1970 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova SS 396 option was in its final year of production in 1970.

1970 Chevrolet Nova

The 1970 Nova was little changed from previous year ’69, although new side markers and taillight lenses were now wider and positioned slightly differently. Sadly, 1970 was the final year performance fans could option the Nova with the famous SS 396 engine option. The 300hp 350 was “officially” noted as the top engine offering, with only a handful of 396’s that were dropped into the ’70 Nova. Approximately 177 COPO Novas were ordered, with 175 converted by Yenko Chevrolet, and the other two were sold in Canada.      
 

1970 Chevrolet Nova Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Nova Series 11 - Four-Cyl
11 69 4 Dr Sedan $2,205 2,843 lbs 2,247
11 27 2 Dr Coupe $2,176 2,820 lbs
Nova Series 13 - Six-Cyl
13 69 4 Dr Sedan $2,264 2,942 lbs 173,632
13 27 2 Dr Coupe $2,254 2,919 lbs
Nova Series 14 - V-8
14 69 4 Dr Sedan $2,533 Not Available 139,243
14 27 2 Dr Coupe $2,503 Not Available

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Chevy II Nova 111 in 189.4 in 73 in 59 in 58.9 in E78 x 14B

Options & Accessories

Description Description
Four-Season Air Conditioning Wheel Covers
Power Drum Brakes 350-cid/250-hp V-8
Power Front Disc Brakes 250-cid/155-hp 6-Cyl
Carpeted Load Floor 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide-ratio)
Console w/ Bucket Seats 4-Speed Manual Transmission (close-ratio)
Electro-Clear Rear Defroster Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
Standard Rear Defroster Torque Drive Transmission
Power Door Locks Powerglide Transmission
Tinted Windows (all glass) Positraction Rear Axle
Headlight Delay System Heavy-Duty Battery
Special Instrumentation Dual Exhaust
AM Push-Button Radio 63-amp Generator
AM/FM Push-Button Radio Engine Block Heater
AM/FM Push-Button Radio w/ FM Stereo Heavy-Duty Radiator
Stereotape w/ AM Radio Custom Exterior Package
Power Steering Z26 Nova SS Package
Comfortilt Steering Wheel L34 Nova SS Package
Vinyl Roof L38 Nova SS Package

Engine Data

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
CCA 4-153 90 152 3-Speed Manual 1 BC
CCB 4-153 90 152 Torque Drive 1 BC
CCD 6-230 140 220 Torque Drive 1 BC
CCG 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1BC
CCK 6-250 155 235 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 1BC
CCL 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1BC
CCM 6-250 155 235 Powerglide 1BC
CCZ 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1BC
CKO 8-396 # 375 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CKP (A.H.) 8-396 # 375 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CKQ 8-396 # 375 415 Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch) 4 BC
CKT (A.H.) 8-396 # 375 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CKU 8-396 # 375 415 Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch) 4 BC
CNC 8-307 200 300 3-Speed Manual 2 BC
CND 8-307 200 300 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
CNE 8-307 200 300 Powerglide 2 BC
CNF 8-307 200 300 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 2 BC
CNI 8-350 250 345 3 & 4-Speed Manual 2 BC
CNJ 8-350 300 380 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CNK 8-350 300 380 Powerglide 4 BC
CNM 8-350 250 345 Powerglide 2 BC
CNN 8-350 250 345 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 2 BC
CRE 8-350 300 380 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 4 BC
CRF 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1BC
CRG 6-250 155 235 3-Speed Manual 1BC
CTB 8-350 # 360 380 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CTC 8-350 # 360 380 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CTW 8-396 * 350 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CTX 8-396 * 350 415 3 & 4-Speed Manual 4 BC
CTY 8-396 # 375 415 Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 4 BC
CYZ 8-396 * 350 415 Manual (Heavy Duty Clutch) 4 BC
NOTES:
* High Performance
# Special High Performance (A.H.) Aluminum Heads

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
CBA CBB, CPI, CPJ 2.56 10 Bolt
CBC CBD 3.36 10 Bolt
CBL CBR 3.07 12 Bolt
CBM CBS 3.31 12 Bolt
CBN CBT 3.55 12 Bolt
CBP CPX 2.73 12 Bolt
CPA CPE, CPO, CPR 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  
 
   
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