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Default Re: My new 1968 Nova L79 project.


The L79 in the 67 & 68 corvette had an aluminum intake and was rated at 350hp. In 69 the L79 was no longer available but the equivalent was the 350-350hp which had a cast iron intake and rochester carb.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The L79 was never a solid lifter motor, it featured the &quot;151&quot; hi-po hydraulic camshaft. The original version started out with the aluminum intake and small Holley carb. (350hp rating) In 1967 the L79 was changed to a cast iron intake and Rochester QJ....HP rating was dropped to 325hp. The rest of the engine internals were the same...cam, heads, 11 to 1 pistons, etc. The only thing I'm not sure of is how this engine was setup for the Corvette in the 67-68 era...but for the Nova and Chevelle the info above applies.

wilma </div></div>
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