Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Originally inspired by GM’s patriotic “Spirit of America” cars from 1974, this Nova started life during the height of the energy crisis, when fuel-conscious six-cylinder cars were outselling V8s. But now it’s 2026, America’s 250th birthday… and we’re bringing the horsepower back.
Phase one of the build starts with yanking the tired inline-six and swapping in a 415-horsepower 383 stroker small block Chevy built for reliable street performance and summer road trips. But this is only the beginning.
Eventually, this Nova will receive a big-cube big-block Chevy based on Summit Racing SPC blocks—but first, we need to get this thing on the road.
In this video, we put together a street-friendly, 415-horsepower stroker motor for a summer of shows and road-tripping. Check out our build recipe and let us know what you think--or what you’d do differently.
PRODUCT FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
ATK High Performance GM 383 Stroker Stage 1 Long Block: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260530
Trick Flow DHC 200 Cylinder Heads: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260531
Summit Racing Pro SBC LS Firing Order Camshaft: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260532
Summit Racing Performance LS7 Hydraulic Lifters: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260533
Doug’s Headers Stainless Steel Headers: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260534
Mallory HyFire V Ignition: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260535
Mallory Unilite Distributor: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260536
Milodon Street and Strip Oil Pan: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260537
Holley 4150 Double Pumper Carburetor: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260538
Edelbrock Super Victor II Intake Manifold: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260539
Holley M/T Valve Covers: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260540
Summit Racing Finned Air Cleaners: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260541
Originally inspired by GM’s patriotic “Spirit of America” cars from 1974, this Nova started life during the height of the energy crisis, when fuel-conscious six-cylinder cars were outselling V8s. But now it’s 2026, America’s 250th birthday… and we’re bringing the horsepower back.
Phase one of the build starts with yanking the tired inline-six and swapping in a 415-horsepower 383 stroker small block Chevy built for reliable street performance and summer road trips. But this is only the beginning.
Eventually, this Nova will receive a big-cube big-block Chevy based on Summit Racing SPC blocks—but first, we need to get this thing on the road.
In this video, we put together a street-friendly, 415-horsepower stroker motor for a summer of shows and road-tripping. Check out our build recipe and let us know what you think--or what you’d do differently.
PRODUCT FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
ATK High Performance GM 383 Stroker Stage 1 Long Block: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260530
Trick Flow DHC 200 Cylinder Heads: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260531
Summit Racing Pro SBC LS Firing Order Camshaft: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260532
Summit Racing Performance LS7 Hydraulic Lifters: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260533
Doug’s Headers Stainless Steel Headers: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260534
Mallory HyFire V Ignition: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260535
Mallory Unilite Distributor: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260536
Milodon Street and Strip Oil Pan: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260537
Holley 4150 Double Pumper Carburetor: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260538
Edelbrock Super Victor II Intake Manifold: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260539
Holley M/T Valve Covers: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260540
Summit Racing Finned Air Cleaners: summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT260541
