Fast is a relative term. For some people, 350 horsepower feels like a lot, especially in a small and lightweight classic car. For others, it's nowhere near enough to scratch the itch for speed. Stacy, the owner and builder of this '67 Nova, decided that an absolutely vicious 900 horsepower supercharged LS9 V8 from a Corvette C6 ZR1 was just right for his project. He met up with a film crew from AutotopiaLA, and after smoking the tires all the way through third gear, they gave it the title "scary fast." But Stacy just said with a smile, "she moves."
Stacy's Garage-Built LS9 Nova
While this '67 Nova looks like an immaculate show car, Stacy told AutotopiaLA he did almost all of the work himself at home. The only exceptions were paint and body work, and the fabrication of the custom exhaust. We love to see DIY projects that turn out this cool!
The silver billet hood vents were actually made for a Jeep, but they look right at home on this Nova's cowl induction hood.
The first thing you'll spot about this Nova is its vivid House of Kolor candy green paint, which shines like a jewel in the sun. The lower portion of the body and bumpers were painted jet black for contrast. A custom "ZR9" badge is attached to the grille, referencing the ZR1 LS9 engine under the hood.
The Nova rides on 17x8 and 18x11 custom billet wheels with super sticky Toyo R888 tires, and a set of Wilwood brakes allows it to stop safely and predictably. Church Boys Racing suspension front and rear makes it equally stable and predictable in the corners.
Believe it or not, this Nova started out as a 6-cylinder car for the Canadian market. Now, it's got an engine beyond the wildest dreams of anyone at General Motors back in the 1960s. The LS9 came from a 2011 C6 ZR1, and with a tune for E85 ethanol, it makes an estimated 900hp at the crank.
The interior is just as beautiful as the exterior, with a carbon fiber Billet Specialties steering wheel and bucket seats, headliner, and door panels from TMI. Stacy replaced the carpet himself and even built a custom center console which was wrapped in matching upholstery material. Autometer illuminated gauges and a touchscreen stereo head unit give the car a modernized feel.
This "ZR9" Nova is an incredible build, especially considering how much of it was done in a home garage. Check out the AutotopiaLA video below to learn more about the details and see it in action:
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