Old Street Scenes

[PeteLeathersac]

Yep, the new L78 was available w/ the big cars as well as the '65 'Vettes.
Same as the '65 'Vettes too, they were first rated @ 425HP later changed to 375Hp by rating HP at a different rev.
I've read about 4-door '65 L78's being produced too also of guys buying cars to get the motor then reselling w/ SB power etc.
And whether 425 or 375 HP, L78's were different engines than the hydraulic lifter L37 375HP '65 Malibu Z16s.
'65 was a great year for engine options as 409's were available up to the mid Feb. intro of the new Mk. 1V's.
We got the W-motors a little longer up here in Canada including w/ our Chevy powered Pontiacs also, even though THE absolute last factory installed 409 VIN has yet to be confirmed...it was a Canadian Pontiac!
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~ Pete