![]() But while the rest of the Chevy lineup was intoxicated by the heady horsepower generated from big blocks, the Nova maintained its compact car status and plucked its performance from the 153-ci in-line 4-cyl and the 194-ci straight-6.Ī Super Sport option (RPO-Z03) first became available on the Chevy II Nova 400 line in 1963. That engine would later be used as a base for the development of GM's 4-cylinder sub-compact engines of the late 70's and 80's.Ī strong following had been generated by Chevy's diminutive compact since its introduction in 1962, thanks, in no small part, to its sensible size and sporty appeal. It was the first car to offer a Chevrolet 4-cylinder engine since 1928. The 153-ci 4-cyl and the 194-ci 6-cyl were all new engines when the Nova debuted on September 29, 1961. Production began in August of 1961 and as the Chevy II gradually became available with many engine, trim, and convenience options, it joined in the performance ranks of the mid-60's as an inexpensive musclecar. The Chevy II was designed as a relatively plain intermediate "economy" car powered by four and six cylinder engines, to steal sales away from the popular Ford Falcon. The plans for the Chevy II began in December of 1959 with the code name H-35. It offered buyers a third choice in terms of size, standing between the (then) compact Corvair and the full size Chevrolet. The popular Chevrolet Nova was introduced as the Chevy II in 1961 as a 1962 model. This excellent street machine is ready for its next owner and is a blast to drive.NovaResource - Chevrolet Nova History Main Page Other highlights include Wilwood power brakes, power steering, Boze Alloy 18 inch wheels, Nu-Relics power windows, power locks, Corbeau A4 leather bucket seats, center console, tilt column, Alpine stereo. In the rear you will find Calvert Racing Cal Tracs, Hotchkis drop leaf springs and shackles with poly bushings and Hotchkis/Bilstein shocks. The front chassis consists of Hotchkis tubular upper and lower control arms, Hotchkis/Bilstein shocks, Hotchkis drop springs, Hotchis anti-roll bar and billet endlinks. ![]() The rest of the drivetrain consists of Tremec TKO600 close ratio 5 speed with White Lightning short shift kit, Currie Enterprises 9 inch with an Eaton Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differential, aluminum Daytona pinion, 3.5 gears, 31-spline axles. ![]() Engine highlights include Holley Terminator X Max fuel injection, custom polished aluminum air intake, K&N filter, Edelbrock Victor water pump, Holley LS swap baffled pan, dual 12 inch electric cooling fans. The car has about 3,000 miles on it since the new crate engine and has 525 hp at the crank and 407 at the rear wheels. ![]() It is finished in Mercedes Silver and presents very well. The body is in excellent shape and appears to be very solid and according to the owner it is all original body panels. At the heart of the this build you will find a LS3 V8 paired with a Tremec 5 speed transmission – the perfect combination! The Nova started out in California and eventually made its way here to Michigan. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this well sorted and very well built 1977 Chevrolet Nova for your consideration. ![]()
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