Unrestored 71 ls6

[Too Many Projects]

Looks like his "holy grail" turned into "hole-y shit !!"

[Big Block Bill]

After seeing the posted pictures of the A pillars and the inside of the Birdcage, I can see why. Bill

[Lynn]

And maybe it is just me, but seems like the HP drop from 70 to 71 makes the 70 LS6, regardless of if it is Corvette or Chevelle, the one that really brings big money.

[Big Block Bill]

It's still the last aluminum head (and intake) solid lifter Big Block ever made, you gotta give it that, even if it does have a CE short block in it. The Green / Green just kills it for me, but what do I know? Bill

[Jimlt4383]

Green on green coupe, ce block. Paper is a big plus but I don't see over 60k.

[napa68]

Originally Posted by Jimlt4383

Green on green coupe, ce block. Paper is a big plus but I don't see over 60k.

Agreed. I felt there was 100k in restoration costs (with doing much of the work myself) for a car that has a CE block and is green. While I myself love the green on green, it's not for everyone.

[ls6owner]

Originally Posted by Lynn

And maybe it is just me, but seems like the HP drop from 70 to 71 makes the 70 LS6, regardless of if it is Corvette or Chevelle, the one that really brings big money.

Probably just a bit of grammar, but Lynn's note above makes it sound like the LS6 was available in the Corvette in 1970 and it wasn't. 450 HP in the Chevelle in 1970 only and 425 HP in the Corvette only in 1971 with aluminum heads and lowered compression. Then the LS6 option was gone, at least until the later reiterations of the LS engines came upon the scene.
Thx
Oliver

[Lynn]

I did not know that. Was LS5 available in the Corvette in 1970?

Boy, do I feel like a dumbass.

That's why I LOVE this site. I learn something new on a regular basis.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by Lynn

I did not know that. Was LS5 available in the Corvette in 1970?

Boy, do I feel like a dumbass.

That's why I LOVE this site. I learn something new on a regular basis.

Yes, Tim's highly awarded 1970 is an LS5

[napa68]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Was LS5 available in the Corvette in 1970?

Yes. That was the top Corvette engine option in 70. There were a slew of different versions of the 454 slated for 70 (as detailed in the AIM), but the LS5 was the only offered BBC.