1970 nova motor choices

JRyan · 08-18-2012, 09:41 AM

Adger and Joe you are correct about the open plenum manifold on the 402. However, I believe Grant was referring to the 350hp motor when we said it was a one year only manifold for 69.
We ran the 396/350 for a couple seasons sparingly. It is a fairly good combo in my opinion. We never spent much time or money on it so it wasn't overly fast. I just finished another 70 Nova that I'm running as a 72 model with the 350/200 engine same as Johnny's. We've only had one real good weekend on it to try and sort the car out. It has good engine pieces but not the most trick by any means and it's capable of -.50-.60 under at the moment. There is still plenty more left in the trans and converter area as well.

Rick

08-18-2012, 09:41 AM	#21
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: 1970 nova motor choices Adger and Joe you are correct about the open plenum manifold on the 402. However, I believe Grant was referring to the 350hp motor when we said it was a one year only manifold for 69. We ran the 396/350 for a couple seasons sparingly. It is a fairly good combo in my opinion. We never spent much time or money on it so it wasn't overly fast. I just finished another 70 Nova that I'm running as a 72 model with the 350/200 engine same as Johnny's. We've only had one real good weekend on it to try and sort the car out. It has good engine pieces but not the most trick by any means and it's capable of -.50-.60 under at the moment. There is still plenty more left in the trans and converter area as well. Rick