70 Malibu big block

**1967 4K** · #1 11-13-2023, 02:12 PM

Rick posted some pictures of this red 70 Malibu with a big block in it. I wasn’t aware you could get a big block in a 70 Malibu. Could you?

Pro Stock John · #2 11-13-2023, 02:33 PM

I'm only familiar with the 1971-1972 Heavy Chevy option.

**Too Many Projects** · #3 11-13-2023, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I'm only familiar with the 1971-1972 Heavy Chevy option.

Actually, the majority of Heavy Chevy's were small block. The 400 BBC was offered in the base Chevelle line also, which replaced the discontinued 300 series cars, but were still the stripped down bare bones models. Not sure about the 70 base model. I'll have to do some digging.

**Too Many Projects** · #4 11-13-2023, 05:30 PM

The above advertisement indicates the availability of the LS5 in the Malibu too. I was never aware of that, if Chev actually followed thru. I've never seen or heard of one. Anybody ever see one ?

Lee Stewart · #5 11-13-2023, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

The above advertisement indicates the availability of the LS5 in the Malibu too. I was never aware of that, if Chev actually followed thru. I've never seen or heard of one. Anybody ever see one ?

No. The LS5 and LS6 were SS 454 only. Biggest engine option for the Malibu would be the 400/330 HP.

**Too Many Projects** · #6 11-13-2023, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

No. The LS5 and LS6 were SS 454 only. Biggest engine option for the Malibu would be the 400/330 HP.

Yep, need new glasses. I missed the SS only notation...

Lee Stewart · #7 11-13-2023, 02:35 PM

You could also get stripes too!

**RPOLS3** · #8 11-13-2023, 03:07 PM

Big Block was available in a Malibu 400 (the LS3 402) in 70-72.

I think that is Bruce's (Xplantdad) nephew's car?

**Bill Pritchard** · #9 11-13-2023, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

I think that is Bruce's (Xplantdad) nephew's car?

I believe you're correct, Jake.

**CC Rider** · #10 11-13-2023, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOLS3

Big Block was available in a Malibu 400 (the LS3 402) in 70-72.

I think that is Bruce's (Xplantdad) nephew's car?

Yes.

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