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Specs on my 1976 Nova SS
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The Car
- 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
- Fiberglass Cowl Induction hood from: Unlimited Performance Products
- Color: Silver (GM code 13)
- Paint by: The Uni-Body Shop (Philadelphia, PA)
- Fiberglass bumpers from: VFN Fiberglass Inc.
- Weight: 3310 lbs
- Power Steering
- Power Brakes
- Miscellaneous trim pieces from: Bryner Chevrolet Parts Dept.
(Jenkintown, PA)
The Interior
- Color: Firethorn Red
- Buckets from a 1981 Chevrolet Monza
- Reupholstering by: J&J Seat Covers (Philadelphia, PA)
- Carpet from: Auto Custom Carpets
- Steering Wheel from a mid-70's Corvette
- Console from a 1976 Nova
The Engine
- 327 cid from a 1969 Camaro
- Rebuilt by: Speed Equip Engine Shop (Andalusia, PA)
- 9.5 compression ratio
- 1969 stock 441 iron heads (1.94"/1.50" valves)
- 1966 L79 hydraulic cam (.447" lift, 221 dur @ .050)
- Eldelbrock Performer RPM intake
- 750 cfm Holley vacuum secondary
- Eldelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum water pump
- MSD Distributor, 6A box, Heli-Core wires
- Hooker headers
- Flowmaster Force II exhaust system
- March Performance underdrive pulleys
- GM CS130 alternator
[ SI to CS conversion ]
The Trans
- 1971 TH350 from a El Camino (B&M shift kit)
- Rebuilt by: Jerry's Transmission (Philadelphia, PA)
- B&M 3000 HoleShot converter
- Hurst Pro-Matic 2 shifter
The Chassis
- 1973 8.5" 10 bolt rear from a Nova
- Eaton Posi unit
- 3.90 Richmond gears
- Rear built by: Wayne Jack Rearends (Johnstown, PA)
- GM aluminum rear drums from a late 80's Camaro
- Calvert Racing "CalTrac" Traction Bars
- Competition Engineering Frame Connectors
- Competition Engineering Drag Shocks
- Hurst Line-Lock
[ Wiring Diagram ]
The Wheels
- 15 x 5 (3.5" backspacing) Weld DragLite II front
- 15 x 8 (4.5" backspacing) Weld DragLite II rear
The Tires
- 215/65-R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's front
- 255/60-R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's rear
- 235/60-R15 BF Goodrich Drag Radials rear
- 26 x 10.5 x 15 Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro rear
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Auto Custom Carpets, Inc.
1429 Noble Street - PO Box 1350
Anniston, AL 36202
1-800-352-8216
Bryner Chevrolet
140 York Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Parts Department: (215) 887-7120
Calvert Racing
42156 10th Street West Unit V
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-1490
Eppie's Tire Service
9409 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115-4301
(215) 464-8200
J&J Auto Seat Cover Co.
4901 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 335-3301 - (215) 335-3302
Jeg's High Performance Mail Order
751 East 11th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
1-800-345-4545
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Jerry's Transmission
5960 Oxford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149-3692
(215) 289-1921 - (215) 289-1010
March Performance, Inc.
5820 Hix Road
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 729-9070
Montgomery's Automotive
409 Baeder Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-9305 e-mail
Speed Equip Corp.
779 Bristol Pike
Andalusia, PA 19220
(215) 639-0555
The Uni-Body Shop
Bingham & Napfle Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5850
Unlimited Performance Products
560 West Rincon
Corona, CA 91720
(909) 735-7770
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VFN Fiberglass Inc.
501 Interstate Road
Addison, IL 60101
(708) 543-0232 - 1-888-VFN-WINS
Wayne Jack Rearend
82 Fairfield Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 536-5225
Weld Racing
933 Mulberry Street
Kansas City, MO 64101
1-800-488-WELD
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Created on: 11/19/97 |
Updated on: 02/01/02 |
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