Twin-Turbo LSX-Powered 1970 Chevy Nova

Twin-Turbo LSX-Powered 1970 Chevy Nova

Brad Thiessen transformed his childhood 1970 Chevrolet Nova into a drag racing machine after years of it being a family hand-me-down. Originally equipped with a six-cylinder engine, it now features a powerful Dart LS NEXT2 cast-iron block with twin Borg Warner S485 turbos. The Nova includes a TH400 transmission, a carbon fiber driveshaft, and a comprehensive safety setup. The exterior retains its original blue lacquer paint, polished to perfection. Making its debut at the World Wide Technology Raceway, the Nova is set for more drag events in pursuit of a seven-second quarter-mile run.

Builder:
Brad Thiessen
Location:
USA
Price sold:
-
Power:
-
Weight:
-
Engine:
Dart LS NEXT2 blockTwin Borg Warner S485 turbosCustom Wiseco pistonsCallies Ultra Enforcer rodsCallies Ultra Billet crankshaftTrick Flow 245 headsHolley EFI intake manifold
Wheels:
-
Suspension:
Rack-and-pinion steering systemTubular control armsCal-Trac split-leaf springsLeaf-spring sliders
Body:
SFI 25.3 cageMini-tubbed rear wheel wells
Paint / Wrap:
Original blue lacquer
Other Mods:
Peterson Fluid Systems oil pumpMSD Pro 600 CDI Ignition and Coil KitDavies Craig WP150 electric water pumpChampion crossflow radiatorQA1 carbon fiber driveshaftRacepak SmartWire systemCustom-fabricated elbowVintage Air air conditioning
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