Yenko 427 Nova vs. Yenko Deuce...

markinnaples · #1 07-29-2016, 07:57 PM

I have to admit I don't know much about the two versions of Nova's put out by Yenko, other than the Deuce had an LT-1 and the other had a 427. I am guessing that the 427's were somewhat rarer, but that's just a guess. Anyone want to school me on them? I bet both were a handful in such a light body, but the 427 had to be flat out scary.

**mssl72** · #2 07-29-2016, 08:20 PM

It seems I remember hearing that Don Yenko said something like, I shouldn't have made that one, it's a little much. That was in reference to the 427 car. I'm sure somebody here knows the exact words.

**Bill Rose** · #3 07-29-2016, 08:55 PM

Nothing against Mr Yenko, but there's never too much in my opinion.

rcc · #4 07-29-2016, 10:47 PM

Didn't Don suggest that the 427 Nova was something like death on wheels?

Rick

bbbentley · #5 07-29-2016, 11:37 PM

Educating myself as well. How would the Nova be any different than a Camaro (69 427). Both weigh within a 100-200 lbs of each other I believe?

**Salvatore** · #6 07-30-2016, 02:04 AM

correct James. Not much difference in my opinion. A,B and C/Stock is pretty much dominated by the camaro over the nova.

**earntaz** · #7 07-30-2016, 02:48 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mssl72</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It seems I remember hearing that Don Yenko said something like, I shouldn't have made that one, it's a little much. That was in reference to the 427 car. I'm sure somebody here knows the exact words. </div></div>

From the book "Yenko" by Bob McClurg -- Don Yenko admitted that perhaps he was pushing the envelope with this combination, admitting that these cars were "barely legal at best". TAZ

**Salvatore** · #8 07-30-2016, 03:27 AM

still not sure why any different then a 427 camaro. Maybe saying that made them sell better?

Chick_Maggot · #9 07-30-2016, 08:59 AM

I think the Deuces were COPO cars with an LT1 installed on the assembly line, while the 427 cars actually left the factory with a 396 (for liability reasons) and had the L72 transplanted into them when they reached the Yenko shop. Thought I read that some years ago.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #10 07-30-2016, 12:31 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chick_Maggot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the Deuces were COPO cars with an LT1 installed on the assembly line, while the 427 cars actually left the factory with a 396 (for liability reasons) and had the L72 transplanted into them when they reached the Yenko shop. Thought I read that some years ago. </div></div>

You are correct...the 1970 COPO Deuce came from Chevy with the LT-1 and other COPO specific options. The 1969 427 cars were factory L78's converted by Yenko at his shop.

I agree with Sammy, there is very little difference power to weight between the Camaro and Nova. I have always thought the Nova had an advantage for weight transfer since there was a little more weight on the rear on the car. Either way a light car with that much horsepower is a handful.

wilma