The Bad thing about the 194 even knowing It has the same crank as a 230. It can NOT be bored enough to turn it into a 230 because it would need to be bored OVER .125 And you would still be under a 230.
yes they are 8.5-1 and was 120 advertised HP and depending on the year came in between 4000 & 4400 rpm and TQ was 177 @ 2400

I have owned many Nova/ChevyII's from 62-70 Two of them being SS my64SS L6 and MY 69SS BB 396


Larry/Twisted6
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shocked God doesn't like ugly.