68-72 Nova Combo Question

Drew Olson · 08-21-2010, 03:35 PM

I am kicking around the idea of starting to build a Nova to run stock with and was wondering what the best combo would be for it big block or small block, stick or auto. Any help would be greatly appericiated.
Thanks
Drew

Mark Yacavone · 08-23-2010, 01:39 AM

Drew, This very same question came up about a month ago. We beat it to death at that time.
Do a search and it should come up .

Bottom line though, there's plenty of good combos for that car.
You have to decide whether you want to chase, be chased, shift for yourself or not.
Also ,whether you want to spend enough money to survive a heads up run, or hide in a class with very few cars in it.
It all depends on your racing viewpoint and goals .

FINESPLINE · 08-23-2010, 01:06 PM

Drew, I believe Mark would be talking about me and my Nova. Everthing he says is right on the money. A lot of information you are looking for was discussed about a month ago . There are great people on here with plenty of information. You have many options to think about and that will determine the cost.------John

Drew Olson · 08-23-2010, 01:54 PM

Thanks guys, I had searched but didnt find that thread until I actually opened my eyes and looked. I'm thinking im going to start working on this thing sometime after Indy and will make my decisions sometime this winter about which direction im going to go. But I am leaning real hard towards a big block combo just because it will be a bit faster.
Thanks
Drew

Alan Roehrich · 08-23-2010, 02:04 PM

If I were building it I'd lean towards a 396/375 iron head stick combo. I like the 350/255, but it has been worked hard, and it is in a tough section of the class. As a stick car it's okay, but as an automatic, you better have your feces cohesive.

Jim Cimarolli · 08-24-2010, 08:28 AM

Isn't it still 385 with a stick and 399 with the automatic?

08-21-2010, 03:35 PM	#1
Drew Olson Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peru, IN Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	68-72 Nova Combo Question I am kicking around the idea of starting to build a Nova to run stock with and was wondering what the best combo would be for it big block or small block, stick or auto. Any help would be greatly appericiated. Thanks Drew

08-23-2010, 01:39 AM	#2
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: 68-72 Nova Combo Question Drew, This very same question came up about a month ago. We beat it to death at that time. Do a search and it should come up . Bottom line though, there's plenty of good combos for that car. You have to decide whether you want to chase, be chased, shift for yourself or not. Also ,whether you want to spend enough money to survive a heads up run, or hide in a class with very few cars in it. It all depends on your racing viewpoint and goals . __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

08-23-2010, 01:06 PM	#3
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 68-72 Nova Combo Question Drew, I believe Mark would be talking about me and my Nova. Everthing he says is right on the money. A lot of information you are looking for was discussed about a month ago . There are great people on here with plenty of information. You have many options to think about and that will determine the cost.------John

08-23-2010, 01:54 PM	#4
Drew Olson Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peru, IN Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68-72 Nova Combo Question Thanks guys, I had searched but didnt find that thread until I actually opened my eyes and looked. I'm thinking im going to start working on this thing sometime after Indy and will make my decisions sometime this winter about which direction im going to go. But I am leaning real hard towards a big block combo just because it will be a bit faster. Thanks Drew

08-23-2010, 02:04 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: 68-72 Nova Combo Question If I were building it I'd lean towards a 396/375 iron head stick combo. I like the 350/255, but it has been worked hard, and it is in a tough section of the class. As a stick car it's okay, but as an automatic, you better have your feces cohesive. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-24-2010, 08:28 AM	#6
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: 68-72 Nova Combo Question Isn't it still 385 with a stick and 399 with the automatic?