Pro street???

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ajc5633

Discussion Starter · Aug 22, 2012

Ok, I'm not really sure where to put this topic but here it goes. I have been building my 75 nova as a strong street car fro a while while I decide exactly what direction to with it. I'm thinking about pro street after seeing other cars like this, but what exactly goes into a car to say it is pro street?

I have ideas but I'm not exactly 100% on what it is.

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sevenzeronova

· #2 · Aug 23, 2012

To me pro street is a drag car with just enuff to be street legal.
Tubbed, dot slicks, minimal interior,caged, and FAST!

ajc5633

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 23, 2012

sevenzeronova said:
To me pro street is a drag car with just enuff to be street legal.
Tubbed, dot slicks, minimal interior,caged, and FAST!

That's what I was thinking. Barely street legal race car. Just trying to get other peoples opinions.

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ProNova

· #4 · Aug 23, 2012

Pro Street was defined as a Car that looked like it was a Pro Stock someone was driving on Street, Hood Scoop or induction coming out of hood, Tires wider than 10 inches under the fenders, Roll Cage, wheelie bars and yes most of the time Killer Engines, But today it is more one driving, I have a Pro Street and it has everything cept the killer motor, It used to have one but no fun not being able to drive far, Today it is the art of Illusion, Making people think it is more than what it appears to be, So if you decide, Remember build being able to drive it, First thing is rear tires When I build mine in 1989 there was only Bias Ply Tires and they were not very good when wet So make sure you check out the new Radials, Also a killer engine in a 75 depends on your state but emissions become an issue, I have dual cats on mine, So just remember when you do decide to do whatever make sure to make a plan and stick to it

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ajc5633

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 23, 2012

ProNova said:
Pro Street was defined as a Car that looked like it was a Pro Stock someone was driving on Street, Hood Scoop or induction coming out of hood, Tires wider than 10 inches under the fenders, Roll Cage, wheelie bars and yes most of the time Killer Engines, But today it is more one driving, I have a Pro Street and it has everything cept the killer motor, It used to have one but no fun not being able to drive far, Today it is the art of Illusion, Making people think it is more than what it appears to be, So if you decide, Remember build being able to drive it, First thing is rear tires When I build mine in 1989 there was only Bias Ply Tires and they were not very good when wet So make sure you check out the new Radials, Also a killer engine in a 75 depends on your state but emissions become an issue, I have dual cats on mine, So just remember when you do decide to do whatever make sure to make a plan and stick to it

Ya, emissions isn't to big a problem to get past and the car doesn't go ver far so I would build a nice engine with the small supercharger I have. Still drivable but also pretty powerful. I'm not to worried about weather because the cat doesn't even come out of the garage now with any threat of sprinkles. But thanks for the definition because this really guides what I need to do.

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sevenzeronova

· #6 · Aug 23, 2012

My buddy pro street. I know its a 2nd gen, but hey to each there own!

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big dog ss

· #7 · Aug 23, 2012

sevenzeronova said:
To me pro street is a drag car with just enuff to be street legal.
Tubbed, dot slicks, minimal interior,caged, and FAST!

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

ajc5633

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 23, 2012

sevenzeronova said:
My buddy pro street. I know its a 2nd gen, but hey to each there own!

Very very nice.

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sevenzeronova

· #9 · Aug 23, 2012

Other buddy's 67 pro street, this thing is a monster on the street!

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ajc5633

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 23, 2012

sevenzeronova said:
Other buddy's 67 pro street, this thing is a monster on the street!

That car just looks scary.

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big dog ss

· #11 · Aug 23, 2012

sevenzeronova said:
Other buddy's 67 pro street, this thing is a monster on the street!

love the paint on this one!!:yes::yes::yes:

sevenzeronova

· #12 · Aug 23, 2012

big dog ss said:
love the paint on this one!!:yes::yes::yes:

Nice part is it real ss and he has the entire drivetrain and front clip in his basment.

ajc5633

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 23, 2012

sevenzeronova said:
Nice part is it real ss and he has the entire drivetrain and front clip in his basment.

That's awesome. Keeping all the original parts was a great idea not that it can go back to original easily, but just a great extra.

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Twisted6

· #14 · Aug 23, 2012

My 64SS is Prostreet with a 8point roll bar and a Back seat fits two 6' guys in the back.The car also still sits on the stock 64 springs.

Used to be my daily driver till I added in the 5:13s it now has in it. But have been rethinking to change it back to a more streetable gearing,And less track time.But something that the New 690 lift cam will be happy with.

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Nova_Guy

· #15 · Aug 23, 2012

At some car shows they put my car in pro street. They based it on the roll bar, mini tubs, no back seat and some other minor stuff by different judges.

rickshire

· #16 · Nov 10, 2012

In the process of building my Pro Street 66

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