Nova weight reduction program

GaryGoFast · 09-03-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncrated

Gary,

it is a small block and I might be too optimistic about removing 400 pounds. However, I think 300 removal is realistic and anything beyond that will be a bonus.

And are you talking about Fat Man Racing?

Larry

Fat Boyz chassis is what I'm talking about but since my last post , My bud likes this site

autofabracecars.com, they have or make on site many front chassis parts you can use.

Steve Reynolds · 09-03-2007, 02:45 PM

Larry,
My '71 Nova with sbc weigh's 2814 lbs. with chrome moly back half, f/glass front bumper,hood &deck lid.
Stock windshield, lexan sides and back, stock control arms,stock rear bumper, & my 175# butt in the seat.
We could lighten it a bit more, but Super Street has to be 2800# so no need to go further, unless I wanted to remove more from the nose and put it back on the rear.
Good luck this winter.

Steve Reynolds
S/ST 6608

Uncrated · 09-03-2007, 04:58 PM

Steve,

pm sent

Larry

Jason Oldfield · 09-06-2007, 09:18 AM

I don't know if these are good or not, but I saw them on Jeg's and looked at them as a potential replacement on my Corvette. They do have them for your Nova:

http://www.globalwest.net/TLC%20Drag...uspension..htm

They're about $500 for a pair. Maybe somebody else can chime in as to how good they are, but it seems like they were made for drag racing applications.

Hope this helps...Good luck...

T Hall · 09-08-2007, 04:09 PM

We installed a set of QA1 s on our s-10 with Global West tubular arms. I did not actually weigh them, but I do not think there was that much difference in weight. The QA1s were OK, I did have to get a different size spring than what they called for.
I was not inpressed with the overall change of all these piece's considering the cost $. I probably would not do it again.
We have Wilwood brakes. They are great. Many people have the Aerospace that look great, but I have heard MANY complaints on the instalation.
400 lbs is probably reasonable since you are changing to a glass front.
Good luck

Steve Reynolds · 09-10-2007, 09:10 PM

I have the QA1's on my Nova, and although the springs are a bit stiff after trimming to get the desired ride height, they work just fine. 12 settings, and I use #3 for a full tree and #4 for a .500 pro tree.
I must admit that the springs are too tall, so you end up at the bottom of the adjustment, hence the trimming.
If your on a budget, stock A Arms will work fine as long as you use good bushings. Make sure you take out as much bump steer as possible. And limit the front end rise of the car. I prefer about 3 to 4 inches of rise measured at the front bumper. Bear makes an affordable tie rod end kit to help the bump steer.

09-03-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
Steve Reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nova weight reduction program Larry, My '71 Nova with sbc weigh's 2814 lbs. with chrome moly back half, f/glass front bumper,hood &deck lid. Stock windshield, lexan sides and back, stock control arms,stock rear bumper, & my 175# butt in the seat. We could lighten it a bit more, but Super Street has to be 2800# so no need to go further, unless I wanted to remove more from the nose and put it back on the rear. Good luck this winter. Steve Reynolds S/ST 6608

09-08-2007, 04:09 PM	#5
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nova weight reduction program We installed a set of QA1 s on our s-10 with Global West tubular arms. I did not actually weigh them, but I do not think there was that much difference in weight. The QA1s were OK, I did have to get a different size spring than what they called for. I was not inpressed with the overall change of all these piece's considering the cost $. I probably would not do it again. We have Wilwood brakes. They are great. Many people have the Aerospace that look great, but I have heard MANY complaints on the instalation. 400 lbs is probably reasonable since you are changing to a glass front. Good luck

09-10-2007, 09:10 PM	#6
Steve Reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nova weight reduction program I have the QA1's on my Nova, and although the springs are a bit stiff after trimming to get the desired ride height, they work just fine. 12 settings, and I use #3 for a full tree and #4 for a .500 pro tree. I must admit that the springs are too tall, so you end up at the bottom of the adjustment, hence the trimming. If your on a budget, stock A Arms will work fine as long as you use good bushings. Make sure you take out as much bump steer as possible. And limit the front end rise of the car. I prefer about 3 to 4 inches of rise measured at the front bumper. Bear makes an affordable tie rod end kit to help the bump steer.

09-03-2007, 04:58 PM	#3
Uncrated Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Nova weight reduction program Steve, pm sent Larry

09-06-2007, 09:18 AM	#4
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Nova weight reduction program I don't know if these are good or not, but I saw them on Jeg's and looked at them as a potential replacement on my Corvette. They do have them for your Nova: http://www.globalwest.net/TLC%20Drag...uspension..htm They're about $500 for a pair. Maybe somebody else can chime in as to how good they are, but it seems like they were made for drag racing applications. Hope this helps...Good luck... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838