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03-02-2008, 08:51 PM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
Same engine in my forklift.
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03-02-2008, 09:45 PM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
Funny, the "fuel economy" on that VW is better then the "fuel" VW of today. I know mine never got anywhere near that.
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'58 Apache pick up restomodding with twin turbo 522 '78 Z28 4sp being restored '70 W30 convert TRIBUTE '70 CANADIAN Nova SS396 L78 Pro Street '69 CANADIAN Nova SS 396/350 hp '67 CANADIAN Nova SS 427 10 sec. driver '66 CANADIAN Nova SS Race Car '69 FIREBIRD Tubbed Racecar '31 ALL STEEL Chevy P.U. GONE (EX-WIFES NOW) '61 CANADIAN Pontiac Bubble top 409+/4sp (SOLD) '78 Z28 32,000 survivor, Og Yellow paint, AC. (SOLD)
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03-02-2008, 09:47 PM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
That test shows a little over 30 MPG. Impressive. But I'd have to say that car would have to really be a pig. Wouldn't belong in the fast lane on the highway for any reason. People don't realize that for several years, Novas were one of the only cars ever made with the choice of 4,6, or 8 cylinders. You could even break down the V8's into small and big blocks making for 4 distinctly different engine families available!
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03-02-2008, 10:37 PM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
I have visions of a older midget Sesco 4 cylinder engine in this thing. Did anybody notice the distance between the fixed fan and radiator? Why bother putting a fan on the car?
Mark Sheppard
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03-02-2008, 11:26 PM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
A little bit off the track, but....anyone have any MPG estimate or figures for a 69 Nova with 250 cylinder..?? these L78's are getting to expensive to feed thinking about some engine swaps for the summer...
 wilma
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03-02-2008, 11:58 PM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
Tom let me find you a real cherry California car for you and we could swap one of your fuel wasting L-78 cars for it. I saw deisal for $3.98 a gallon yesterday, I bet $4.00 a gallon gasoline is not to far away.
Mark Sheppard
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03-03-2008, 01:17 AM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
[ QUOTE ]
Tom let me find you a real cherry California car for you and we could swap one of your fuel wasting L-78 cars for it. I saw deisal for $3.98 a gallon yesterday, I bet $4.00 a gallon gasoline is not to far away. Mark Sheppard [/ QUOTE ] You are probably right about $4/gal by summer...those OPEC boys are laughing all the way to the bank. 
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02 Berger 380hp #95 Lots of L78 Novas Join National Nostalgic Nova! 70 Orange Cooler 69 Camaro
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03-03-2008, 01:34 AM
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Re: 1970 4-cylinder Nova
[ QUOTE ]
Tom let me find you a real cherry California car for you and we could swap one of your fuel wasting L-78 cars for it. I saw deisal for $3.98 a gallon yesterday, I bet $4.00 a gallon gasoline is not to far away. Mark Sheppard [/ QUOTE ] I can only wish it was 4.00. $5.47 this morning for regular. I even notice it now using the snow blower. Yes our gallon is different but even when we compare the same volume is is way over 4.00 
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