# My 1965 Nova II-  8.85@153.5 - Turbo kit FS

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**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\
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**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:** [September 1, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1401 "2015-09-01T12:32:40Z")

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There are too many fast Mustangs every time I am at Empire. I am just trying to spice it up a little. 🖕 :fkinmustangs:

> [@FourEyed](#):
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> Ugh You’re going to make me spend money on mine this winter… FFfffffuuuuu

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**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2015, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1402 "2015-09-01T12:34:10Z")

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:tup:

SIQQ!

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**Author:** ![Happy1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Happy1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Happy1)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2015, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1403 "2015-09-01T12:48:55Z")

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Looking good !!

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**Author:** ![lower\_the\_dynamite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lower_the_dynamite/32/7296_2.png) [@lower\_the\_dynamite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lower_the_dynamite)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2015, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1404 "2015-09-01T12:59:10Z")

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Congrats Drew!

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**Author:** ![38stang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/38stang/32/7479_2.png) [@38stang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/38stang)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1405 "2015-09-01T14:36:04Z")

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Well done Drew. Nice job.

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**Author:** ![bracketracer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bracketracer/32/15592_2.png) [@bracketracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bracketracer)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2015, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1406 "2015-09-01T16:13:43Z")

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> [@Happy1](#):
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> Looking good !!

And that right there is all the validation you need, Drew.

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**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:** [September 2, 2015, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1407 "2015-09-02T05:49:43Z")

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🙂 Thanks guys. Really excited to see what it does in a few weeks. I think we can make this 8.8 look slow if it hooks

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**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:** [February 29, 2016, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1408 "2016-02-29T06:43:47Z")

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Setup is changing. This turbo kit is for sale if anyone is doing a swap I think it would fit many different chassis. I know a few members that are interested so they have dibs but if that doesn’t workout one of you guys might be interested.

I can make the kit cheaper with an s480 instead of the 84. Or I am willing to sell no turbo/gates and I can make a heck of a deal on just the hot/cold parts.

Included:

Hot Side  
Truck manifold based hot side v-banded -  
2.5" 304 stainless tig welded/purged  
divided T6 configuration for S400 series turbos  
2x Tial MVS gates  
Ceramic coated by nitroplate - manifolds coated and wrapped. Excellent heat retention.

Cold side:

3" alum IC piping  
50mm BOV  
CX Racing 4" core IC  
Threaded IAT bung

Exhaust:

This kit has a few options and I can include any/all  
5" Aluminum downpipe right out the fender 🙂 🆒:drive:  
5" to 4" Ceramic coated (silver/polished from nitroplate) downpipe that comes past the frame under the car. PLEASE KNOW THIS WILL REQUIRE YOU TO BANG THE FLOOR.  
This has a v-band where you can either

1. transition to aluminum that comes out under the pass door
2. Run out the back(4" to dual 3")

Turbo:

S484 from LJMS on a 1.58 AR exhaust housing.  
Billet wheel, race cover. Went 8.8 at 19psi

$4500 for EVERYTHING. Willing to keep the turbo and wastegates if someone wants to work a deal on just hot/cold parts.

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**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1409 "2016-02-29T06:51:00Z")

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:choda:

but really…text me how much with the s480

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1410 "2016-02-29T06:54:47Z")

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> [@XwalkerX](#):
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> but really…text me how much with the s480

I think you need to buy the kit with the turbo other people have dibs on the turbo :-p

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**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:** [February 29, 2016, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1411 "2016-02-29T07:02:40Z")

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> [@LZ](#):
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> I think you need to buy the kit with the turbo other people have dibs on the turbo :-p

If he wants it on the s480 I know shawn will give his up and take my s484 gladly.

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1412 "2016-02-29T07:08:34Z")

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> [@cougarspeed](#):
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> If he wants it on the s480 I know shawn will give his up and take my s484 gladly.

Which negates my agreement with shawn to purchase the s480 and adds shipping :lol:

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**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:** [February 29, 2016, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1413 "2016-02-29T07:15:54Z")

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> [@LZ](#):
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> Which negates my agreement with shawn to purchase the s480 and adds shipping :lol:

Didnt know you guys had anything locked up.

Ok kit for sale with or without a s484. If you want to save money buy the kit without and get a used s475/80 and save 500-700

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1414 "2016-02-29T07:23:58Z")

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Well we had a plan if the kit sold without the turbo…but largely doesn’t matter if the s480 goes I will just buy the billet race cover +1 size up from whatever Shawn has 🙂

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**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1415 "2016-02-29T07:34:30Z")

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High rise with air to liquid inter-cooler, ice box, 100 shot plate kit to help keep the temps ice cold on the back end. Low 8’s pow pow

![http://www.liljohnsmotorsports.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/1/4/1470351_551169684977237_1425262574_n.jpg](http://www.liljohnsmotorsports.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/1/4/1470351_551169684977237_1425262574_n.jpg)

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**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:** [February 29, 2016, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1416 "2016-02-29T08:02:20Z")

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If I wanted low 8s id keep the setup as is. 🙂

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**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\
**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1417 "2016-02-29T08:33:38Z")

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ohhhhh boyyyy

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**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:** [February 29, 2016, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1418 "2016-02-29T11:03:44Z")

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> [@turbo ls1 ss](#):
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> ohhhhh boyyyy

 ![http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/kapow-jade-kozlowski-goetz.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/f/df8bf778d08c381598fb941251e5b176d8ed5d37.jpeg)

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**Post date:** [February 29, 2016, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1419 "2016-02-29T11:08:01Z")

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I thought you were just pullin the motor out so you could run with those JnJ cars [#WhereThemJnJCarsAt](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=WhereThemJnJCarsAt) :tspry:

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**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:** [March 1, 2016, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1420 "2016-03-01T05:54:19Z")

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> [@LZ](#):
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> I thought you were just pullin the motor out so you could run with those JnJ cars [#WhereThemJnJCarsAt](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=WhereThemJnJCarsAt) :tspry:

Quit dreamin. I will never be that fast. [#raggeddege](http://www.nyspeed.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=raggeddege)

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