
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.
- Built by:
- Brad Thiessen
- Location:
- USA
- Vehicle:
- 1970 Chevrolet Nova - 3rd Gen
- Engine:
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- Exterior:
- SFI 25.3 cageOriginal blue lacquerMini-tubbed rear wheel wells
- Interior:
- Peterson Fluid Systems oil pumpDavies Craig WP150 electric water pumpQA1 carbon fiber driveshaftRacepak SmartWire systemCustom-fabricated elbowVintage Air air conditioning
- Chassis:
- Rack-and-pinion steering systemTubular control armsCal-Trac split-leaf springsLeaf-spring sliders
- Powertrain:
- Dart LS NEXT2 blockTwin Borg Warner S485 turbosMSD Pro 600 CDI Ignition and Coil KitCustom Wiseco pistonsCallies Ultra Enforcer rodsChampion crossflow radiatorCallies Ultra Billet crankshaftTrick Flow 245 headsHolley EFI intake manifold
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