750HP Supercharged LSA Chevy Nova Pro Street Car

Chad brought his '66 Chevy Nova with a 700whp Supercharged LSA so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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[@Jeezey]

To all the cars claiming 700+hp… this is what 700hp looks like!

[@cdh1320]

Thanks for the opportunity to shoot with you guys! Had a great time!

[@kimosabbe50]

Really, really nice build, sir 👍😲

[@sanfranciscobay]

How much did it cost to build?

[@cdh1320]

@@sanfranciscobay About 80k so far

[@chandlerbonham5550]

@@cdh1320 Love the build. I'm honestly asking cause I do not know but how you running in the 10s and don't have a roll cage in the car? All the tracks I've seen requires a roll cage for 11.49 or less. Just honestly curious. I don't know what I don't know lol

[@austinharris7037]

@@cdh1320 hey man I've been building a 67 ii since I was 15yo haha. This is exactly how I envisioned my car being done with the right ration of nostalgia:modern. I've even had the billet specialties for years now. But I've redone my front clip a few times already... Went from rebuilding the stock, to the cpp stuff with stock wheel wells with cut out for fender well headers. To now I a full church boys front clip bout to go on it. I see ur wearing the CBR shirt. Interested to know more about ur front clip/ leaf spring setup.(looks like cal-tracs maybe on rear) I'm currently finishing up my own garage to finish the build. Can't wait to have the full CBR clip on it. Just curious to know more about your suspension setup socks etc. Your car def rides up like a cutter thru ice love it

[@TheCycle2300]

Pretty impressive car man. Amazing how well it hooks with a 255. Great build!!

[@danmyers9372]

I think he has old school style slider bars on the leaf springs. They still work really well. It also appears he has loose front shocks allowing a lot of weight transfer. Hey modern radial race cars have gone sub 4.0 1/8th mile on a 275 radial which is not much bigger than this tire. Of course that is on a track prepped with a ton of traction compound…

[@jerryburdick8051]

That's how you LS. Wonderful car. I love that the owner showed up with the paint looking proper. Kudos!

[@CyberDocUSA]

This is my fave build in a long time, though I love 'em all! Chad is pretty intense and sure knows his shit. Thanks for the smiles.

[@999Rabs]

Such a sweet build and entirely relatable!! I loved Shawn’s reaction when the loud pedal got tapped, he was genuinely surprised at how brutal the car was! Car hooks up really cleanly and gets moving forward fast!! 🔥🔥😊😊👍🏼👍🏼

[@briansakers6798]

Best engine ever...l96 basically ls3 but a lil smaller but stronger cause it's not aluminum and it has the square port heads then you put the lsa supercharger on it and you got an indescribable daily driven 10 second car that's reliable....good stuff

[@danohara2211]

Sick build, super classy keeping it as stock as possible🙌🏼

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Nice build , perfect mix of old and new

[@isyscarola5928]

Your reaction to those pulls tells us everything we need to know 🤣

[@inactiveaccount657]

Actually the intro does

[@theariesexperiment4642]

The ole GT Grant. Lol. Truly the steering wheel of 90s budget hot rodding. 😆 I've owned several. My favorite is the 3 spoke with 3 holes in each spoke. Great steering wheel.

[@kenwatts5410]

Killer car, I have a black on black Deuce with Billet Specialties, I'm taking them off and putting Cragars on

[@Thestainxpert]

Who doesn’t love a Gorgeous 66 / 67 Chevy II powered by Gods favorite engine 🤤🤓

[@cyclonekevin6199]

That’s what it’s bout, Drive it and enjoy it. Great build.

[@chandlerbonham5550]

Love the car!!!!! Question though.....how can he run in the 10s without a roll cage? Most tracks I've been to, under 11.5 requires a roll cage. Im just honestly curious.

[@mannycarinha770]

No cage. Not to smart he said he ran 10,s with out a cage that makes no sense anything at a track running 12.s needs cage at least here in NJ it does. Anyway safety first

[@gordocarbo]

May have taken a pass then got kicked off the track

[@Xander_Park]

Love the license plate lol 😆 This car is such a beautiful Monster!

[@csmith9684]

You have a well handled car when you can "casually" keep 1 hand on the wheel & hang one arm out the window while killing mosquitos 8:12 .... That smoke show at 0:23 u can see 4 separate streams lol that is pretty cool man!

[@jimmybootz1277]

I'm cryin😭........when Shawn goes "son of a bitch?" and looks over I know, and with the way o'l boy was grinnin😈, Shawn was like "💭this dude is the 😈 750 whp my a$$💭"......................🗣️"DUDE I DIG YOUR CAR!!!!!"😁................😭😭😭🥶

[@AutotopiaLA]

This was such a fun time!!

[@edwardherrera4097]

Good stuff Chad. Car looks great. Long way from wrenching on our old cars in high school. Definitely brings back good memories of my 67 Nova. One day I'll get one again. I'll have to ask you for help this time around.

[@jasondobson3591]

9 second car, no cage or harness. Lap belts? Don’t you have safety regulations to follow in the states?

[@danmyers9372]

Totally bitchin’ build! I have always liked the ‘66-67 Novas. They look kinda like a scaled down ‘66-67 Chevelle. I love that he left the car still looking like a mostly stock ‘60’s muscle car. I have the same tastes. The one drawback to these cars from a performance standpoint are the small rear tire openings. Guessing the 8” wheel and 255 tire was the biggest that fits without mini tubbing the rear quarters. I do wonder how in the world he was able to run 10.30’s at an NHRA sanctioned track with no roll cage. Heck it doesn’t even have a roll bar!

[@jasonstanford]

Yeeeaaah I don't know about that. I was thinking the same thing. No harnesses either. Heck 20 years ago I was doing mid 12s in a 69' Camaro with just a lap belt at an NHRA track and they waved me off.

[@thomasrutledge3366]

No cage or harnesses in a 9 sec car? Doesn't seem safe. That being said awesome car that anyone would love.

[@markwegner6100]

In '86 my 1st car was a '66 hardtop Nova. Sweet ride.

[@PrimalRampageGaming]

Sounds and looks amazing.

[@melvinburwell8202]

Nice Chevy II. Rare. Perfect daily driver. Cool livable killer package. 👍👍❤❤😎😎🤑🤑

[@bbd468]

Fawking Love this Car!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too!!

[@danielpotts9622]

Proper Set-up for a Real Steel Deal Street Rod.. Bravo 👏✊🙌🙏💯🏁🏆💯🇺🇸🎯

[@youtubeistrh4666]

The rides you get on this channel are out of hand bro what a gig

[@fishpony1211]

Damn that supercharger sounds so sweet! I need one of those.

[@justpray365]

That’s as good as it gets. Fantastic car. More fun than you should have with your clothes on, and practical at the same time.

[@Red-rl1xx]

Super cool! These are probably my favorite year Novas!

[@jakemesa3211]

Beautiful simple build!!

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Good looking car, nothing beats a second gen deuce. Nice stance. And that burnout! WOW! With a blown LSA, who needs a big block? Engine looks like it was born to be in there. Kudos on the build.

[@DrangeDragRacingTeam1967]

0:43 I own that car today 😎

[@richardwarfield7386]

Clean simple and fast 👍

[@ralphcantrell3214]

NICE ride. The '66 Chevy II is my favorite classic car of all time. True hotrods are square.

[@boostyou6256]

Don't forget to put your seat belt on. LMAO 🤣

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!!! 👍👍

[@aaronflores9325]

Who doesn’t like the sound of a super charger

[@blackericdenice]

Why would you run 4.10 gears with 750+ hp?

[@timgillenwater1503]

'66 and '67 Nova. One of my top 3 favorite cars of all time. He built this one right. No need to build something with a 1,000hp for the street. Performance to weight ratio is the only number to worry about.

[@troyburns6971]

Respect to the Nova , my pops has the exact same car , it's black on black . His is 327 four speed with 4.10 gears , not as quick as this one but quick enough ! Love the fact that it's not overly customized , that's what makes these muscle cars stand out! Super Cool !! 👍

[@makeyourownluck8823]

The 66 nova ss is one of my favorite muscle cars

[@ryanlester761]

I know Chad personally and he's a hard egg to crack. It's cool to see him smile a bit here. Man, that car is amazing. I would probably be perma-grinned, but that's just me. Haha.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a cool guy and what a great car he has!

[@cdh1320]

Thanks fellas!

[@sru1436]

That car is sick, love the sound of the motor.

[@rogerbrownjr5326]

I'm not a Chevy fan but this car badass

[@dennisonbrower7680]

Awesome build! Definitely one of my all time favorites on this channel.

[@bure4me]

I mean, I've never been afraid to drive my big block anywhere in the country. 725 NA hp at the flywheel. Simple 496 hydraulic roler. With a 300 dollar used nx mainline nitrous kit it went 9.60 on a 150 shot with thesame 255x60. This build is $$$$$.

[@just_some_internet_guy]

Looks like very fun times were had during this episode! I love that setup!

[@smokinjoeprestwood5889]

Simply mahhhvalous... 👌🇺🇲

[@michaelrobbins1370]

That’s a nice ride.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

What a car ! That thing looks like fun all day long ! 👍😀

[@theariesexperiment4642]

That thing is an absolute ripper. No frills. Just bald eagles screamin' like a rabid demon. Hope your well Shawn.

[@peteremilong6025]

Gotta say..one of the best cars I've seen in awhile..great job!!!

[@cheetoz6902]

That's a bad ass ova. I freaking LOVE THAT CAR. I ONLY WISH!!!!

[@bryanluntz1603]

Beautiful little Nova Great sound

[@marshall60m4]

That car is tight.....Great build.

[@omnipotentone6545]

Fantastic!!! Thank you both 🙏

[@kirktitgen7453]

Absolutely wicked ….not really pro street ….not tubbed just the way i like it ….thing is really insane and badass !!!!

[@dimon_152]

Отличное видео!) Спасибо!) Не могли бы вы добавить международные субтитры для просмотра из других стран?)

[@StevieVman1]

Gotta ❤ it. Besides being drivable and chill it's still a beast. I love the stock interior and that dashboard display is insane. 😊 Nova's are like the forgotten Chevy. Kinda similar to the Dodge Dart. Not sure if anyone else could agree with the comparison.

[@d-sifer7714]

Yeah that’s the one for me !! Real nice and clean looking car … and that pick up power. Great job on the car and as always excellent quality video..

[@carllavell8673]

🔥👍😍👍🔥

[@gordocarbo]

Dig the build simple clean and way faster than Id ever guess. Novas look so good in black just sinister. Never knew the dash/gauges were the same as the Chevelles same yr

[@GLRESTOMOD]

What a sweet Nova! Love those Dakota Digital gauges that look stock, definitely getting a set for my General Lee restomod! Totally different odd style of course, but my mom had a 1974 Nova with the Spirit of America package. She got it new, doesn’t have it anymore though. Again, impressive build here, great job on the car!

[@DaveRyan1974]

Finally you show a real tire frying lightweight m************ badass Nova I can prove to you that I know at first hand how badass no bizarre when you really pop them up I've done it many times this is one bad ass car you finally putting on your little super autotopia thank you thank you so much much enjoyed

[@tremmer2229]

2 words...BAD 🤣🤣. Love this car. Great shoot, as always.

[@frankhoffer3504]

Killer sound Chad. You have all the right components keep up the good 👍 work, it hooks up beautifully 😍 its class and raw all at the same time. Thanks 😊 again Shawn, you're a happining dude

[@adamgroszkiewicz814]

Oh hey you are the guys that smashed a 1300 horsepower Comet into the back of a Honda Pilot at a red light. Shocked you still have insurance coverage.

[@johnathonwilson5233]

I’d like to know more about that suspension set up. Is it called anything specifically?

[@allantaylor3288]

A lot of thought has gone into the setup of this car. A roll cage and full harness belts might be worth investing in🤔

[@dustinlilly4666]

my dream car and its so old

[@maya00795]

Sounds Op 🤠🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸 super cool buddy 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 superb 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Don_Neto_Jr.]

Shawn, you are a lucky man to check out rides like this, What a beast!

[@smokeyou812]

Love Shawns reaction on this one!

[@400hpmustang]

Wonderful build, I noticed when he nails it the car comes up nice n square. Another quality build and great video too. Good job ALA!

[@kyleforeman4543]

Don't get much better,,damm ,it frickin sweet build..luv those Nova's ( 66 )

[@TheoneDragon51]

Now that is a badass build. I liked how tame the city drivability was. Then it shits and gets!

[@FrisellFan01]

The complete source of endless smiles forever......outta sight.....

[@Seattle-Tacoma]

AWESOME CHEVY \,,/

[@gsmith207]

yup grew up watchin these things rip the dragstrip! Hardly anything can catch these little buggahs! but back then it was ole’ skool big blocks. now this thing is bitchin’ man!

[@pauldashwood2897]

That is awesome great build guy ….keep safe people

[@Dane_the_Pain]

sweet setup .. great build👍👍

[@richheider8455]

Dad's little sleeper Coupe definitely surprised some 20 something to be picking their chin off the floor

[@scottgeen3062]

Have a lc torana two door 383chevy motor roller cam dart heads twin carbs tunnel ram 520 horsepower

[@DETROIT-DIESEL82]

Quel missile ! Bravo mec

[@chrisrichards1339]

Beautiful. Take it to the grocery store and not break the eggs. Take it for a rip and not break the budget. Take it to the streets and break some hearts. Props.

[@zjww45]

It's a nice street machine but definitely needs a lot wider tires in the back to qualify as a "Pro Street".

[@DavidSmith-ke1xb]

Really nice cars

[@Redstagwsmnp]

Wish they would stop painting these cars black. Shows no style of the car

[@Strawman333]

This car is sick! Classically clean, modernly mean.

[@spookydog6959]

EPIC👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tunaharhar5666]

My friggin god, this is my dream car!!

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

chevy sexy simple 🙏😑🤲👉👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very sexy car

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

That is the other car my Dad would love. Me as well. This, the Malabu, or Chevy 2

[@Pablo2daRichcity]

That nova is bad ass man one of my favorite top 3 for sure

[@TMac00]

I'm glad Shawn had and experienced a hot rod built for drag racing on the channel. Nothing fancy just pure power. The pro-touring and show cars are nice but nothing compares to a hot rod built for drag racing. Since it's the only race that matters.

[@ljsites]

Absolutely agree! Perfectly setup to hook and go.

[@nnwumeh1]

Amazing build. Looks and sounds incredible!

[@supersport57]

Perfection

[@sickjohnson]

So nice...I like the ones like this a lot guys!