Wow cool engine, very unique...I am interested in the HP and TQ figures and how many R's it turns... I am having built a SBC for E motor class with 255 Cubes. A 305 block destroked crank to reduce the displacement,,, yeah the lil thing should turn up real good... HP modeling shows a modest 550HP at 7500 RPM,,, with the Cam specs it should pull well to 8,000 will set rev limit at 7,800..
13 to 1 and will run 110 + Sunoco Race Gas... have option for Alky should wish to change to fuels later.
From the outside it will seem dull in comparison to the Arias 392 Head motor. just a simple old SBC.
Good luck with the Nova,,, I love them,, drag raced a few 66's,67's. 69's and 70's Nova's..
My LSR project is also a brick,, (1933 Ford Vicky - Hi Boy) But the Classic and Vintage bodies float my boat now and yes they do have an areo disadvantage, but they sure look cool... To all the great salt racers .. keep it up,, you giys are cool,,, but one question how ya going to drive your streamliners to a local Saturday night cruise in??? My car needs to do double duty a few times a year.
Have fun
