Yenko Deuce Timeslip

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

We've been down this road several times. The conclusion is simple; the Yenko Deuce is a SuperCar because it has a hi-performance COPO vs. an RPO.

The '68 L78/TH400 COPO combo became an RPO the following year, the '69 COPO combo's were available as an RPO on other models (Impala for eg, as was the '70 COPO Nova combo. So, combine the Hi-Perf. COPO with the limited production on certain models = a SuperCar. The LS6 Chevelle is usually the discussion model, and it's powerplant is certainly impressive, but it's an RPO not a COPO so it's outside the general definition.

The 1/4 mile times have nothing to do with the classification, and guys like me and Frankie should not be used as the barometer of the combination's potential.

[ORIGLS6]

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the Yenko Deuce is a SuperCar because it has a hi-performance COPO vs. an RPO.

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Plus, if you've ever had a ride in, or DRIVEN one of these little monsters, you won't argue with the designation.

(And I say "Little" with ALL due respect. Everyone knows I love these cars!)

[1970Bluel78]

Thank Yoy Marlin for that "educated " answer. Hvychev. I think you need to re-read my post. I never said it was Not a Supercar. I asked why it's considered one and to educate me on it and everyones thoughts on this. Sorry you feel " Silly " answering. I think you should read Marlins answer as to what he thinks a Supercar is. That being said it still looks like the Deuces are 14 sec cars for the most part without " pipes " and steep gears and a very talented driver which Frankie sounds like he is. It still is a quick little car no matter how you slice it and perhaps a " Supercar " under Marlins definition. Thanks for the answers.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Actually.... the only deuce that has been raced by a good driver is COPO Pete's silver one, driven by none other than JJ himself! Pete's silver copo nova has run 13.2x's, without special pipes, and the stock 4.10 gear. I remember the MCR article where they threw on a set of drag radials and the copo nova clicked off a 12.9x So, with a competent driver, and some tuning, these copo novas are actually quite impressive.

If you want to talk 'silly'.... I passed up two '69 Yenko Novas because I wanted one with a COPO drivetrain vs. a dealer installed 427 Oh well.... I love my Yenko Deuce, even if it's only a 14.2 car with my rookie butt

[68l30]

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If you want to talk 'silly'.... I passed up two '69 Yenko Novas because I wanted one with a COPO drivetrain vs. a dealer installed 427

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Sorry M the first thing I thought of was one of Red's quotes from That 70's Show....."Dumbass"...LOL

Sometimes you have to hold your ground...You have a very nice Yenko..


Steve

[1970Bluel78]

Well marlin I think thats what it's all about Enjoying what you have. 14.2 is still moving pretty well. Back when i was 19 and took my L78 to the track for the first time I ran in the 14's Pretty lame. When I learned how to drive with some re-cap ( yes re-cap ) slicks and Appliance headers I went in the 12's. AS I said in my original post In have a GT Mustang tht runs in the mid 13's without too much trouble and It's just FUN........Geoff

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

The deuce with headers and slicks would be well into the twelves as well, pretty stout for a 350 car

The SuperCar moniker is more about ordering hi-perf combinations via the COPO, and dealer installed stuff as opposed to 1/4 mile stats - keep in mind that Yenko Stingers are considered SuperCars, and they would probably wouldn't impress anyone with their 1/4 mile et's

[Chevy454]

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- keep in mind that Yenko Stingers are considered SuperCars, and they would probably wouldn't impress anyone with their 1/4 mile et's

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I hope to change that, with a '71 "Stinger"...

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Willing to share the powerplant of choice?

[Chevy454]

4-cylinder, of course!