New engine for the NOVA!!!

We install a dirt cheap small block in the junk yard rescue '70 nova and continue to make progress towards getting this machine back on the road!! Will this old small block chevy run?

[@Shop209]

I’m calling you out!!! 307 Nova Vs 307 nova!!!

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

I would love a grudge race! Although you might have an edge over my bone stock 300,000 mile 2 barrel motor (actual mileage unknown) lol

[@jimthomas1989]

A 307 is a 327 crank in a 283 block I got 2 of them ! But I have a built 327 , aluminum intake, 750cfm carb,Stainless Steel Headers ,MSD DISTRIBUTOR AND MULTI-SPARK BOX, SFI Certified flywheel, 11 inch clutch , M-21 Muncie 4 speed trans , 12 bolt posi rear, Oh , and I got a 49 and 1/2 inch hood and a 50 inch hood

[@brianwilson5592]

😂

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

I don't know John, that paint job on that engine looks like it added a bunch of HP.😯😎👍

[@RaysGarage]

Looking great Dan, moving ahead leaps and bounds! Love the trunk or treat display, well done!

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Thanks Ray!

[@staceyehrenreich6863]

Yay!! Trunk r treat winners!! ❤

[@evancrady1599]

Dude never stop the videos. Youre one of my main guys i watch. Im 24 and currently building a 68. Your videos have been so helpful for a guy whos never done this. Keep up the great work!

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoy the videos and glad they help. I’m 26 and figuring it out as I go lol.

[@abrdds]

Nice

[@MRobichaud99]

It's alive! Good stuff bud!

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Thanks man!

[@brian2359]

That intro was hilarious!!

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Haha glad you liked it!!

[@boatnut64]

Seems appropriate, that on first crank, the Burnt Nova, Catches Fire. 🤣🤣🤣

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Haha it does seem a bit ironic doesn’t it lol. Maybe it’s trying to tell us something.

[@boatnut64]

@@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997 Let's Hope Not.😉😉😉

[@rebeccajohnson1407]

camshaft port the heads intake main fold header,s holley will wake it up cheap just saying

[@user-ec7vh7ff4m]

Love what you’re doing

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Thanks jake! Glad you like the videos. You will have to swing by sometime and see what we got going on.

[@Stupidfastracing]

Beating the piss out of that header 😂

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Hahaha you gotta do what you gotta do to make it fit!

[@rodneyf.9595]

Dan I been following you for awhile I wish I could show you that you have an amazing engine part. If you decide to make a bigger engine use a 307 crank in a 350 block using 327 pistons it makes a large journal 327 and man they do great I have built several for customers and friends . Keep on thrashing brother thanks for the video 👍

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Thanks for following! Ill have to consider this large journal 327 in the future…🤔

[@chrislyons5841]

Does my heart good I had a 69 Nova.

[@zach9515]

Love.your videos. Love this car. I wish it had black steelies like your others. That is just me lol

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Trust me I’m a huge fan of the steelies but I’m currently out. I had these wheels laying around so they will work for the time being. I would ideally like a proper 70’s era wheel and tire on this thing rather then the jegs aluminum wheels so maybe in the future.

[@zach9515]

Rear steelies and front skinny cragars are a favorite of.mine as well. Your car though. I understand your reasoning for the jegs. Don't get it right. Just Get it running. We dream too much lol

[@FreeSwimmer]

Good stuff. Wrong video, but here goes anyway. Ordering a new rearend to swap out requires lots of info and measuring. Dana 60 is looking good from Strange. Needing to know the Yoke size, 1350? and distance to tailshaft for driveshaft and adapting parts for brakes and.... Your swap seemed easy, except driveshaft length difference.

[@Testasspeedshop9997]

nothing wrong with the 307 There cheap and nobody wants them. But there small block and better then a 305. Put some 601 305ho heads on a comp 268h dual plane 600 holley 373 or 410s and have fun cheap.

[@Alexs-6.0builds]

“Your not buying anything else”.🤣🤣🤣🤣 sounds like my wife

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Hahaha easier to ask for forgiveness then permission.

[@tonywest8140]

Another great video. Thanks again. Dont you have 3 Nova's?

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Yes I do have 3 (‘69,’70,’72. I’m planning to do a video soon giving a status/update on the projects and where they are at. The channel hasn’t seen my ‘69 in like over a year.

[@tonywest8140]

That would be a great video. All 3 are bad little Nova's. All you need now is a 68 and 71 , lol. The five fecta .Keep it up buddy. @@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997

[@stanhatch602]

I think it’s funny that the Nova that was in the junkyard because it caught fire 🔥 almost caught fire again..better keep a close eye on this one and a fire extinguisher handy...lol

[@jadattal1776]

"it better. I'm not buyin anything else..."

[@stephenjoy5021]

What happened to the first nova you bought out of the desert?…maybe you should sell it to me?!?!

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

I’ve actually had a few people reach out about that car! It is still around! I have had it tucked away in storage while it waits for funds. It still runs and drives with the six cylinder and powerglide. Hasn’t changed a bit since the Holley motor life article. That car is the only one I would never part with it is my favorite for sure.

[@stephenjoy5021]

@@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997 should you decide to,lemmme know.i have a prettybad ass chevelle,bit want a nova too!

[@jonscriffignano]

did you use factory or solid motor mounts on the motor?

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

Factory

[@MakeHotRoddingGreatAgain]

How’d that white vht header paint hold up?

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

It is still kinda white……..like all the header paints it gets that brown tinge to it.

[@ClassicCruzer]

I know youhave been busy cause i see it in the videos, but have you thought anymore about the power steering stuff ?

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

I haven’t forgot about you. I will try to take care of this and look into the shipping this week. Sorry about the delay!

[@martinspurlock3142]

What size of tires do you have on there ?

[@johnnelson5659]

Are the nice bucket seat’s original

[@hatchsrecreationalengineer1997]

The car is a factory bucket seat car. The seats however do not belong to this car. I had them in my inventory and they are 1968 Camaro deluxe bucket seats. They look and fit pretty damn good in there if I do say so myself.

[@randyfroysland2892]

Nice build but I don't see no jack stand not wearing safety glasses not wearing masks while painting I hate to bust your balls but just safe

[@circletrack7538]

How about a dual plain aluminum intake and a 600 double pump Holley ???