General Information
Year
1965
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Nova II
Color
Primer White
History
Originally built by Kip Hansberry from Wisconsin with a 454/468ci engine with cross ram manifold and 2 Holley 650cfm carbs. Car made its debut at the Meltdown Drags in Byron in 2011. Purchased by Brad Wise and retrofitted with a Hilborn EFI and DYI MegaSquirt ECU. I am the third owner, purchased in April 2017. Replaced the engine with a balanced/blueprinted 454, .30 over 2 bolt main dyno'd at 542hp/508TQ at the flywheel. Kept the Hilborn EFI, but went with Holley ECU.
1965 Chevrolet Nova II (Primer White)
Modifications
Drivetrain
454/460 542HP with Hilborn EFI and Holley self-learning ECU
Interior
Full dash, radio delete, 10pt cage
Exterior
Mini-tubbed. Altered wheelbase; rear moved up 8" and front moved up 4" fitted with Speedway tubular front end and straight axle set up.
Audio
none
Suspension
Altered wheel base
Wheel and Tire
Rear: Firestone 10x15x30 piecrust cheater slicks, steel wheels