360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova

tylerw5089 · 01-20-2021, 04:18 PM

Finally...........

James Perrone · 01-20-2021, 04:25 PM

Say it ain’t so. !

ron mattson · 01-20-2021, 05:02 PM

Sweet!

Alan Nyhus · 01-20-2021, 05:26 PM

Looks like 3258 with driver in D/SA.

Bingo!!!

TOSTO RACING · 01-20-2021, 05:29 PM

Novas just gained value !! This is cool !

JeremyDuncan · 01-20-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Looks like 3258 with driver in D/SA.

Bingo!!!

They will squeeze into C/SA (9.90 PW Factor) with this combo too at 3095. Not sure if you can get one that light or not but interesting combo.

James Perrone · 01-20-2021, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyDuncan

They will squeeze into C/SA (9.90 PW Factor) with this combo too at 3095. Not sure if you can get one that light or not but interesting combo.

Not a problem.
With a 350/ 255. F/sa. Minimum is 3110

jamie2370 · 01-20-2021, 07:29 PM

What I can't figure out with all the Novas running stock. All the small block combos for a 70 model are NHRA factored LESS than the oem rating but my 73/74 is hammered to like 100hp over oem rating. I know there are way more 255/350 running than my combo. Heck I have the only 74 running Stock?

Alan Nyhus · 01-20-2021, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie2370

What I can't figure out with all the Novas running stock. All the small block combos for a 70 model are NHRA factored LESS than the oem rating but my 73/74 is hammered to like 100hp over oem rating. I know there are way more 255/350 running than my combo.

That's because the OEM's changed how they rated horsepower starting around '73-'74 to what was termed S.A.E. ratings. The later engines were rated with full exhaust systems, A/C compressor, PS pump, etc. The early engines weren't 'full dressed' for their ratings. Insurance companies and emissions had a lot to do with the decreased ratings, too. -Al

junior barns · 01-21-2021, 12:44 AM

[QUOTE=Alan Nyhus;632449]That's because the OEM's changed how they rated horsepower starting around '73-'74 to what was termed S.A.E. ratings.

1972

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James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,596 Likes: 2,931 Liked 1,610 Times in 377 Posts	Re: 360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova Say it ain’t so. ! __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

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ron mattson Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: cloquet mn Posts: 458 Likes: 15 Liked 54 Times in 26 Posts	Re: 360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova Sweet! __________________ Ron Mattson 5015 STK

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Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,166 Likes: 1,018 Liked 762 Times in 226 Posts	Re: 360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova Looks like 3258 with driver in D/SA. Bingo!!! __________________ "That'll never work....."

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TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 808 Likes: 594 Liked 471 Times in 136 Posts	Re: 360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova Novas just gained value !! This is cool ! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

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jamie2370 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 329 Likes: 11 Liked 236 Times in 89 Posts	Re: 360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova What I can't figure out with all the Novas running stock. All the small block combos for a 70 model are NHRA factored LESS than the oem rating but my 73/74 is hammered to like 100hp over oem rating. I know there are way more 255/350 running than my combo. Heck I have the only 74 running Stock?

01-21-2021, 12:44 AM	#10
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 539 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: 360 hp 350 SBC added to 1970 Nova [QUOTE=Alan Nyhus;632449]That's because the OEM's changed how they rated horsepower starting around '73-'74 to what was termed S.A.E. ratings. 1972