71 copo nova?

[Salvatore]

where do you live in Pa. Willie?

[luzl78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">where do you live in Pa. Willie? </div></div>willie sounds like another car fanatic from pa who loves 68 novas

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

'Slow down a bit' is good advice, you will not solve this in a day or two.

- Your car is a 1971 Nova, per the VIN, not a late '70 etc...
- There were no BB's in Novas in 1971, so you will need to determine when it was installed.
- I didn't read all of your posts because they are too difficult to segment, but you should obtain the casting date info from the engine that is in there now. If it's dated well after 1970, that's good info to know as it tells you how far back you need to research.
- The BB heater box is a common item to change when doing an engine swap, or sometimes just knocking 2 extra holes in the SB heater box cover, we need to see pics to determine how it was done.
- Check the radiator support for the larger opening, also the radiator hold down equipment - was that changed as well?
- Check the engine stands for the 1/2&quot; offset to the passenger side, especially if the car has p/s
- Check the trans crossmember for the BB version that also has 1/2&quot; offset

[willie71]

good news here.tonight I spoke to the widow of the previous owner from whom I bought the nova from . she now says she can get me her late husbands cousins phone number who bought the nova new. the mystry will hopefully be cleared up.im going to Carlisle tomarrow,now I wont sleep till I talk to the original owner.i hope he has some original documentation

[willie71]

oh and by the way.is there any reason the yenko novas serial numbers all start with 11427 then the yr number 8,9,or 0? Do all the novas have a vin starting with 11427 ? just asking cause I have no idea and my 71 nova starts with 114271

[Carleen]

Yes all nova v8 2 door from 68 to 71 starts with 11427

[willie71]

thanks great info

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

How many days are you going to be in Carlisle?

[PeteLeathersac]

Willie,
Did you ever get to speak to the original owner of your car and what did you find out if so?
What #'s are stamped on the extended engine deck surface that protrudes out under the front pass. side head?
Post pics of your Cowl Tag using the 5'th box over above...it's easy!
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~ Pete

[willie71]

hello again,how can i tell what engine came in my nova,vin# 114271w117254 thanks for any help