CPP transformed a "rust bucket" '70 Nova into
a modern, high-performance vehicle, and the evidence is here in black &
white. To ensure consistency, all testing was by the same driver: Nick Licata,
senior editor: Super Chevy Magazine.
We first track-tested our green stock Nova to determine
the baseline numbers. When it ran, it pitched and yawed like a garbage barge
on the open seas.
After a complete frame-off restoration, which included
a new high-performance suspension package, we again track-tested our Nova,
now an awesome yellow. Whoa! It hugged the road like glue.
'70 Nova Specs & Stats - Baseline (stock)
SLALOM: 420 ft - Cones 70 ft apart
Before: 7.01 seconds, which translates to 40.9 mph
After: 5.87 seconds, which translates to 49.4 mph-8.5 mph faster than baseline
SKIDPAD: Clockwise & counter-clockwise - Circumference:
628 ft / diameter:100 ft
Before: 0.74g
After: 0.97g
BRAKING: from 60-0 mph
Before: 174 ft
After: 112 ft - an improvement of 62 ft, 36% better than stock disc brakes.
Stopping in 112ft is a new record. Super Chevy magazine
exclaims, "In our history of vehicle testing, we have never had a car
stop in this short of distance."
Restored '70 Nova Specs
Front Suspension:
The TCI bolt in tubular front sub-frame suspension consists of;
Tubular replacement sub-frame
Polished stainless steel upper and lower control arms
Billet aluminum adjustable coil over shocks
TCI Custom IFS spindles
Power rack and pinion
Rear Suspension:
The TCI bolt in rear suspension consists of;
New Currie Enterprises 31 spline Ford 9" axle with Posi-traction 58-1/2
inches from hub to hub
Polished stainless steel adjustable 4 link with panhard bar
Billet aluminum adjustable coil over shocks.
Brake System:
The brake system consists of;
Wilwood 6 piston calipers front and rear
Wilwood 13 front rotors and 12 inch rear rotors
Hydratech hydraulic brake booster
CPP MCPV-1 chrome aluminum master cylinder with built in adjustable proportioning
valve
Custom bent stainless steel hard lines
TIRES:
Front: Toyo, Proxes, 235/40ZR 18
Rear: Toyo, Proxes, 285/40ZR 18 |