Re: 1970 nova ??????'S
 

From what we've seen pass tech lately, Not Enough!

Larry Fulton

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That's funny! Dip your toe in the water and run .6 to .7 under. I think you will have to at least get in up to your waist to do that.

I think claiming as a '71-'72 would be the best way to go. More favorable HP rating.

Re: 1970 nova ??????'S
 

Yea you don't just run .6 or .7 under with one of those combos.... now then if you would want to run a 230 6 cyl....... that may not brake the bank ;)

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I have a 70 nova which i ran for 2 years in A/SA & B/SA with the 402 combination. Ran -1.2 under and won a race in A/SA. Lots of fun to drive. Currently running it as a 72 350/200hp combination. Car runs -1.18 under first year out and won a race in G/SA. It is a good combination and a lot less expensive then the 402. I repeat a lot less expensive than the 402. Maintenance is a lot less and the parts are more readily available for the small block. You can get 150 runs out of a small block not the big block. Did I mention the small block is a lot less expensive than the big block. Call me if you want to talk (845-216-8027), I will give you the pro's and con's. All depends on your time and money. -1.0 is easy with either combo. Find out the killer cars in A/B or F/G/H in your division, In Division 1 everyone is killer...........

Re: 1970 nova ??????'S
 

the 1972 combo is easier to make run than the 1970/300 but to have a killer you will
still have to spend the cash,just a little less..i have both combos and can give you the
highs and lows of each if interested. 218-878-3456 ron mattson

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Just curious if your talking $17k for a motor or a decent car???

Re: 1970 nova ??????'S
 

Gary Waldo's stick car is for sale.

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I was looking at making my nova into a stocker (pretty much already is other than motor).. I had 2 good engine guys qoute me a motor Both were $12,500 for a good piece... That I was told would have to be ran on kill to run .8 to .9 under in H/J/K That is a BAD place to be I have found out..

So I have came to the conclusion that I have to either get a different car/class combo or not race stock...

I have always wanted to race stock eliminator but I am not gonna spend 12 grand on a motor to do so, I race for fun but I want to be able to have some return on my investment.. so spending 3-4k on a bracket motor and I can more than pay for that in a year racing local..

Maybe someday if the powerball numbers hit..

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Fleming don't give up! Shop the classified section on this site, make contact with the relative sellers. They have all been down the same road and are in most cases, full of advice. There are several carburetors for sale on here now, and might save you some money. The best cam and lifters,valves, valve springs, retainers and push rods are what is going to cost the most (new). Roller rockers are legal and not having to worry about stock style rocker failure now, has changed things. If you buy your pistons from say CP they will supply a ring package that will put you in the program, legal rods are available from Summit or Jegs. Talk to some of the local Stocker guys to put you in the direction of "their" cylinder head guy. Make sure you have all your casting number cores correct for the class. Have the engine prepared and assembled by a local reputable shop and explain what you are doing, they might be interested in giving you a bit of a break on the labor and the right guy will work with you. A lot is in the correct preparation and assembly of what parts you have, you'd be surprised what will work and how long it lasts. You might not be the furthest under but you can be part of class and bracket race it too. You can progress your way to that $12500.00 piece. How much can you do yourself? That is where you can save. Hope this helps...MB

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I don't know if it makes you feel any better Steve,but I have been trying to put together a NHRA combo for over 10 years and all I have to pay for is parts cause as you know I do all my own work. I have 90% of short block stuff maybe this year hopefully.
Mike Taylor 3601