1969 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova remained much of the same for 1969, while the exciting news for Nova fans and performance seekers was the very limited Yenko Nova 427. Unlike COPO Camaro’s and Chevelle's, the Yenko Nova 427 engines were not factory installed. Instead, Yenko ordered Nova Super Sport’s with the 375hp 396 V8 and dropped in the 425 hp Chevy 427 at the dealership, although Yenko rated the 427s at a more realistic 450 hp. Yenko Nova 427s were available with either the close-ratio Muncie four speed with Hurst linkage or a Turbo Hydra-matic with Hurst Dual-Gate shifter, and a heavy-duty 4.10:1 Posi axle. Built in both 1968 and 1969, they were extremely rare with only 37 built in 1969. The standard SS package with the 350 cid V8 cost just an extra $280 above a base priced Nova coupe of just over $2200 and included a special suspension, red stripe, F70x14s, and power front disc brakes. In 1969, a total of 5,262 Nova SS were built with the 375 hp 396 while another 1,947 were built with the 350 hp 396 engine. Total SS production was 17,654 units.

 

1969 Chevrolet Nova Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Nova Series 11 - Four-Cyl
11	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,267	2,610 lbs	6,103
11	27	2 Dr Coupe	$2,237	2,785 lbs
Nova Series 13 - Six-Cyl
13	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,345	2,920 lbs	157,400
13	27	2 Dr Coupe	$2,315	2,895 lbs
Nova Series 14 - V-8
14	69	4 Dr Sedan	$2,434	Not Available	88,400
14	27	2 Dr Coupe	$2,405	Not Available

NOTES: There were a total of 17,654 Novas equipped with the Super Sport Option

Chassis Specifications

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevy II Nova	111 in	190 in	73 in	59 in	58.9 in	7.35 x 14

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Options

Description	Description
All Season Air Conditioning	Power Disc Brakes
Rear Positraction Rear Axle	Power Steering
Console w/ Floor Mounted Shifter	Vinyl Roof
Electric Clock	Sport-Styled Steering Wheel
Heavy-Duty Clutch	Stereo Tape System
250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl	Powerglide Transmission
350-cid/250-hp V-8	3-Speed Manual Transmission
350-cid/255-hp V-8	4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
350-cid/300-hp V-8	4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
396-cid/350-hp V-8	Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
396-cid/375-hp V-8	Mag-Style Wheel Covers
Dual Exhaust	Mag-Spoke Wheel Covers
Tinted Windows (all glass)	Custom Exterior Group
Tinted Windshield	Exterior Decor Package
Special Instrumentation	Nova SS Option
Left-Hand Outside Remote Control Mirror	Special Interior Package
Power Drum Brakes

1969 Chevrolet Nova Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
AA	4-153	90	152	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AB	4-153	90	152	Powerglide & Torque Drive	1 BC
AM	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AN	6-230	140	220	Powerglide & Torque Drive	1 BC
AO	6-230	140	220	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	1 BC
AP %	6-230	140	220	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AQ %	6-230	140	220	Powerglide & Torque Drive	1 BC
AR %	6-230	140	220	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	1 BC
BB	6-250	155	235	Powerglide & Torque Drive	1 BC
BC %	6-250	155	235	Powerglide & Torque Drive	1 BC
BD	6-250	155	235	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	1 BC
BE	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
BF %	6-250	155	235	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
BH %	6-250	155	235	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	1 BC
DA	8-307	200	300	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
DC	8-307	200	300	Powerglide	2 BC
DD	8-307	200	300	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	2 BC
DE	8-307	200	300	4-Speed Manual	2 BC
HA	8-350	300	380	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
HB	8-350	300	380	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	4 BC
HC	8-350	250	345	3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
HD	8-350	250	345	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	2 BC
HE	8-350	300	380	Powerglide	4 BC
HF	8-350	250	345	Powerglide	2 BC
HP	8-350	300	380	Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)	4 BC
HQ	8-350	255	365	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
HR	8-350	255	365	Powerglide	4 BC
HS	8-350	255	365	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	4 BC
JF	8-396 *	350	415	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
JH	8-396 #	375	415	3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
JI	8-396 *	350	415	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
JL	8-396 #	375	415	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	4 BC
KA	8-396 *	350	415	Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)	4 BC
KC	8-396 #	375	415	Manual (Heavy-Duty Clutch)	4 BC

Notes: * High Performance # Special High Performance % Used w/ Air Conditioning

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
BA, PB	BB, PC	2.56	10 Bolt
BC	BD	3.36	10 Bolt
BI, BP	BQ, PX	2.73	12 Bolt
BL	BR	3.07	12 Bolt
BM	BS	3.31	12 Bolt
BN	BT	3.55	12 Bolt
BO	BU	3.73	12 Bolt
	BV	4.10	12 Bolt
	BW	4.56	12 Bolt
	BX	4.88	12 Bolt
PA	PE	3.08	10 Bolt

Manufacturer Identity
B - Buick	C - Chevrolet Buffalo
O - Oldsmobile	K - GM of Canada, St. Catharines
P - Pontiac	M - GM of Canada
G - Chevrolet Gear & Axle