As MRPbody said , the '86 Nova wasn't really a Nova at all , in name only . It was simply a rebadged Toyota , certainly no where close to a muscle car ! It was a 4 cylinder , FWD compact car featuring a 1.6 L engine rated at 74 HP . Muscle car - not ! Regardless of these facts , it's your car and if you want to individualize it to your own taste , go for it .