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Long Live L78's! The unsung hero and road warrior of the Big Block Kingdom.
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69 SS/RS 396 M20 X22 Nor 12B,72B,712 bought 1979 FULL OWNER HISTORY 69 Dick Harrell tribute Day II 427 M20 4.10 X11 76 orig pnt, 711 67 Super Stock 302 Camaro re-creation |
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Nice numbers on that L78. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
I have a similar build that is nearly done, although it is .070 over, with a bit more aggressive cam. I hope to make a little more power, but the dyno will tell. |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bbbentley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Long Live L78's! The unsung hero and road warrior of the Big Block Kingdom. </div></div>
You`re my Unsung Hero [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan
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69 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Frost Green 69 SS396 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Lemans Blue SOLD 70 Buick Skylark Post Sedan Gulfstream Blue 70 Buick Skylark Post Sedan Burnished Saddle http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PM3DE8qI2NY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn4xEmGypUw |
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So is it safe to say that these cars when new had this kind of HP with a set of headers bolted to them?
Very impressive!! I had always heard that the 69 Z's were just as fast when geared properly.
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1969 Camaro SS/RS L78, 4 spd, Hugger Orange 1970 Chevelle SS LS5,79k original miles, Black |
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In as-delivered condition with manifolds, I'd say the factory 375 HP rating was fairly accurate. Headers are typically worth ~30 HP on these engines.
Read this and note what JRSully stated on the last page. |
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Eric,
I may need to call you sometime about my stumbling issue on my 69 L78. Love the stock look but with headers! They just make these old motors run so much better.
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1969 Camaro SS/RS L78, 4 spd, Hugger Orange 1970 Chevelle SS LS5,79k original miles, Black |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78racer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Factory jetting? </div></div>
X2 Also what was the total timing? Great numbers! |
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My 70 L78 Nova with manifolds and stock exhaust with crossflow muffler is disappointing.
On the 67 L78 with headers and a Flowmaster system is like Mr Toads wild ride.
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"Knowledge is good" Emil Fabor 67 L/78 Camaro SS/RS H-H,1W,2LGSR,3SL,4K,5BY. (Sold) 70 L/78 Nova M-21,Black Cherry,Sandalwood Int. 09 Pontiac G8 GT Premium,Sport,Roof. Liquid Red. |
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Headers worked well on this engine when they were open. Seemed like it would rev forever.
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L78s MUST have headers to get everything out of them, IMO. Timing all in by 3k. I have this set up in my Nova and it just screams and has stayed VERY reliable for the past bunch of years, only deviation from stock are roller rockers, no ported heads, no larger valves, orig 569 flattie intake, orig Holley 4557, orig cam, orig compression, bored 30 over. do have a Pypes exhaust system with transverse muffler mounted in stock location. I think dyno'd at about 425 @ 5700, right about where it should be
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70 L78 Nova Fathom Blue,Bench, 4spd, F41, 3:55 71 Porsche 911 Targa |
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