Super Chevy Magazine Homepage Super Chevy
Get Adobe Flash player

1970 Chevy Nova - Small Car, Big Performance

1970 Chevy Nova Passenger Side View 1970 Chevy Nova Engine 1970 Chevy Nova Front View
By The Numbers - TCI '70 Nova
Total cost of suspension parts:$7,639
Estimated install time:16 hours
Install note:Bolt in with no floor modifications, some drilling
Engine:Small-block Chevrolet - 460 hp
Block:Iron, 383 cubic inch, Edlebrock signature series crate
Fuel Delivery:725 cfm carburetor
Drivetrain
Transmission:700R4
Rearend:9-inch Ford, Posi, 4.11 gears
Chassis/Suspension
Steering:Power rack & pinion
Front Suspension:TCI performance IFS subframe
Spindles:TCI two-inch drop
Front Shocks:Aluminum double adjustable coil overs with 350-lb springs
Front Swaybar:TCI 1.250-inch
Rear Suspension:TCI 4-link rear with coil over system
Rear Shocks:Aluminum double adjustable coil overs with 250-lb springs
Brake Booster:Hydraboost system
Front Brakes:13-inch rotor, 6-piston caliper, Wilwood
Rear Brakes:13-inch rotor, 4-piston caliper, Wilwood
Wheels & Tires
Wheels:Wheel Vintiques, 18x10 rear, 18x8.5 front
Tires:275/35/18 rear and 255/35/18 front Toyo R888 - 100 treadwear
Results:
 NovaC5 Vette
Skidpad:0.96g0.90g
Slalom:47.7 mph44.7 mph
Autocross:46.96 sec.47.89 sec

Total Cost Involved (TCI)

Prev | 1  | 2

Discuss in Our Forums
Chevy Camaro Research
Chevy Camaro Find new Chevy Camaro information as well as review photos, specs and more. Fuel efficiency is important and the 2010 Camaro with a 12v power outlet: front capacity gets 23 mpg. It has had 1 vehicle recall, which can give you an idea about its reliability. You also might want to research the Chevrolet Impala and the Cadillac CTS.

Related Photos

1970 Chevy Nova Front View 1970 Chevy Nova Wheel
1970 Chevy Nova  1970 Chevy Nova Passenger Side View

Related Articles

 
1970 Chevy Nova Front Suspension - Build 'Em If You Got 'Em
Our 1970 Chevrolet Nova's frustrating factory front clip is torn down and built better... more

More Related Content