2/29/2024 0 Comments 68 nova![]() Either could be matched to a Muncie M21 or M22 manual or a three-speed Turbo-Hydromantic automatic. The L78, topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor on an aluminum intake manifold, an 11:1 compression ratio, an aggressive solid lifter cam, and rectangle port cylinder heads, produced 375 HP. Both displaced 396 CID, with the 元4 rated at 350 HP. While four- and six-cylinder engines continued to be offered, in 1968, the Nova became a member of the muscle car ranks with an SS package that included a 295 HP 350 CID small block, F41 heavy-duty suspension and other performance and trim upgrades.Ĭhevrolet also offered two versions of its big block V8s on the SS. The most significant alterations were under the hood. The mechanical underpinnings remained the same, and styling upgrades were pretty much limited to trim items. For 1969, the Chevy II name would be gone.įor the period between 19, the Nova saw few changes. ![]() While the convertible was discontinued the following year, Chevrolet now offered a 195 HP 283 CID small block V8, later raised to 220 HP.Ĭhevrolet was also transitioning the name, with Chevy II Nova as the model’s official name in 1968, though mentioned only as Nova in sales literature. Unfortunately, the early SS models were initially limited to six-cylinder engines. So Chevrolet added the Z03 SS package for the model year available on Nova convertibles and Sport Coupe hardtops. However, it was the 1960s, and a plain jane compact car wasn’t swinging enough for the times. In 1962 the Chevy II came within 50,000 units of the well-established Ford Falcon (with the Corvair added, Chevrolet exceeded Ford’s compact car sales). Instead, the Nova name was appended to top-of-the-line 400 series models.Ĭhevy’s efforts had paid off. While Chevrolet brass kicked around the Nova name, the new Chevy compact car became the Chevy II, as it started with the letter C, like other models from the division. This construction provided enough flexibility in manufacturing that it became the basis of F-body Camaros and Firebirds. The suspension was by unequal length a-arms with coil springs at the front and leaf springs at the rear. The chassis was a unitized structure from the firewall back with a bolt-on front clip. Called the X body, it was of a semi-unibody design. Image Credit: 1962-1967 Chevrolet Chevy IIįor the Chevy II, GM developed an all-new platform. In just 18 months, Chevy designed, developed and manufactured an entirely new model, every bit as practical as the Ford compact. And with Ford launching the simple, utilitarian Falcon, Chevy needed a competitor. In 1960, the Chevrolet Motor Division was concerned that the groundbreaking Corvair would not catch on with compact car buyers as the division had first expected. Note that the actual brackets are made out of high grade steel.1968-1974 Chevy Nova the Everyman Muscle Car The brackets themselves stand about 8” high off the frame, but angle out towards the wheel well so they normally have plenty of clearance!Ĭompression Height : 12.5” give or take. They do clear LS truck manifolds and and most up and forward headers. Take note on photos to see for clearance for your headers. Sold as pair (Driver/pass) hardware included in kit for installation. You will also have to cut spring pocket for clearance for new longer shock and spring. My brackets with the supporting pieces will net you around 8.25” of travel with maximum tuning ability! While these are bolt on pieces we highly recommend they be welded to the frame for maximum strength and durability. These 68-74 Nova / 67-69 Camaro shock towers will allow you to retain “stock style” suspension all while utilizing the tuning advantage of a 19” shock and a taller, lighter 14” spring with more sprung energy.
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