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  1. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi, I'm restoring a '72 Chevy Nova with a 350 small block. I don't know much about all the technical stuff yet. But I'm replacing the head gaskets and I've done it once before but coolant mixed with the oil. I later learned that there's different bore sizes and compressed thicknesses and all...
  2. Drivetrain & Performance
    Just got my Nova back up and running after sitting for 10 years. I have a 75' nova with a 350 HO crate engine purchased in 2008. I've been having an issue starting it, once I start it the idle gets lumpy and if I try to back up my hill I lose all power and it dies. Try to start it again and no...
  3. Drivetrain & Performance
    My 73 coupe has an aftermarket gauge claiming 50 psi of oil pressure in park, but the second you put it in reverse or drive, it drops to around 5 psi, and only climbs to around 25 at most when driving. Any ideas why? It’s been like this for a while. If I put it back into park afterwords it still...
  4. Drivetrain & Performance
    My 73 coupe has an aftermarket gauge claiming 50 psi of oil pressure in park, but the second you put it in reverse or drive, it drops to around 5 psi, and only climbs to around 25 at most when driving. Any ideas why? It’s been like this for a while. Even when it’s put back into park the oil...
  5. Drivetrain & Performance
    I inherited an 70 Nova it sat for almost 30 years. Got it running, but it’s burring almost a quart of oil every 100 miles. It would be worth it to pull the 307 engine and do an overhaul or just swap it with an 350?
  6. Wanted Ads
    Bought a bunch of engine parts I'm trying to cobble what I can together for a build but I'm missing one two-bolt main cap. Anyone have a spare they may part with?
  7. Trade and Swap
    Bought a bunch of engine parts I'm trying to cobble what I can together for a build but I'm missing one two-bolt main cap. Anyone have a spare they may part with?
  8. Drivetrain & Performance
    Found a 3970010 350 engine on craigslist. It's a 4-bolt crank, has 997 cylinder heads. Probably needs a rebuild but rotates freely. The guy wants $400. Is that a reasonable price?
  9. Member Introductions
    Hi folks! Im Max from Santiago de Chile, south america, and i recently got a 78 nova 350 coupe concours 4spd, that 20 years ago, was a car from the shop of my friend where i learn mechanics and started to love this american cars, i saw the car for sale and when i see the registration i realize...
  10. Member Introductions
    Hi, my name is Cristián, but my nick at avery car places is CCS, im married and have 2 childs, a girl (18) and a boy (8 years old). Im new here, i from Santiago, Chile at South America. I bought my car at may, 2008. My car is a Chevrolet Nova, 1972, 4 door sedan. OEM Specs Stock 307 sbc, with...
  11. Nova Projects
    1973 Nova Custom 2-door Pictures (up to 3 should be linked in) Year:1973 Model: Nova Custom Engine: 350 Body/Exterior: Green/Green Front End: Factory Transmission: Automatic Rear End: Exhaust: factor single Wheels/Tires: factory Rally wheels Interior: Factor bench seat...
  12. Member Introductions
    Hi all, getting ready to take delivery of a 350-4 v8 1978 Nova, glad to find this site. I'm sure I'll have some questions as my skills are limited to brake pad replacement and oil changes. Here's a pic...
  13. Drivetrain & Performance
    I've got a 74 nova with a 250 L6/3 spd Saginaw/8.5 10 bolt. I've looked at this a couple of ways and want to build the car in segments as money allows starting with the engine. With that being said I want to run the 3 speed for a while. It’s in great shape and shifts smooth, has a Hurst Indy...
  14. Drivetrain & Performance
    Can anyone give me there suggestion what this Knocking is? I checked out the roller rocker and none seem lose and all the rods looked okay? Possible something to do with the automatic transmission plate? The Noise as seemed to got worse after I took the rocker covers off. I posted three videos...
  15. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    hey guys I have a 74 Nova custom 4 door sedan trying to restore I bought it to learn how to work on engines. its got a 350 small block. the sub frame is in bad shape and the rear end is a little messed up :(. im having a hard time finding a new rear end and sub frame in my area that's in my...
  16. Drivetrain & Performance
    My 73 is currently a 350 4-speed car but i got a hell of a deal on a 454 so i think its gonna go in my 73. What do i need to change? Will my stock radiator work? Will i have to change my steering box?(has power steering). Any header clearance issues? Is it a headache or easy swap?
  17. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi, so i have a crate 350 and im looking to install a T-56 6 speed this summer. i would like to do a hydraulic clutch. i know i will have to get a custom crossmember and i know where i can get it already. so all i am wondering is if theres anyone else out there thats done the same kind of...
  18. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi everybody. I blew my engine about a year ago when I first got my Nova. Today I bought a 1969 350 v8. I was really excited and happy because the engine appears to be in great shape with very low miles. BUT, the owner (who gave me the shop paperwork) said that it was bored to.80. I was excited...
  19. 4th Generation Nova's
    Hi Everyone, First off I am new here and this is my first post. I have recently bought a 76 Hatchback and planning on making into my first project car of my own. I have also recently bought a 350 that came out of a 69 Camaro and have decided to swap it for the Inline 6 Cylinder in the Nova. I...
  20. Drag Racing Forum
    I have a top end built 350 in my 77 Nova. My question is what pistons, rings, rods, bearings, and crankshaft would I need to build this engine to withstand a 200 shot of No2 approximately 10 times a month during the racing season? It would be most helpful if you could include jegs part...
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