Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

That's a good runnin '66 L79 Nova, and '70 LT1 Nova - I stand corrected on both ET's, but the spread remains the same..... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

I'll throw another match up option for you all to consider; find similarly equipped C3 Corvettes and run them down the track. I'd also like to throw in another engine into the mix:

1968 L79 Corvette
1969 L46 Corvette
1970 LT1 Corvette

I think this would be the best match up option since you could potentially have the same car with a different engine.

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

What's an L46?

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

Thanks Rob!

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's an L46? </div></div>

1969 to 1970 350 cubic inch / 350 HP small block. I have a 1969 L46 Corvette that is equipped with the transistor ignition (like an LT1) and, from what I have read, the L46 has all of the internals of an LT1 minus the solid lifter cam. It would also need the aluminum high rise and 780 Holley.

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

Just for what it's worth.......In reference to my 66 Nova L-79 car.....In 67 I installed a Sig Erson solid Lifter camshaft and 4:88 gears and with a Edelbrock crossram the car went a best of 11.73 and with a Z-28 single 4 barrel the car would run 12.10 all day long.........

Ken

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

4.88 gears and 11.73 ET. Without knowing tire size (little low-end torque - short tire) I'm guessing you were hitting the traps around 7600-7800??? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

Geez!!! I can't even remember what I had for dinner last night......But.....I do remember that I came out of the hole at 7000 rpm.......I wouldn't have the balls to do that today.....LOL

Ken

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Ooowee!</span> </span> that's haulin the mail Ken! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: LT1 compared to L79
 

I have heard that about small torque/ high horsepower small blocks.... Wind them up till they are screaming for mercy and pull another gear!!!!

I had a friend that did something like this. Tube frame Vega, sheet metal interior, 327 bored to 331, twin Holleys on a hi-rise, full roller valve train, 5.33 gearing, going through the 1/8th mile at about 8K!!!!!!!!!!!