NEW TURBO LS MOTOR in my 1974 Chevy nova hatch project after 4 years of diy hardwork. Hotrod 5.3

[@troymyers5181]

When I seen that turbo I said "oh shit" out loud. That's going to be a very fun combo, 5.3 with a turbo. Nice choice, once you get it dialed in it will be super dependable with a good bit of power. My guess would be around 500 at the crank safely running 15psi of boost. You are right, you should be proud of yourself - I have never met you and I'm extremely proud of you- the fortitude it took to get that car this far says everything about you as a person. Keep the videos coming, I enjoy them a lot.

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank so much for hanging out! 😊 and thanks for all the info you rock man!!

[@joshwallick2708]

It seems like very few people can see a build all the way through . Your dad would definitely be proud !

[@kirstieskarz]

I'm seeing this one through for sure🥹 can't stop won't stop! Thanks for the support!!!!

[@madnessmotorsports]

Keep on pushing ❤don’t stop you got this

[@kirstieskarz]

🙌🫵 this is fact! I got this! 🥹💪 thanks man!

[@RedEyedPatriot]

Blonde Kirstie is Purdy too. You should be proud. Im proud of you and im nobody. So someone who is Somebody to you is most definitely Proud of you. He's Smiling Kirstie. You should Smile too. 😎🌹🕊

[@kirstieskarz]

You're definitely SOMEBODY! Don't ever think otherwise! I APPRECIATE you man! Thanks for all the support on the dream 🙏 🙌

[@travlite8496]

My first car was a 70 Nova SS i lost my dad to Lung Cancer he was 50 well now i'm 53 and i think back to all the builds we did I keep those memory's with me every second of my life I hope your dream car becomes every thing you want.

[@kirstieskarz]

I'm so sorry for your loss 🥺🙏 thank you for the support on my dream man! Means alot!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Your kids are proof you follow through alone ❤! And you find time for you which is big

[@kolbassasausageee1583]

Lets go!!! Youre killing it girl

[@PFIBrent]

Keep pushing! We are Proud of you ! That setup will Rip!

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank you! Hard work paying off! 💪

[@RedEyedPatriot]

You know, i was an addict for most of my adult life. I did it all and didnt care. I blamed it on child trauma and tried to whipe it all away but couldn't. Now im 9years sober and all the drugs gave taken a toll on my Liver. No money for meds or insurance. No help from the state. So im sure ill pay the ultimate consequences for my actions. But im not gonna waste 1 day and I Will build a car or truck with my Daughter's. I pray i make another 20 years so I can build my Grandaughter something too. Life is a trip. Dont fall.

[@kirstieskarz]

🙌🙏Dang I'm proud of your journey man that's impressive as hell! Takes serious strength! And as far as me.. Can't stop won't stop! 💪

[@WDMtea]

As a father, I can promise you, he is extremely proud of you. As gear heads, we absolutely love when our children become gearheads too, and share the passion. You will get to experience this in the years to come, trust me, then you know without a doubt how your father felt for you. I had to put my car project on hold the past 3 yrs to pay medical bills. One day I'll get back to it, until then, I get to enjoy other ppl working on their cars.

[@kirstieskarz]

This makes me happy man thank you so much 🥹 my dream is to see my kiddos become gear heads too 😍🥲 I have faith you will get back to it!! 💪

[@shawnhipp4236]

You are doing great, my daughter has a Challenger and does most of the work on it herself. Makes me proud of her as I'm sure your dad is proud of you .

[@rayeddy528]

Great stuff Kirstie !!! Thank you for sharing your journey (life) !!! Falling down doesn't make a person a loser but staying down does !!! Please be careful and God bless you and your family !!!! Eddy

[@williamgriffin5818]

Every time now I start or drive my 77 GMC Sprint my father is with me your father is always with you and will be with you forever you are a part of him

[@GrandPitoVic]

Great job!!!! Your father is more proud of you than you will ever know. I am 48 and I am finally doing my dream. I have a project with me and my grandkids. Ls3/6L90E in a 03'Crown Vic Police Interceptor. This is my first swap. Not my first engine tho. I am glad this video showed up on my feed.

[@williamgriffin5818]

Honestly whatever man wins up with you he is blessed 🙏❤️

[@griffittsgarage]

Man Kristy this one really hit home… Like you and your Dad… My Dad and I were in the middle of building his last truck, when he unexpectedly passed away. It took me a year and a half to pick up the pieces and finally work on it again. Got it running and back on the road just last week and I swear I feel him ridin shotgun. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@kirstieskarz]

I'm so sorry for your loss 🥺 I feel the same .. anytime I'm driving his elcamino he's right there by me ! Thanks for watching man 🙌🫵

[@mikestiles7237]

I totally get the emotions, it's a big "I did it" accomplishment! FYI, I got my shirt, and I will be wearing it to Thursday nights cruise in with my '66, and putting an order in for my daughter so she can wear it to the cruise ins with her car..... Keep it up, you got this!!!

[@kirstieskarz]

So glad you got it! Hope you liked it!!! I sure try to get them out in a timely manner 😅🫶 thanks for representing man! Truly!!!! 🥹

[@Harold_That_Guy]

You've done so much with minimal knowledge going in. You're embodying the figure it out mentality. Inspirational! Another great video.

[@kirstieskarz]

Thanks as always for the support man it's been such a battle! 🥹

[@NoBudgetGarage661]

You got this. Your dad is proud. I promise ❤

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank you for that! 🙏💯

[@MichaelLiebelt-n9w]

Dope! Don't ever stop! I grew up in Denver area loving pro street and muscle cars... Now I'm in Glenwood Springs CO. Building a 1970 challenger 383 R/T. It's cool what your doing especially with the videos too.

[@BenjySparky]

Kristie, you rock! Keep your head up, and just know that he's happy with you. That front end with the engine looks great. Can't wait till you get it in and running. ❤. Peace

[@kirstieskarz]

I can't wait either 🥹 thanks so much man! ✌️ peace

[@ALLANROACH1]

Lady , you ae something special!! You are one hell of a woman! No doubt your Dad is very proud of you !! Keep working on it dont give up on it or anything else in your life!! Do yourself a favor ,DONT put a time line on it !! It will be done when it will be done !! OK Good luck Sweetheart!!!

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank you so much truly means alot 🥹🙏

[@matthew-lh3zx]

❤😂😢❤️🙏👍👍🙏❤️ You are pretty amazing!! Your story n what you've done for the kids n family... Wow

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🥹🙏

[@jdwoods2]

So glad to see your project moving forward. You’ve got to be so proud to see the motor in your garage! Keep up the great work and thanks for bringing us along!

[@sherrijanisse7719]

You know how proud I am to be your friend and all of your accomplishments! People really don’t know the real you and I think you’re pretty awesome! 😎 😘

[@kirstieskarz]

That's my best friend right there 😊🥰 thank you girl freaking love you see you in a couple dayyyyysssss 🤩

[@sherrijanisse7719]

@@kirstieskarz girl I can’t wait to get to the river and have a great time with great friends!

[@williamgriffin5818]

Greatest memories with my father when he still owned and was alive with the 77 GMC Sprint we would go to the lake I remember the first time as a little kid jumping in a river in Colorado I froze my butt off he put a camper on the back of the 77 El Camino me and my brothers and sisters just traveled states to States it was great

[@timothyhays1817]

Holy shieghters. I remember that 5.3 mud clog when you first brought home. Now clean and turbo equipped. No foolin I'm droolin. Kurt has been looking down with a biggest smile telling all the other angels thats my baby, look at her GO! ❤️ It!

[@kirstieskarz]

It was such a mess 😅😂 thanks for being one of the OGs of the channel man appreciate you!

[@mikebroszczak5767]

Good for you, enjoy

[@ramrodmotorsports11]

you are doing a great job keep up the hard work

[@joker660video3]

Youre killing it girl !!!! just keep head up moving ahead !!! love video.

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank you I appreciate it 🙏

[@GrandPitoVic]

That is a great car to learn on.

[@HicksGarage]

Sorry for your loss but, i know he is proud of you working to complete these while maintaining everything else you have going on in life. Nice choice with the turbo LS i am putting one in my 80 Trans am. Just a fyi a lot of issues have been seen with thise sheet metal intakes. Some have vacuum leaks and others blow out under boost. The factory truck intakes flow great for turbo setups but as you know are not a good looking intake manifold.

[@jelliedbung]

Hell yeah Kirstie. Do it to it. 🤙

[@kirstieskarz]

Thank you James! Means alot. Hope you've been good man! 🥹

[@lonnieciallela1526]

Great video Kristie. DUDE that car is gonna be bad ass!!!!! These cars are therapy never get rid of them even when you have to walk away for a bit. especially if you worked on it with pops. now get the kids out there so they keep the hobby alive BTW BLONDE haha loved it. keep wrenching girl you got this btw I use speedway motors alot great prices awesome staff they actually answer the phone

[@kirstieskarz]

My dad always used speedway too! Thank you for all the support! Really means so much!

[@thef71]

Man that engine is a killa

[@travisshephard5491]

Don't feel bad for the build taking so long. These projects take as long as they need. It took me 5 years to piece my Camaro together to drive. It's still not done though. But usable. Try not to put too short of time goals on yourself. You might skip doing something you really want and it'll be more work to do later. I would recommend you convert to manual (no power assist brakes) Wilwood brakes can set you up with the proper master. And you raise the master on the firewall and drill a new hole higher on the pedal to get the mechanical advantage. It will stop awesome, you'll have more room under hood, and no worry about vacuum. Don't do hydro boost with high RPMs.

[@kirstieskarz]

This is great advice that I could definitely use! Thank you man for taking the time and hanging out! 😊

[@jeremygilk4220]

that car is going to be bad ass. i have a 73 that i need to start working on

[@kirstieskarz]

I'm cheering for YOU!!! 🤩

[@williamgriffin5818]

Help my dad sense 6 years old build a 77 GMC Sprint 18th birthday got a title and keys my father held his hand out and said son your heavy Chevy Chevelle is mine it actually made me proud

[@rustdawg7364]

I have a 73 non hatchback .I just painted the subframe few weeks ago but it didn't go right.I used rustoleum professional spray can.as i can scratch it with a fingernail in places.Im gonna sand it till gloss is gone maybe to primer and apply eastwood chassis black .

[@kirstieskarz]

Heck yes I'm rooting for you on your build 🥹🙌💯 you got this!!!!

[@projector7141]

Car people know these feels.

[@kirstieskarz]

🥹🙌 facts

[@seanroy3241]

Love seeing Nova content. It won't take long before you want a bigger turbo on that setup. She'll rip but the acceleration is addictive.

[@kirstieskarz]

I kinda already want bigger 😅🥹 but this is life 😂 and I'm poor. So it is what it is for now! I just want her on the ROAD 😍 im just so pumped!

[@jasonlavertu6894]

Terbski powered Nova's are sexy!! Looks like a fun build CONGRATS!!

[@kirstieskarz]

Thanks so much 🥹 it's been a l9ng road for sure and still so much further to go 😍🙌

[@andrewslagle1974]

You keep it up !

[@kirstieskarz]

Sure as heck am gonna try 🥹🙏 let's goooo!!!!

[@sixesand9s56]

Hell I think you have more in that intake and valve covers than I do in my whole 6.0/4L80 swap in my 70 Nova, and I'm adding AC, PS and hydroboost! Maybe not but it's gonna be close, but it's certainly super budget built. I plan to have mine ready for power tour with my dad and brothers car in three 3 weeks. Hopefully I can start shaking it down next week. Houston to Atlanta then power tour and back. Keep grinding, the car it looking awesome

[@kirstieskarz]

It's been 4 years of saving pennies and payment plans man 😅 but he'll yeah power tour would be so amazing! I'm rooting for you man do you have a channel? I'd subscribe!

[@sixesand9s56]

@@kirstieskarz yeah just one video on how to put later FBody brakes on 3rd Gen Novas. I probably follow up at some point on that video and maybe start making some videos for real when I get a shop put up. One car garage life sucks haha

[@ShazammtheProducer]

I get it I feel you hope you get what you want sweets

[@guzzcutsgustavozambrano9251]

I'm exited your videos showed up in my feed, consider me your new fan, as a professional Video Editor Im wondering how you don't have millions of views????

[@kirstieskarz]

Gosh thank you for that! I just use a free editing app and do it all on my phone 😆😅😂 not a professional at all so I'd love some advice 🥹🙏

[@guzzcutsgustavozambrano9251]

@@kirstieskarz If I was managing a Channel with so potential I would create a 30 sec intro to repeat in every VIdeo and sumarize your amazing history and finish that intro with a call to actoin to leave the audience with a very clear pircture of how to purchase your merch and how to support you, create a transition to come in and leave the garage (to explain how a super woman with five kids does to work in her's cool cars and be there for her kids) a visual transition it could be a camera pan or tilt, from the action to the floor and the pick up the action outside the garage with a camera movement the opposite way, you should be proud your contenct has tons of potencial and you are a superwoman! I hpe I can colaborate with you in the future.

[@williamgraham1726]

Keep up tge great work great job wish I could come help I'm in Atlanta ga little far 😀

[@JonFTC]

my brother had a 75 nova it was pretty cool. he sold it to a friend of his instead of me though. the 75 wasn't a hatchback though.

[@kirstieskarz]

😭 awe no. He should of kept it in the family for sure. Dang it!!

[@ratrod6161]

Awesome honey

[@KennethClifton-j9s]

If you hurt any struggle you grow and gain more wisdom I’m with you I understand😅

[@KennethClifton-j9s]

I’m proud with you and your dad is there and I know he’s a real man my love

[@KennethClifton-j9s]

That is bad to the bone

[@DustyCracker1]

Love you andvknow your Dad is very proud of you ¡

[@jonathanduke8295]

You're so lucky you get to roll your chassis out from your body .

[@Vanchero1955]

Just Subscribed

[@kirstieskarz]

Appreciate you!!!🙏🥲

[@richieshar803]

I lost my dad and a plane crash he was 49 and I was 25 I inherited numerous cars and the one to this day I'm 58 now is a 28 model a closed cab pickup that I will die and just give to my kids when they're older

[@kirstieskarz]

So sorry for your loss 😔🙏 keep that truck in the family for sure! 💯

[@steelcitycaprice.899]

Budget!?👍🏽😎

[@abbycrane1354]

Hola auntie do you always drive bare foot?

[@SuperSportstudio]

👍 ✌

[@curtisshryer6987]

Paint the NOVA RED with white old school racing stripes

[@jmctaggart40]

Not t trying to be a creeper.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

Personally, I’d ditch that trans and get a 4L80-E. that 4L60 will break like glass. I’m sure somebody that’s a subscriber will send you one, or Atleast get a good core.

[@jmctaggart40]

You are very beautiful.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

Bruh….you don’t need to be a creeper.

[@kirstieskarz]

I appreciate that 🙏 🥹

[@thef71]

I still have my first car I bought in 86. I'm from Australia 🦘 it's a vc valiant I have it a bit of a freshen up about 4 years ago . But I've got a 55 belair H/T I've owned since 03 still not on the road but my builder is letting me down so um deciding to start taking it on myself .my dad died at 52 I always said if I make it to that I'm going to do what I want after that. It's time now to do that I'm 54 this year so that's it .same I've lost interest over the years but now I have an extremely autistic son... And I need to do this car just to keep my honest about everything

[@kirstieskarz]

Your story is inspiring to me ! Lost my dad at 55. 😔 always the good ones that go too soon. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard to see when you're looking at the project..to feel inspired.. but man just start somewhere and then the addiction will fully kick back in. It all becomes easy and the vision starts appearing. Just have faith and go for it! 🙏 cheering for you! Involve your son as much as possible!! You won't regret it!

[@thef71]

@@kirstieskarz yeah thanx so much for your kind words . Yu have inspired me really . I just came across your channel I hope it grows massively.. I wish I could involve my son but he is too extreme case. I take him to alot if car shows. but it usually ends up with me leaving. Be t he loves driving around all day in any car even loud ones . Lol he actually has no respect for cars and that's cool he wipes his hands on the seats he spilled a whole bottle of water on the carpet just because he felt like it. I just deal with it. But I am going to get onto that 55 and it's going to be a killa BBC tubbed black and white belair . Thanx again can't wait for the next video 😁