Vehicle Owner

Member ID: shane65

Location: Lakefield, ON

Vehicle Info

1965 Chevrolet Nova

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP429
  • Weight2910lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Ratings

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 16, 2009

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Shane’s Chevrolet Nova
“Chevy II”

  • Currently 3.9785714285714 /5 Stars.
121 guestbook comments

ENGINE
427, bored and stroked
Hilborn fuel injection that I converted to EFI
Accel DFI computer, harness and fuel system
Eldebrock RPM Performer heads
Crane roller rockers
GM computer controlled ignition with MSD
KB pistons
Scat stroker crank
5.7 GM small journal rods
Wieand water pump

TRANSMISSION
700R4 built to withstand the torque of this motor
2200 stall converter

REAR END
12 bolt Nova with 3:73 posi

EXHAUST
Hedman ceramic coated headers
Magnaflow stainless steel polished mufflers
2 1/2" stainless steel polished pipes

SUSPENSION
AIR lIFT Company front air bag system
Superior drop spindles
Superior disc brakes
Addco 1" sway bar
custom made 4 link rear
air bags
Air Lift Company air management system

WHEELS
Toyo TS-1 205-40-17
Toyo TS-1 265-40-17
American Racing Hopster 7 X 17
American Racing Hopster 9 1/2 X 17

BODY MODS
shaved door handles
shaved gas filler
shaved mirrors
9 channel Dakota Digital remote for doors and suspension
removed vent windows
mini tubbed for larger back tires
Kandy Tangerine color

INTERIOR
tan leather seats - drivers is power
extremely rare factory tach
headliner and door panels dyed to match the seats
radio delete plate
factory tinted glass
I've never had a radio in the car - the engine makes my music

POWER
I've built this engine for the street. At 2000 rpm it has 162 hp and 426 ft/lbs. At 4000 rpm it has 381 hp and 501 ft/lbs.
At 5250 rpm it has 429 hp and 440 ft/lbs. of torque. Car weight is 2910 lbs.

NOTE
I have sold the car as of Oct 04. I decided to keep the information and images here for all to enjoy. If the new owner decides to have his car on this domain then I will remove the entire information.

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bennel  

Posted by: bennel

10/31/2009 11:15PM

brilliant ride !!! 5*****!!! all the way !! love the wheels!!!check out my chevy ,drop a star and comment 2 , peace !!

jamakinmecrazy  

Posted by: jamakinmecrazy

09/18/2009 11:39AM

Very nice!! Gave you 5*! When you get a chance please take a look at my ���69 Pro-Street Camaro. We just finished running in Pinks All Out and now I���m entered in Texaco Car of the Decades. If you like my car please do me the favor of voting for it in the contest. Right now a Smart Car, Pacer & VW Bug are leading? I need all the help I can get! texacocarofthedecades.com

Sig888  

Posted by: Sig888

07/31/2009 08:56PM

I have two words ( Awesome) car !!!!!!! Ok, that is more like one word .... That is a very (Sweet) Nova !!! I am very glad that you keep the (PIC) an (Info)... That is what I think a (Chevy 2) should look like !!! An once again Thanks !!!!!!!!!

laspiedras  

Posted by: laspiedras

07/31/2009 07:24PM

Nasty Looking "NOVA" luv the paint job & the rims look hot!!! especially all of the major upgrades & mods. 5***** all the way.

Csp713  

Posted by: Csp713

07/06/2009 07:59PM

great car with an ever better engine. is it driven at all of kept mainly for shows?

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: shane65

Location: Lakefield, ON