# bmw 328 or nova? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 16, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975 "2009-10-16T19:34:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/21 "2009-10-17T06:50:47Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > If you can come up with a solid transmissions/rearend for the BMW I say keep it…but if its going to be weak link and you love drag racing switch to the Nova. ^agreed ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/22 "2009-10-17T07:18:54Z")
look how many fast nova’s are out there compared to BMW’s. i cant see you getting 4k for an OBD2 roller these days. I’d put the money into making the BMW stronger. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/23 "2009-10-17T07:18:59Z")
> [@glitch](#): > this is not just any nova. its called notorious and was built by rad rides by troy. it was at the toronto performance auto show it is f’ing amazing. the detail on this car is amazing. one of my favorite cars to ever be built. google rad rides by troy they have a big write up on their site, but you cant appreciate it unless you see it in person. I’d vote NOVA, but w/o the bmw drivetrain. there was a 78 nova 8cyl on craigslist a few weeks ago for $1200. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/24 "2009-10-17T08:22:01Z")
barf, if i could have it my way i would get like a 67 nova or such. i still like the style of the 71 but then you get to the mid 70’s and its all sorts of ugly imho. there is NO cheap solution to make the bmw rear stronger. The whole independant rear is just horrible for drag racing. IDK i guess i was just looking for an excuse to get into a nova. lol I dont see a point in building a sbc/bbc when i can attach a snail to a semi stock bmw motor and make 6-700whp on the cheap. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/25 "2009-10-17T08:31:36Z")
Ditch the IRS then, I’m pretty sure I have seen some sort of BMW with a ford 9" I still vote for the nova though ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/26 "2009-10-17T08:40:45Z")
Nova’s came with straight 6’s so this wouldnt be too far off. the bmw tranny is solid. i have yet to actually blow one up and with the reduced nova weight it will only get better. add in a strong 1piece DS and a spool in the 8.5 open rear and beat the snot outta it till the rear pops then go 12bolt.😃 500 bucs into suspension mods then go wheels up? lol maybe not. i think reality is kicking in that noone would want a roller obd2 328.☹ i would almost be better throwing a motor in the bmw and selling it that way. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/27 "2009-10-17T09:23:42Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > I’d get the Nova, but I’d also swap in a motor in the BMW and sell it complete. > [@LZ](#): > > If you can come up with a solid transmissions/rearend for the BMW I say keep it…but if its going to be weak link and you love drag racing switch to the Nova. this and this MKIV Supra rear end! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/28 "2009-10-17T10:01:52Z")
Nova Then sell it to me complete for 6k 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/29 "2009-10-17T10:19:36Z")
If you are going to go nova, I’d say part out and sell the BMW outright, and pick up the Nova to begin with. Nova + LSx = drag monster?? ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/30 "2009-10-17T10:25:54Z")
Or sell the BMW as is then buy a nova and BMW motorset separate and start fresh. That way you aren’t sitting on the shell for who knows how long. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/31 "2009-10-17T11:05:37Z")
Wellllll, if you get a nova, atleast you wont have as much of a hard time getting that motor/manifold/etc in there. Bmw looks way nicer though. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/32 "2009-10-17T12:00:31Z")
well, i think realisticly ill be stuck with the bmw. when my car is complete with built motor i should be able to get anywhere from 14g up for it. from a resale standpoint id never get my money back outta a nova w/bmw drivetrain.☹ so if anything i would have to complete my 328 and then sell if i want to make the most outta my investments. ---
**Author:** ![Cavi\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cavi_mike/32/5217_2.png) [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/33 "2009-10-17T12:37:11Z")
Cars are not investments. ---
**Author:** ![baseball24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baseball24/32/7452_2.png) [@baseball24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/baseball24)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/34 "2009-10-17T17:41:21Z")
nova, nova nova ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/35 "2009-10-17T20:03:46Z")
novas are ugly but effective as drag cars. I’d say either stay all BMW or go all chevy, but don’t mix and match. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2009, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/36 "2009-10-17T20:09:10Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > novas are ugly but effective as drag cars. I’d say either stay all BMW or go all chevy, but don’t mix and match. you call this ugly? > [@glitch](#): > and mix and match is what we do here… ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2009, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/37 "2009-10-18T06:44:59Z")
1. It’s a better car. The Nova was Chevy’s econo car. They have crappy interiors, live axle leaf sprung rear suspension, drum brakes, recirculating ball steering and so on. Have fun spending money on the updates! ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyv412](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johnnyv412/32/5226_2.png) [@Johnnyv412](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnyv412)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2009, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/38 "2009-10-18T07:24:28Z")
people will vote nova just cause that would be a sweet swap ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2009, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/39 "2009-10-18T07:44:17Z")
> [@double j](#): > > 1. It’s a better car. The Nova was Chevy’s econo car. They have crappy interiors, live axle leaf sprung rear suspension, drum brakes, recirculating ball steering and so on. Have fun spending money on the updates! What does any of this have to do with drag racing??? ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2009, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975/40 "2009-10-18T07:45:11Z")
i’m amazed at all the nova votes. It kinda comes down to what you want. i’d detune the bmw and use it for a dd, then build the nove nasty like to be a toy [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-328-or-nova/74975.md?page=3)