'66-7 Nova - whatcha got?

[Chevy454]

Looking for a '66 or '67 Nova/Chevy II...kicking around a new Pure Stock project for little bro...not sure if either year would be more favorable than the other, so I guess either is an option. Anyone know of a decent driver/project or (?) hemmed up in someone's garage?

An L79 oughta go 12s, right?

[John Brown]

Rob, have you checked with Dan and Bob about the 67 L79 Nova/Chevy II being ok? I heard there were only a few made in 67, so they may or may not accept them as being a legal pure stocker?

According to http://novaresource.org/production.htm there were only 6 of the 67 L79 325 horse Novas that were built, compared to nearly 5500 350 horse L79's in 1966.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Of the 6 built, at least 3 are alive and well. So, if they let a ZL1 vette run (of which only 2 were built), I can't see why they wouldn't let a '67 L79 Nova.

[Chevy454]

Well, ZL1 'Vettes can't run...but the L79 isn't exactly as exotic as the ZL1 engine, either! LOL!!

Are these 4-speed only? Any advantage to a post? Anything else I'm missing?

[John Brown]

Here's the 327 engine/transmission choices for the 66/67 Chevy II / Nova

1966 327 8-cylinder

ZA - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual
ZB - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual and A.I.R.
ZC - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual, A.I.R. and A/C
ZD - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide and A.I.R.
ZE - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/manual and A/C
ZF - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide and A/C
ZG - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual and A.I.R. (L79)
ZH - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual, A.I.R. and A/C (L79)
ZI - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual (L79)
ZJ - 327cid 4V (350hp) w/manual and A/C (L79)
ZK - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide
ZM - 327cid 4V (275hp) w/Powerglide and A/C


1967 327 8-cylinder

ZA - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/manual
ZB - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/manual and A.I.R.
ZD - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/Powerglide and A.I.R.
ZE - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/manual and A/C
ZG - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual and A.I.R. (L79)
ZH - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual, A.I.R. and A/C (L79)
ZI - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual (L79)
ZJ - 327cid (325hp) 4V w/manual and A/C (L79)
ZK - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/Powerglide
ZM - 327cid (275hp) 4V w/Powerglide and A/C

Look at this page for the Weights

You and your bro should have talked to Terrys uncle, Paul Pennington Friday or Saturday at Stanton. He probably has a line on just the 66 or 67 Nova you're looking for.

[Denis]

Guy here is getting out of the hobby & has three 66-67 Nova project cars and a bunch of parts. If someone wants to take everything off his hands, he'll cut you a good deal.

The 67 is an SS, six-banger with a M22. The 66 has a TH350 and (according to owner) an L79 engine out of another car. The other 66 is a roller parts car. He hasn't touched the cars for years.

PM me if you want his contact info (he's not into computers).

[Mike Petrillo]

Hi Denis,
PM me or call daytime 707-246-4662
Thanks Mike

[kwhizz]

Rob.......Those "Old" Nova's can't get out of their own way............................LOL

Ken

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I thought JJ was running a ZL1 in the silver vette, or is it an L88??

[Chevy454]

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I thought JJ was running a ZL1 in the silver vette, or is it an L88??


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L88...that's the top tier allowed to run...the Mopar guys wanted the '64 Hemi, Chevy guys said "fine, then we'll build ZL1 Corvettes", so Bob/Dan nixed *both* of them...