A new Super Sport package was available on the Nova 400 coupe and convertible. The SS package included finned wheel covers, wider body-side moldings, aluminized rear panels and SS emblems and originally cost $161 and the I6 packed 120hp. Only 44,000 Nova SS coupes and convertibles were produced during the 1963 model year. This one will get our G-Machine chassis with giant Baer Brakes, RideTech coilovers, 8-speed auto trans, and the new Gen V LT4 engine that’ll quickly bring this up to speed with 650hp.

Frame and Suspension

• Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis
• Ridetech single-adjustable coilovers
• Power steering rack
• Baer 14" 6-piston Pro Plus brake kits front and rear
• Splined sway bars front & rear

Engine

• Chevrolet Performance 650hp Gen V LT4 crate engine
• Chevrolet Performance LT4 controller kit w/harness & ECU
• Drive Junky LT4 serpentine drive system
• Custom throttle body relocation
• Custom 4" cold air intake
• Custom high-capacity aluminum intercooler reservoir

Drivetrain

• Chevrolet Performance 8L90E 8-speed automatic transmission
• Custom steel driveshaft
• Moser 9" housing and 31 spline axles with Baer Brakes full floater hub system
• Currie 9" aluminum third member, 31 spline axles, TrueTrac differential, 3.25 gear

Wheels & Tires

• Forgeline Rebel wheels, 18x8.5 front & 18x10.5 rear
• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/18 front & 285/35/18 rear.

Sheet Metal & Body Exterior

• Entire car was dipped & E-coated for rust protection
• Custom inner fender panels
• Detroit Speed minitubs
• Final color: WHITE!
• Black cloth top

Interior

• Custom 6-point bolt-in roll cage
• Flaming River tilt steering column
• Vintage Air Gen IV a/c system
• Recaro Expert M seats
• American Autowire wiring harness
• Boese billet gauge carrier with Classic Instruments gauges
• Customized dash with added A/C & heater vents
• SeatBeltPlanet 3-point retractable seat belts

Other Features

• AutoRad aluminum radiator support, radiator, heat exchanger, and AC condenser kit
• American Autowire wiring harness
• Stainless EFI fuel tank with ZL1 pump & Vaporworx pickups
• Dual Optima YellowTop batteries

Arrival

Disassembly

Dipping & E-coat

Sheet metal repair and fabrication

Chassis fabrication & fitment

Pre-assembly & mockup

Interior related

Bodywork & paint

Final Assembly