# My 1965 Nova II- 8.85@153.5 - Turbo kit FS **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 30, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642 "2013-03-30T08:32:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 57
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2014, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1121 "2014-09-07T13:47:09Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > haha I did not get slicks or put the 408 in. Did you get the side bet from him? I told him to do the $100 for 8s but its only $50 if I blow up trying. > > I am certainly going to make a run at it and think it has an easy 9.2 in it. I think 8.9 is very ambitious especially on a setup with 4 passes under its belt. I agree, thats why i took the bet. Will you get an 8… for sure. The next time at the track…ehhh not so sure the power/tire/suspension is there for it. plus im gonna call ahead and tell the tech that your not certified for 8s. lol ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1122 "2014-09-13T15:39:10Z")
Did you go Friday? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2014, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1123 "2014-09-15T15:37:27Z")
Here ![https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10615339_10152382597484211_5032616982037363346_n.jpg?oh=de54e2ee3b1b7c93906a71d0fa351b2e&oe=54CC9F91&gda=1418308852_1ce18626a18e294916baf572406cf872](https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10615339_10152382597484211_5032616982037363346_n.jpg?oh=de54e2ee3b1b7c93906a71d0fa351b2e&oe=54CC9F91& __gda__ =1418308852_1ce18626a18e294916baf572406cf872) ---
**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:** [September 15, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1124 "2014-09-15T15:59:30Z")
LOL ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1125 "2014-09-19T14:29:14Z")
Did I just pass you on rt20 in Alexander near the kaboata dealer? ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1126 "2014-09-19T20:25:54Z")
Time for a new motor ---
**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:** [September 19, 2014, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1127 "2014-09-19T21:47:32Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > Did I just pass you on rt20 in Alexander near the kaboata dealer? Probably > [@Gus](#): > > Time for a new motor Yes I made one pass 9.0 @150 Converter I believe is too loose and I was whaling the rev limiter and hurt the motor in some way. I went 5.8 @125 1/8 so I was pushing a stock motor to power levels capable of taking a 3200lbs car to 155+ and it broke. It should not see the rev limiter (7000) till 170+ Had a ton of fun and the motor/setup performed amazing all year. Also I can spare everyone the comments about 8s yes I wish it did too. But in the 5 passes the car made it didnt. I am extremely proud/happy with how this setup performed this season. Look for a much faster version in 2015 ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1128 "2014-09-19T23:07:30Z")
Congrats man. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1129 "2014-09-19T23:30:22Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Probably > > Yes I made one pass 9.0 @150 Converter I believe is too loose and I was whaling the rev limiter and hurt the motor in some way. I went 5.8 @125 1/8 so I was pushing a stock motor to power levels capable of taking a 3200lbs car to 155+ and it broke. It should not see the rev limiter (7000) till 170+ > > Had a ton of fun and the motor/setup performed amazing all year. Also I can spare everyone the comments about 8s yes I wish it did too. But in the 5 passes the car made it didnt. I am extremely proud/happy with how this setup performed this season. > > Look for a much faster version in 2015 Let’s get wrenching and drinking! This time last year the nova was a roller ---
**Author:** ![Choda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choda/32/7347_2.png) [@Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Choda)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2014, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1130 "2014-09-19T23:35:52Z")
I agree. U proved a solid point and I would think we are all very happy and proud of what u have done. Congrats man. ---
**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:** [September 20, 2014, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1131 "2014-09-20T03:11:52Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Probably > > Yes I made one pass 9.0 @150 Converter I believe is too loose and I was whaling the rev limiter and hurt the motor in some way. I went 5.8 @125 1/8 so I was pushing a stock motor to power levels capable of taking a 3200lbs car to 155+ and it broke. It should not see the rev limiter (7000) till 170+ > > Had a ton of fun and the motor/setup performed amazing all year. Also I can spare everyone the comments about 8s yes I wish it did too. But in the 5 passes the car made it didnt. I am extremely proud/happy with how this setup performed this season. > > Look for a much faster version in 2015 A 9.0 is insane for the mild long block in there. You accomplished a shitload in the small amount of time you had it at the track. The car is 100% streetable, goes arrow straight, looks pretty sweet and puts a lot of race cars on the trailer. Turn it up for mid 8’s (at least!) and set your sights on Norwalk next year. It will fit in several classes and be a shoe-in to win the true street class. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1132 "2014-09-20T04:50:38Z")
The car looks amazing in the glimpse I got driving by. This is by far my favorite build. Awesome job on everything. ---
**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:** [September 20, 2014, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1133 "2014-09-20T05:06:24Z")
I wish I would have gotten to see your car run. I got there late and was busy messin around with mine the whole time. Great job with the car this year. It really is super impressive ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1134 "2014-09-20T05:56:15Z")
Nice run Drew. We both narrowly missed our goal times but it was still pretty fun. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1135 "2014-09-20T06:26:39Z")
How much more you think that 6.0 would have taken? Even more impressive - could have turned down the jam a little and easily had a solid ten car but instead you aimed for fucking eights. All that is man. ---
**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:** [September 20, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1136 "2014-09-20T08:41:22Z")
:tup: ---
**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:** [September 20, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1137 "2014-09-20T09:10:49Z")
Thanks everyone I am VERY happy with where we got the car this season. 9.0 on the 5th pass it ever made is a huge accomplishment. This is the most fun I have had with any build to date and I drove this car the most too. Put around 3-4k miles atleast on it with minimal issues after the first week of debug. It will be out for the 8.x it deserves in 2015. I am probably going to pull the motor here in a little bit and see how things are looking inside. PS we never verified year so we dont know if I was doing this on the upgraded rods or not. I assume so but we will see. ---
**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1138 "2014-09-20T09:34:59Z")
That’s a solid time, hot damn ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1139 "2014-09-20T09:56:36Z")
Nothing to be dissatisfied with. 9.0 would break the hearts of most “race” cars ---
**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:** [September 20, 2014, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642/1140 "2014-09-20T10:28:54Z")
Might go start seeing how she is feeling in a bit here. I cant believe how smooth the chassis is. Just watched a vid very low drama ride for a 9.0 car. PS still a real weak launch hahah no T-Brake used yet - - - Updated - - - Vid [https://youtu.be/jemCKs0OVNo](https://youtu.be/jemCKs0OVNo) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642.md?page=56) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1965-nova-ii-8-85-153-5-turbo-kit-fs/229642.md?page=58)