1966 L79 Nova SS vs. 1967 GTO 400 HO
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A 1966 L79 Nova SS takes on a 1967 Pontiac GTO 400 HO in a quarter mile drag race. Chevrolet vs Pontiac, who wins?
Both cars are competing in the Pure Stock Drags, so modifications are very limited. The only modifications permitted are minor porting, blue printing and minor weight reduction without altering the stock appearance. That means stock intake manifold, stock exhaust manifolds and street tires (See more below).
The 1966 Nova SS in the video is powered by Chevrolet's potent and rare L79 327 Cubic Inch small block which was rated at 350 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. This particular Nova SS is a equipped with a 4.56 posi rear and 4 speed transmission.
The 1967 GTO in the other lane is powered by Pontiac's 400 cubic inch (6.6 L) High Output engine which was rated at 360 horsepower and 438 lb-ft of torque. The 400 HO is well known by Pontiac fans. The GTO also has a 4 speed manual transmission and a posi rear.
Stick vs Stick ! Pontiac vs Chevy !! So WHO WINs?
Watch the video and see what happens.
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The Rules for the Pure Stock Drags are:
The class is limited to cars produced between 1955 to 1979 built in both United States and Canadian assembly plants The cars had to come with a minimum of 12 months and 12,000 mile warranty from the manufacturer.
Any car running faster than 11.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded. Any convertible running faster than 13.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
All casting numbers must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed including intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds. Blocks do not have to be "numbers matching," but they must be the correct displacement. Overbores up to .070" are allowed. Stock cranks only.
All Engines – 1.5 extra points allowed over advertised.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed.
The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed.
The ignition system must be stock, including the distributor, cap, coil, and wires. Points may be replaced with any electronic conversion that fits under the stock distributor cap.
The carburetor must be correct for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Jetting and metering changes are permitted. THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL!
Cast-iron exhaust manifolds are mandatory and must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed. Internal modifications to the exhaust manifolds are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances will headers be allowed, including those cars that came with headers delivered in the trunk. Pipes must be routed as they were originally for the year, make, model, and engine combination. Mufflers must be stock looking in design, that is, oval in shape. No glasspacks or straight pipes allowed unless installed as original equipment. Maximum muffler inlet and outlet size is 2.5 inches. X & H pipes allowed.
The radiator must be correct for the year, make, model, and horsepower claimed. No lightweight, aluminum radiators allowed.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed. Duration at .050" lobe lift must be within 1% of factory specs. Lift at the valve must be within 2% of factory specs. Maximum stall limited to 2200 rpm.
The transmission must be correct for year, make, model and engine of the car. 3-speed manuals may be upgraded to the correct 4-speed if originally available.
The rear axle must be of the same manufacturer as came with the car. Any gear ratio is allowed.
Reproduction tires or radial tires only, and you are allowed to run tires one size over stock.
Factory wheels only.
