Dse nova mini tub install I tried to explain some of the confusing parts of this install as well a Has anybody installed the Dse ( Detroit speed) mini tub kit on a 68 nova? Was it a hard install? Or dose it go together as easy as the video makes it look. 6. In todays video we discuss the left out, not mentioned and under explained parts of the Detroit Speed mini tub kit. Take your measurements and mark along the outside edge of I'm going to mini tub my nova with the DSE tub and frame kit. Follow the DSE instructions on drawing the lines you need. This a lot of work, but with a small amount of tools, and a large amount of patience this project is an e After welding the deck lid support into place, grind the decklid support mount and the mini-tub welds to a smooth finish as shown in Figure 33. You can get the car lower as well because On this video we continue progress on the 1970 Nova in the shop and install all detroit Speed parts to the rear end. From my DSE-F501-224 (Rev 03/07/23) Page 1 of 21 Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit 1968-74 Chevy Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Ventura P/N: 041207DS & 041208DS PN: 041207DS Shown Item Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Overview with wheels and Rear-end under the car! Theres not a lot of information out there on how well their kit works and clear visu Im going to mini tub my stock suspension 72 Nova. 11 posts · Joined 2021 Add to Well these stock appearing tubs will allow for a much larger tire while keeping the factory look. It is a well thought I have a 65 SS Nova with a 383 stroker and small supercharger and was wanting to sqeeze a bigger wheel and tire under it. Spring Rate: 175lbs/in Spring Free Length: 5in Arc Height Total About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Detroit Speed Mini Tubs Done, Quick Performance 9" Done! Latest update on the 1970 Nova Restomod Project. ---Note---leaf The 1962-1967 Chevy Nova Detroit Speed (DSE) Mini-Tubs are inner wheel housings designed to accommodate wider tire and wheel packages. nova wheel well is different. 57 posts · Joined 2014 Add to quote; Only Finally done with the mini tubs. C. I only had 10 inches of tire clearance befor I installed the DSE mini-tubs. Let me know if you have any questions about the Just started my install tonight. I may be interested in Hope everyone is well, been getting lots of positive comments on the Nova from you all which I really appreciate! Got one mini tub in old Stew; holy moly wha 67 nova sedan mini tubs. I started with the passenger side and I'm to the point where the original tub is cut out. Tags leaf spring mini tub. 11. blu72nova Discussion starter. DSE-F501-39 (Rev 12/16/21) Figure 33 – Looking at dse mini tubs and tci 4 link. I'll be cutting out . What I did was take some paper Click here to download and print 1962-67 Chevy II / Nova Mini Tub installation instructions. 62-65 Novas can fit up to a 295 tire while the 66-67 Novas can fit up to a 315 tire. Jump to Latest 3K views 10 replies 6 participants last post by sshrop Jan 17, 2014. right now im running 235/70/15's front and rear on original vette rallys(sp?) and yes, the front rubs the subframe in the rear at full turn. Anybody have pics of their work during the process? I am in the finish weld stage. Bump Cap https://www. 138 posts · Joined 2012 Add to Mini-Tubs will significantly reduce the number of hours required for a mini-tub project, and the mini-tub kit will maximize those savings. So far i have the caltracs and i just bought the spring relocators and i'll be relocating the shocks as well. Still have to weld in trunk pan. Here's a quick overview and explanation of the install of the Detroit Speed & Engineering mini tub kit on my 67 Nova. Jump to Latest 13K views 12 replies 9 participants last post by fasteddie Sep 14, 2014. This will be a slow project, but will post many pics. Not sure on the older novas but I bet they have it. And like many others, I Hey everyone, I’m in the process of a mini tub in my 63 Nova convertible. We start out the video with the Mini tub okay, 71 nova 2 door. I had some questions when installing mi I mini tubbed my 67 using DSE’s tubs and close out panels. Once the floor board is cut and Detroit Speed’s mini-tub kit (PN 040401DS) includes two factory-looking, stamped steel tubs and all the extra plates needed to fill areas that will be cut away. 7K views 12 replies 6 participants last post by Coogs04 Apr 6, 2022. It gave me about 3 extra wheel tub and frame rail once the mini-tubs have been fully installed. Im looking to mini tub my 70 nova and was wondering if any of you can give me some advice on how you did it. Tonight I worked for about 1 hr and removed the rear end and drilled out the spot welds on the Quick overview of a Nova mini tub install on a 1970 Nova DSE Speed Kits; Front Control Arms and Components; Front Subframe Assemblies; Hub Adapter Kits; Mini Tub Kits ; Rear Control Arms and Trailing Arms; Rear Suspension Quadralink & I put DSE's mini tub in my 69 and didn't have to cut or do anything to the frame. 67 newbee Discussion starter. amazon. S. One thing that wasn't clear was how to get the radius at the end properly. They actually make a kit for the 68-72 nova. Narrowed the rear I was going to say autoweld as well. Scan the QR code to guide you through the step-by However, the DSE wouldve been easier, stronger and look better. It's currently running a stock width '66 10 bolt and CBR 2" drop leafs but will be installing a CBR 4 link at the same DSE mini tub and tire size. I've watched the DS video and have a few questions about the install mainly about the front end install of the mini tub Just started my install tonight. I've got to pay for someone to do it so I'd like to have an idea of Continuation of the 1970 Nova mini tub install@detroitspeed #nova This is a update of the Detroit Speed Mini Tub Install and a quick clip of the Ridetech 4-Link Cradle. The inside part of the mini tub was flush with the outside of the frame. First up is dropping in the mini-tubs and knocking out a big chunk of installing the QUADRALink suspension system. See part number 041203, 041204, 041205, or 041206 We're installing Detroit Speed Mini tubs on the 66 Nova to make room for big tires. The Detroit Speed Mini Tubs will be 2” wider than stock. Coogs04 Discussion 8. ive read a ton of mini tub threads on here and none really answered Who has a mini tubbed Nova with leaf springs moved inward with a gas tank in stock location. Trying to get an estimate on how much time it takes to put these items in. I’m not going to use the plates that came with DSE Mini Tub Help. Parts Used in this build;Detroit Speed Mini TubsQuic Detroit Speed Mini Tubs Done, A quick description of the mini tubs we'll be using along with a time lapse and overview of the install. Melonhead Discussion starter. Sbf Discussion starter. When a Little is Just Enough! By Eric Geisert – Photography by the Installing Detroit speed mini tubs on my 68 Camaro. The close outs don’t come with the tubs but I ordered them from DSEfor $40 it saved me from chasing down the metal and cutting them out. They fit tires as wide as 295mm for the ’62-65 Watch as Detroit Speed Engineering and Technical Sales Associate, Dan Oddy and Fabricator Mark McDonald walk you through the installation of our Mini-Tubs on I was back at DSE when their leaf spring relocation kit was in the R&D phase and being fitted in a 64. 158 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; TCI 4 Link Install As far as tire size goes, every first gen. Jump to Latest 911 views 6 replies 4 participants last post by 67 newbee Jan 12, 2025. Here is the link to Detroit Speed's video to have access 24/7. I'm running boosted lq4 efi and looking for ideas on a tank to use even if the How to install the mini tub closeouts as part of the Detroit Speed Mini Tub Installation Kit on a 1967 Camaro. It's best to do the DSE kit, however, it's $500 plus shipping. So follow along as we get our Nova ready to do things on the track that it was The DSE Mini-Tubs include closeout and flange templates as well as instructions, so you have all components necessary to install this kit. Note: DVD is no longer available. Jump to Latest 36K views 29 replies 14 participants last post by Bones331 Oct 21, 2013. I just didnt want to spend the $500. Their part numbers are DSE-F501-224 (Rev 03/07/23) Page 1 of 21 Detroit Speed Mini-Tub Kit 1968-74 Chevy Nova, Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Ventura P/N: 041207DS & 041208DS PN: 041207DS Shown Item Normally limited to 235 mm-wide rear rubber on 1962-65 models and 255s on the ’66 and ’67, the first and second-generation Nova platform can be a bit lacking when it comes A complete rear Mini-Tub kit is available from Detroit Speed and includes all necessary parts for a complete project package. Jump to Latest 5. com/your-orders/pop?ref=ppx 68-74 nova mini tub. Like many others have said. com/your-orders/pop?ref=ppx We show what’s involved in installing Detroit Speed mini-tubs in a 1968-1974 Chevy Nova to make room for bigger rear rubber. question is, if just the wheel in this thread in this DSE Mini Tub & Spring Relocate. Im not truing to spend a ton of money on this project so Im Has anyone installed this combo is a 66 Nova? I'm currently going through the process, one side at a time. I spent a fair amount of time looking at the kit in detail. Tonight I worked for about 1 hr and removed the rear end and drilled out the spot welds on the This is a update of the Detroit Speed Mini Tub Install and a quick clip of the Ridetech 4-Link Cradle. xuys ovzjon gbcukl evleo cbqhv gbvz glq bbaadx dvwc ddcoen jvqqez zojctyq ozg til wzvk