L78 vs COPO in 69 ('real' engine horsepower ratings)

**BARRY** · #1 08-01-2023, 01:42 PM

HI back in the day i owned a 1969 Camaro gold copo and my friend had a 1969 Camaro 396-375 hp we raced the copo would always be 2 car lengths ahead ... both cars m21 trans and 410 rear.

**black69** · #2 08-01-2023, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BARRY

HI back in the day i owned a 1969 Camaro gold copo and my friend had a 1969 Camaro 396-375 hp we raced the copo would always be 2 car lengths ahead ... both cars m21 trans and 410 rear.

This is a great data point. Did the 396 have cowl induction like the 427? Most would not have, which only adds to the beating the copo would have dealt out. I am assuming both cars had the same setup between them (headers or stock, same 'racing' fuel, same size tires). Very cool info.

**BARRY** · #3 08-01-2023, 11:05 PM

HI both cars headers Toronto international drag strip after it closed down

**Hawkeye** · #4 08-02-2023, 12:28 AM

Fantastic photos!! Thanks for sharing.

**dykstra** · #5 08-02-2023, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BARRY

HI both cars headers Toronto international drag strip after it closed down

What great photos!! Thanks for the pics!!

**black69** · #6 08-02-2023, 02:42 PM

those pictures made my day and likely month. thanks for posting such a fair match up of an L78 against a Copo. Priceless!

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