1970 Nova Radiator Codes
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND RADIATOR COMBINATIONS
This chart was created to show what radiators came on the 1970 Nova.
Engines |
TRANSMISSION Std or Optional |
MODEL APPLICATION |
Radiator Codes |
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Standard Cooling |
Heavy Duty Cooling/ Air Conditioning |
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Option Numbers |
Description |
Broadcast Code |
Part No. |
Core Rows |
Core Width (in.) |
Fin Spacing (in.) |
Tank Codes |
Broadcast Code |
Part No. |
Core Rows |
Core Width (in.) |
Fin Spacing (in.) |
Tank Codes |
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Driver |
Passenger |
Driver |
Passenger |
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Std (RPO L4) 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 |
HP |
3153413 |
2 |
18.07 |
0.28 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
HJ |
3003908 |
2 |
18.07 |
0.16 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Torque-Drive -- MB1 |
All |
HP |
3153413 |
2 |
18.07 |
0.28 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
HJ |
3003908 |
2 |
18.07 |
0.16 |
Unknown |
Unknown | ||
Powerglide -- M35 |
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Std (RPO L26) 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 |
HN |
3021440 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.28 |
IA |
CD |
HO |
3021750 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA* |
CD* |
Torque-Drive -- MB1 |
All |
HE |
3018769 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.22 |
IA* |
CF* |
HA |
3014714 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA* |
CF* |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
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Std (RPO L14) 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 |
VO |
3016693 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.20 |
IA |
CD |
VK |
3014711 |
3 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CD |
4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
All |
VB |
3016670 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CF |
VR |
3022040 |
3 |
20.80 |
0.14 |
IA |
CF |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
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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 |
HN |
3021440 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.28 |
IA* |
CD* |
HO |
3021750 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA* |
CD* |
Torque-Drive -- MB1 |
All |
HE |
3018769 |
2 |
20.8 |
0.22 |
IA* |
CF* |
HA |
3014714 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA* |
CF* |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
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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 |
VO |
3016693 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.20 |
IA |
CD |
VK |
3014711 |
3 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CD |
4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
All |
VB |
3016670 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CF |
VR |
3022040 |
3 |
20.80 |
0.14 |
IA |
CF |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
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Nova SS Option Z26/L48 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 |
VA |
3015241 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CD |
VK |
3014711 |
3 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CD |
4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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Powerglide -- M35 |
Coupe Only |
VB |
3016670 |
2 |
20.80 |
0.16 |
IA |
CF |
VR |
3022040 |
3 |
20.80 |
0.14 |
IA |
CF |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
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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 |
ZD |
3017837 |
3 |
23.00 |
0.16 |
IL |
OO |
Air Conditioning Not Available |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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4-Speed Close-Ratio -- M21 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
Coupe Only |
ZE |
3017838 |
3 |
23.00 |
0.16 |
IL |
CH |
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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 |
ZD |
3017837 |
3 |
23.00 |
0.16 |
IL |
OO |
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4-Speed Wide-Range -- M20 |
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4-Speed Close-Ratio -- M21 |
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HD 4-Speed Close-Ratio -- M22 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic -- M40 |
Coupe Only |
ZE |
3017838 |
3 |
23.00 |
0.16 |
IL |
CH |
* Code is probable but not confirmed.
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