1966 Chevrolet Nova "Green Reaper" by Ryan Milliken
Ryan Milliken, owner of Hardway Performance Solutions, transformed a 1966 Chevrolet Nova into a competitive X275 drag racing machine. Originally featuring a ProCharger-boosted big-block Chevy, the car now boasts a 6.8-liter Cummins diesel engine, making it unique in its radial-tire class. With the help of teammate Daniel Pierce, the Nova was converted to diesel trim, leveraging Milliken's expertise in diesel performance. Featuring a custom-built dry Cummins engine from Freedom Racing Engines, the vehicle produces 2,470 horsepower with an 88mm Garrett turbocharger. Modifications include a Smith Racing front-end setup, Wagler intake manifold, and carbon fiber body components. The car has achieved a best of 4.55 seconds in the eighth mile and continues to be a significant presence on the drag racing circuit.
- Builder:
- Ryan Milliken
- Location:
- Holt, Florida, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1966 Chevrolet Nova - 2nd Gen
- Price sold:
- -
- Power:
- 470 hp
- Weight:
- -
- Engine:
- Cummins 6.8L inline-six dry engineGarrett GTX5533R GenII 88mm turbochargerMS 15.1 ECU by Bosch MotorsportsNitrous Outlet 4 stages
- Wheels:
- -
- Suspension:
- Menscer Motorsports rear shocksSanthuff front strutsCalvert Racing split mono-leafsSmith Racing Assassin traction bars
- Body:
- Ultra-Carbon carbon-fiber bumpersUltra-Carbon carbon-fiber hoodUltra-Carbon wing
- Paint / Wrap:
- -
- Other Mods:
- Suncoast Diesel Turbo400 transmissionSuncoast 12.5-inch Pro Loc Zero Drag bolt-together lockup torque converterPST carbon fiber driveshaft