Building 409 Block Project

Richard Fox

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Have a sweet 67 Camaro with a humble 400 BB in it and now it's time to rock with a 65 Nova with a 409 425 hp block.

We are going full bore with Edlebrock aluminum headers, dual 500 carbs, Rolling Thunder hydro cam and associated lifters and rockers - grrrrr.

In a couple of weeks we take the Nova to South San Francisco for a set of custom headers and exhaust system to work with the Chassisworks front clip.

Will be picking everyone's minds on tips as we move along.
 

Richard Fox

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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. The 65 Nova 409 (Bookends Build) in the builds forum will definitely be hitting the Hot August Nights 2016 1/16 mile drags next year. The part that puckers your butt is just after the finish line is a hair pin left turn with concrete blocks. Secret: pass finish line with as much courage as you can and then hammer the brakes - diapers recommended.
 
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