77 Nova 6 with stick

oldskool · 01-12-2015, 06:51 PM

I remember back around '75 or so, some local guys built a straight six Chevelle with a Glide. I think it was either a '66 or '67. They were still running off national records at our track, I think. Anyhow, somebody running that same combo, bombed the record at some big race. So after that, the local Chevelle lost its advantage. So they quit racing it shortly.

It may have been a HP hit, instead of the lower record, that made the Chevelle uncompetitive. Who knows exactly when NHRA switched from records to the index system ?

I've read that it was started in 1975. But I don't know if that included the entire year or if it was switched over sometime during the season.

Mark Yacavone · 01-12-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oldskool

i remember back around '75 or so, some local guys built a straight six chevelle with a glide. I think it was either a '66 or '67. They were still running off national records at our track, i think. Anyhow, somebody running that same combo, bombed the record at some big race. So after that, the local chevelle lost its advantage. So they quit racing it shortly.

It may have been a hp hit, instead of the lower record, that made the chevelle uncompetitive. Who knows exactly when nhra switched from records to the index system ?

I've read that it was started in 1975. But i don't know if that included the entire year or if it was switched over sometime during the season.

Beginning of 1975

Dwight Southerland · 01-13-2015, 09:48 AM

Was that Eugene Chaisson? '68 Chevelle wagon 230-140hp. Runner up to Bob Shaw's Corvair at the Sportsnationals.

oldskool · 01-15-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Was that Eugene Chaisson? '68 Chevelle wagon 230-140hp. Runner up to Bob Shaw's Corvair at the Sportsnationals.

No, this car was not a wagon. I don't think they raced it at any national events--maybe a division 4 race or two-don't know.

The only other thing I remember about it was that it had big A-1 Trans decals on it. So I assume they were running an A-1 converter. I think they were #1 at the time.

So that brings up another question. What are the top brands of converters that most Stockers run today ?

Kegracing · 01-15-2015, 07:30 PM

What brand of converter is about like what oil... what ever the person is running is the best in their eyes!

I have a couple of ATI's and have been happy with their service. You do see a lot of stockers with ATI stickers.
There are several other good ones out there, including some of the people responding on here.
Good luck

Ken

Stock 412

Dave Noll · 01-15-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kegracing

including some of the people responding on here.

I like the one I bought.

Vinnie78 · 01-16-2015, 02:01 AM

I here diffrent opinions about the 305 in the 77 nova . Some say it's not worth worth the trouble . The 6 cyl that came in it has that ****ty intrigal cyl head and is useless . I think the 350 has been done to death 1000 times over and over . may be a diffrent combo ? All togeather .

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Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 2,002 Likes: 64 Liked 783 Times in 195 Posts	Re: 77 Nova 6 with stick Was that Eugene Chaisson? '68 Chevelle wagon 230-140hp. Runner up to Bob Shaw's Corvair at the Sportsnationals. __________________

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Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 77 Nova 6 with stick What brand of converter is about like what oil... what ever the person is running is the best in their eyes! I have a couple of ATI's and have been happy with their service. You do see a lot of stockers with ATI stickers. There are several other good ones out there, including some of the people responding on here. Good luck Ken Stock 412

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Vinnie78 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 77 Nova 6 with stick I here diffrent opinions about the 305 in the 77 nova . Some say it's not worth worth the trouble . The 6 cyl that came in it has that ****ty intrigal cyl head and is useless . I think the 350 has been done to death 1000 times over and over . may be a diffrent combo ? All togeather .

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01-12-2015, 06:51 PM	#1
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 748 Times in 363 Posts	Re: 77 Nova 6 with stick I remember back around '75 or so, some local guys built a straight six Chevelle with a Glide. I think it was either a '66 or '67. They were still running off national records at our track, I think. Anyhow, somebody running that same combo, bombed the record at some big race. So after that, the local Chevelle lost its advantage. So they quit racing it shortly. It may have been a HP hit, instead of the lower record, that made the Chevelle uncompetitive. Who knows exactly when NHRA switched from records to the index system ? I've read that it was started in 1975. But I don't know if that included the entire year or if it was switched over sometime during the season. Last edited by oldskool; 01-12-2015 at 06:58 PM.