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Chevy Nova EFI Kit - Lean, Mean, And Green

Edelbrock's Pro-Flo XT EFI Kit Gives A Nova A Kick In The Rear, Better Manners, And A Smaller Carbon Footprint.

By Mike Ficacci, Photography by Mike Ficacci
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    We had to drop the tank and install the new fuel hose. We simply attached a 6-inch piece of hose to a fitting and bolted it to the mount. No filter was needed as we will add an inline fuel filter after the fuel pump.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    We had to drop the tank and install the new fuel hose. We simply attached a 6-inch piece o
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    We mounted the fuel pump and fuel filter to the inner framerail, clear from danger of the tire, shock, and leaf spring.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    We mounted the fuel pump and fuel filter to the inner framerail, clear from danger of the
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    The in, return, and wiring for the fuel pump was all run together down the length of the car and pull-tied together every six inches. This ensures that they don't move and scrape on anything. Any contact could cause a catastrophe. We made sure we had plenty of clearance between the lines and e-brake wire.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    The in, return, and wiring for the fuel pump was all run together down the length of the c
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    In the interior of the car, we used double-stick tape supplied with the kit to mount the ECU. Also, we attached the wiring components to it and made sure to sneak them up behind the dash and out of sight. Then, a wire was run from the wiring harness to a switched 12-volt source to give the ECU power, but only when the key was turned on.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    In the interior of the car, we used double-stick tape supplied with the kit to mount the E
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    Check out Matt Haufffe of Tune Time Performance using the XT Calibration Module that comes with the kit. The base program must be installed as per application with the tuning CD provided with the kit. Here, Matt was tuning the fuel map on the dyno for optimal performance. The XT provides an assortment of tuning tools, including fuel and spark maps, digital diagnostic readouts, and idle adjustments, among others.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    Check out Matt Haufffe of Tune Time Performance using the XT Calibration Module that comes
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    The finished product. The instructions made installation very easy. All the wires have unique ends on them, which eliminates the chance of hooking them up wrong. Ford-boy gave us an elbow to use and we picked up a cone-style filter from AirAid to button it up.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    The finished product. The instructions made installation very easy. All the wires have uni
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    After all was said and done, we hit Tune Time Performance again to get some final numbers.
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    We made 210 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 36 hp and 39 lb-ft, thus matching our goals. We increased fuel economy from 13.8 to 18.9 mpg, an increase of 5.1, and a savings of over $700 a year based on how the car is currently used. Hydrocarbon content dropped from 160 to 118, making the 307 far more emissions friendly. Throttle response is now instantaneous.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    We made 210 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 36 hp and 39 lb-ft, thus matching o
  • 1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    Last, but certainly not least, a few cranks of the starter and you are ready to rock. No stumbles, stalls, or other problems.
    1970 Chevy Nova EFI Kit Install
    Last, but certainly not least, a few cranks of the starter and you are ready to rock. No s
SOURCES
Edelbrock Corporation
2700 California St.
Torrance
CA  90503
310-782-2222
www.edelbrock.com
Airaid Filter Company
www.airaid.com
TuneTime Performance
By Mike Ficacci
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