"Plain Jane" 1970 Nova Build

[big gear head]

As I was watching the build of this awesome Nova the only thing that I was disappointed in was the automatic transmission. I believe a 4 speed will make it complete.

I don't know how much difference there is in the Camaro and Nova floor in the transmission area, but I've had several transmissions and shifters in my '69 Camaro. I started with a M20 with a super shifter. That required a larger hole in the floor, but I was able to bend the tunnel enough to clear the shifter rods without cutting a huge slot in the floor for that. I ran a M23 with a RamRod and a McLeod RXT for a while and my 3600 pound car went 10.85 with that transmission. It would have been quicker if I was a little better at shifting. The car now has a G Force G101A with a Long inline shifter, and I only had to open the hole a little bit for this shifter. I never had to cut into the floor cross member for these shifters. I have the original big block mounts and cross member in my car which moves the transmission to the passenger's side a little bit. That gave me a little more room for the shifter. I can post a few pictures if interested.

[napa68]

Originally Posted by big gear head

I can post a few pictures if interested.

That would be great Freddie. I am definitely going with a Long shifter. Not sure if I'll do the "ram rod" or the H pattern. I had a ram rod in my previous Nova, and it was a hoot. A little cumbersome in a street car, but this sure ain't a daily driver.

Tim