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MosportGreen66
09-23-2005, 12:29 AM
We just picked up a very nice, clean 1972 Nova SS350. It has an M-20, rubber floor mats, steel wheels and dog dish caps. Full owner history, building sheet and some other dealer goodies.

While looking in Chevrolet By the Numbers, it notes the 1972 Nova SS350 has 175 hp. But other sources tell me the hp rating was 220. What are some good Nova sites where I can find this information? Thanks very much!

Will post some pictures when we pick her up.

-Dan
Jonesy
09-23-2005, 12:53 AM
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/index.php?
Mr. T
09-23-2005, 12:58 AM
Dan,

The 72 L48 Nova produced 200 hp.
YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-23-2005, 01:08 AM
The M20 denotes a 4 speed which will be a Saginaw not the muncie version. Good find! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Is this the silver one from EBaY?

http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24916
MikeA
09-23-2005, 02:10 AM
Sounds like a nice purchase. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Post some pictures. I agree, 200 hp.
MosportGreen66
09-23-2005, 03:06 AM
We're going to pick up the car next weekend. Needless to say we're excited about the car. Should make for a neat little peice. Thanks for the information on the engine and tranny. learn new things everyday!
YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-23-2005, 08:25 PM
So...... is it the silver one in the above link?
MosportGreen66
09-23-2005, 08:42 PM
Yes it is Marlin. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Sorry for not communicating this in the above post.
I will keep everyone posted. She is coming home next weekend.
YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
09-23-2005, 11:16 PM
Nice car, well done by you! Did you read the thread on Steve's site where we were talking about it?
MosportGreen66
09-24-2005, 07:04 AM
Yes I did Marlin. Thank you!
The paint issues are very much topical.
No pannels will need to be replaced.
Should make a for a nice keeper.
We've been looking for a Nova for a long while now http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Schonyenko2
09-24-2005, 06:21 PM
Like Marlin said, there's very good info, and friendly folks over at Steve's geared towards novas. Lotta members from this site are also members over there.
The areas at the bottom of the front fenders are always a problem. They trap moisture between the sheetmetal, and brace causing rust to form inbetween.
Those 72's run pretty well. My son Joe has a 72 ralley nova that with a little modification would run 14.90s pretty consistently. Even with a 2.73 rear.