Firing up the 305 ci small-block in our 1969 Nova after replacing the 2 barrel carb with a used Holley 4 barrel carb and Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake manifold.

This one, however, has the most powerful optional engine Nova (or Camaro) shoppers could get that year: a 4-barrel-carb-equipped 350-cubic-inch V8 good for 170 rampaging horses. Yes, that's weaker ...