Re: LT1 compared to L79
I don't believe it has anything to do with the differences between the L79 and LT1 or hydraulic vs. solid lifters. The fact is, there was not not a production trans ready for the higher shift points and heavy duty usage to readily handle the L79. Couple that with the fact that the low shift point between first and second would take the L79 out of its power band and its a recipe for low performance and warranty work due to self shifting and back yard tinkering.
The torque converter would allow the engine to idle with no problem no matter what the cam was. It is the fact that it was not logical to put a low RPM shifting 2 speed auto behind an aggresive V8 that stopped the L79 from being coupled with an auto. I for one am glad it never was.
Jason
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