1969 NOVA POWER TEAMS
1969 NOVA POWER TEAMS (Standard and Optional Engines) 3rd Release April 1 1969
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND REAR AXLE COMBINATIONS
Click here to return to the 1969 Nova Page| This chart was the guide on what you could or could not order on a Nova. Many versions of this chart were published during the model year. |
| This one is notable as it no longer lists the 4.10, 4.56, and 4.88 ratios. |
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Engines |
TRANSMISSION Std or Optional |
MODEL APPLICATION |
REAR AXLE RATIOS* |
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Without Air Cond |
With Air Condition |
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Option Numbers |
Description |
Std |
Optional |
Std |
Optional |
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Econ |
Perf |
Spec |
Econ |
Perf |
Spec |
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Std FOUR- CYLINDER on Models 11127 11169 |
90-hp Turbo-Thrift 153 4-Cylinder 153-cu-in displacement Single-barrel carburetor Hydraulic lifters 8.5:1 compression ratio Single exhaust |
3-Speed -- Std |
All |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
. . Air Conditioning Not Available |
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Torque-Drive -- MB1 |
All |
3.08 |
-- |
3.36 |
-- |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
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Std SIX- CYLINDER on Models 11327 11369 |
140-hp Turbo-Thrift 230 6-Cylinder 230-cu-in displacement Single-barrel carburetor Hydraulic lifters 8.5:1 compression ratio Single exhaust |
3-Speed -- Std |
All |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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Torque-Drive -- MB1 |
All |
2.73 |
2.56 |
3.08 |
3.36 |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
All |
2.56 |
-- |
2.73 |
3.08 or 3.36 |
2.73 |
2.56 |
3.08 |
3.36 |
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Std EIGHT- CYLINDER on Models 11427 11469 |
200-hp Turbo-Fire 307 8-Cylinder 307-cu-in displacement 2-barrel carburetor Hydraulic valve lifters 9.00:1 compression ratio Single exhaust |
3-Speed -- Std |
All |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
All |
2.73 |
2.56 |
3.08 |
3.36 |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
All |
2.56 |
-- |
2.73 |
3.08 or 3.36 |
2.73 |
2.56 |
3.08 |
3.36 |
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L22 on Models 11327 11369 |
155-hp Turbo-Thrift 250 6-Cylinder 250-cu-in displacement Single-barrel carburetor Hydraulic valve lifters 8.5:1 compression ratio Single exhaust |
3-Speed -- Std |
All |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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Torque-Drive -- MB1 |
All |
2.73 |
2.56 |
3.08 |
3.36 |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
All |
2.56 |
-- |
2.73 |
3.08 or 3.36 |
2.73 |
2.56 |
3.08 |
3.36 |
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L65 on Models 11427 11469 |
250-hp Turbo-Fire 350 8-Cylinder 350-cu-in displacement Regular camshaft 2-barrel carburetor 9.00:1 compression ratio Hydraulic valve lifters Single exhaust |
3-Speed -- Std |
All |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
3.08 |
2.73 |
3.36 |
-- |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
All |
2.56 |
-- |
-- |
3.08 |
2.56 |
-- |
-- |
3.08 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
All |
2.56 |
-- |
-- |
3.08 |
2.56 |
-- |
-- |
3.08 |
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Nova SS Option Z26 on Model 11427 |
300-hp Turbo-Fire 350 8-Cylinder 350-cu-in displacement High-lift camshaft 4-barrel carburetor 10.25:1 compression ratio Hydraulic valve lifters Dual exhaust |
Special 3-Speed -- Std |
Coupe Only |
3.31 |
3.07 |
3.55 |
-- |
3.31 |
3.07 |
3.55 |
-- |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
Coupe Only |
3.08 |
-- |
3.36 |
-- |
3.08 |
-- |
3.36 |
-- |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
Coupe Only |
3.07 |
2.73 |
3.31 |
3.55 |
3.07 |
2.73 |
3.31 |
3.55 |
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Nova SS Option Z26/L34 on Model 11427 |
350-hp Turbo-Jet 396 8-Cylinder 396-cu-in displacement High-lift camshaft 4-barrel carburetor 10.25:1 compression ratio Hydraulic valve lifters Dual exhaust |
Special 3-Speed -- Std |
Coupe Only |
3.31 |
3.07 |
3.55 |
-- |
. . . . . . . Air Conditioning Not Available |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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4-Speed Close-Ratio -- M21 |
Coupe Only |
3.31 |
-- |
3.55 |
-- |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
Coupe Only |
3.31 |
3.07 |
3.55 |
2.73 |
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Nova SS Option Z26/L78 on Model 11427 |
375-hp Turbo-Jet 396 8-Cylinder 396-cu-in displacement Special camshaft 4-barrel carburetor 11.00:1 compression ratio Mechanical valve lifters Dual exhausts |
Special 3-Speed -- Std |
Coupe Only |
3.55 |
3.31 |
-- |
-- |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
Coupe Only |
3.55 |
3.31 |
-- |
3.07 |
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4-Speed Close-Ratio -- M21 |
Coupe Only |
3.55 |
3.31 |
-- |
-- |
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HD 4-Speed Close-Ratio -- M22 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
Coupe Only |
3.55 |
3.31 |
-- |
3.07 |
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| * All ratios available as Positraction. |
This is a reproduction of the power teams chart from the April 1, 1969 Chevrolet Motor Vehicle Price Schedule. I am sure the original copyright
belongs to Chevrolet. However the prices and vehicle information was released into the public domain in the form of third party salesman’s price books.