# Looking for a Nova II **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [April 25, 2012, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476 "2012-04-25T09:09:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/141 "2013-01-27T13:29:46Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Next weekend? ha I will bring the 2.5 bar map ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/142 "2013-01-27T13:29:59Z")
finaly a car that can actually fit a turbo system. lol ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/143 "2013-01-27T13:32:34Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I will bring the 2.5 bar map Flawless > [@turbociv](#): > > finaly a car that can actually fit a turbo system. lol I know. It almost seems like a waste not to, right? ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/144 "2013-01-27T14:53:14Z")
It might be faster than you think. Those cars are featherweight, and it has some baller headers which tells me at one point it had a stout small-block in there. Regardless, it looks like a sweet car for the money. ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/145 "2013-01-27T15:14:13Z")
He said he ran it at the 1/8th a few times. High 7s Weight was one of the first things i liked about these cars. I really don’t know SBC stuff well at all. Maybe once I get it back some of you guys who do can come over for a beer and fill me in on what I can do with the current setup or what its worth if/when I decide to transplant it. Hell if I could run mid-low 7s NA and maybe put a lil squeeze to it that would be plenty fun for awhile. ---
**Author:** ![dpm90iroc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dpm90iroc/32/4966_2.png) [@dpm90iroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dpm90iroc)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/146 "2013-01-27T16:20:00Z")
A factory 400 block would have to be filled to handle anything more than 500 hp. ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/147 "2013-01-27T17:28:53Z")
WEAK! ha ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/148 "2013-01-27T17:57:16Z")
high 7’s is mid-low 12’s in the 1/4, so it’s not bad at all! I see iron heads and usually that’ not a good sign, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/149 "2013-01-27T18:03:05Z")
Run it till it’s time to come out and sell it on C-list for beer money… ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/150 "2013-01-27T18:03:49Z")
7s, 8s, 9s As long as it makes V8 pushrod noises and does burnouts until I decide a build plan we are good to go. I will prob take it to the track to see whats up though! ---------- Post added at 06:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:03 PM ---------- > [@Spam16v](#): > > Run it till it’s time to come out and sell it on C-list for beer money… Exactly the plan ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/151 "2013-01-27T18:17:49Z")
Big-block!!! A nice 555" N/A pump gas big block could make 750hp all day long. Or boost it and make 1500. ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/152 "2013-01-27T18:23:52Z")
Big blocks are siq. This motor has a small cam and “double hump” heads although im not really sure what that is. Sounds siq. If I can sell off this stuff for a few hundo when im done being mean to it that would be sweet. If it really even runs close to an 8sec 1/8th the car should be plenty fun for the summer. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/153 "2013-01-27T18:27:45Z")
“double hump” = “fuelie” head which are the good iron heads first used on '63-'67 fuel injected 'Vette’s, hence the “fuelie” nickname. They have 2.02"/1.60" valves, no accessory bolt holes, roughly 170cc intake ports and flow around 175cfm give or take a little. They are great for old school guys, but seriously lacking compared to anything aftermarket that is out there right now. They will sell for roughly $500 on craigslist or on ebay, if they have a good date code on them. Guys will use them on period correct restorations. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/154 "2013-01-27T18:36:49Z")
Still shit compared to an LS ![http://www.fastnuf.com/headgide.gif](http://www.fastnuf.com/headgide.gif) ![http://image.circletrack.com/f/9645408/ctrp_0703_05_z+low_cost_claimer_engine_mods+chevy_double_hump_head.jpg](http://image.circletrack.com/f/9645408/ctrp_0703_05_z+low_cost_claimer_engine_mods+chevy_double_hump_head.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/155 "2013-01-27T18:40:46Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > Still shit compared to an LS Would you expect something designed in 1960 to hold a candle to something from the mid 90’s? ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/156 "2013-01-27T18:43:26Z")
> [@joelster](#): > > Would you expect something designed in 1960 to hold a candle to something from the mid 90’s? Drew’s gotta be fancy… nails did, hair did, everything big. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/157 "2013-01-27T18:46:18Z")
:bigtup: ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/158 "2013-01-27T19:00:48Z")
Oh hell yeah if I can sell them for 400-500 that would be sweet when the time comes. I am assuming the headers might be a few hundo used and the shortblock with accesories as well. But I can deal with all of that when I am bored with current configuration. Could be two weeks from now. Might be two years. Joelster what kind of hp is a 400 with these heads, mild cam and such going to make? 300? ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/159 "2013-01-27T19:08:51Z")
It looks like it has a good single plane intake like an Edelbrock Victor jr, or a Weiand Team G. Also a dual feed Holley 4bbl. I can’t tell if it’s a double pumper or a vacuum secondary because the air cleaner is in the way. The headers look to be huge for a small block. They look like a 2" or at least a 1-7/8ths" tube. If it has a decent cam in it say over 230 degrees, and has decent compression, it should make around 400hp, or 300 at the wheels. A set of AFR 195cc heads would wake it right up. Probably get it to 450hp-475hp assuming the cam is big enough. ---
**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:** [January 27, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476/160 "2013-01-27T19:13:55Z")
Not bad at all. Too bad the block can’t hang or id put a bottle to it for the time being. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-nova-ii/222476.md?page=9)