Monday Morning Horsepower? - Page 10

Jeff Teuton · 03-30-2015, 10:30 PM

Bobby, NHRA has a series of platforms they consider a family. I think the Nova is included with the Camaro. Personally I don't like the 'family' system they use. But then what do I know. But if you read the post on NHRA Racer, it specifically has Camaro and Nova together.

Greenlight · 03-30-2015, 10:31 PM

Bobby,

The Nova does NOT get HP added. One of the criteria, besides the engine, is that the HP is applied to the same "platform" (i.e. F-body). Since the Nova is not an F-body, HP is not added to the Nova or any other non-F body vehicles. If the '69 Firebird had been available with the 396 (of course that kind of thing didn't happen back then) it would have been included.

Bobby Brannon · 03-30-2015, 10:44 PM

Nova has no dog in this fight

Bobby Brannon · 03-30-2015, 10:46 PM

Sorry by the way Great runs by Jeff and Joel. Just fighting a cause

Troy Pourciau · 03-30-2015, 10:48 PM

dont know just curious like Bobby???

The horsepower rating for 68-69 Chevrolet Camaro, Nova, entries with the 396 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 375 currently rated at 399, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 412 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.

The horsepower rating for 93-98 GM Camaro, Firebird, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 275-285 currently rated at 346, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 358 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator.

PontiacManiac · 03-30-2015, 10:49 PM

The Warren/Adkinson heads up race was awesome! From the burnouts to the finish line it was everything we love about stock eliminator! If you win races and it cost you a few hp (even a few 14) then so be it! I'd trade 14hp for another wally!

Bobby Brannon · 03-30-2015, 10:50 PM

Why the Nova?

Bobby Brannon · 03-30-2015, 10:57 PM

LS1 Firebird /Corvette same motor. Why Nova Confused????

Troy Pourciau · 03-30-2015, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Bobby, NHRA has a series of platforms they consider a family. I think the Nova is included with the Camaro. Personally I don't like the 'family' system they use. But then what do I know. But if you read the post on NHRA Racer, it specifically has Camaro and Nova together.

if anybody knows. Mr. Jeff knows

Andrew Hill · 03-30-2015, 11:40 PM

I always thought the Nova and Camaro were separated for horsepower. I happened to have an old (not that old, just before the HP update today) copy of the 69 Chevy classification guide in my downloads. For stock, every single 396/375 combination (both manual and auto, iron and aluminum head) is rated the same, and was updated on the same date (for those that have dates listed). However, in super stock, that is not the case. The 396/375 manual is rated 399 in the Camaro and 405 in the Nova. Also, the 396/350 Camaro with OEM heads got 5 hp (up to 374) in the Camaro on 1/1/15, and the Nova is still at 369 (last updated 1/1/14).

I always thought these were separated because of the wheelbase difference, but I don't seem to have an answer. Does anyone have clarification on this? A quick glance at the 70 Chevy sheet shows some differences in 402/375 HP ratings in stock.

03-30-2015, 10:30 PM	#91
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? Bobby, NHRA has a series of platforms they consider a family. I think the Nova is included with the Camaro. Personally I don't like the 'family' system they use. But then what do I know. But if you read the post on NHRA Racer, it specifically has Camaro and Nova together. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK Last edited by Jeff Teuton; 03-30-2015 at 10:33 PM.

03-30-2015, 10:31 PM	#92
Greenlight Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215 Likes: 16 Liked 79 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? Bobby, The Nova does NOT get HP added. One of the criteria, besides the engine, is that the HP is applied to the same "platform" (i.e. F-body). Since the Nova is not an F-body, HP is not added to the Nova or any other non-F body vehicles. If the '69 Firebird had been available with the 396 (of course that kind of thing didn't happen back then) it would have been included.

03-30-2015, 10:44 PM	#93
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? Nova has no dog in this fight __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

03-30-2015, 10:46 PM	#94
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? Sorry by the way Great runs by Jeff and Joel. Just fighting a cause __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

03-30-2015, 10:48 PM	#95
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? dont know just curious like Bobby??? The horsepower rating for 68-69 Chevrolet Camaro, Nova, entries with the 396 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 375 currently rated at 399, has been increased by thirteen horsepower, to 412 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. The horsepower rating for 93-98 GM Camaro, Firebird, entries with the 350 cubic inch engine and a factory rating of 275-285 currently rated at 346, has been increased by twelve horsepower, to 358 horsepower; for Stock Eliminator. __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

03-30-2015, 10:49 PM	#96
PontiacManiac Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 28 Likes: 2 Liked 24 Times in 1 Post	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? The Warren/Adkinson heads up race was awesome! From the burnouts to the finish line it was everything we love about stock eliminator! If you win races and it cost you a few hp (even a few 14) then so be it! I'd trade 14hp for another wally!

03-30-2015, 10:50 PM	#97
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? Why the Nova? __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

03-30-2015, 10:57 PM	#98
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? LS1 Firebird /Corvette same motor. Why Nova Confused???? __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

03-30-2015, 11:40 PM	#100
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 702 Likes: 446 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Monday Morning Horsepower? I always thought the Nova and Camaro were separated for horsepower. I happened to have an old (not that old, just before the HP update today) copy of the 69 Chevy classification guide in my downloads. For stock, every single 396/375 combination (both manual and auto, iron and aluminum head) is rated the same, and was updated on the same date (for those that have dates listed). However, in super stock, that is not the case. The 396/375 manual is rated 399 in the Camaro and 405 in the Nova. Also, the 396/350 Camaro with OEM heads got 5 hp (up to 374) in the Camaro on 1/1/15, and the Nova is still at 369 (last updated 1/1/14). I always thought these were separated because of the wheelbase difference, but I don't seem to have an answer. Does anyone have clarification on this? A quick glance at the 70 Chevy sheet shows some differences in 402/375 HP ratings in stock. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED