1969 Yenko Nova

**COPO** · #1 11-20-2006, 01:03 AM

WOW

What engine was in your uncle's car when purchased new from Yenko? Was it a 396 - 375 HP?

Chevy454 · #2 11-20-2006, 01:09 AM

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A468BU · #3 11-20-2006, 01:43 AM

I'm not exactly sure of the horsepower. But it was a 396. I will have to ask my father he knows for sure. They blew the engine in the car I believe within the first 2 weeks of owning the car. I believe it sucked a valve. They called Yenko Chevy and explained to them that they had put headers,4:88 gears and slicks on the car. They told him to put the street tires back on and tow it in. They picked the car back up with a total bill of $2 and some odd change for the oil.

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Also forgot to mention it was replace with another 396 engine. I'm pretty sure the heads were also replaced. I remember him say they only reused the intake.

LS6 RAT · #4 11-20-2006, 12:39 PM

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Also forgot to mention it was replace with another 396 engine. I'm pretty sure the heads were also replaced. I remember him say they only reused the intake

If I were the owner, I'd be more than upset; I'd be depressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**COPO** · #5 11-20-2006, 04:59 PM

My $0.02 is Brian has been VERY careful to clarify that his statements pertain only to the car that his uncle purchased and was first titled in his grandfather's name. No one has yet confirmed whether the two cars discussed are in fact one and the same.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #6 11-20-2006, 05:36 PM

Do you recall who has been contacting you about the car?

Kim_Howie · #7 11-20-2006, 08:04 PM

I have known about this car for 15-20 years. Mick Price found it. Vinnce E. had it on his list back then showing it trans to Yenko Span Group. Gary Dyer owned then. The car has NO issues period.

A468BU · #8 11-20-2006, 01:46 AM

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I may have not clicked both post buttons then, my bad. And again I would like to stress that I am not 100% sure that this is the car. Like I said though if my grandfathers name was on the title of this car then it was just a plain ol BB nova. I know my father has some pictures of it around somewhere, I'm goin to see if i can get my hands on them and get them on here.

Chevy454 · #9 11-20-2006, 01:49 AM

Pictures would be cool!

A468BU · #10 11-20-2006, 02:08 AM

I just looked for some and none to be found. Talked with my father and he feels sure that my aunt has some of it. My uncle that owned the car past away 2 years ago. So I am goin to ck with her in hopes of finding some to post here.

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