How to LS swap a Nova: parts list and steps

The Nova (X-body, 1962–1979) shares a lot with the Camaro, so vendors list swap parts for both. LS swap parts listed for the Nova in our vendor catalog:

• 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro/Nova 1 5/8" Shorty LS1-LS9 Engine Swap Header with Metallic Ceramic Coating (PerTronix, $399)
• 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro/Nova 1 5/8" Shorty LS1-LS9 Engine Swap Header with Hi-Temp-Black Coating (PerTronix, $452.97)
• 1962-67 Chevy II LS Engine Swap 1 3/4" Fenderwell Header with Metallic Ceramic Coating (PerTronix, $1,188.13)
• LS Engine Mount Kit - Nova 73-79 (ICT Billet, $260)
• LT Engine Mount Kit - Nova 73-79 (ICT Billet, $270)

The rest of the checklist:

• an oil pan that clears the front crossmember and steering (see the oil pan guide);
• the accessory drive spacing that matches your pump and brackets (see accessory drives);
• a transmission and crossmember (see transmissions);
• wiring/ECU and tune, a fuel system for about 58 psi EFI (fuel calculator), cooling and exhaust.

Check each listing's year range: the ICT mounts are for 1973–79 (3rd-gen) cars, and the PerTronix shorty header is listed for 1967–69 Camaro/Nova. See the Nova swap page.