These Deuces are so badass! Recently I've become fascinated with these high output small block variants of their more popular big block brothers. Its funny that they're not more popular than they are, they seem like theyd be a riot to drive on the street. The Yenko Deuce Nova, GSS 340-6 Demon, and (to a lesser extent) W31 Cutlass. These screaming small blocks were most likely the closest a customer could get to a real race car off the factory floor. Even closer than the more notorious big blocks. Which these nasty small blocks were known to embarrass. A light weight 4-speed steep geared small block car camming right on the edge of destruction, now that would be a fun car to drive
I love the Yenko Nova, My first car was a 1970 Nova SS 350 4 speed. It had the black bench seat interior, red paint and Rocket Racing mag wheels. I bought it for $1000 in 1976, man I wish I still had it.
@@w41duvernay It was my first car, then bought a brand new 78 Monza Spyder. Hind site is 20/20. Back then it was not worth a whole lot, plus it was a Ohio car and full of rust.
Chevy's aren't my favorite but even as a Mopar guy I can't deny this car is bad ass. Always liked the solid lifter LT1. Really liked the Chevy 302 in the first gen Z28 too. Nasty small blocks
a 4.30 and the hypo 350 is a very get with it now combination.I had a 71 duster 340 built 727 auto with a 4.30 posi that was really quick...great cars!
I feel so much better about my '02 2WD 2DR Blazer weighing in at about 3500 lbs., when all of the old muscle cars were weighing over 3000 lbs. I nicknamed her Ms. Piggy, as I've always considered her on the heavy side. When I'm finally able to do the LS swap, she'll lose 150 lbs and gain 150 HP. Of course, that may be offset by the addition of an air suspension. Oh well, life is the art of compromise.
That is a really sweet ride. Probably my favorite Nova other than maybe a 66 Chevy II L79. The 68-69 L78 Nova's and 69 Yenko 427 Super Nova's were definitely faster in a straight line but definitely didn't have the handling of the small block cars. I'm a Mopar guy first but there aren't really any classic muscle cars I can think of that aren't sweet rides
I have an LT-1 Corvette engine. They aren't practical for normal driving. The cam creates very little vacuum. And it didn't do with Automatics because of the cam Duration. The engine didn't really come alive till around 3,500 RPM but pulled past 7,000. The cam is something like 280-290 Duration and a 513 lift I think. But I've been looking at cams and I may have it confused. I'm looking for a much milder one, like a 240/450-460 and use a 400 block and the LT heads. Just curious if I can keep low end torque.
The 780 CFM Carb Was Also the Carb on the Z/28, 302,I Believe.W/ Out the Yenko Stripe,This Would Have Made a GREAT SLEEPER,From Red Lite To Red Lite.LoL
In the `60s, Chevy IIs were given the nickname Deuce by the hotrodders. The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was manufactured by Chevrolet and produced in five generations from1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968. When the Chevy II nameplate was dropped, Nova becoming the nameplate for the 1969 through 1979 models. Don Yenko adopted the hotrodder nickname of Deuce for his car.
Are you sure about that valve lash Kevin, I seem to remember the 327's I worked on in boats were 008 and 018 lash, 30 is a lot . maybe thats the degrees or something of the cam, either way lots of good info and thanks for the video
The 69 Yenko Nova's had the 427. The 70 Yenko Deuce was actually a whole different model. Kind of a budget Yenko car. An LT1 was probably alot cheaper than a 402 or 454 in 1970. Plus the Deuce probably handled alot better
+robert tallman I don't think any of the Yenko Novas got ZL1s like those very few Camaros did. Thatd be the one thing that would give the Camaro the nod. Other than that though, if both cars were equal with the same equipment id give the nod to the Nova. They were just a tad lighter and shared nearly all chassis components with the Camaro so other than weight they're very equal
+Evan B The Novas were around 100lbs lighter than the Camaros, which not many racers knew. The Nova was/is insured as a "family coupe" which attributed to significantly lower premiums.
i'm curious about a 69 chevy nova ss that i traded in 1970 in the poughkeepsie, ny.y area. it was a 2 tone blue with a silver blue vinyl top, astro bucket seats. it was a 396 and produced about 425 hp after being souped up abit. i traded it at what i believe was an MG or sporty type car dealer. any info would be appreciated.
These Deuces are so badass! Recently I've become fascinated with these high output small block variants of their more popular big block brothers. Its funny that they're not more popular than they are, they seem like theyd be a riot to drive on the street. The Yenko Deuce Nova, GSS 340-6 Demon, and (to a lesser extent) W31 Cutlass. These screaming small blocks were most likely the closest a customer could get to a real race car off the factory floor. Even closer than the more notorious big blocks. Which these nasty small blocks were known to embarrass. A light weight 4-speed steep geared small block car camming right on the edge of destruction, now that would be a fun car to drive
I love the Yenko Nova, My first car was a 1970 Nova SS 350 4 speed. It had the black bench seat interior, red paint and Rocket Racing mag wheels. I bought it for $1000 in 1976, man I wish I still had it.
Mike Emerson your right
Why did you sell it?
@@w41duvernay It was my first car, then bought a brand new 78 Monza Spyder. Hind site is 20/20. Back then it was not worth a whole lot, plus it was a Ohio car and full of rust.
Chevy's aren't my favorite but even as a Mopar guy I can't deny this car is bad ass. Always liked the solid lifter LT1. Really liked the Chevy 302 in the first gen Z28 too. Nasty small blocks
Back then the Yenko lot in Canonsburg had only muscle cars.
That car looks beautiful in that color.
VERY cool. Yenko thinking outside the box to make a winner of a car.
a 4.30 and the hypo 350 is a very get with it now combination.I had a 71 duster 340 built 727 auto with a 4.30 posi that was really quick...great cars!
good luck driving on the hwy with this...
I feel so much better about my '02 2WD 2DR Blazer weighing in at about 3500 lbs., when all of the old muscle cars were weighing over 3000 lbs. I nicknamed her Ms. Piggy, as I've always considered her on the heavy side. When I'm finally able to do the LS swap, she'll lose 150 lbs and gain 150 HP. Of course, that may be offset by the addition of an air suspension. Oh well, life is the art of compromise.
LT-1 with solid lifters 4.10:1 rear end. That's just a kickass start!!
That is a really sweet ride. Probably my favorite Nova other than maybe a 66 Chevy II L79. The 68-69 L78 Nova's and 69 Yenko 427 Super Nova's were definitely faster in a straight line but definitely didn't have the handling of the small block cars. I'm a Mopar guy first but there aren't really any classic muscle cars I can think of that aren't sweet rides
Yeah i love Novas with big HP, Car is so light , Great color
I like any Nova with anything. They're rare as hell
I had a 1970 LT1 365 horse Nova with a M22 4 speed
amazing video
a guy in centreville m.d. had one of these back in the 80,s as far as i know he just let it go to waste. he would not sell it!
I have an LT-1 Corvette engine. They aren't practical for normal driving. The cam creates very little vacuum. And it didn't do with Automatics because of the cam Duration. The engine didn't really come alive till around 3,500 RPM but pulled past 7,000. The cam is something like 280-290 Duration and a 513 lift I think. But I've been looking at cams and I may have it confused. I'm looking for a much milder one, like a 240/450-460 and use a 400 block and the LT heads. Just curious if I can keep low end torque.
i like you movie , i live from brazil and i or more brazilian man like this or more movies thats subtitles in portuguese
Kevin really likes this....
Never even knew these cars existed. That LT1 has a pretty nasty sound for a small block. Yeah right economy car LoL
The 780 CFM Carb Was Also the Carb on the Z/28, 302,I Believe.W/ Out the Yenko Stripe,This Would Have Made a GREAT SLEEPER,From Red Lite To Red Lite.LoL
What did the deuce Stand for in it's Moniker ? & Yes i'm not a Card player. thanks.
In the `60s, Chevy IIs were given the nickname Deuce by the hotrodders. The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was manufactured by Chevrolet and produced in five generations from1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968. When the Chevy II nameplate was dropped, Nova becoming the nameplate for the 1969 through 1979 models. Don Yenko adopted the hotrodder nickname of Deuce for his car.
So 2 is why it's the deuce carmobile, thanks Rick Bond.
Are you sure about that valve lash Kevin, I seem to remember the 327's I worked on in boats were 008 and 018 lash, 30 is a lot . maybe thats the degrees or something of the cam, either way lots of good info and thanks for the video
30-30 was the go to factory cam of the day, 30 lash on intake and 30 lash on exhaust. LT1 was a 24-30, 24 lash intake and 30 on exhaust.
What is the curb weight on those Yenko Novas?
The registration says something like 3300 shop scales will show something ~3400lbs depending on options for a small block.
So is this Nova for sale? How much??
Automatic selector on a 4 speed car? 4:54
Good eye!!
I was about to post the same thing I was looking down through the comments to make sure no one else had noticed.
Turbo 400 was optional on the Deuce . That is a Hurst Auto Stick 1 shifter .
That sounds alittle more lumpy that a true 70 lt1 242/254 116 cam....
Way is there a automatic indicator in-dash but has for speed on the floor?
THE vette lt1 350 was 370 horse power...bigger carb and camshaft
I just like the Deuce Nova's better because they had a back seat and probably half the price tag of a Corvette
What kind of shifter is that?
That is a Hurst Auto Stick 1 . They first came out around 1970 .
Shoot i thought these were 427's.
The 69 Yenko Nova's had the 427. The 70 Yenko Deuce was actually a whole different model. Kind of a budget Yenko car. An LT1 was probably alot cheaper than a 402 or 454 in 1970. Plus the Deuce probably handled alot better
@@jeremythompson9895 thank you!
Open headers probably got close to 400 hp.
NHRA rated thee LT1 @ 425 HP.
the yenko nova was the fastests yenko ever made from yenko
no it isnt
a corvette isnt a musclecar,its a sports car,there for the yenko nova was the fastest yenko musclecar
its one of them. the 67 yenko is probably faster
+robert tallman I don't think any of the Yenko Novas got ZL1s like those very few Camaros did. Thatd be the one thing that would give the Camaro the nod. Other than that though, if both cars were equal with the same equipment id give the nod to the Nova. They were just a tad lighter and shared nearly all chassis components with the Camaro so other than weight they're very equal
+Evan B The Novas were around 100lbs lighter than the Camaros, which not many racers knew. The Nova was/is insured as a "family coupe" which attributed to significantly lower premiums.
FYI dude. Your never gonna beat the insurance companies at anything!!!
Really like the 68-72 Nova body style although I never really cared for the first gen Chevy II Nova
Yenko duesh!! Lol!
What's the difference between a YENKO DEUCE AND A YENKO S/C.
SC had 427 big block
i'm curious about a 69 chevy nova ss that i traded in 1970 in the poughkeepsie, ny.y area. it was a 2 tone blue with a silver blue vinyl top, astro bucket seats. it was a 396 and produced about 425 hp after being souped up abit. i traded it at what i believe was an MG or sporty type car dealer. any info would be appreciated.
Nice car, not a fan of orange cars.
tou should try to get a yenko vega