1970 Nova May/June 2023 Update

1970 Nova May/June Update!
Blueprint Engines 496 BBC Stroker
CVF Racing Drive System
Holley Sniper EFI
Wilwood Disc Brakes
Hughes Performance 4L80E Transmission
Quick Performance 9" 3:89 Gears, 35 Spline Axles
American Racing 18" Torq Thrust II Wheels
Nitto NT555 G2 Tires
B&M Pro Stick
AutoMeter Gauges & Direct Fit Dash
Moroso Line Lock
Ridetech Suspension, 4-Link & Subframe Connectors
Tanks Inc, EFI Fuel Tank, EFI Fuel Pump
Crow Safety Harnesses
Race Ramps Wheel Cribs
Vintage Air A/C, Heat & Defrost
OER Subframe
Mattson/The Fan Man Radiator
SPAL Radiator Fans
AMD Core Support
@WilwoodDiscBrakes @AutoMeterTech @autometaldirect @NittoChannel @ridetechtv @tanksinc.8344 @raceramps7016 @HughesPerformance @BlueprintEngines @va197653 ​@HolleyPerformance @CVF_RACING @Quickperformance @autometaldirect

[@madden4306]

Ray You have spared no expense to build your dream hot rod. I restored a 1964 comet cyclone and like you went well beyond bringing it back to stock but upgraded brakes, suspension, engine, exhaust, etc. The true joy was the year it took to build the car. When I sold the car I took the hit 50% loss when selling a hot rod. I am always amazed when beautiful hot rods go across the ramp at car auctions at a fraction of what they cost to build. That being said I never regretted the project. My grandson and I spent spent hours on the car that I otherwise might have never spent with him. I know the addage " You want a hot rod buy one don't build one" but thats for people who don't enjoy or know how to build cars. You are doing a wonderful job, thanks for sharing

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks, You nailed here! My younger brother and I did up a 64 comet cyclone way back in the day as well, very cool car! I know I will never recoup the money and especially the over 1200 hours of time invested but everyday I look at that once bone stock Nova and know that I touched every nut and bolt on that car and built it the best I could within my budget, well a lot over budget, brings a ton of satisfaction! Thank you for tuning in and for your wonderful comment! Cheers, Ray

[@outsidescrewball]

Beauty and mean….awesome

[@brandoncherry1651]

That is a wonderful nova well done...

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@jeremygilk4220]

cool car i have a 73 nova that im trying to put back on the road. it is nice to see people building old cars

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It’s been really nice following Ray, his works are one of a kind and always come up with amazing video concepts

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@Tony-uj2qp]

This thing is b-e-a-utiful

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@davidwulf288]

Nice ride Ray. Beauytiful work

[@tracyannbanks123_]

The coolest work I have ever seen so far. It’s just spectacular.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

You have been busy. Nice to see it all come together.

[@joell439]

...... nothing but the best in Ray's Garage 👍👍😎👍👍

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Yea sure, I would never disagree to that. Ray has got whatever it takes to be the best.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@jamesreed6121]

The sound of that motor is like music to my ears. Nice job!

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It’s an incredible one I must say, I just can’t believe the outcome would be so much worth it like this

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@baggd65]

Right on, right on.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It has been a pleasure following Ray’s videos and his amazing works.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@bcbloc02]

Looks like a sweet ride! Need to get the speed o fixed so you can keep track of the smiles per gallon!! 😎

[@RaysGarage]

Oh heck yea Brian, Autometer said to braid the ground wire with the signal wire to shield from electrical interference, hopefully it will work. So far just idling I burned through 10 gallons of fuel but it’s not tuned yet.

[@rayfalcone6897]

Ray you outdid your self amazing job well done

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Im impressed, I won’t doubt that he’s the best I have seen so far

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@MrValhem265]

Thanks Man very nice work on that car on the ol GM

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It’s been really nice following Ray’s videos and his works are totally amazing.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person

[@eduardorivera2460]

Man you built this sooooooo good!

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@markjdeluca]

Incredible job Cuzz, amazingly awesome! 👌

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It’s been really nice following Ray up, Great works and amazing video concepts.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@hackertheslacker]

Nice Nova.

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks!!!

[@mikeyeyes7]

It Came out Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@tracyannbanks123_]

I’m not surprised anyways, I was even expecting it to be more better than this. But he is actually on point

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@davidbiddy1411]

Dang Ray looking good . I got the Strange 60 and Cal Tracs in my 72 charger Rally.

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Dave, Thank you! Awesome, sounds like you are moving ahead well! Your going to like the Cal Tracs, very good system!

[@scottearnst8152]

I’ve even waiting! Thank you, great job ,keep us all updated,please

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It’s been really nice following Ray, I am amazed at all his works and great video concepts

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@camojoe2]

Dang Ray, that thing has a mean dookey stick. Regards, Duck

[@RaysGarage]

Many Thanks Duck! Oh yea, she's got a big cam to say the least...

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Yea it’s been really nice following Ray’s channel, his works are amazing and always come up with great video concepts.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@erniehill5313]

Very nice

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks! 👍

[@pweimer47]

Great job, it sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

[@demondunk]

Wow that's a fantastic build. Really impressed.

[@chriscatron2978]

WOW!! Ray, you have put a lot of hard work into this car and it shows. That motor sound is great 👍 looking good on the interior too.

[@terrylarotonda784]

Great job Ray. Looks and sounds fantastic.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Yea it’s been really nice following Ray and his amazing works, he is good and does his work nicely.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@gt.1984]

Very slick! Take this back to 1970 and show it to the Chevy engineers and make them wet themselves. 😁 496? wtf? Thoughts on an anti-theft system? She's singin' a siren song for thieves... I'd be inclined to go with a well secreted systems disable switch (or switches) - manual disables, rather than easily hackable RFID key and fob. And maybe some sort of Air-Tag GPS tracker for additional protection.

[@RaysGarage]

Thanks Gerry, I do have built in securities and air tags are a must, unfortunately this can not stop someone from just dragging it away! I will not be leaving it unattended at any time or any place. My house and shop are protected like Fort Knox...

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Gerry, Ray is such an amazing guy with so much talent. He’s just good in what he does.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person

[@joeclark9491]

No shortcuts here❤️

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Definitely not. He’s actually good in what he does and always coming up with great video concepts

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@toddclark332]

❤ 👍🙏🇱🇷

[@tracyannbanks123_]

It’s been really nice following Ray’s video. I’m amazed at his great works.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and cool person.

[@Enjoytheinbetween]

Thanks for this video, its helped me make some discissions on my build. I'm undecided on just keeping the rear springs and 275 tires or doing the ridetech upgrade like yours. I don't plan on racing it so I'm not sure its worth the money to upgrade from springs to coil overs? Is the ride much better and would you recommend it?

[@RaysGarage]

I do not plan on racing but did want a good handling car with the ability of making adjustments. I do reccomend the Ridetech 4-link cradle and coil-over set up, you do not have to mini tub your car for this system and with the double adjustable link bars you have full rear axle adjustment. I hope this helps with your build.

[@tomgiorgini9154]

sounds good ray, very nice work on that car, top notch, why the o2 sensor does the fuel system require it, does it behoove you, or is it for pollution requirements

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Tom, The Holley Sniper uses the O2 to self learn/self tune the ECU for best performance.

[@tomgiorgini9154]

@@RaysGarage thanks for the reply ray you have done a fantastic job on the car, looks like a mint chassis, very impressed

[@RaysGarage]

@@tomgiorgini9154 Many Thanks Tom!

[@tracyannbanks123_]

@@tomgiorgini9154 it’s been really nice following Ray and his works are totally different and the best and always comes up with great video concepts

[@tracyannbanks123_]

@@tomgiorgini9154 Id love to know you better, thats only if you dont mind cos you seems to be a nice and very cool person.

[@timpearson9645]

Nice car wonder if it's gonna pass shifty Cali emissions

[@RaysGarage]

Thankfully up to 1976 is exempt from California’s bullshit!!!

[@joell439]

Ray, does the 3000-stall convertor retain the lockup clutch and function?

[@RaysGarage]

Hi Joel, The US Shift Quick 4 allows you to custom tune your trans, shit points, firmness, TCC Lock up, Line pressure, on and on.... Something I'm going to be playing with once I start driving it more.

[@tracyannbanks123_]

I need to ask that same question cos i need to get things clear now.

[@bigcat2679]

What mufflers are those one buddy

[@RaysGarage]

These are Totalflow 3" x 12" SS Mufflers, its was way too loud so I now have two Flowmaster Super 44's in 409SS 3" with a 3" X-Pipe. Its sounds and runs way better plus the neighbors are happy!

[@brandoncherry1651]

What's specs on the motor ??

[@RaysGarage]

All the specs are on BluePrints web site for the 496 Stroker.

[@brandoncherry1651]

@RaysGarage I have same motor and car like to see some time slips or action