todd.

Wayne

Mike Pearson · 08-13-2018, 10:43 AM

Small block with standard mounts. I had the engine pushed as far as the headers would allow to the passenger side.

Wayne Scraba · 08-13-2018, 10:59 AM

Thanks Mike! I appreciate it.

Wayne

08-12-2018, 07:49 PM	#1
Wayne Scraba Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 152 Likes: 375 Liked 186 Times in 48 Posts	Nova with Long V Gate Shifter Hi. I'm building a 1970 Nova as a "for fun" car. The plan is to use a G Force G101A transmission along with a Long V Gate style shifter. I'm using BBC engine and trans mounts that shove everything over 1/2-inch or so to the passenger side. I know a big hole will be needed for the shifter, but does the side of the tunnel have to be cut away for the shift rods too? If you've done a '68-72 Nova, can you let me know what was required and maybe share some photos? Thanks! Wayne

08-12-2018, 08:00 PM	#2
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Re: Nova with Long V Gate Shifter '76 nova small block Jerico, shifter at the rear of tailhousing. __________________ Todd Greene

08-12-2018, 08:31 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,452 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Nova with Long V Gate Shifter Yes you will have to cut most of the drivers side of the tunnel out. I had to in my 68 Camaro __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

08-12-2018, 08:59 PM	#4
Wayne Scraba Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 152 Likes: 375 Liked 186 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Nova with Long V Gate Shifter Thanks Mike. Was yours a small block or big block application with the offset? The '76 Nova that Todd posted has a different floor pan than the '68-72 ('73 and '74 too I'm guessing) cars. But thanks anyway Todd. Wayne

08-13-2018, 10:43 AM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,452 Likes: 615 Liked 1,937 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Nova with Long V Gate Shifter Small block with standard mounts. I had the engine pushed as far as the headers would allow to the passenger side. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

08-13-2018, 10:59 AM	#6
Wayne Scraba Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 152 Likes: 375 Liked 186 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Nova with Long V Gate Shifter Thanks Mike! I appreciate it. Wayne