427ci LS-Powered 1965 Nova SS at LS Fest East

427ci LS-Powered 1965 Nova SS at LS Fest East

Dean Tepen's 1965 Nova SS, showcased at LS Fest East, features a powerful 427ci LS engine with a Hilborn stack fuel injection. The engine is enhanced with Frankenstein M311 cylinder heads and a Cam Motion camshaft, all managed by a Holley Terminator X EFI system. The car retains its original white color with Weld Wheels and Mickey Thompson drag radials, complemented by a Church Brothers front suspension and Calvert Racing components in the rear. Inside, the Nova maintains a classic appearance with red factory bucket seats, a 6-point roll bar, and a mix of modern and stock instrumentation.

Built by:
Dean Tepen
Location:
Jerseyville, Illinois, USA
Engine:
-
Cost:
-
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
Weld Wheels
Exterior:
-
Interior:
Chevy 12-bolt rearHolley screen
Chassis:
Church Brothers front suspensionCalvert Racing Caltracs and shocksStrange and Wilwood brakes
Powertrain:
427ci LSGM 700R4 overdrive transmissionHilborn stack fuel injectionFrankenstein M311 cylinder headsCam Motion camshaftHolley Terminator X EFI
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