Bought 70 L78 Nova w/ following codes sight unseen

[CDNL-78]

Looks like you bought a keeper, nice looking car. Hope all the numbers work out in your favor. Find out who restored the car, see if they had the back seat out of the car. Maybe theres a line sheet attached to it some where. That would be the first thing to look for when it gets to it's new home. And don't forget the pictures. We like pictures.

[JRSully]

70 Fischer body build sheet won't show engine designation like the 69 does, unless it is a full Broadcast sheet which would but is rarer than Hen's teeth in a Nova. Check the stampings on the block and check the Tach as others pointed out. Sounds like an L34 from the bellhousing back, but I have seen weirder stuff, nice looking car though and you couldn't build it for that much

[92646]

I learn something new every day but I thought the engine code should be CKO for the 375hp/402 Nova. I thought the CTY code was for Chevelle and Camaro only.

[Mr70]

Nope..all three L-78 equipped cars shared those codes,as did other engine suffix codes among vehicles.

70ChevyGuy
I've yet to see/hear of any L-78 engine be backed by a CF trans from the factory.Can you show us examples?
The warranty issues alone would've frightend them off.

What's the casting date on your 3:31?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The 'A' and the '3' check out. The 'A' on the TT is for a black interior to match the black seats. The '3' indicates 3 exterior moldings, drip rail, door frame, and rocker.

Also, check the fuel line clips for the 1 or 2 fuel lines.