Chevy folks have a secret weapon with the Chevy II. Not quite as big as a Chevelle and not quite as sporty as the Camaro, Chevrolet’s compact was nonetheless capable of handling a Mark IV big-block without trouble. That means less weight and fine weight transfer for those who are more interested in winning than looking good.
Perhaps Chris Teed didn’t know what an intelligent purchase he made when he was 16 years old, but 46 years later, he still owns this L78-powered 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS. Over the years, he’s learned how to maximize its power to run ETs that you’d expect from a car with ported heads, headers, and slicks.
Sure, the Super Sport now runs L89 aluminum heads and may have an adjustment here or there that may not be showroom-stock, but this is a vehicle that follows the NHRA rulebook and impresses in ways that you’d expect from a modified car.
Join Muscle Car Campy as he chats with Chris about his high school car and how he’s dialed in his Bow Tie to run high 11s. If you enjoy this video, be sure to check out other automotive segments from Muscle Car Campy.
