I'm researching putting a Vortec 4.2 in my 64 Nova, but I haven't found a single case where someone has done this except for a 67 race wagon a few years back. There's no pics of the motor, and details are sketchy. I'm wondering if its too tall. I've found measurements online, and measured my car and it seems like it would work. Its just odd that nobody else has tried it. Anybody have any info? I've seen Limequats supra build. I can't imagine my nova's any smaller than that.
I think you'll be the first for that chassis (other than the self racing monster). Your worst case pinch points will be
1) overall length, radiator/fan clearance
2) Cam cover to the hood - GM used big truck 58 tooth cam sprockets.
3) A/C if you want it tends to foul on the front crossmember.
Make it happen and read Autoroc's thread for inspiration. Stock engine, $99 lime-swap tune, turbo, 414 rwhp.
http://www.vortec4200.com/forum1/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=798
