Tuff Stuff Chevy Nova Engine Parts

Jim White's '62 Chevy II is a family car, but not in the way that you might expect.

We knew we needed a special engine for our Week to Wicked Nova. Check out the 496 Big Block Chevy that we put together for our gasser!

What happens when you combine a craftsman with a love of racing and a Speedway Motors G-Comp suspension? A cool, fast Nova race car...

In one week, Jeff, Joe, and Zach, along with Car Craft Magazine, will take an old 1967 Chevy II Nova back in time to the days when Gassers ruled the strip. No dress up here—it will actually be able to race. Meet the build team making it happen!

In this Tech Tip, John gets to answer a favorite question of ours, what engine should I get?

Starting with a Speedway Motors Gasser Axle Suspension Kit and our 9-Inch Housing with 3.89 gears, the Speedway Motors Build Team and Car Craft Magazine build the Chevy II Nova Gasser a rock solid foundation.

Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!

Jarry and Ryan Givens are father and son, and this pair of Novas proves the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

Check out the interior restoration parts that we used for our 1967 Chevy II Nova Gasser build.

The 1964 Corvette L79 327 is legendary, learn more about this storied engine and what you need to build a clone.