![]() The LB7 Duramax under the cowl hood of John’s Nova was put together by Fleece Performance Engineering. The car makes use of a full rollcage that’s certified for 6.50-second quarter-mile passes and its suspension is modernized and optimized for racing thanks to front and rear coilover shocks from Chris Alston’s Chassisworks. ![]() Put together by the folks at Fleece Performance Engineering, the classic Chevy was built to go fast, first and foremost. John Fyffe’s ’63 Chevrolet Nova is a Duramax-powered, no-frills, 7-second-capable drag car - and a rolling work of art to boot. From driveway-builds to full-on shop projects and budget builds to no-expense-spared works of art, these finished products are proof that the diesel swap hobby is alive and well. Worthwhile candidates range from compact, half-ton, and heavy-duty trucks to passenger, pony and muscle cars. ![]() Instead, our unique swaps series is designed to showcase five exclusive diesel conversions at a time. While we’ve seen countless 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins mills swapped into Ford trucks - and we’re big fans of that trend - this isn’t the place for them. Along the way, we’ve come across some truly unique vehicles. Over the years, we’ve seen oil burners transform fullsize trucks into 30 mpg fuel sippers, 1,000 hp tire melters, and uber-reliable daily drivers. The promise of improved fuel efficiency, million-mile durability and endless power potential make the modern diesel engine a very popular choice for swap projects.
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