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Default Re: L79 engine differences: 66-67 Nova

Nope, but I'd sure like too! I know that LT-1's will really scoot along with their solid camshafts, 780 Holley, aluminum intake,etc. A good friend has one in a '69 Camaro (LT-1 from a wreck-when-new '70 Camaro) that runs 12.20's to this day without EVER being freshened up or apart. Just a set of headers, Muncie and 4.11 12-bolt. Granted, he is a pretty good driver and does the whole shifting thing without letting off the long pedal to the far right . . . .
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I will speak for my 68 L79. Which has had port work done to both the heads and intake, built with 11:1 pistons 30 over and a fully balanced rotating assembly. It sure does have a different powerband than I have ever driven. I will be puting the aftermarket tach in the dash this winter so I can see what Rpm this actually does this; I am going to say around 4-5K once the car gets rolling the power just keeps coming on. Very hard to explain! Looking forward to some more test and tunning in the spring. Maybe even get it to the track. I could see why these are known sleepers back in the day!
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Default Re: L79 engine differences: 66-67 Nova

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">QJet was 750 cfm, the Holley was 585. </div></div>

I thought the Qjet was a 650 CFM carb. Learn something new every day!
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Default Re: L79 engine differences: 66-67 Nova

Yeah, I think we've talked about it before here but it would be very cool to see a shoot-out between a '68 L-79 Nova and a '70 LT-1 Yenko Nova. I'd have to give the nod to the LT-1 of course but I think it'd be a lot closer of a race than many think.
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The 70 LT-1 has 23 more cu. in.,solid camshaft,big aluminum high rise intake, and Holley carb with 30 more cfm. How close are you talking,win/lose,or what.
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Default Re: L79 engine differences: 66-67 Nova

There were a lot guys running L79 cars at Dover back in the day...some were pretty fast..at least it seemed that way. A few of local guys put solid cams in them...better aluminum intake, bigger Holley, headers and gears...then they were really just LT-1's minus the cubes.

Anxious to see how fast Jason's car is... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]
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Default Re: L79 engine differences: 66-67 Nova

Stock for stock the LT-1 is top dog for motors. Now a 66/67 Nova with a 4.56 or so gear checked off may have a chance at out running a 1970 Deuce in the 1/4. Can't wait to see the Clary's do it!
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Love the L79's and also the LT-1's but both motors in the same car no problem with the LT-1's taking charge. The LT-1 to me is the best &quot;street&quot; motor out there. Its a shame that neither motor can compete in a NHRA Stock Eliminator class. Also remember do not ever under estimate a Q-Jet. When set up correctly they go fast and make power.
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Without getting hung up in intake manifold differances and dual snorkel verses open element air cleaners,having experienced cars with these engines back in the day I can tell you they were absolute screamers.
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