Nova upgrade Inline 6 to v8

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ARREDJA
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1.Chevy Nova 1977
2.26,000 2nd life
3.Automatic
4.2 Wheel drive
5.Inline 6 has valve slaps
6.No fluid leaks

Q:Will a 350 5.7 Liter small block V8 line up with the transmission I already have or will I have to buy a new one?
Jun 14, 2007 at 2:51 PM
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JIM450HP
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We just put a 350 in a 74 that had a six and everything lined up great.
Jun 19, 2007 at 6:23 PM
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ED ARMES
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The one problem you may have would be that they changed fly wheel and starter setups over the years. As long as you use a current model engine or check the numbers with GM, you should be OK.
Feb 29, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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NOTOUCHEE
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you need to change the motor mounting bracet on the frame
May 3, 2009 at 10:59 PM