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  1. 08-12-2005 10:25 PM #1
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    just bought a 250 76 nova...help!

     



    hi everyone, im new to the forums and also to customizing and restoring/hot rodding. well, i just got this bad boy and it is currently in the shop getting an overhaul.I would like some help on what parts or engine (v8) i should get for better performance and sound (loud..i would love to have that loud deep rumbling!) from the engine.I am currently going to college and live by myself so cost is a BIG issue to me,so can you guys please tell me parts that are cheap and that i can find at autozone. thanks a lot, i'll try and post some pictures on saturday.
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  3. 08-12-2005 11:05 PM #2
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    You're not going to get anything cheap at VatoZone. www.summitracing.com, www.jegs.com, and www.pawinc.com typically have the best prices. Be warned, some parts are cheap for a reason.
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  4. 08-13-2005 05:14 AM #3
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    A straight 6 will go fast. You just gotta play with it a little more.
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    Nothing sounds as good as a healthy 6 with headers and dual pipes.
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    Originally posted by R Pope
    Nothing sounds as good as a healthy 6 with headers and dual pipes.

    awesome, wich ones should i get?
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    Originally posted by furius styles
    awesome, wich ones should i get?
    Best thing to do is look as Summit and Jegs, see what is available, and how much it costs. Then you can see what your pocket book can handle. Your going to find that most performance parts sites and books will give a pretty good description of thier parts, so it should be an easy decission for you.
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  8. 08-13-2005 01:24 PM #7
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    my problem is that i have no idea what to get. im not kidding , no clue. i went to jegs and typed in headers and i found over 20 pages of headers. how do i know what parts are compatible?thanks for your patience guys, im brand new to this.
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    Try Summit, thier site is easier to navigate IMO. For most things they charge no shipping, just a handling fee which I believe at the present is around $8 per order.
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    thanks! thats way easier.
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  11. 08-13-2005 05:04 PM #10
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    If I remember right, Clifford research was THE place to go for big hp Sixes. Manifolds, intakes, carb setups.... I do not know if they are still going strong, but that might be the place I would go.
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  12. 08-13-2005 11:08 PM #11
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    yes, clifford still is up but they arent cheap but they ARE the place to go for big hp sixes...the site is cliffordperformance.com
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