Nova Transmission Swap and Memphis BBQ - Stacey David's Gearz S10 E12

Stacey and crew head to Memphis, TN to help out a local BBQ pitmaster who’s deep into a ground up rebuild of a ’72 Nova. The big challenge here?...Can you swap out an automatic transmission with a manual without losing your mind? Well, Stacey is always up for a good challenge and he’ll show you just how simple this swap can be. A new tuner from Super chips will make your Jeep life easier, and replacement dashes for Chevy owners are going to light up their eyes. There’s a lot going on in the garage on GearZ.

[@dirtcop11]

I put a 3 speed transmission in a 1954 Ford replacing the automatic transmission. I had the bell housing, clutch, and pressure plate from the donor car. I also got the pedal mount and discovered the frame was already drilled for it. I did have to buy the pilot bearing. The best advice I got from my Dad was, "It's your car, you do it." He had a Motor's Manual and some tools. I was 17 and determined, so I learned literal shade tree mechanics.

[@cadillacman8223]

You gotta follow up with ol Bobby and Bobby we want to see the race

[@zarbog8618]

Bobby's dad is an American Treasure! Put his face on a poster as he is as Southern as it gets! God Bless!

[@brettkoeshall2325]

I really like the Nova.

[@mechanicalmike7320]

Noticed a nailhead @ 13:31, and possibly the Buick it came from @ 18:24... I am in the process of restoring one of these. Really enjoying it.

[@martinmartir8115]

Trying to find a 1972 nova two door lower rear seat (metal seat frame and springs, the whole shabang) can you advise me where to find.

[@irench]

Not to argue but Lingenfelter would. About what? John had it right when it came to picking the trans and the gearing. His formula, which I have built plenty of satisfied customers cars too, is to build the engine to the use of the vehicle, IE red light racer or Bonneville salt flat screamer, and match the trans to keep it in the power as long as possible. Now that 5 spd might be right for cost and other influences in the math of the choice but I seriously feel that when making a change one should be sure to touch on the Lingenfelter and weight it like Einstien's relativity theory. Because nothing takes the fun out of a hotrod like power in the wrong place.

[@santiagocarrillo6577]

20:48 what kind of toy is that blazer

[@petewitt2867]

Like the content - thanks. ps - You don't need the apostrophe in "Nova's". It should be Novas.

[@engine22emt]

This sucks I was really looking forward to this video but it’s just one big commercial!