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**Keith Seymore** · #**8791** 07-29-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by StriperSS

I have to say that this is the first thread I open on this site everyday! Love It!

I save it for last (...because it is the best).

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Lee Stewart · #**8792** 07-29-2019, 11:31 AM

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Lee Stewart · #**8794** 07-29-2019, 11:35 AM

What if GM had decided in 1969 to raise the engine limit instead of 1970. We would have had factory built RPO L72 and L88 SS Camaros. I find it interesting that the person that built this car picked Champagne - the least popular color of 1969.

Everyone knows that in 1970 GM lifted the no greater than 400 CI engine limit. But did it help Chevrolet? IMO . . . no it didn't because the only car that got a greater than 400 CI Hi Performance engine was the Chevelle - the LS6 SS 454 and only 4,475 were made. No LS6 454 in the Camaro, Nova, Impala, Corvette or Monte Carlo.

Lee Stewart · #**8795** 07-29-2019, 11:36 AM

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Lee Stewart · #**8798** 07-29-2019, 11:39 AM

According to the seller, it has a 2.76 rear in it. That mean at 60 MPH, it's probably turning around 1700 RPM. Great top speed car but poor on acceleration.

Lee Stewart · #**8799** 07-29-2019, 11:40 AM

Lee Stewart · #**8800** 07-29-2019, 11:48 AM

The 1965 Chevelle SS 396 Z16 is the only mid-sized GM Muscle Car to have larger than 9.5" drum brakes. It used 11" Impala drum brakes.

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