Early Nova with Mitsu Turbo Power, Wild Ass Idea Options

[black92_tsi_awd]

I spent the summer pitting next to a guy with a inline 6 power 60's Nova. The car ran well Mid to low 14's with an auto. For those who are not familiar, here's an example:

I got to thinking on the late night drive back home....a turbo 4 banger would fit right at home in that engine bay of a early Nova or Chevy II! And what a shocker that would be to someone popping the hood.

I would estimate the cars are similiar in weight as they are in size. So a 12 sec car should be doable.

I'm thinking a complete engine/harness/ecm transplanted into the Nova would be a good start. I know they make mid-plate mounts/transmission adapter, I need to find them again.

Now I can't promise i could go through with this but it's winter and that's the time for internet searching and dreaming.

Maybe this will stir some conversation...

[JBone]

I've had the dream of a bad ass Nova (ChevyII) for a while now.

BIG BLOCK though. 502 Ram Jet FTW!!!!!!!

If you would like to do an import motor, I'd suggest a Datsun 510. I've seen a few of those with SR20s quite easily. And those are super duper light.

If anyone's concerned with GM in a GM, then I would go with my idea for my Dime: Ecotec.

Thanks for getting me drooling over cars with transplants... {Homer Simpson drooling }