Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo.

B Parker · 09-17-2019, 10:08 PM

So George what combo do you run? If you use your logic the 350/255 hp motor rated at 280 hp should be rated at 350 hp. That would add about 700 to 800 pounds to most of those that run it. Almost every combo is capable of running 120 under. If you want to spend money and time. Barry

Larry Hill · 09-18-2019, 07:40 AM

Will any of the AA/S or AA/SA run in the 9.40's?

X-TECH MAN · 09-18-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Will any of the AA/S or AA/SA run in the 9.40's?

It depends if they can cheat enough and get away with it.

DG7050 · 09-18-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Will any of the AA/S or AA/SA run in the 9.40's?

Yes. What if Jason Line built a motor for a first class AA/SA?

Billy Nees · 09-18-2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

Almost every combo is capable of running 120 under. If you want to spend money and time. Barry

Barry, I don't believe that you're being very accurate ( and somewhat reckless) with your comment that "almost every combo" is capable of going that far under. No matter how much time and money is spent on them.

X-TECH MAN · 09-18-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Barry, I don't believe that you're being very accurate ( and somewhat reckless) with your comment that "almost every combo" is capable of going that far under. No matter how much time and money is spent on them.

Billy....They will if the owner/driver cheats enough and can get away with it !

Dan Fahey · 09-18-2019, 09:36 AM

$20000 heads maybe one way performance has improved.
Only going to get so much out of the heads.
Be interesting to compare Ported Stocker heads to $20k massaged.
Guessing 20 to 50 hp from bare Stock heads.

There are other technologies that have made our cars quicker.
Such as better lubricants, composition of engine materials, tighter tolerances, treatments on bearings, cams and springs and of course Lifters, rings and pistons.

There are better tires, VHT coated tracks for a heck of a lot better launch.
Got Converter and Transmission technology putting power down more effectively.

I am sure that $20000 heads helped a lot.

Floyd Staggs · 09-18-2019, 09:58 AM

Sorry, but I just can't see how you can put 20K into a set of heads. The labor rate has to be horrendous.

cmracing · 09-18-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Staggs

Sorry, but I just can't see how you can put 20K into a set of heads. The labor rate has to be horrendous.

Bet most of it would be the "hush" money to buy the silence of the guy performing the surgery.............

B Parker · 09-18-2019, 08:25 PM

[QUOTE=Dan Fahey;597875]

There are other technologies that have made our cars quicker.
Such as better lubricants, composition of engine materials, tighter tolerances, treatments on bearings, cams and springs and of course Lifters, rings and pistons.

There are better tires, VHT coated tracks for a heck of a lot better launch.
Got Converter and Transmission technology putting power down more effectively.

Dan I don't normally agree with you but this part you hit the nail on the head. And even though I've never been a big fan of the AHFS these are the reasons I would love to see it get tweaked so it reflects all the above. BP

09-17-2019, 10:08 PM	#1
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 851 Likes: 982 Liked 2,343 Times in 465 Posts	Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo. So George what combo do you run? If you use your logic the 350/255 hp motor rated at 280 hp should be rated at 350 hp. That would add about 700 to 800 pounds to most of those that run it. Almost every combo is capable of running 120 under. If you want to spend money and time. Barry

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,664 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,835 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo. Will any of the AA/S or AA/SA run in the 9.40's? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-18-2019, 09:36 AM	#7
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo. $20000 heads maybe one way performance has improved. Only going to get so much out of the heads. Be interesting to compare Ported Stocker heads to $20k massaged. Guessing 20 to 50 hp from bare Stock heads. There are other technologies that have made our cars quicker. Such as better lubricants, composition of engine materials, tighter tolerances, treatments on bearings, cams and springs and of course Lifters, rings and pistons. There are better tires, VHT coated tracks for a heck of a lot better launch. Got Converter and Transmission technology putting power down more effectively. I am sure that $20000 heads helped a lot.

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Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 157 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo. Sorry, but I just can't see how you can put 20K into a set of heads. The labor rate has to be horrendous. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

09-18-2019, 08:25 PM	#10
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 851 Likes: 982 Liked 2,343 Times in 465 Posts	Re: Attention Nova 350/255 stock combo. [QUOTE=Dan Fahey;597875] There are other technologies that have made our cars quicker. Such as better lubricants, composition of engine materials, tighter tolerances, treatments on bearings, cams and springs and of course Lifters, rings and pistons. There are better tires, VHT coated tracks for a heck of a lot better launch. Got Converter and Transmission technology putting power down more effectively. Dan I don't normally agree with you but this part you hit the nail on the head. And even though I've never been a big fan of the AHFS these are the reasons I would love to see it get tweaked so it reflects all the above. BP