360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova

[Alan Nyhus]

Originally Posted by moparpilot

that's amazing after 51 years it shows up 360 hp factored 320 hp miracles must happen and nobody has ever run one in a nova how does that work

The verified production and existence of the LT1 '70 Nova has long been acknowledged by NHRA. In my talks with NHRA Technical, the issue was getting the paperwork submitted for inclusion in the Guide as this wasn't done when they were produced.

Most, but not all, of the COPO 9010/9737AA Novas went to Yenko Chevrolet, where they were turned into the 'Yenko Duece' cars that were sold exclusively at the Yenko dealership. In fact, it was Don Yenko that lobbied Chevrolet for the COPO number to get these cars to him as assembly line produced cars so they could be sold with the full warranty intact. The COPO 9737AA was the COPO 9010 LTI with the upgraded heavy duty suspension package.

As far as h.p. ratings/factors, this is the exact same LT1 engine that has been run in the 1970 Z28 Camaros for many years....nothing new there. The only thing new is it's recognition in the Nova. The factored h.p. is 325 with an automatic and 320 with a stick with O.E. heads. Again, same as in the Camaro.

The '71 Z28's had a lower compression version of the '70 LT1. There were no '71 Nova LT1's produced.

Lots more trivia on these cars...hope this helps clear up any confusion. -Al