# My 1965 Nova II- 8.85@153.5 - Turbo kit FS **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 30, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642 "2013-03-30T08:32:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 38
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/741 "2014-06-03T06:35:51Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > I’ve been to mars **two** but it was a weird dream, kinda like total recall Minus whale tell me moar. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/742 "2014-06-03T07:02:51Z")
I think I am going to swap out the silicone lower rad hose for a rubber one tonight. Thoughts? My concern and reason I went silicone is this hose is extremely close to the hot side at the top clamp(thermostat housing). As in the silicone is basically touching at the lip. I worry rubber will not hold up. But I just can’t get the silicone to stop leaking. I fought silicone hoses on the rx7 as well. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/743 "2014-06-03T07:15:48Z")
can you buy a thermostat neck that is angled differently and toss it in? or orient the existing one 180\* from where it is now? i’d need to see what it looks like to get an idea of what’s going on. maybe something like this? [http://www.jegs.com/i/CSR/170/911LS1C/10002/-1](http://www.jegs.com/i/CSR/170/911LS1C/10002/-1) ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/744 "2014-06-03T07:28:49Z")
Build a radiator hose with metal piping and heat shield near the turbo? ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/745 "2014-06-03T07:40:25Z")
See where the problem lies is the fact that you guys believe im interested in a proper solution involving actual work. 🖕 ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/746 "2014-06-03T09:06:56Z")
Why you only call me when you’re high? ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/747 "2014-06-03T09:55:55Z")
First, awesome project. Ive been lurking. I may have missed it but what clamps are you using on the silicone? I have all silicone coolant hoses on the cavalier and never had a leak using these clamps with the full (ribbed for her pleasure) liner. [http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-390503/overview/](http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-390503/overview/) ![http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-390503_w.jpg](http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-390503_w.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/748 "2014-06-03T10:27:38Z")
Thanks! I tried a regular work gear clamp and then a t-bolt clamp. It is in an awkward location and the t-bolt clamp was just too wide to fit how it needed I believe. I think rubber would solve the issue. But I am still worried about how close it is to the hot pipe. I think Spam has something for me to try. If not I will order the ones above. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/749 "2014-06-03T10:58:55Z")
> [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Minus whale tell me moar. I knew this would happen… Cougarspeed originally wrote, “I thought I was on Mars one.” he then edited it to once. so you see I was being sarcastic and said I was in Mars TWO. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/750 "2014-06-03T11:03:43Z")
Lies ':snky: ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/751 "2014-06-03T12:29:05Z")
This thread is full of deception. I come in here for proper grammar, wheel stands and burn outs… ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/752 "2014-06-03T13:47:30Z")
I posted a picture of a wheel stand last page. It was siq. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/753 "2014-06-03T18:24:02Z")
I’m jealous, I always buy a pile and then dream of doing cool things with it, fail and then sell and try again. Although this last pile I’m making big baby steps towards doing stuff. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/754 "2014-06-03T21:32:13Z")
> [@Wahoo](#): > > I’m jealous, I always buy a pile and then dream of doing cool things with it, fail and then sell and try again. Although this last pile I’m making big baby steps towards doing stuff. These builds take a lot of effort, time, and funds as I am sure you know. Many times at the end of the day you could have just purchased a newer more reliable car for the same amount. All that said to me it is still worth it to have something unique that I built. But man oh man do I question it sometimes. That said tonight was a mixed bag… Steering clunk/binding fixed. Took a little while but with the help of @Gus and his lady friend behind the wheel I was able to trace down the binding and center each joint properly. **Excellent** Replaced the coolant hose clamp that was leaking with a unit @Spam16v provided. Have not yet tested it. **Possibly Excellent** Installed the exhaust again after fixing the trans leak. OBX 4" v-band clamp snapped as I was tightening it. **Not Excellent At All** Brand new fuel cell is leaking at one of the welds. **Bummer and Not Excellent (thanks China)** Anyone know who might have an obx vband locally? I had a spare 4" vibrant but the flange on the obx looks wider so the clamp will not work. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/755 "2014-06-03T21:50:01Z")
:tup: Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/756 "2014-06-04T05:22:23Z")
Word, killer build as always, did you ever do the paint yourself on one of your builds? @cougerspeed ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/757 "2014-06-04T05:41:53Z")
No paint. Ryan aka Ieatpaint handles the paint if I need any. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/758 "2014-06-04T07:00:47Z")
@cougarspeed soooo tired, and wasn’t even a late one lol ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/759 "2014-06-04T12:38:51Z")
Yeah I know right! I am going to try to drive it this weekend. Leaking everything or not! Someone find me a V-band clamp! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2014, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/760 "2014-06-05T06:24:13Z")
Still leaking coolant a tiny bit. That VSS deal I bought was wider then I figured and am now going to need to use the BFH on the floor pan to make it fit. Tonight after work. Aside from going to a rubber hose or just letting it leak a tiny bit im stuck on the coolant front. Gabluf. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642.md?page=37) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642.md?page=39)