Certainly, a lot can be gathered and learned from utilizing computer-aided engineering software and dyno testing products to better understand their operations and limitations, but there is no greater avenue to put parts to the real test than placing them on a vehicle on the field and using them, just like the customer would. Of course, a testbed vehicle is also an exceptional opportunity to showcase those components to the racing community, as well.

While our friends at Peterson Fluid Systems have components on race cars of all walks all across the globe delivering feedback through their words and their wallets, the value of having an in-house test bed is still vitally important. And so, as part of an ongoing project, the Peterson team is working to prepare a 1965 Chevrolet Nova that will utilize the company’s components for the drag racing market.

The Nova, which belongs to one of Peterson’s employees, is in the midst of being revamped by Max Innovation in Denver, where all of the tin work has been installed in the car, along with new wheel tubs and a host of driveline and suspension changes. This includes the addition of a new Fab9 rear end housing, a four-link suspension setup, wishbone, and anti-roll bar. Once the work is complete at Max Innovation the car will head to powdercoat and then the paint shop for a whole new look.

The car will feature power from a naturally aspirated 555 cubic inch big block Chevrolet, and will sport one of Peterson’s complete drag racing WetVac oil pumps.

Peterson has created a gallery on their Facebook page to document the build.  The company has promised to post additional photos as the build progresses, and certainly we hope to see the car on the track in the near future.